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I'm glad you have a fill that is working for you. One comment - I don't think it's so much that we are spoiled, as it is that more people should have the advantages we have. And not everyone in the US has access to the health care system. Even we don't always get it right.

I think Microsoft covers it. Other then that, I'm not sure.

If you don't like salads, don't eat them. I almost never do, because then I want dressing and cheese and all that stuff that makes them high-calorie and kind of defeats the purpose. For veggies - I like steamed brocolli, brussel sprouts, cooked or raw carrots, actually pretty much any steamed veggie with a little salt and butter, or those Butter Buds that are in the spice aisle. I also love sauteed mushrooms - I cook some minced garlic in a little olive oil and basalmic vineger, then add some sliced mushrooms and cook them. Makes a nice little side dish.

I'll second the two main suggestions you have gotten, consider getting a fill and look at what you are eating. Lean protein and veggies first!

I've always felt sorry for her on some level. She never seemed to know who she was or what she wanted from her life.

There are a lot of great stories here! And good answers to questions. Congrats!

Welcome Cascadian! Lots of us here.

LOL-I have to say I'd be more freaked out having them take off my undies then just doing it myself beforehand!

It does ring a bell for me, if I find anything I'll post it.

I wasn't out climbing mountains two days later either! I was off work a week, I could have taken longer but had to go in to deal with some crisis stuff. I would to go work, come home and head straight to bed for at least a week. I think it wasn't until about 3 weeks out I started to feel anything like myself again. And it makes sense. We had pretty major surgery. Where they put us out. All the drugs used alone can take a while to get over. Then there is the liquid diet while healing that can affect how we feel. And the emotions we've had for some time even before surgery. You WILL feel better. Even if you have a few bumps, it will pass and you will feel better.

I remember seeing links that showed the surgeon also standing between the patients legs, with the table tipped so they could have good access to the stomach area. When I saw that, it kind of weirded me out too.

PBing is very close to vomiting. The difference is when you PB, what comes out is what you just ate, so it's not digested like when we vomitted before. I try not to as much as I can, not only is it not a lot of fun, it's not good for the band.

I think we all have those nay-sayers. Who have horror stories about someone, all too often it's their housekeeper's cousin's sister's daycare worker's friend. And yes, bad things can and do happen, but being Morbidly Obese has it's own risks. I took what I felt was a calculated risk, that the surgery would make me healthier in the long run then what I was doing. SO far so good.

What I wonder as I read that is how underreporting may vary by country. In some countries, being a victim of rape is so shameful the woman is killed by her relatives, or expected to kill herself. I would think that would affect rates. It is an interesting link in all though.

I really wouldn't worry a lot about amount right now. Just textures, make sure you are following your doctor's eating plan.

And as I tell DH, those kids will be our doctors and lawyers when we are elderly. So I want them as educated as possible!

"VIENNA, Austria - Austrian authorities said Wednesday they have uncovered a major international child pornography ring involving more than 2,360 suspects from 77 countries, including hundreds in the United States, who paid to view videos of young children being sexually abused." The suspects were from all over. Most seem to be Americans, followed by Germans then French, at least based on the numbers in the article. Countries from Algeria to South Africa were involved, as well as Russia.

I think you are making this too much a black and white thing. Yes, there are people out there who don't think sex is much more then a fun biological function. That is fine to do whenever, whoever, whatever. There are those who believe you should only have one partner, your spouse after marriage. And in between is a spectrum of people basically who think sex is OK within a relationship, but don't define that as marriage. What they do define as a relationship may vary of course, but it's not just one or the other.

LOL-now there's great example of the difference between fantasy and reality.

From what I remember, it's a combination of fat pads around the stomach, the the size of the actual stomach wall as well. It varies a lot person to person.

As I think someone else mentioned, it has to do with the sterile environment, and undies aren't exactly sterile. I didn't have anything on under the gown, but I'm pretty sure they drape all but the area they are working on. And they've seen it all. I don't think I have anything new for them?! :heh: I figure I said I would do almost anything to lose this weight, if being naked in an operating room, when I'm not even awake for it, is something I need to do, then it's something I do. Ok, did.

No, but neither do I think high-fat protien and limited veggies/fruit are either. I do a moderate approach. Whole grains, veggies, some fruit, low-fat Protein. I feel best and do best on that.

One general comment I've been meaning to make is that not everyone who wasn't a virgin on their wedding night treats sex as casual and had lots of partners.

I saw a production of "Shadowlands" this last weekend. One theme was about how when we really love someone, we know that pain is part of the deal. And the closer we are, the more the pain. So what you say makes sense. We used to laugh at them because at family gatherings, the three sisters and their mom would more often then not be dress much alike, same colors. And they all had different style for the most part otherwise. It stopped being so funny when I realized I was doing it too! :faint: And it's not just genetic, I'm adopted!

Just to be clear, I don't have any problem paying taxes for education, even though my immediate family doesn't benefit. So, I don't see why familes with kids should not have to pay those same taxes, regardless of what choices they make as far as educating their kids. I'm not informed enough right now to have a solid opinion on vouchers. I've seen a lot of different proposals.