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Topic: Anyone Exp. Lower back or Kidney Problems ???
I've been having lower back problems and i'm concerned that it may be my kidney's. A few weeks ago I had a bladder infection. I'm trying to increase my water to see if this is the problem. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this or is currently. Any suggestions ??
Topic: RE: Christmas Questions!
1)Have you guys started your Christmas Shopping yet? yes and done
2)Have you bought yourself some new Holiday outfits yet? no and won't
3)Do you know what you are doing as far as family gatherings or travel?maybe travel as I just purchased a new used motorhome
4) Will you be spending more or less this year on gifts?less
5) Do you have any plans to go out for the New Year? none
6) Do you plan to do any cooking for the holidays? not if I can help it
7) Have you come up with some good healthy recipes you can pass along to us? deli meat wraped around string cheese
8) Do any of you guys drink alcohol occasionally? What do you drink? yes Grayhounds! (vodka and grapefruit juice)
Darrol
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Topic: RE: Christmas Questions!
Being one of Jehovah's Witnesses, we don't celebrate holidays so I've omitted those questions and answering the ones I can.
7) Have you come up with some good healthy recipes you can pass along to us?
I got one for pork tenderloin and mangos if anyone is interested.
8) Do any of you guys drink alcohol occasionally? What do you drink?
An occasional glass of wine, preferably red, like Barefoot Reserve or Eagles Landing Merlot. Or a good chardonnay.
Nona
Topic: Christmas Questions!
Hi there guys and good morning to all! 
How is everyone doing? I am still out of work. I know I post alot, I don't know if when I go back to work on Monday will I be too tired to post as much. Here is goes with some questions.
1)Have you guys started your Christmas Shopping yet?
2)Have you bought yourself some new Holiday outfits yet?
3)Do you know what you are doing as far as family gatherings or travel?
4) Will you be spending more or less this year on gifts?
5) Do you have any plans to go out for the New Year?
6) Do you plan to do any cooking for the holidays?
7) Have you come up with some good healthy recipes you can pass along to us?
8) Do any of you guys drink alcohol occasionally? What do you drink?
1)Have you guys started your Christmas Shopping yet?
Yes I have started and I am finished thank God.
2)Have you bought yourself some new Holiday outfits yet?
I have just ordered a great red dress from the Newport catalog. Shopping for a smaller size is great.There are far more selections.
3)Do you know what you are doing as far as family gatherings or travel?
Yes, I am spending Christmas eve with family as I normally do every year.This year at least I can eat. Last year I had mashed potatoes.
4) Will you be spending more or less this year on gifts?
I am spending about the same as last yea
5) Do you have any plans to go out for the New Year?
I am now dating someone and I hope he asks me out for the New year.
6) Do you plan to do any cooking for the holidays?
I will cook something for my family get together for Christmas eve.I don't know what yet.
7) Have you come up with some good healthy recipes you can pass along to us?
I am into alot of veggies, I was never a recipe person. I am hoping you guys can pass along something good.
8) Do any of you guys drink alcohol occasionally? What do you drink?
I used to drink beer. Now I find that too bloating. I usually have some Amaretto and milk. I feel kind of 
much faster from just 1 or 2 drinks.
Have a great day guys. 
& 
Lorraine
How is everyone doing? I am still out of work. I know I post alot, I don't know if when I go back to work on Monday will I be too tired to post as much. Here is goes with some questions.
1)Have you guys started your Christmas Shopping yet?
2)Have you bought yourself some new Holiday outfits yet?
3)Do you know what you are doing as far as family gatherings or travel?
4) Will you be spending more or less this year on gifts?
5) Do you have any plans to go out for the New Year?
6) Do you plan to do any cooking for the holidays?
7) Have you come up with some good healthy recipes you can pass along to us?
8) Do any of you guys drink alcohol occasionally? What do you drink?
1)Have you guys started your Christmas Shopping yet?
Yes I have started and I am finished thank God.
2)Have you bought yourself some new Holiday outfits yet?
I have just ordered a great red dress from the Newport catalog. Shopping for a smaller size is great.There are far more selections.
