My insurance doesn't pay either so I was going to Mexico also.I call Dr.Collena's office and they said hospital $9200.00 Docter $2300.00 Anas. $920.00 So going to Pa because if You have problems you would have to go back to Mexico, With flight its going to coast more. Laureen

Ok..The military showed us the web site, but all can use it.I'll give you the link and you can check to see if they have your town or somewhere close by you.Click on host site to see if you town is in the state you live in.What this is,is you can buy food from them for only $25.It says it's enough food for a family of 4 for 2 weeks.ANYONE can get this and heck $25 dollars for food to last that long,I'm in!They have a menu of what will be in the box and each month is different!Thought I would share! http://www.angelfoodministries.org/default.asp

I dont experience tenderness in the creases between my legs but I do feel tenderness in my calf and thigh muscles. I was thinking it was because I had been unable to exercise for so long, my muscles turned to jello. I have begun walking on a treadmill for 10 minutes a day. Better than nothing. As for camoflauging skin..Short sleeves and tight panties. I dont know what else to suggest. I heard that some women wear girdles or SPANX panty hose. Im trying to get rid of some of that sagginess with my arms by lifting 3 lbs weights. I know it probably wont do much but better something than nothing. Jen

How are you doing? Any update? I am having the same problem, six weeks out although I dont throw up as much. My angel gave me a couple of suggestions. Of course, if the DR told you otherwise, please ignore this. This is what works for me: Whole wheat toast, one slice, toasted... not burnt, not raw.. just crunchy enough. I have used Kroger Lite. It has .5 grams of fat and 4 grams of protein for 2 slices but I only eat one. Not to mention, fiber. Low fat cheese. Any flavor. I prefer sharp cheddar but I have used fat free cream cheese and cream goat cheese. Good protein too! And Calcium! Or Peanut Butter (Not Skippy or PeterPan.. whichever was on recall! ) I use a brand I picked up a Walmart (Naturally 'something', I think ) that was like $2.50 a jar. It had flax seed oil and was low in fat, sugar and calories. It needs to be stirred when you use it and it needs to be refrigerated once opened. Im also drinking more of my proteins than eating them. I have been drinking GNC Liquid Protein, Punch flavored, mixed with water. I agree completely with you when you say its much harder that originally thought. I have had some bad times so far too. Being optimistic is hard to do, but everyone tells me that things will get better. Let's hope we see it soon. "Newbie" Jen

Hi Debra, my suggestion would be to call Dr. Stickler's office, that is why he is paid the big bucks. Seriously, call his office and ask his staff for help. I did not have Dr. Stickler but I know my surgeon and his staff has been more than helpful. Some Dr.'s will prescribe something for nausea, "phenegren", some will not. There is no need to suffer though. I would also suggest that you not worry about protien as much as staying hydrated. Drink what ever you can keep down. pan head