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wow, My name is April Davis Gilley....hmmm... maybe we're related. I looked at Almanza for mine but there were some aspects that I didn't care for so I am Going with Francisco Gonzalez, with the BajaMed Group. People knock Mexico but it is because they are uninformed. I plan to go back to the same group for Lasik and then Plastics. U just can't beat the experience and the price. It was great to meet y'all and don't be strangers

thanks! Been watching ur vlog girlie

Hang in there Slim! Ur doin great

oooh, thanks and congrats to you too! You're a month ahead of me and I'll definitely be watching ur progress

food has been your friend, your outlet for so long that food is where you turn. This is why we need to see a counselor or therapist. They help us to let go of the codependent relationship we have with food. Personally, I already see a counselor and I take Abilify, and I havent even had my surgery yet. But I know that I have to learn to hold my sky up. You too can learn that food cannot be ur comfort anymore. I'm not saying you need meds bc I take them, but you do need guidance and a therapist and nutritionist will provide that for u. This site is a great resource, but you need to go a step further and talk to a professional. We will always be here if u need to vent and if you need to, contact youp pcp and she/he will help you

I really would love to be a french maid for halloween. I think my guy would love it...That would be a kicker lol.

welcome u will find lots of great information here. Sounds like ur doing awesome and I'm sure many others will want some insight into the "post-op" world as well

hey guys! Posted my 2nd vlog if u wanna check it out it is at www.youtube.com/shesstrangelynormal

YouTube.com/shesstrangelynormal

Thank u SM, I'm gonna try n keep em coming at least once a week

I can't wait to be carried over the threshold when we marry

honestly, I havent had my surgery yet but my close friend said she has to drink protein drinks constantly thru the day, otherwise she's pooped. She started using the body by vi shake mix bc it is the only one that gives her energy and she says tastes good, when shes at my house shes always got her shaker cup and her shake mix and a different flavor packet of sugarfree pudding mix. i asked her what the pudding mix was for and she told me that she puts a little in with her vi shake and gets a different flavor every day...so I thought I'd pass that along

in the meantime get some gas x strips and use them. Hope ur pain lessens up on u soon

Most Dr's put these tight compression things on your legs. there is a pic on the site www.Facebook.com/bajamedgroup

Hmmm... I guess it is different for every one. I'll be wearing a gown then I'll lie down n be washed and draped with a 10x10 opening for the procedure by a nurse. Once I'm ready it's go time

ooooh... it would go with my hair! Although it almost looked burgundy in my youtube video

Hey Lissa, sent u a PM. and what is funny is that one of my closest friends has a nephew that calls her "Aunt Crazy", so "Strange" is cool.....but I'm thinkin u already knew that

this just shows u have an excellent Dr. Unfortunately there are some that would have done the surgery anyway. Ur in good hands

if southwest flies in ur area, this is what it is for me going straight thru them: Adult $324.20 each

from here AA has round trip tix for 185-200 per person. don't go thru expedia or something like that

I'm loving this so much and laughing like mad. I couldnt imagine being stuck on a zip line or anything like that, and it is funny in retrospect but I'd have been freakin the heck out. My # one thing I can't wait to do is ........ walk without my sexy companion dressed in red.... my red walker. I dont have to use it every day, but I do need it more often than I'd like. Once I lose weight and take some of the pressure of the nerves in my spine I believe the spinal stenosis will no longer rule my life

Tibbie, You guys are cracking me up. I don't fish, but now I may start...

Good luck Kathy and Slim! You will both do awesome. Keep everyone updated

When I started this thread it seemed that there were so many things others take for granted that I longed for and it made me feel like I was on the outside looking in, but now I see I'm not alone and I'm so happy to see Ur posts. I think I can relate to everyone so much more now

I get it before a flight, before any surgery......well any time I'm anxious...so pretty often