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Carol, I don't blame you for not wanting to tell your family. . .i didn't tell mine either because they are so yappy and very negative. . . but just last week, (5 weeks out) i told my mom because she is coming to visit me in October and by then i probably will have lost tons of weight and she would comment. . . but anyhow i told her and right away she has a coffin picked out for me and i'm buried already . . . so negative, thinks i'm going to die within a few weeks. . . i told her that i would have died if i would have remained fat and in such bad health. . . that she doesn't hear, she hears what she wants. . oh well whatever i guess. . . good luck with your mom! Family can be so complicated . . .

Gosh yes! But how i look at it, we knew what we signed up for when we got this surgery and should live with that, I would love to go to the chinese buffet or the steak house buffet and eat away, but that is what landed me to do this surgery in the first place. . . we have to relearn ourselves now, . . we have spent many years eating wrong and getting fatter and suddenly our tummies are ripped out and now we are left to relearn how to eat thinner. . . it's cruel, yes, but after a few months we will readjust and eat like thinner people. . .we can eat whatever, only lesser. . . i could go on about this forever, but won't . . . good luck to you all, together we can over come this . . .

Hey there, well let me tell you, I had to hand over $5000 and then $10,500 to get my surgery here in San Antonio Texas. . and you know what I'd do it again and again and again. . . i am so happy i had my surgery here at home. . . the care was outstanding, the doctor fantastic, fabulous follow up care for as long as i need it. . .and just the comfort in knowing that the doctor who did the surgery is right here and i can rely on him whenever, and if ever i need him for a problem. . also i didn't have any problems with my surgery whatsoever. . . no infection, no nausea, nothing . . . i can't tell you were you should go or what you should do, alot of folks have gone to mx and have had success, but honey, my thinking is "you get what you pay for" Good luck and best of everything . . .

wow tiffy, these are some good reading! Thanks for posting these, girl you do alot of work! But i'm glad you do!

I have UHC as well, but in my case it was that my employer did not opt to add bariatric surgery onto the insurance, so it wasn't covered, neither is any cosmetic surgeries. . soooo, i ended up being self pay, which was alot better anyhow. . . i got a bank loan at 3.7% for the full amount and had my surgery in no time flat. . . no loop holes, no hoops to jump, nothing, just show the money and your on your way. . . good luck and hope all turns out well for you. . . .

Hi I was sleeved on Dec 29, 2009 . . . I didn't need to do a pre op diet and after 1 1/2 week out had lost 32 lbs. . . haven't weighed since. . i go to my doctor on Feb 16 for my 1st 1 1/2 month out checkup. . . will post how much i've lost at that time. . . I can tell you right now i don't regret getting this done at all . . . and i feel i picked the right time to do it as well. . . good luck with your surgery, and remember to do alot of walking

Yes, it will as long as you eat/drink your Proteins. . . like Tiffy said, are you taking in any Protein shakes right now? This helps too, or eating proteins, like tuna, salmon, different types of meats, etc. . . it's almost here, and your doing fantastic! Keep up the good work. . . you won't regret the sleeve, we all promise!

That is a good story. . . i LoVE "pants on the ground" yours is so cute too! Good for you with your weight loss, keep up the good work!

I'm 5 weeks out and still am chewing away on semi soft foods which i love by the way. . cottage cheese, string cheese, ricotta cheese, no fat cheese slices, tuna and salmon in the pouchs, extra lean ground beef pureed, extra lean ground turkey, puddings, jello, protein shakes, cream soups, etc. . . i'm really happy with these foods and they sit really well with me. . .

Thanks loser, i don't like ordering things off the net and then they end up being totally nasty. . . i'm thinking about getting the combo on. . 2 regular pb2 and 2 chocolate pb2. . . your snickers shake sounds great! did you try the mootopia yet with the protein?

Very doable! Look how far you have come. . . keep up the great work and good luck to you!

Wow that looks like a really good cookbook, think i might just get one myself! Thanks for posting that. . .

Your welcome my friend . .

Thanks Oregon, does it taste good? Like peanut butter? but not chalky right?

Thats right Mini Me, do the best you can. . . i'm 5 weeks out and still dont get 60-80 grams of protein. . . whatever is my attitude, as long as i'm eating and not cheating on nothing and feel satisfied, i'm happy. . .the more we stress over things the more the weight loss will slow down. . .just relax and enjoy getting to know your new self. . . you'll love your sleeve soon enough. . .:sad0:

I remember the days of having to order 2 extra large pizzas just for 3 people because my daughter and i could polish them off without a problem . . hubbie doesn't eat that much. . but daughter and i ?? Wow. . . now she doesn't like that i don't eat as much, she is proud of my weight loss and all, and is glad that i'm doing something about my weight, but i was her food buddy, i told her i will be more then happy to come with her and drink my tea or coffee while she enjoys a meal. . . that is ok with her too. . . bless her heart. . .

I was told by my doctor to hold off on exercise other then walking til i saw him for my 1 month visit. . . he said the tummy needs to heal properly and not get hurt by doing weights or other types of exercises. . . he just perferred it this way. . . but thats my doctor, others may be different. . . thanks!

I am not from TN, but paid $15,500 in San Antonio, Tx . . this cost included 3 day stay in a very private prestine hospital, the surgeon, the anesthetologist, nursing care, 1 year of post op care, support group, nutritionist, and any care you need post op. I think that is a good cost. . .

sure, it's when you don't chew well enough or eat too much to fast, suddenly you have to start clearing your throat because all this phylem comes up, just like when your nose gets the runs into your throat and you have to spit it out or if you've ever had a sinus problem and have to spit. . . it's really nasty and just keeps coming until your stomach settles (about 20 - 30 minutes) I had an episode like this last week with eggs and will NEVER do that again. . . i ate my 1 egg too fast in about 3-4 minutes verus the 20 recommended minutes and man did i regret that . . . not only do you get the slimes but the pain that accompanies it is very uncomfortable, feels like something keeps crawling up your throat and then goes back down. . .very nasty. . . hope this helps

No, but i'm glad to hear it went ok, and that your doing well. . .

yeah, what is pb2?

I am very sensitive to tape as well and had this problem, my skin actually had come off and left big sores. . but the best thing to tell you is leave it alone. . . don't keep putting stuff all over it, that in itself could cause an infection by attracting dust and such. . just keep it clean and dry. . . do have it open to air every now and then, but don't mess with it. . . if it continues to get redder and more irritable, then call the doctor and see what to do. . . sorry this may not help you but it sure did me, but it's worth a try. . .

HI SUSAN! I was wondering what had happened to you . . . glad to see you back! Congratulations to you DeeDee. . . you've worked hard and deserve all the happiness coming to you. . . keep up the good work!

Yup you betcha its normal. . . it hurts your throat from the intubation and hurts your tummy cause its sore, swollen and hurt itself. . . just take it easy, do the best you can and walk, walk, walk, to help with the gas. . . i was up and walking within 5 hours of my surgery and have never stopped since. . . just walk alot, it really helps. . .

Yippy Horray for Judy! Girl I'm so happy for you. . . I can't wait til the day I get there! Woot Woot, keep up the totally excellent work!!!!! Judy Rocks!