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[ronott1]

Yes... around my tummy is all that Medi Cal will pay for... but I will absorb some... And I als have a ventral hernia from the Cancer surgery... Goes from about my belly button up to almost my sternum. That has to be repaired as well. Part of the impetus to get this all done before Medi Cal ends and I have to go on Medicare.

Hope the powers that be dont cancel insurance as we know it and put us back on preexisting conditions.

deb

Luckily CA is working on it's own and seems to be supporting and expanding medi cal.

 

[perchie.girl]

oh I forgot to mention my weight at the time is what kept me from being able to get the hernia surgery to quote one doc.... "No one is going to touch that unless you loose a Boat Load of Weight"... It was his surgery that caused it... Not unusual for my weight at the time.

So far it hasn't given me any problems only a twinge now and then. If it were threatening strangulation they would do it in a nanosecond.

deb

 

[getaclue]

I'm not sure about Medicare, but Medicaid pays for the surgery. A friend of mine got it. She had to buy the compression garments, but they covered everything else. She had to fight for it at first. It's automatically covered for those that get any of the surgical procedures for weight loss, however, she joined weight watchers, and lost over 200 lbs. It's so uncommon for anyone to lose that much without the benefit of a "procedure", it took a bit to get it approved, but they did approve it. She got her middle done first, then her arms, then her legs.

 

[microchick]

Good morning all! Beautiful Saturday morning here today. Sunny and 77 degrees already. Looking at 90 but it is so 'summerlike' outside that nobody is complaining. Not after the cold miserably wet spring we had. We have never had to light a fire in the fireplace in June before but we did this year. What in the world ever happened to spring anyway? We had one week where temps were in the high 70s low 80s then BOOM! Air conditioning weather!

@perchie.girl I am so proud of you! I knew you could do it.Nobody promised easy but it's the work and determination that makes the whole ordeal rewarding.

Personally, keeping my weight steady has always been a problem. My goal has been to reach 110 pounds. Just got on the scale, 114 after breakfast and two mugs of coffee. I did fall off the wagon this month for a week. It dawned on me that I had been on this diet for over a year and had given up all my favorite foods. On a splurge, I ate treats I've been missing, Cheddar and sour cream potato chips and a small bag of M&Ms. I did fluctuate 2 pounds but I'm back on the wagon now and although still missing the treats, know I cannot go back to them. The gout diet is so restrictive that keeping my weight between 110 and 115 pounds will be hard without eating large quantities of low fat low calorie food. Lots of veggies, lots of fruits, with protein coming from chicken, cheese and fish. I do a slice of whole wheat toast with honey and a serving of low fat ice cream for treats. Am I hungry? Ya. At times. I try to keep fresh fruit on hand and if I get hungry enough I make air popped popcorn with pretend spray butter.

Dieting is never easy. But having a good support group is imperative. My birthday is coming up. Am I doing cake? Yeah, you bet but only a small two serving one I'll pick up from Wally World.

No big plans here. Need to run to the Amish General Store and pick up some embroidery floss. That's the excitement for the day here!

 

[CapricornFarm]

Good morning all! Beautiful Saturday morning here today. Sunny and 77 degrees already. Looking at 90 but it is so 'summerlike' outside that nobody is complaining. Not after the cold miserably wet spring we had. We have never had to light a fire in the fireplace in June before but we did this year. What in the world ever happened to spring anyway? We had one week where temps were in the high 70s low 80s then BOOM! Air conditioning weather!

@perchie.girl I am so proud of you! I knew you could do it.Nobody promised easy but it's the work and determination that makes the whole ordeal rewarding.

Personally, keeping my weight steady has always been a problem. My goal has been to reach 110 pounds. Just got on the scale, 114 after breakfast and two mugs of coffee. I did fall off the wagon this month for a week. It dawned on me that I had been on this diet for over a year and had given up all my favorite foods. On a splurge, I ate treats I've been missing, Cheddar and sour cream potato chips and a small bag of M&Ms. I did fluctuate 2 pounds but I'm back on the wagon now and although still missing the treats, know I cannot go back to them. The gout diet is so restrictive that keeping my weight between 110 and 115 pounds will be hard without eating large quantities of low fat low calorie food. Lots of veggies, lots of fruits, with protein coming from chicken, cheese and fish. I do a slice of whole wheat toast with honey and a serving of low fat ice cream for treats. Am I hungry? Ya. At times. I try to keep fresh fruit on hand and if I get hungry enough I make air popped popcorn with pretend spray butter.

Dieting is never easy. But having a good support group is imperative. My birthday is coming up. Am I doing cake? Yeah, you bet but only a small two serving one I'll pick up from Wally World.

No big plans here. Need to run to the Amish General Store and pick up some embroidery floss. That's the excitement for the day here!

I went to town and sold 4 chickens, bought a few items and back in the air conditioning.

 

[drumstick diva]

I've found if I eat a mint candy- it ruins the taste of anything eaten immediately after.
Helps keep down snacking.
I do indulge the 50% less sodium Lays potato chips. I get a bag and as soon as impulse eating stops, I stomp the bag to smithereens and throw in the garbage. Otherwise I would fish the bag out and eat for more. Myself really knows myself.

 

[perchie.girl]

Morning everyone.... no plans well except I am home alone with Grandma for the weekend

deb

 

[drumstick diva]

Hope that goes well for you and Grandma, Perchie.

 

[perchie.girl]

Hope that goes well for you and Grandma, Perchie.

I will call in mom for back up.... we need to talk more any way about finding a place for grandma... Mom is executor I only have power of attorney... To manage her finances... But I still cant write a check... Mom can.

If we send grandma off to a care facility Dean and I will be on the street... They are very expensive. I can go home and live off Social Security... But packing my stuff will be a night mare... Still has to be done if we have to sell the house to give grandma a good lifestyle....

As much as a PITA she can be I hate to see her go into the care of strangers....

deb

 

[ronott1]

oh I forgot to mention my weight at the time is what kept me from being able to get the hernia surgery to quote one doc.... "No one is going to touch that unless you loose a Boat Load of Weight"... It was his surgery that caused it... Not unusual for my weight at the time.

So far it hasn't given me any problems only a twinge now and then. If it were threatening strangulation they would do it in a nanosecond.

deb

It is great the you have taken steps like this towards better health!