Newme17
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Filing taxes, has anyone taken vitamins and required protein shakes off their taxes as medical expense?
Newme17 replied to Sosewsue61's topic in Insurance & Financing
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Filing taxes, has anyone taken vitamins and required protein shakes off their taxes as medical expense?
Newme17 replied to Sosewsue61's topic in Insurance & Financing
This is what I found on the IRS website. Keep your medical co pay receipts (or get a statement from the surgeon's office) am deathly everything related to the surgery. Unfortunately, we cannot deduct vitamins and protein drinks, etc unless it is one of the three special food exemptions listed -
Filing taxes, has anyone taken vitamins and required protein shakes off their taxes as medical expense?
Newme17 replied to Sosewsue61's topic in Insurance & Financing
That's not a bad idea to do. I don't personally know. But I'm interested about that. I'll see what I can find. -
I'd love to be a D!!!! My ideal size is a C. I want to be able to jump/run without them flopping all over the place. I'm currently a 40H. I was a 40k at one point. Never again!! NEVER!!!!
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I feel your pain. I'm still pre-op and am hoping mine will go away when I start losing. If not, then a for sure reduction will be happening.
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Finally!! I can post in this thread! I have my pre-op appt/diet on May 1st. My surgery is scheduled for May 15th. 😊 From start to finish it'll be just a tad under 4 months time. It seems like it was forever though. fortunately, I will be able to eat one sensible meal (doc's restrictions) daily during my pre-op diet along with my two shakes. That should make it a bit easier than all liquids. (Sorry to those who have all liquids!!!). So excited now! Yay!
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How soon after surgery have you started to smoke?
Newme17 replied to BeGood's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I understand it's an addiction. My sister is a smoker. But if you're off smoking for a period time, why bother? I know you like it, but your body won't in the long run. Hope you make a better decision about taking care of yourself hon. Blessings to you. -
How to tell if you're in starvation mode?
Newme17 replied to mbuczkowski's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Intentional exercise always requires more calories (carbs). You will find your weight going down again when this is done on days you workout. -
How soon after surgery have you started to drink coffee?
Newme17 replied to Finding_Stacy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've been on decaf for about a month now. Finally got used to it. It was the pits in the beginning. Biggest headache ever. No point in introducing again for me. I like the suggestion of using protein drinks as creamer. I think I'll try that this weekend. -
Do I have the WORLD'S FASTEST APPROVAL or what? Paperwork was submitted yesterday, and I received my approval today before 11am. You're saying WHAT!?
I go in for my pre-op paperwork on Monday, May 1st. Surgery is May 15th.
Sooo excited!
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It does, doesn't it @biginjapan! I'm just beside myself. lol
@Sweet as peaches, you and I having the same exact dates for pre-op/surgery will be fun and interesting!!! I'm gonna follow you.
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Congrats hon! im getting excited with you. I'm anticipating mine to be about the same. Just waiting to hear for the approval. 😊Yay, you!
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Two weeks liquid diet
Newme17 replied to Coco Rae 40's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No. It won't. Just don't nibble anymore and stick with the program. You've got ten more days, that's plenty to get your liver shrunk. -
I wasn't thinking. Went to the Vitamin shoppe for some items, non wls related. I see they have calcium chews for but one get one 50% off. They're regularly 9 dollars for 30. What a deal, right? Half way home (after I tried one) I realized hat they're carbonate and not citrate. Ugh....it's either back to the store to return one or convince my husband to eat them daily. The way I feel right now, both are a hassle to do. Haha!
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WOW!!!! Look at you! All those smiles!!! I LOVE it! Congratulations on your loss so far!
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40% and maybe less for my kids. No, take that back, 13% and less for them. I'm speaking by faith for them--we don't talk about weight in front of them; they don't even have a clue that I'll be having surgery either. I don't want them to ever feel like they have to worry about weight, ESPECIALLY while their bodies are growing. I'm also thankful my husband has high metabolism...they just might take after him.
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Another Patient Death at A Lighter Me (ALM) with Dr. Jose Luis Curiel Marchena
Newme17 replied to Alex Brecher's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
This is awful news. I take it that this is a problem with that Dr and facility. I hope others who are scheduled with this one will read. My heart goes out to the child! -
Thanks for that. I'll have to try it as well then. I bought some two weeks ago and I still have 3 of the 4.
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So, my last prerequisite appt went very well. The NUT answered a bunch of questions I had. I agreed with all. I lost 2 lbs. yay! Still have to work on my two bites of protein, one bite veggie deal. Of course, sipping water. The best part is that this office is so organized that all the paperwork will be submitted tomorrow. The lady in front went over all the prerequisites with me. All were finished and reports were attached. So, I expect to hear something from my insurance company next week (insurance says it won't take long for an answer as long as all papers are submitted). Then the office will call me and schedule my pre-op appt/start of my diet. I will have to do two protein shakes and one meal daily. No snacks. My one meal will be restricted to what they allow. Now, I just have to wait for the approval. Feels surreal to be at this point but I'm so glad it's almost here!
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This is how I feel about it too. I'm way too busy to micro manage everything going in my mouth as well. I have little kids, a job, a husband, a kitchen renovation going, volunteer work at church, etc. no way will I be measuring everything. I will listen to my stomach as I said previously. If people need to weigh/measure everything than that's great, if that's what gets them through. This is not intended to offend anyone, this is my PERSONAL opinion. If you don't like it, I'm sorry, but I believe weighing/measuring everything will be a crutch to REALLY listening to my body on my own. I will not judge anyone for doing it, I just won't do it myself.
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That's awesome!
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I arrived early. Sitting here in my truck waiting for my last prerequisite appointment to start! I'm finally getting a little bit more excited. It's getting real now. Yay! 😁
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My story, including 1 month post-op
Newme17 replied to Berry78's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am a firm believer that God has given us this tool this day and age and He talks to us in different ways. Awesome story hon! Blessings on your journey!- 1 reply
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What is that one thing you look forward to so much, post op?
Newme17 replied to Kris_Aloha's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I hear ya! I haven't worn mine for about 8 years now. Been married almost 10. We should post a before and after pic of our hands with the rings. -
How did your significant other handle your weight loss?
Newme17 replied to xoxococojay's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
And you should. I suspect it can give others hope that there are WONDERFUL marriages of supporting spouses through all things. I have one myself. He's not insecure either. He tells me how beautiful I am even now. Blessings to you and your husband hon. -
I beg to differ. It's okay if we disagree. Even if all those other fad diets derived from this one, then it's still another one of the fad diets in my humble opinion.
