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Perhaps its a way the doctor could work out the medical necessity of the surgery with your insurance. Im no expert when comes to insurance but they tend to need reasons and that *could* be one maybe, because people have to have revisions from lapbands to other surgeries too, maybe the balloon has some failure statistics they are privileged to that we are not. VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169

Perhaps its a way the doctor could work out the medical necessity of the surgery with your insurance. Im no expert when comes to insurance but they tend to need reasons and that *could* be one maybe, because people have to have revisions from lapbands to other surgeries too, maybe the balloon has some failure statistics they are privileged to that we are not. VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169

NP, let me know how it goes! VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169

Try anyway to see if your insurance will cover something, even as a revisions from balloon to which ever procedure you are going with. Check for hernias, GERD, everything EVERYTHING...VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169

I was wondering if there is any correlation between content being liked and its ability to trend (the more likes and responses, the more of a platform it has)? Also does the more likes per original content affect community ratings of an individual? VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169

I just start over from soft food until I got to solids, I think I did it for about a week. Bare bones menu. VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169

No I did I mini reset a while ago, I'm thinking about doing the full reset as well VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169

Medical tourism is always an option so don't count that out, it will leave room in your budget for plastic surgery. Be honest with yourself on whether you have food addiction, if so seek mental health counseling as well and you may consider a malabsorption/restriction surgery like RNY or DS for best longterm outcome as many people regain with VSG when they eat around it. Are you tracking your food intake with apps such as Myfitnesspal? Sometimes we think we are eating great and we aren't. Also see your physician and ask about endocrine disorders and slow motility. All things that could be a reason why the balloon didn't work and another light weight surgery won't either. Safe journey!!! VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169

You need to be professionally fitted, not by a 20 yr old in Lane Bryant (forgive them they know not what they do) but an old Lingerie shop owner from the old world , you get my point... I believe you are in an incorrect band size, no reason your under wire should be on your diaphragm, it should sit up significantly higher. I was once in a 44 H now a 36 DDD, 38DDD, 38DD or 40DD depending on the bra type and manufacturer. There's a lot of variation. VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169

That sugar content is high... And it appears to be added sugar not naturally occurring, then honey, pectin monk fruit and stevia for more sweetness... Are you pre or post op? VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169

I was just having this discussion on another thread with a few people, I can only tolerate high quality water, very expensive mostly foreign or alkaline. They suggested it is the "texture" or mineral content. Try a few different types of water, or alkaline your own. VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169

They also become the sole proprietor and possessor of the genetic material once transferred to them, no thanks... VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169

I call mine a small anatomical change , or Sac for short... VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169

From what I read yes, however some foods create cravings, carbs trigger carb cravings which is not really true hunger but mimics it strongly. You could probably test it out by eating ONLY protein and leafy greens when you are hungry (no carbs additions at all not even sauces) to see if you are satisfied. Or if you are reaching for a different type of food. Also how much fat is allowed in your diet? Fat controls hunger . I'm 8 months out and I'm hungrier during my cycle (TMI) VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169

The taxonomy of this Man Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: None talk to him about your surgery, a NUT about your diet, a trainer about the rest of your muscles. VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169

I have the same type (currently), sorry if I want clearer about that, the thinner I get, the closer I get to how I believe or perceived myself the calmer the symptoms. VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169

Have you considered medical tourism ? It's like 1/3 the price... VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169

I hear that yo yo dieting is straining on the heart and other major organs (can someone confirm, I've never done it). I'd would rather succeed the first time than fail five times just to end up back at the same conclusion two years later that I need surgical help, if you take a look at my post, you can absolutely have a life, everything in moderation. I don't go off the rails and eat whatever. I work everything into my plan with my NUT especially vacation and special occasion foods. I don't eat sugars that are not naturally occurring in foods and those I use sparingly, I use stevia if I must have added sweetness the other sugar alcohols if nothing else is available. You are going to still have to practice portion control and restraint after the procedure. Restriction provided through it does not last forever. What this procedure will do is give you a running start so you can exercise, you can learn to eat less, you can make better choices. Not everyone does and that's why not everyone has the success they hope. In the end it is still all on you. VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169

I missed that part , my apologies,It can change,it may subside but doesnt have to but you won't know until you are over that mountain... The closer I get to my dysmorphic state the calmer the symptoms are... VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169

The way body dysmorphia presents is not always the same and can vary within the lifetime of the individual. A person can incorrectly PERCEIVE themselves and the physical changes that may occur may have no bearing. I have body dysmorphia, mirrors don't give me correct perspective, only photos and only sometimes. The brain is wild... VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169

Perhaps you could go back to a bare bones menu, protein first, then vegetables mostly leafy greens, some healthy fats, then complex carbs sparingly no sugars at all to get back to weight loss mode. Track everything. Its tiresome but you will know what the problem is immediately, it may be that 1600 cals is maintenance but 1300 is weight loss for you, read the articles and advice if the VETS and push your metabolism into gear by starting a new exercise regimen. Let us know how it goes! VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169

I believe This is also consider body dysmorphia... VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169

CONGRATS! SAFE JOURNEY! SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE (LITERALLY)!!!!! VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169

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Hair loss ultimately seems like luck of the draw, but in my research your Iron feritin levels need to be good, as well as all other Vitamin and minerals and Protein levels need to be superb. Then there was research being conducted with the amino acid llysine and male pattern baldness that in turn was conducted in other types of Hair loss that seemed promising... But biotin will not do anything for this specific condition, telogen effluvium. VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169