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Will do! I would have never thought to go to Pinterest for recipes!! My hubby and I watched Fat Sick and Nearly Dead on Sunday. It was quite interesting and motivating. The only thing was that, even though my husband didnt say it, he sort of gave me the look as to say, "why cant you try juicing and the reboot first before opting for surgery?" After the movie ended, we had an awkward silence. He didnt come right out & say it but i could see it on his face.

My surgery is on April 8. Yeah, Im really considering on chopping it off this weekend. I havent had my hair short since I was in high school 2 decades ago when I was rocking the Halle berry cut so it will be very different for me. My hair is thin; even thinner when relaxed and I assume it will look extra thin when it starts coming out. *sigh*

@@521Diva Oh and congratulations on a successful surgery! Its really great to hear of people doing well afterwards!

Did that cause u to gain weight? Nope! I only tried that once!! Lol!!

Anybody have an upcoming surgery date and considering doing the Big Chop besides me? I haven't had a relaxer since Thanksgiving Day (only because I like to stretch my relaxers) but I don't know if I want to relax my hair before my surgery next week or cut it all off since it may start coming out anyway.

I used to try the chew, chew, chew then spit out...but never ended up spitting the food out! Before I could even fix my mouth to spit anything out I had swallowed the food and didn't even know it!!????

Thanks for the tips and suggestions! I've been watching some YouTube videos that has done great info. I def wanna stay away from the sugars, fruits included.

I try and go atleast once every 3 months. I hate not being waxed down there. I like the smooth feeling of it.

Would love to get rid of one of my chins!! Definitely considering it.

Hi! Single incision sleever here from Orlando fl. I'm crossing the border and have a date with Dr.Garcia on April 8. I'm glad to be a part of a such a supportful group!

If anyone has any good juicing advice, recipes, etc. PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!

Yep, straight juice! Heck we are on liquids only anyway, might as well make it a healthy liquid!! I just really plan on juicing mostly veggies to stay away from the sugars in fruit.

Im definitely looking to juice post-op. Im concerned about the sodium in the broth and drinking all the protein shakes so juicing is #1 on my list. Anyone talk to their dr. about juicing post-op?

I plan on Juicing post-op. Im still in the learning phase so I cant contribute too much to this thread but I just bought my Omega Juicer and I am going for it!

Tried to start my pre-op a day early yesterday and all was good until I got home after work. I stopped at fast food joint and gobbled a #2 meal. What's funny is that it made me sick to eat it; like my body was rejecting it and saying "no don't eat that crap" with every bite. My husband was like "see that's what u get"!

Congratulations! I wish you a speedy recovery!

Maybe you could try the "Pouch Test" that the bypass patients do. I heard of sleeves trying it when they reached a stall and it working. I don't know too much about it so try Googling it. Just an idea.

Hi guys!! I'm in Orlando! I'm flying out on Monday April 7 early a.m. and arrive in San Diego at around 10:45am. I'm staying at the Marriott. Look forward to seeing u all!

Oh, and im traveling alone so I'm REALLY wanting to meet up and get to know u guys!

I don't see how I missed this thread!! I'm flying out on Monday April 7 from Orlando, Fl. I arrive in San Diego at around 10:45am, which is 9:45am TJ time. I'm pretty sure I'm going to end up sitting around and waiting atleast once or twice that day because I get in so early. I hope the Marriott has early check in! Look forward to seeing u all!

Shout out to @@nona1414 in Mexico doing good after her surgery!!

Hola! Just a quick introduction. Like many of you, Ive struggled with my weight; yoyo dieting, diet pills (off the shelf and prescription) numerous weight loss clinics, etc. Now that I am a little older, I find it even harder to lose weight, and stay healthy (my knees hurt, I'm tired all of the time). Im tired of losing 40, gaining 60. I honestly believe I have totally screwed up my metabolism from all of the torture i have put my body through. I contacted the my local bariatric physican, attended the seminars, did all of the insurance requirements, and ended up paying 100s of dollar in copays and uncovered medical expenses just for the insurance company to deny me. (BCBSIl - no proof of trying to manage high blood pressure.) Anyway, i received 2 quotes for self pay; 1 for $17,000 and the other for $19,000. I can't swing that. Mexico it is. *Nic*

Greetings from sunny Florida!! I am scheduled to be sleeved on April 8 in Mexico with Dr. Garcia. Im happy to be a part of such a wonderful community. *nic*

