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I don't know about that Jachut. My doctor placed me on clear liquids after surgery for over a week. However, if I couldn't see through it, then I could not have it, liquid or not.

Yep, his cell-buddy ratted on him. Plus, in Cali, where this guy is currently locked up at, you have to submit a DNA sample, so I bet that's how the got the link. But still, how long can DNA last at a crime scene that is outside for a year? That is what is confusing me.

He is married now, but at the time hes was dating Octo-mom he was not married, but she was. That GMA interview/story states that California Court records show her divorce went through January 2008. Just last year. Very weird, since she has all those kids, while she was married. I am so confused now???:w00t:

Well according to GMA article I posted, she has a donation from some California Angel something ot other. They are giving her a place to stay and will provide 12 care-givers to help raise the kids. They estimate it will cost $135K a month.

Maybe his sperm donation was filled with blanks. His wife is really ticked off. I guess she never new and he never told her before they were married. That would tick me off too!

I had to do a medically supervised diet program for 6-months. I saw the nutritionist and or my PC. I saw who ever I could fit into my crazy schedule and I saw them at least once a month. Anyway, they had a template document that they completed each time I saw them, which logged in my weight and the type of exercise I was doing. Plus, we discussed nutrition. However, regarding the exercise, they just documented what I told them I was doing. I did not have to bring in proof of what I was doing. I used my tread mill at home. And more insurance accepted this.

I ended up staying 2.5 days with complications. I was sheculed to stay just over night. All is well now!

Man that harsh Jack!

I would be careful right now with the post-op diet. It is important to follow your doctor's instructions. If you should be on liquids, then get back to the liquids. Call your doctor about the port pain and let him/her know that you are consuming foods that are not part of the liquid phase. Your small pouch is swollen and in recovery mode. When you eat solids or mushies your stomach has to digest those foods down. The digestion makes your stomach work, when it should be healing. I wish Restless was here she has such great analogy for this. Something about the turning and churning like a washing machine but its your stomach doing the work. I know the post-op diet liquid phase sucks!!! Increase your liquid Protein. Talk to your doctor.

I buy the adult Tylenol liquid blast at Wal-Mart. It works fast, but tastes yukie.

I have read people post on this forum that they had to go through additional therapy in order to have the surgery. That their first pysch eval did not go well. Now those cases are few and far between. I spent around 30 minutes speaking to the pysch evaluator about all things Band. He was very knowledgable, but so was I. He wanted to gage whether or not I knew what I was getting myself into. Then, I spent another 40 or so minutes answering around 150-200 T/F questions, such as: Do you follow directions Are you happy Do you hate yourself Are you suicidal

I think it is a method to weed out people. Who can follow the rules and who really wants it bad enough.

What does your insurance require? What is their policy? My insurance will not approve below a BMI of 40 with no other medical issues. So during the 6-month diet, I was told by the nurse case manager for my insurance company that if I went below a 40BMI they would not approve. It was very stressful for me not gaining but not losing to much. Crazy! Now, not all insurance companies are like the insurance I have. Some take your first weigh in during the supervised diet and others take your first weigh in with the bariatric surgeon. That is why it is important to find out what the policy is for your specific insurance.

Okay, this story get stranger and stranger. Did you see this news story about the possible octo-daddy??? This guy looks like he is African American or Porta Rican. ABC News: Possible Octuplet Dad Gave Sperm Because He Was in Love With Suleman

Burn After Reading was crazy. I loved it. Twists and turns and just crazy.

Love going to the movies: Here is what I saw recently: Slum Dog (Loved it) Shop-a-holic (Not so much love) Milk (Loved it) Benjamin Button (Loved it) 4 Christmases (Love it) The Reader (I liked it)

Hey guys: I have not been myself the last several weeks and the PC doc was really no help. I just do not have the energy to exercise or to do really anything. This weekend, I pretty much stayed in bed. And it is not the flu or a cold. Tomorrow I go see the gynecologist to test what levels my hormones are at. I am thinking menopause because I am not a spring chicken any more. :tt1: All I know, is that I just don't feel energized. I feel like a zombie. But I am not cold/flu sick. Not sure how else to describe it other than I feel lifeless.

Update: I am now feeling really physically drained. I am tired and have no energy. I have not been able to exercise for three days now. I am having trouble sleeping at night. I am having dizzy spells and it's not because I met prince charming. I am irritable and my joints ache and I am sore all over. I did go see the PC and he thought it was because of my increased level of activity at least the intensity of my activity. I am waiting for my thyroid test results to come back. Anyway, I see me gynecologist tomorrow morning. I am no spring chicken any more ladies and will be 45 this year.:willy_nilly: Although I had a hysterectomy in 1996, my ovaries were left so I would not have to take synthetic hormonal therapy. I am thinking maybe Menopause :scared2::tt1::scared2:. Anyway, I know what tests I want her to run, so I will let you know what happens. All I can tell you is that I lost my zell for life. I feel depleted, as thought my life-source is gone. Thanks for your feedback!

I think it is normal to feel tired 4-weeks post op. Your body has gone through surgery and is adjusted to fewer calories. Recovery takes time. I would ask my doctor to check my Vitamin levels to see if there are any deficiencies. I would also check hormone levels too. See if your doctor wants you to take vitamin b12 under the tongue. It might help with energy. Take care.

Hello Serenity, we are practically neighbors. I live in San Joaquin County. Good lukc with your journey.

Yep, I had the same problem too during the pre-op diet. I was consuming less calories than what I was use to. I didn't tell me doctor about it, I just dealt with it at work. Talk tou your doctor. Tell him about your concerns especially, since you are taking care ot two small children. Maybe the doctor might modify your diet.

I don't see anything wrong with weighing yourself every day. I do this every morning. The thing is that I let the number go. I don't let what the scale reflects ruin my day. If your weighing yourself daily and it is making you feel bad about yourself, then put the scale in a place that is out of eye-sight. Personally, I am more interested in how lose my clothes feel on me and how many inches I am losing too. When my clothes feel baggy that just brightens up my day more so than what any number on the scale projects.

LOL!!!!! Love it.

Congrats and good luck with your journey!

I could not fit it into my busy schedule. I now workout at home. But I did love going to Curves.