3)Do you know what you are doing as far as family gatherings or travel?
Yes, I am spending Christmas eve with family as I normally do every year.This year at least I can eat. Last year I had mashed potatoes.
4) Will you be spending more or less this year on gifts?
I am spending about the same as last yea
5) Do you have any plans to go out for the New Year?
I am now dating someone and I hope he asks me out for the New year.
6) Do you plan to do any cooking for the holidays?
I will cook something for my family get together for Christmas eve.I don't know what yet.
7) Have you come up with some good healthy recipes you can pass along to us?
I am into alot of veggies, I was never a recipe person. I am hoping you guys can pass along something good.
8) Do any of you guys drink alcohol occasionally? What do you drink?
I used to drink beer. Now I find that too bloating. I usually have some Amaretto and milk. I feel kind of much faster from just 1 or 2 drinks.
Have a great day guys. & Lorraine 
Topic: RE: Hi Everyone
Hi Joan. Sorry to hear about the hernia but what a great excuse to get a tummy tuck done at the same time! Call your insurance about the tummy tuck. I think you probably have to show it's medically necessary but each insurance is different. Good luck. Dealing with insurance is never easy especially with plastic surgery.
It's common for folks to stall at this stage. Your body has had a busy year and it's playing catch-up. AVOID THOSE SWEETS! I know it's hard especially with the holidays coming on but remember where you've been and how far you've come. Just ask yourself before you start stress eating - is this food pouch worthy? Do I really need this? 9/10 times it's NO. Just try to move on and drink some water. The food demons never ever die and in fact get more viscious the farther you are out. Remember we are human and will not always make the healthiest food choices - but that's okay (as long as it doesn't become a habit!). Exercise is very good - consider changing your exercise routine a bit to shake things up - trick your body! This may help kick start your weight. Also remember to keep your calories at a reasonable level and drink lots of water. Just my advice. Good luck, and I hope things begin moving for you again.
Kim
347/168
Topic: RE: Women over 30
This is awesome Diane. I'm 35 and he's on the money with everything. Thanks for sharing. Hope you are having a great day.
Topic: RE: QUESTION OF THE DAY
Well here it goes....
1) As your anniversary of your WLS approaches, are you getting excited as you look back at before and after?
I am excited for each and every day.I know if not for wls I would be dead.
2) Was this surgery all you anticipated, or are you a bit disappointed in your decision?
It is everything and a bag of chips.
3) Do you look back often at this time last year?
Yes and it makes me sad to think about everything I was missing
4)Do you have any comments you would like to make?
Have a great day guys. Enjoy life and be heathly which is the most important. Lorraine
1)As your anniversary of your WLS approaches, are you getting excited as you look back at before and after?
As my aniversary approaches I am getting so excited, Just knowing I will be able to and enjoy the holidays more makes me excited. I look at my before and wonder why did I wait so long?
2) Was this surgery all you anticipated, or are you a bit disappointed in your decision?
I am not disappointed in my decision, just that I waited so long. It is never too late to enjoy life now though.
3) Do you look back often at this time last year?
I do look back at this time last year. My surgery was supposed to be on Nov 17th and I was denied. I was so nervous fighting with the insurance company I would up taking tranquiliters from anxiety. I knew I had to keep fighting. I think about at this time I was getting all my liquids in the house for my upcoming surgery.
4)Do you have any comments you would like to make?
Yes I do have some comments I would love to make. To anyone contemplating this surgery I would recommend it highly. Yes I was nervous, and I was alot, but I knew I was making the right decision.
Topic: RE: Women over 30
Hi there Diane,
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Great reading this to perk me up for the day.
Thanks Lorraine
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Great reading this to perk me up for the day.
Thanks Lorraine 
Topic: Hi Everyone
Things are going well, although I found out I have an incisional hernia that I will need to have repaired. I am hoping to get a tummy tuck at the same time if possible. Anyone on HMO Blue that had a tummy tuck covered by insurance?
I have sort of stalled out on losing, but I am just continuing to excercise. I have been eating more sweet things lately which may be what the problem is, stress snacking. Food demons never die. All advice is much appreciated.
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