Hey Nat, I can't believe we have come so far in as little as a year. On Mother's Day is my daughters' dance recital. They have a mother/daughter dance routine. I am actually rehearsing for it and I am going to be on stage with my two daughters. Last year at this time I would not dream of doing that. Life is better than ever and I am so proud of myself and all the other May Babies out there!!!!!!!! Hugs, Christine

you too!!!! you look great what an inspiration..ill get there someday...but feel good..and in a solid 14 thinking i might get to a 12 or 10 on my own then after the tt maybe an 8..whoda thunkit...have a good weekend.!!!

I had my abdominoplasty on 3-23. I also had a hernia repair. Fortunately ChampVa insurance is pretty good about covering panniculectomy and hernia repair after gastric bypass. My doctor sent it in to my insurance company that he did a panniculectomy (technically he DID remove the extra skin) and as far as the abdominal tightening goes he considered that a part of the hernia repair, to prevent future hernias as well because of the damage to the tissue that holds my muscles together. Now we didn't exactly TALK about how he was submitting it to the insurance company but I know what he told me about the procedures he was doing... and I saw a copy of the letter and paperwork that went to the insurance company. He didn't really lie, but he definitely used some loopholes to make sure it all went through. I am still on Lortab and Valium daily. I usually don't go for the painkillers but the Valium has been great for my muscle spasms (while my muscles are waking up). I'm up and about and not having any trouble moving around. I still walked a bit hunched over but this is getting better and better. My tummy is flat though Monica

Morning all... B - 2 sips of a new protein drink...ukkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk coffee, splenda, and creamer S - had a vanilla power crunch bar L - chicken and veggie soup and a yogurt D - mexican..probably some chips and salsa and maybe some fajita meat........ just made my monthy order to bariatriceating...can't wait i ran out of my extreme smootie drink i have every morning and had to try something new...ukkkyyy...have a great weekend and day..i probably wont get on here till monday but if i can check i will and i will be thinking of you all .....wheres melissa..i have been worried...anyone talked to her..or did i just miss her post.... love yall....

I can't remember what otc things we can and can't take... The only thing I know of is sudafed and tylenol... I'm badly sick and my doc only gave me an antibiotic... My nose is all stopped up, I have a cough, and my glands are swollen... I had a low grade fever until earlier today. Someone help me out here.