AKMama

WOW, Sounds like you are doing great! Can't wait to see your pictures.

Found it.I was checking out the website but I can't any type of price list... Where is it at?

You look great!!! Thanks for posting the pictures.

Thanks for keeping us posted. Glad you are doing better. I'll be following your progress as I'm thinking of going to either Dr. Sauceda or Dr. V. Gutierrez. It seems they are both excellent and really care for their patients.

That's what I was quoted as well. He said it would include everything as well. Hotel, after care, transportation to and from the airport not a bad deal at all.

I was wondering if anyone had any luck getting FED Blue Cross to pay for any type of reconstructive surgery? Thanks

Since I had surgery I am freezing all the time which is a pain since I live in Alaska. I have always been on the hot side too but since the surgery I wear layers all the time and have extra blankets on my side of the bed. It can be 90 degrees and I am comfortable now where use to I would have been dying. I am now trying to talk my husband into moving to Arizona.

I was doing pretty good up until about a month ago. I have been stuck at 176 lbs. I am going to try to get in more water, I think that is my main problem and watch the carbs more closely. It is so easy to get depressed but I am trying to stay positve. We'll see what happens.

I love this post.

I like this idea, think I'll have to try it the next time we do bacon.

I agree with you, with as little as I can eat I don't want have to give up pasta or anything else for that matter, other than soda I miss soda. But I digress if I want pasta I'll have it because I can only eat about 3 or 4 bites anyway.

It looks delish! I am going to have to try it.

OMG! I love this blog. Thank you for the new site. My favorite is fried chicken with mashed potatoes and buttered corn. Oh and I can't forget homemade biscuits with butter. As you can see I really like my butter. Go Paula!

WOW! You are looking awesome. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see the next 6 month pictures.

I posted this in post surgery but I guess it should have gone here. I was just too excited... I finally did it! I hit the onderland. I have not been under 200 in over 13 years. You should have seen me I had just gotten out of the shower (o.k. well maybe you don't want to see that, lol) and decided what the yeck it's been a couple of days let's weigh and see what it says. I was actually shocked and just stood there. When it finally registered that the scale wasn't broke and not going to move anymore I started crying I was so happy. I got dressed and ran outside to find my husband and it was so funny as soon as he saw me he said "you made it under the 200 mark didn't you" He knows me so well... Anyways, I wanted to share my story and to thank everyone on here for all the support and advise I have received over the past Year. I think I signed up about 6 months before my surgery and was on here everyday it is great to know you are not the only one out there with gas, your hair falling out and all the loose skin but I would not change it for the world. I feel better than I have in years and I know I've added years to my life with this change. Thanks again - Everyone

Congratulations, you are doing great. I am sure you will reach your goal.

Congratulations and don't even think twice about those tears of joy, they are awesome! I think we all are more emotional about our weight loss and achievments. I know I have cried with every milestone I cross. I love it though!

I finally did it! I hit the onderland. I have not been under 200 in over 13 years. You should have seen me I had just gotten out of the shower (o.k. well maybe you don't want to see that, lol) and decided what the yeck it's been a couple of days let's weigh and see what it says. I was actually shocked and just stood there. When it finally registered that the scale wasn't broke and not going to move anymore I started crying I was so happy. I got dressed and ran outside to find my husband and it was so funny as soon as he saw me he said "you made it under the 200 mark didn't you" He knows me so well... Anyways, I wanted to share my story and to thank everyone on here for all the support and advise I have received over the past Year. I think I signed up about 6 months before my surgery and was on here everyday it is great to know you are not the only one out there with gas, your hair falling out and all the loose skin but I would not change it for the world. I feel better than I have in years and I know I've added years to my life with this change. Thanks again - Everyone