Here is some info I got directly from TSA.gov regarding flying after surgery. (Sorry if this posted else where.) ==================================================================== Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions Traveler Information TSA Cares is a help line to assist travelers with disabilities and medical conditions. TSA recommends that passengers call 72 hours ahead of travel for information about what to expect during screening. Travelers may call TSA Cares toll free at 1-855-787-2227 prior to traveling with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint. TSA Cares will serve as an additional, dedicated resource specifically for passengers with disabilities, medical conditions or other circumstances or their loved ones who want to prepare for the screening process prior to flying. Travelers may also request a Passenger Support Specialist ahead of time by calling the TSA Cares hotline at 1-855-787-2227. The hours of operation for the TSA Cares help line are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. EST and weekends and Holidays 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST. Travelers who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to contact TSA Cares or can e-mail TSA-ContactCenter@dhs.gov. When a passenger with a disability or medical condition calls TSA Cares, a representative will provide assistance, either with information about screening that is relevant to the passenger’s specific disability or medical condition, or the passenger may be referred to disability experts at TSA. TSA recommends that passengers call approximately 72 hours ahead of travel so that TSA Cares has the opportunity to coordinate checkpoint support with a TSA Customer Service Manager located at the airport when necessary. One of the primary goals of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is to provide the highest level of security and customer service to all who pass through our screening checkpoints. Our current policies and procedures focus on ensuring that all passengers, regardless of their personal situations and needs, are treated equally and with the dignity, respect, and courtesy they deserve. Although every person and item must be screened before entering each secure boarding area. All disability-related equipment, aids, and devices are allowed through security checkpoints once cleared through screening, for special assitance or to request a Passenger Support Specialist click here. What to Expect If a Passenger Needs Medication Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions Passengers are allowed to bring medications in pill or other solid form through security screening checkpoints in unlimited amounts, as long as they are screened. TSA does not require passengers to have medications in prescription bottles, but states have individual laws regarding the labeling of prescription medication with which passengers need to comply. Passengers should inform officers of medications and separate them from other belongings before screening begins. Medication is usually screened by X-ray; however, if a passenger does not want a medication X-rayed, he or she may ask for an inspection instead. This request must be made before screening begins. The passenger will be responsible for displaying, handling, and repacking the medication if an inspection is requested. If the medication cannot be cleared visually, it will need to be X-rayed and may be subject to additional screening, including explosive trace detection screening. Internal Medical Devices Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions If a passenger has an internal medical device, such as a pacemaker or a defibrillator, it is important for him or her to inform the officer conducting his or her screening before the screening process begins. Passengers can use TSA’s Notification Card to communicate discreetly with security officers. However, showing this card or other medical documentation will not exempt a passenger from additional screening when necessary. Passengers who have internal medical devices should not be screened by a metal detector and should instead request to be screened by imaging technology or a patdown. While TSA has no evidence that screening by imaging technology will affect such devices, passengers with concerns should contact their physicians. Medically Necessary liquids Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions Medically required liquids, such as baby formula and food, breast milk and medications are allowed in excess of 3.4 ounces in reasonable quantities for the flight. It is not necessary to place medically required liquids in a zip-top bag. However, you must tell the Transportation Security Officer that you have medically necessary liquids at the beginning of the screening checkpoint process. We recommend, but do not require, that medication be labeled to facilitate the security process. Liquids, gels, and aerosols are screened by X-ray and medically necessary items in excess of 3.4 ounces will receive additional screening. A passenger could be asked to open the liquid or gel for additional screening. TSA will not touch the liquid or gel during this process. If the passenger does not want a liquid, gel, or aerosol X-rayed or opened for additional screening, he or she should inform the officer before screening begins. Additional screening of the passenger and his or her property may be required, which may include a patdown. Accessories required to keep medically necessary liquids, gels, and aerosols cool – such as freezer packs or frozen gel packs – are permitted through the screening checkpoint and may be subject to additional screening. These accessories are treated as liquids unless they are frozen solid at the checkpoint. If these accessories are partially frozen or slushy, they are subject to the same screening as other liquids and gels. Supplies that are associated with medically necessary liquids and gels – such as IV bags, pumps and syringes – are allowed through a checkpoint once they have been screened by X-ray or inspection. The passenger should declare these items to an officer and separate them from other belongings for screening. Passengers with Bandages and Dressings Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions If a passenger has dressings or bandages used to cover wounds from an injury or surgical procedure, he or she should inform the Transportation Security Officer (TSO) of the location of the dressings and/or bandages and of any need for assistance before screening begins. Passengers can use TSA’s Notification Card to communicate discreetly with security officers. However, showing this card or other medical documentation will not exempt a passenger from additional screening when necessary. Passengers with dressings or bandages can be screened using imaging technology, metal detector, or a thorough patdown. Regardless of whether