*susan*

Just the thought of pureed pizza makes me sick to my stomach. One of the things I was craving while on liquids was tuna. It was my lunch on day one of mushies.

Michelle, every time I get a rash or anything else, I go to the doctor. That way I make sure that it is documented in my medical record that I am having ongoing problems with this. I have also had the doctor take photos and attach it to my record.

Bearded, glad to hear you got a normal nights rest and Vegas didn't have to sleep alone!

Hi SpotOx, welcome to our forums! I am a band to sleeve revision and I have to tell you, the sleeve is so much better. With the band, you have issues of food getting stuck, being too tight, not tight enough, it is just a never ending battle. With the sleeve, you have the surgery, your tummy is smaller and your done. No getting stuck, no looking for proper restriction, no seeing your doctor every month or so for fills, you just concentrate on losing weight and feeling better. Many people who get the band do so just for the reason you mentioned, it is reversible. My thought is, so what? I don't anticipate ever waking up and thinking "Hey, I want to be fat again, I wish my sleeve was reversible." I have a food addiction, band or no band, sleeve or no sleeve, I know I will always have that addiction. So, I want something permanent. As for the ghrelin, I am told that eventually you do start producing it again. But, it is produced in much smaller quantities, more to the equivalent of that of a normal person.

Happy anniversary, Ash! Tell hubby you guys have lots of great times ahead of you in the future.

I have actually heard of someone having implants in the booty to give it more lift and shape. I couldn't imagine having it done, but hey, to each his own. I have been saying for years that I want the girls lifted, but doubt I will be able to afford it. I am documenting the rashes I am getting from the pannus and am hoping to get the removal of it covered by insurance once I reach goal.

Your welcome, glad I could help you find what you are looking for.

I love facebook, but as you know, I have learned I have to be very careful about what I post publicly on there. So, did you ask him if he was upset about something, why he didn't just come out and ask you about it right away instead of letting it fester?

Hi Helen, glad to hear everything went well with you. I agree, it is great to be able to chat with others who are experiencing and understand everything we are going through. You will feel great in no time!

Mine was tax-deductible as well. It is a medical procedure, and medical expenses are tax-deductible.

WASa had some good information about it in her researching Mexican surgeons thread here: http://verticalsleevetalk.com/vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-vsg-surgeons-hospitals/66-researching-mexican-sleeve-surgeons.html#post390 Is this the one you are referring to?

Ha ha, Blobby, maybe you should show him this thread to give him something to look forward to!

Like others have said, it is a very personal decision. I have told those who are close to me and some of my coworkers. Then, when they were talking to others who mentioned they could tell I was losing weight, they told them about my surgery. It wasn't in a negative manner, it was because they are happy for me. So far, everyone has been very supportive about my decision and ask a lot of questions about the process.

*sneaks up behind siouxcityranch, admires her cute dog and steals the trophy when she isn't looking*

Amanda, I don't have a real problem with rice, but it is a food I have to be careful with. Reason being, rice is one of those foods that tends to swell up in your tummy after you eat it, which can be pretty uncomfortable if you eat too much of it.

Symptoms may include fever, abdominal pain, rapid heartbeat, intolerance of liquids, abdominal distention and/or dizziness.

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Your body is going through so many changes right now, I am not really surprised that one of the side effects is sleeping difficulties. I have often heard that if you are not getting enough vitamins in, that will also affect your sleep.

Thanks, there are a lot of really good looking recipes there!

Alisia, first off, you are an absolutely beautiful girl. You should walk around with your head held high and if anyone says anything inappropriate to you, simply ignore it. Do not let anyone get the best of you, if you let them see that their words and/or actions hurt you, then they will just continue to do so. You are a good, sweet person, be confident in your knowledge of that. People who don't see that simply aren't worth your time. You mentioned trying to get another loan, but also mentioned you already have several student loans. I know it is frustrating, but I think you should try for the appeal first. You don't want to overburden yourself with too many loans and end up in financial trouble. I am not at all knowledgable on how to go about appealing a decision with one's insurance company. But I did find a couple of websites that offer advice, and even sample letters. I am going to post them here for you: Health Insurance Quotes and Information Center Appealing Health Insurance Denials Health Insurance Denials Process and Links Doctorsinfoweb

Whoa, protein ice cream? I never heard of it. I agree with Vegas, please share with us how to make this.

Hi Chancie, we are thrilled to have you here with us. Wow, 131 pounds in five months, I can't even begin to imagine! That is just amazing. Please post before and after pictures, they are always such an inspiration.

I don't know, but I got rid of it, lol.

You have me convinced. Since we moved, our kitchen is much smaller than it was in the house. I am going to have to get one.

Yep, they are much more fun. The other kind are too boring and add no spice to one's life.