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Hi Maravilla! Looks like your posting got hijacked by a fruit loop!!! Dont pay any attention to her she is just jealous for some unknown reason. Regarding your question though it looks like everyone else has given you really good advice. I know its really frustrating during this time. I was sick to death of Soup and wanted something crunchy so bad. My weakness is popcorn! UGH!!! It wont be too much longer now. Hang in there sweetie!!

OMGosh!!!! Go the EFF away would you!!

I am going through this right now too! I go up a couple of pounds normally and I want to snack on nothing but junk! I especially want sweets during this time. I have been drinking a really good blueberry antioxidant hot tea and so far its been working. Good Luck!

Hello Everbody! Some of you know this but most of you probably do not. I am going in for spinal fusion on May 18th. I had my "latest and greatest" MRI on towards the end of December last maybe the beginning of January. I was sleeved by Almanza on Jan 28th. One of the things being said about Betancourt and the Jerrusalem clinic is that there are substandard staples used (not titanium) and that if an MRI were performed the staples would pull loose. - There was also a gentleman that posted he was in the process of working with Betancourt to import staples at a greater savings for the clinic. I believe he was Canadian and that his surgery was in February though I could be wrong on that date. (I have since tried to find the thread and I am not having any luck) Anyway............ I became very interested in the integrity of the staples used as I am pretty positive I will be needing another MRI in the not to distant future. I sent an email to my medical coordinator asking for verification and serial numbers. I received a response from her (that she received from the clinic )stating that the staples used were in fact titanium mfg by Johnson and Johnson but that there was no serial number. Does this sound right? I know that there are a lot of nurses on this board please let me know your thoughts and opinions on this? I just dont think this sounds right.

I agree 100% !! I have put it off for as long as I possibly could and now the pain is so intense that I just want it over with!! I am so sorry that you are having to delay yours. I actually have had to postpone my surgery as well. I am looking at the beginning of June now. UGH!!!! Hang in there, I know how hard this is. I ll be keeping you in prayer. big big hug

I dont know what it could be I just wanted you to know that I am sending you good thoughts, a prayer and a big virtual hug!!! Hope you are feeling better fast. I agree maybe some moist heat would be good?

EEK!!! Poor thing!!! Can you make it like a slurpee/slushie? Pour some juice in the blender with ice and maybe a squeeze of lemon and a splenda?? Then maybe you would like it better? Oh and are you using the 100% pure Cranberry juice and not the juice cocktail? I made the mistake once and bought the juice cocktail and it tasted better but didnt really help the issue that I was having. Shouldnt be long now though, before you are feeling better now that you are on antibiotics! Hang in there!!

Hi Angie! I am the same way when I get sick too! I end up with bronchitis at least once a year! I think if it were me I would probably postpone if I felt that I was coming down with a chest cold. I am so sorry and I hope you get to feeling better real quick!!

Not since I have been sleeved but oddly enough when I had my lap band it seemed I would get a bladder infection a lot! The cranberry tablets is what I use to do along with the azo standard and lots of water. If it last over a day or so you should go in to the doc. Hope you feel better soon.

It will work honest! I felt the same way though and seriously without even trying that hard at all I am 19 lbs away from my goal and its only been a little bit over 3 months! and the BEST part!!!!! I wont gain it back this time!!! woo hoo!!

testing testing one two three!!

Caty Rose!!! It worked!!! Woo Hoo!!! YAY!!!

omgosh!!! I loved having baby white bean soup while on mushies!!! I also loved refried beans from Taco Bell!!! Except..... one time I ate too much and really paid for it!!! LOL! I didnt worry too much about the carbs in them as I really wasnt eating all that much anyway. I would take the Great Northern white beans (we call them baby whites) Boil them with a bunch of garlic and an entire onion, add a couple of chix boullion cubes. Towards the end maybe the last 45 min or hour add a few carrotts and a potato or two chopped up small. Salt Pepper to taste and oh my gosh yum!!! makes me want it right now!! Twas my favorite!!!

Victor, It was really really yummy!! California roll smothered with lobster and the little masago (sp chk) eggs on top. oh yeah!! I wanted more but had I done even a tiny bit more it would have been realy bad. I was "Thanksgiving Day Full" just from two of them and the little bit of miso soup. Oh wait I just remembered I had a bit of tempura fried sweet potato too!!!

Plum wine? Really? OMGosh I want some RIGHT NOW!!! Sounds delish!

LOL!!! I know cool huh? How are you feeling?

Praise the Lord!!! This is so wonderful to hear about Dr. Aceeves. I am pretty sure that I will take my daughter to him as soon as we get the money saved up!

I was just going to suggest the same thing as Mini Me. Its worth looking into?? Good Luck and dont give up. If there is a will there is a way.

Oh I am sure its fine! Just be sure to let your surgical team know. and dont forget and take anymore. LOL! Good LUck~~~:laugh0:

Its wonderful to have the pictume up!!! I think you should take them!! :laugh0:

My daughter and I went the other night!! I ordered a lobster roll and was only able to eat 2 pieces. I drank the miso soup prior to eating the sushi. Yep shouldnt have done that.

OMGosh!!!! Way to go Girlie!!! Woo Hoo!!!

You are so sweet! Thank you so much!! I am being fused at C5&6 and C6&7. In terms of hardware.... Just the screws/hardware and a plate covering the area for protection I am using a piece of my hip bone for the fusing. I had the option of the bone bank but I just feel better with my own bone. I have only scheduled a couple of weeks off from work so I hope it goes smoothly. I am a good healer so :001_smile: Thanks so much for your postings you really have helped me today! Big Big HUG!!!