Paula Bee

Your children are ADORABLE, Dahling! Makes me wish mine were that age again..mmm.. not! But I am ready for grandchildren..

I called Lori to discuss the price of Francisco picking us up at the airport again, and she told me that they have a special for $299 that includes the ride to and from the airport, a fill which includes a fluroscope, and one night at the Lucerna. We hopped ALL over that and are going on May 6th for the fill. We are flying for 250, and the total package for me is $550, which is cheaper than driving to the closest fill center to me, the hotel for that night, and the fill with fluroscope. Even though it is a 6.5 flight for us, we will be making it. The finances are just better.

Wow.. you are looking so good! What an inspiration to the rest of us. Keep it up!

Three of the five of mine are barely there already. Two of mine, the little top one and the port one... the glue came off prematurely. I have been using neosporin cream on them, but I think they both will leave little scars. I hate having 2 noticable scars, too, but I certainly am NEVER going to be seen in a two piece bathing suit, so I don't really care.

Where in Florida? I am in Orange Park.

I have a confession, too. I was so hungry yesterday that I took my can of cream of mushroom soup, added a can of my homemade chicken broth, and about an ounce of the boiled chicken, and blended it until completely smooth. It quelled my hungry cravings, making me believe that I was really physically hungry and not just wanting to eat. Yay.. that is a mental improvement. I have to skip the bakery and deli aisles... and on the regular aisles, I know the store so well that I can avert my eyes when I get to something I am giving up completely. It is much easier for me that way.

Wow! Two marriage proposals in one day! That tops my daughter's trip to Rome, where a gypsy ran after her calling her his beautiful princess and proposing. Just think what will happen when you come back for your fills!

Wow! Two marriage proposals in one day! That tops my daughter's trip to Rome, where a gypsy ran after her calling her his beautiful princess and proposing. Just think what will happen when you come back for your fills!

Yep, Crystal Light is great for what you need. Enjoy!

I am soooooooooo glad you had a wonderful experience. Keep us updated on how you are doing. Paula

Thank you so very much. Not only did it make me smile all over, but I am sending it to some friends.

Woot! I am so glad that you had a great experience and wrote to tell us all about it! Did you have a Rx for the meds? Keep us updated!

I am sooooo happy you had such a great experience. Keep us updated! Paula

Hi, and welcome! I am still 11 days away from real food, but I have lost 18 pounds since starting the pre-diet, then surgery, then the post diet, (appx. 3 weeks.) Paula

Yeah, but it was the first time I ever wore a thong, paper or not. Ack.. just looking in the mirror burned my eyes out!

I am STARVING today, too. Thank heavens it is the day that I get to add creamy soups. I had coffee with a scoop of eas protein powder this morning, some juice through out the day, some cream of broccoli and cheese soup, blended smooth. I feel just ravenous. I cannot tell if it is mental hunger or physical hunger.. and my stomach is growling, too. I really don't feel like drinking anything else, which makes me think it is not physical hunger, but I am still feeling unsatisfied. I will have a protein shake for supper... sigh. I think about how privileged I am to live in a country where protein shakes are available, and I tell myself to stop the internal bitching and moaning. I am grateful.... but starving feeling. Paula

Man, I am sorry you are having a rough time with it. I may be less receptive to the pain because I have had so many laproscopic surgeries and knew what to expect. Hang in there, Paula

I hate to make this worse, but Dr. Ortiz's patients are supposed to wait an hour after after eating. I have dry mouth from many of my medications, and I am dreading the no water with meals part. Not to be gross, but I really don't have enough saliva to keep my food moist enough to chew. I have tossed the idea around about using a straw and adding a few drips of water when I really can't swallow something dry, but I am not there til April 8th, and I would ask Dr. Miranda before doing anything like that. Frankly, at this point on the liquid diet, I would rather have a "cud" of dry food to chew on all day than more protein shake. LOL Ask Dr. Miranda and see what she says, then let us know.

Try phazyme... works better than gas-x.

How wonderful that your mom is keeping your kids; they are in great hands.. relax and ENJOY yourself! I hope your trip will be as stress free as mine was. Alas, however.. I didn't worry about my kids at all while I was gone.. mmm, wait... they are 23 and 28 years old.. they worried about ME instead.. the circle of life, as it were. Enjoy these brief days away from them.. they will be that much sweeter when you return. Not worried about you and surgery.. you will do FANTASTIC. Paula

Sugar, Go back and read my post.. our trip was perfect. Quit worrying and celebrate the beginning of your new life!

Paul, So glad you have started this part of your life. I am so glad you feel so happy with your experience and shared it.

Tee hee! Worked its way out! I am so bad.. somebody slap me.

On the flip side, I NEVER exercised because I have bad knees.. . well, that is an excuse! I never exercised before, either! (I have no problem exercising my fingers on the keyboard, however.) My exercise usually consists of wandering up and down Walmart until I get tired.. and spending too much money. I actually found 2 IDENTICAL shirts in my closet.. took one back today! Must really have loved that shirt! I am biting the bullet (when I can have solids, that is,) and joining the Y so I can do water aerobics. My therapist is making me. Michelle, You are a superwoman in my book... treadmill, sex.. who knows what else in 36 hours! Oh, speaking of sex, I asked Dr. Ortiz, "what about sex?", and he replied, "I am already busy for the rest of the day." LAFFING! Not!! He told me that.. a former patient asked him that. Honestly, he cracked me up. Wow! I have chased this rabbit all over the place! (Does that count as exercise?) Oh, yeah.. what was the topic?

Yeah, I think that is pretty great, especially with TJ taking such bad rap all the time. I was lucky.. my husband put a stop to most of the naggling. Thank you for being encouraging... hope I am returning the favor