a passenger is screened by a walk-through metal detector, AIT, or a patdown, dressings and/or bandages may require additional screening if the TSO cannot reasonably determine that the area is free of a threat item. The passenger can be screened without removing or unwrapping the dressings or bandage; however Transportation Security Officers are trained to exercise caution if the passenger’s screening requires that the area covered by a bandage or dressing be patted down. What to Expect If a Passenger Has Difficulty Waiting in Line Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions Many airports have lanes specifically for use by passengers with disabilities and medical conditions or those traveling with young children. While passengers still may need to wait in line if they use these lanes, the lines often are much shorter and the wait time generally is less. A passenger can ask to be directed to one of these lanes when checking in with his or her airline or once he or she has reached the general line used by passengers. Use of these lanes is not limited to passengers who have physical disabilities. Passengers with cognitive and psychological disabilities that make it difficult to wait in line are also allowed to use these lanes. If the airport or checkpoint does not have a lane set aside for passengers with disabilities or families, or a passenger does not want to use that lane, any eligible passenger who has difficulty standing can request to move to the front of any line and be accompanied by his or her traveling companions. This request can be made for any disability or medical condition that makes waiting and standing difficult, including cognitive and psychological conditions. However, not every security line area is managed by TSA personnel and the airport authority, or the airlines, may be overseeing the line. A passenger should inform the personnel overseeing the line that he or she may have difficulty standing or waiting in line due to a disability or medical condition before entering the line. Passengers can use TSA’s Notification Card to communicate discreetly with security officers. However, showing this card or other medical documentation will not exempt a passenger from additional screening. Mobility Impairments Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions Most airlines provide accommodations to persons with disabilities who have difficulty walking through the airport—usually in the form of a wheelchair and wheelchair attendant. Please contact your airline for more information about wheelchair assistance as TSA does not provide this service. If a passenger has difficulty walking or standing and uses a walker, cane, crutches, or other mobility aid, the way his or her screening will be conducted depends on his or her level of ability. The passenger should inform a security officer of his or her level of ability to walk or stand independently before the screening process begins. Passengers can use TSA’s Notification Card to communicate discreetly with security officers. However, showing this card or other medical documentation will not exempt a passenger from additional screening when necessary. Passengers can be screened using imaging technology only if they can stand still with their arms above their heads for 5-7 seconds without the support of a person or device. Similarly, passengers can be screened using walk-through metal detectors only if they can walk through without the support of another person. A passenger can request to be screened while seated if he or she cannot walk or stand during screening. If a passenger cannot or chooses not to be screened by imaging technology or a walk-through metal detector, the passenger will be screened using a thorough patdown procedure instead. A patdown procedure also is used to resolve any alarms of a metal detector or anomalies identified by imaging technology. In addition to screening the passenger, the passenger’s walker, crutch, cane, or other device must undergo X-ray screening, unless it cannot fit through the X-ray. If an item cannot fit through the X-ray, or the passenger cannot be separated from the item, it must be inspected by an officer. Please tell the officer if you need to be immediately reunited with the device after it is screened by X-ray. Wheelchairs and Scooters Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions Most airlines provide accommodations to persons with disabilities who have difficulty walking through the airport—usually in the form of a wheelchair and wheelchair attendant. Please contact your airline for more information about wheelchair assistance as TSA does not provide this service. The screening process for a passenger who uses a wheelchair or scooter is determined by a passenger’s ability to stand and walk. A passenger can be screened without standing, walking, or being required to transfer out of a wheelchair or scooter; however, a passenger should inform a security officer of his or her ability before the screening begins. Passengers who can neither stand nor walk will be screened by a thorough patdown while they remain seated. Passengers who can stand but cannot walk will be asked to stand near their wheelchair or scooter and will be screened using a thorough patdown. Passengers in wheelchairs or scooters who can walk may be able to be screened using a metal detector or imaging technology. A patdown procedure is used to resolve any alarms of a metal detector or anomalies identified by imaging technology. Regardless of how the passenger is screened, the passenger’s wheelchair or scooter will be inspected, including the seat cushions and any non-removable pouches or fanny packs. It will also be tested for traces of explosives, and any removable pouches will be required to undergo X-ray screening. 3-1-1 for Carry-ons When processing through a screening checkpoint, each traveler is allowed one bag in order to limit the total volume of liquids, aerosols and gels. Consolidating products into one bag and X-raying them separately from the carry-on bag enables security officers to quickly clear all items. 3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3.4 ounce (100ml) bottle or less (by volume); 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3.4 ounce (100ml) container size is a security measure. Be prepared. Each time TSA searches a carry-on it slows down the line. Practicing 3-1-1 will ensure a faster and easier checkpoint experience. 3-1-1 is for short trips. If in doubt, consider putting your liquids in checked luggage. Declare larger liquids. Medications, baby formula and food, and breast milk are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint. Officers may need to open these items to conduct additional screening.

im glad i read this bcuz i was about to call AT&T and see about getting their intl plan, etc. im traveling alone and i will def need to call home while in mexico. thanks !!