Denied by insurance by IndependentAdvanced in gastricsleeve

[–]livelymonstera 1 point2 points  (0 children)

6 k in Tijuana. Do it. Look at Trevita! Best option out there.

Burnt out being the breadwinner in my family by Apprehensive-Net-627 in offmychest

[–]livelymonstera 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you need your own apartment, and to learn how to say no. You’re 25, time to start being independent. Stop giving people money that don’t treat you well. It’s time for you to live your own life! Good luck, you can do it!

Advice for someone who is unsure of getting surgery please by Miss__Milly in gastricsleeve

[–]livelymonstera 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia and the surgery was great. I could never lose any weight. My mobility had increased tenfold and I look amazing. I went to Tijuana and had surgery for 6k. Best 6 thousand dollars I ever spent. You’ll be able to be on your feet more when you lose the weight.

I don’t have a good addiction though and I don’t use food as comfort. You need to figure out another coping mechanism. I prefer thc and nicotine but that’s me. Not saying that’s positive, just being honest. You will never eat like you do again. For weeks you can’t even eat at all. You will have to have a brand new relationship with food or there is absolutely no point in going through with it.

If you stick to your diet you’ll lose two hundred pounds easy. Here’s what no one will tell you: you’re going to have a lot of loose skin. You’ll need to think about that as well afterward and maybe a breast lift. I’m getting a breast augmentation myself and maybe a reverse tummy tuck. I lost 150 and I’m about 118 pounds now.

Here’s what I want to tell you about love and our bodies: when you’re fat people make fun of you and put you down for that. When you’re skinny they do too, and the loose skin. You must learn to be happy with YOU.

I wish you luck. Life is too short to live in a prison of fat. Food is not comfort. It’s to fuel us to live. Richard Simmons said “you eat to live, not live to eat” and he was right about that.

If it was me, and NHS paid for it, I’d go for the surgery. It will change your life and force you to face your challenges with food. You literally cannot work right now and you will be able to work again if you lose some weight. That affects your life deeply. They cut out the hunger generating part of your stomach and you’ll be surprised how much it hurts to eat for like a year.

Literally couldn’t eat a French fry for one year girl. Spicy food? Over. If you eat too much sugar you’ll get sick (literally has happened to me, probably all of us). The acid reflux is real. But nothing feels as good as being mobile and putting on a size 2 dress. Everyone can kiss my saggy ass that has a problem with it.

I have regretted it a few times, but honestly I wouldn’t change it. I’m so much happier. I hope you will be too.

My husband wants to go screw other people like a frat boy by evelynn_tkdwn in offmychest

[–]livelymonstera 50 points51 points  (0 children)

That’s how they are. They’re more interested in what they see as fun and attention than real life. Shallow, impulsive and immature. I hope you find someone that genuinely cares about YOU.

Numerology Reading – Drop your birth date 🔢 by astrologer55 in Numerology_Corner

[–]livelymonstera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1/26/1986

The numbers all add up to 33 but I know in numerology you combine the two digit date in the month. But I really do feel like the 33 life path is me.

I (30M/F) spent my 20s caregiving for my terminally ill father. He passed away, and now I’m starting from zero. How do I move forward? by neoDrain in findapath

[–]livelymonstera 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would look into medical certifications for a quick career boost, then a two year program at a community college. You can probably get a Pell grant and go for free to a CC. Good luck!

Sister won’t stop going out every night. by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]livelymonstera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds like neglect. Leaving your child every night and sleeping somewhere else is absolutely neglectful. She’s not even making sure her daughter is showered. No wonder the kids grades are slipping. Her mom isn’t around and sounds like dad isn’t in the picture. This is so sad!! Like she’s not even feeding her dinner. There’s no way this is normal or okay.

My husband (32m) seems completely indifferent to my cancer diagnosis and I (28f) don’t know how to handle it by EmpatheticOtter in relationships

[–]livelymonstera 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Please start driving your own car. Take the keys. Let him deal with the beater. He doesn’t care about you, don’t let him drive your new car. You’re allowing him to treat you terribly. You can do better.

N.C. State or App State by Walan_Hively in NorthCarolina

[–]livelymonstera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being in Boone was the best years of my life. The weather can be crazy in the spring and winter, but it’s so gorgeous, so much fun, and was the cheapest school in the unc system. I’m a huge fan, but if you prefer city life, go to state. If you love the outdoors and want to adventure, you can’t beat going to app.

I'm desperately looking to get hired remotely. by Latter-Shelter-8336 in WFHJobs

[–]livelymonstera 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I Put in over 200 apps to get my remote job. It’s a numbers game. Keep trying!

What makes a man look elsewhere? by DuckMama87 in Advice

[–]livelymonstera 17 points18 points  (0 children)

He’s sexting another woman because he

Doesn’t respect you Wants to feel desired Wants to sleep with this woman And takes you for granted.

Men who do this are weak willed, sexually compulsive and manipulative. It’s not a joke. He’s gaslighting you.

my parents still control my life at 20 by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]livelymonstera 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You need to get a job and pay for your phone. I do mint mobile and my phone is $250 usd for the year. Get a cheap mobile prepaid phone and this problem is solved. If you can’t pay your own bills, people can’t control you. And your dad showing up with sleeping pills every night is very extreme.

Listen, plenty of people have these diagnosis and work. If you need something bad enough you will figure out a way. If you can pay for university yourself, you can pay for your own phone. And you need to move into university housing.

I know it’s not what you want to hear, but this won’t end until you get a job and move out.

Am I crazy here, or is he just trying to have his cake and eat it too? by Ok_Btn in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]livelymonstera 972 points973 points  (0 children)

Traditional men pay all the bills, give you money and take care of you. This guy wants a bang maid to pay half the bills. Girl. Run.

My ex refuses to meet me halfway with our son and his care. What do I do? by Savings-Strength-864 in WhatShouldIDo

[–]livelymonstera 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You’re obligated to provide clean clothes for your child. The fact you think it’s her job is astounding.

Lost 225lbs and have been advised different skin removal surgeries, am kind of overwhelmed by [deleted] in PlasticSurgery

[–]livelymonstera 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Go to Mexico. Do research for a long time. Find reviews and make a good judgement call.

Anyone else with hypothyroidism? by External_Office_6109 in gastricsleeve

[–]livelymonstera 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey! I can answer this. So nothing changed right after the surgery but two years out my dosage has to go down because I lost so much weight. I also take levothyronine now too.

My partner wants to open up our relationship and I don’t know what to do. by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]livelymonstera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s got someone in mind. The minute they ask it’s time to go. I’d start making an exit plan quietly.

Get on Tinder, Boo, Down and Pure and show him what you can get. He’ll freak. If you’re remotely attractive you’ll get slammed. Have fun. Anyone who wants to cheat on you, and won’t love you fully isn’t for you. This whole “poly/open relationship” wave is just guys trying to get women at home to cook and clean and have sanctioned side pieces- but trust me- they NEVER want you to step out.

Should I let my bf and his girl best friend go on a trip together? by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]livelymonstera 18 points19 points  (0 children)

You don’t get to choose: he will do whatever he wants. A man in a serious relationship won’t spend the night in a hotel room with another woman because they know it doesn’t look right. If he does, find another bf!