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Does getting my eyebrows tattooed count (permanent makeup)? I'm more of a piercing gal than tattoos. I have 30 piercings.
I'm nervous about getting my brows done, though. It is coming up in April.

This is simply stupidity. Your insurance won't cover bariatric surgery, but they'll be happy to pay if you have conditions resulting from your obesity like heart attack, diabetes, stroke, etc??? WHAT IS WRONG WITH INSURANCE COMPANIES IN THIS COUNTRY? 😡
I'm sorry you're having to deal with this ridiculousness. I wish you all the best.

My incredibly kind neighbors prepared my "last supper". It was unreal.
Filet mignon. Lobster tail. Cheesy potatoes. Roasted Brussels sprouts. And for dessert? Spiced chocolate pot de creme. I'm still dreaming about that meal...today is Day 3 of my 2-week pre-op diet.

I treated myself with a new bag: Hermes Birkin 40-cm Togo in the color Iris...with palladium hardware. It. Is. Beautiful. 💜👜

I treated myself with a new bag: Hermes Birkin 40-cm Togo in the color Iris...with palladium hardware. It. Is. Beautiful. 💜👜

I treated myself with a new bag: Hermes Birkin 40-cm Togo in the color Iris...with palladium hardware. It. Is. Beautiful. 💜👜

Holy cow. I did my psych visit from a Las Vegas hotel room using Zoom. It didn't last even 10 minutes! I can't believe you have to take the MMPI test at all, much less in an office! Not cool.

I had no staples and I was sleeping on my side the very first night.

I've had it a couple times and had no issue with it, although I get full too quickly from it.
Greek food has been a staple for me this past year and actually I spent last June travelling in Greece so other than orzo you should be fine. I make a lot of shrimp saganaki, halloumi, and homemade tzatziki. With real feta and real greek yogurt not whatever that stuff sold in America is.

I love spicy food, too, so I hope someone responds! The spicier the better, as far as I am concerned.
My RNY is on Monday, so it will be a while till I can eat again.

My incredibly kind neighbors prepared my "last supper". It was unreal.
Filet mignon. Lobster tail. Cheesy potatoes. Roasted Brussels sprouts. And for dessert? Spiced chocolate pot de creme. I'm still dreaming about that meal...today is Day 3 of my 2-week pre-op diet.

Long story short: I'm in PA. I had a Lap Band placed in November 2010...then had it removed in December 2020 because of complications. I'm now getting RNY on December 20th and started my 2-week liquid diet on December 6th. In one of my pre-op requirements (upper GI), a very small hiatal hernia was observed, so we're going to get rid of him. I call him Squishy. R.I.P, my Squishy.
I'm excited! Ugh, though.....I have so many clothes that are going to be enormous on me...but I also have lots of things in smaller sizes that I refused to get rid of over the years, so I guess I'll be okay.
Good luck, all!

My incredibly kind neighbors prepared my "last supper". It was unreal.
Filet mignon. Lobster tail. Cheesy potatoes. Roasted Brussels sprouts. And for dessert? Spiced chocolate pot de creme. I'm still dreaming about that meal...today is Day 3 of my 2-week pre-op diet.

I am shocked to say that my approval came in less than 24 hours! I had one final thing to do (get PCP letter to surgeon) and then - BAM! - approval! :huh2: :huh2: (ETA: The insurance woman from the hospital said that she has never seen an approval come through so quickly.)
This seems like it went a little too easily, but I know how lucky I am that I am able to get this surgery covered by insurance. As of January 1st, my insurance is changing and, though surgery is covered, MY surgeon is not in their network. There is no way I want to start all over again, so I am glad to be having the surgery on 10-Nov-10!!
Oh, I live in PA and my BMI was exactly 40 (no co-morbid conditions) at the first doctor visit of my journey. I have since lost 17 pounds by dramatically reducing the amount of carbs I eat.
I wish everyone all the best in their journeys!!

Um...
Can you clarify what you mean by your "sex hole" because I personally have more than one. :thumbup:
If you are talking about your vagina, then say so! Don't be shy. If you can't say VAGINA here, then you have bigger problems to worry about...

Um...
Can you clarify what you mean by your "sex hole" because I personally have more than one. :thumbup:
If you are talking about your vagina, then say so! Don't be shy. If you can't say VAGINA here, then you have bigger problems to worry about...

Holy crap. I am right there with you, sister! No way, no how. Me being on BC = NO PERIODS. I am NOT going to jack that up. :wink2:

A moth! :rofl:

A moth! :rofl: