Head Hunger is a Thing

So... I'm experiencing some of the worst head hunger ever this past week. It probably doesn't help that it's about that time of the month, either. I'm craving cheese. Like, I want to snack. I know I'm not hungry, but, I miss eating an afternoon snack (after I started my journey, I did a high-protein, low-carb afternoon snack, LIKE cheese!).

For the most part, I'm just going and getting something more to drink... or right now (after work, but pre-dinner) I'm drinking a protein shake, since I haven't had one today... I think that's a big part of it for me right now. I've been out of RTD protein shakes this week, so I haven't taken any to work with me. I think the protein shake is what's keeping me full during the day. Luckily, my husband went to Sam's Club today, and got me some more RTD shakes, so, I'm going to be good for next week. And how much do you want to bet that I don't have near as many issues with head hunger as I did this week?

So, I think I mentioned that I sometimes work for a Plastic Surgeon's office when they're short staffed? I started talking to the nurse today about a ballpark number on my worst-case scenario for Plastics... arms, breasts, belly, thighs. I wasn't too far off on my guess of ballpark for cost. I'm looking at about $5,000/ea. if I do them separately, but maybe a little less if I can combine surgeries (I'll only be taking up one OR once instead of multiple OR's multiple times). So... if I have to have everything done... $20,000. TWENTY. THOUSAND. DOLLARS. That's HUGE. Since I'm so soon out of surgery, there's no knowing what all I'll need. They won't even consider me for surgery until I'm 18 months post-op bariatric. Sadly, but kind of not sadly, I'm starting to develop a rash from my belly loss. :(

The reason I say it's kind of not sad is that if I get said rash, and no creams or RX's help it, insurance will cover a panniculectomy for me... that's one surgery off my plate that I don't have to worry about. :D The only other surgery that I KNOW I'm going to need is a brachioplasty... or arm skin removal. I have BAD batwings, and have for a long time. Husband and I have talked, and the arms WILL be happening. Probably not any time soon, because who has $5,000 sitting around, but it WILL be happening. However, if anyone reading this is rich, and wants to be awesome, feel free to send me $5,000. ;)

~♥~
Lady D