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November 2012 Members Post Op
Lisa Collom replied to crstalww's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Rough day with some buyer's remorse moments. I haven't felt even close to decent since the surgery. I am living on sugar free Popsicles and tiny sips of water. The spoonful of yogurt I tried made me miserable. I managed a short walk around the block. I've only lost 6 lbs since surgery. Please tell me this gets better because I feel horrible. -
Just home from the hospital tonight. Surgery was 11/26. Having trouble getting anything in...water, protein, jello, broth. The idea of it makes me sick. I had complications so I don't want to go back to the hospital but I can't get anything in. Any advice?
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Had surgery on Monday. Pain is finally starting to dial back but I had to be re-catheterized so I can't go home until tomorrow. I'm ready to be home. Am up walking as much as possible.
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Surgery yesterday. Lots of pain, difficulty getting enough oxygen, still hooked up to pain pump. Might have to stay an extra day for pain management.
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I am doing homework and working on sewing projects today, cleaning my bedroom, heading to a football party and to a movie with my best friend tomorrow, and getting a pedicure and a facial with my cousin after church on Sunday. Hoping to make the time fly by so Monday gets here quickly!
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? About Psych Eval For Gastric Bypass
Lisa Collom replied to Ab1986's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have a major anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder. I take medication and see a therapist. I passed the psych test without a problem. -
Thanks Vicki . I'm excited but I need the time to work a week ahead in my classes (I'm a full time student) and finish my obsessive nesting. I am currently painting trim lol. I've already done the walls and ceilings and tomorrow I'm getting my sewing machine out and making curtains and throw pillows while everyone eats.
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It took me 4 different masks to find the right one. I have the smallest nasal pillows out there and it's great. My pressure is only at a 6, but I sleep longer and better than ever before. I used to roll around but now I wake up in exactly the same position I fell asleep in. It freaks my husband out- he keeps poking me toads sure I'm alive lol. I can't wait to never need it again, but I'm glad I have it now.
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Just got my surgery time. 7:30 Monday morning, have to be there at 5:30.
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My surgery is Nov. 26. I've been on the liquid diet since last Monday. I just got into a pair of jeans I haven't worn in months! It makes me so excited and ready for the rest of this journey.
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Looking Forward To . . .
Lisa Collom replied to mom2lucky (suznc)'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
LOL I know exactly what you mean!! -
Looking Forward To . . .
Lisa Collom replied to mom2lucky (suznc)'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Riding the Slush Cup race with my daughter Wearing a pencil skirt with knee high boots Running my first 5k Going out in public in a bathing suit -
Omg It Just Became Real! This Is Happening.
Lisa Collom replied to Miris's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Omg It Just Became Real! This Is Happening.
Lisa Collom replied to Miris's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Miris, we are surgery sisters . We will get through this! I'm excited, ready to never eat pudding or jello again, and planning all the summer activities my family and I are going to be able to do. Keep your chin up, we can do this -
No Weight Loss On Preop Liquid Diet
Lisa Collom replied to bakawaka's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've lost six after the first week of my 2 week liquid diet. But I am actually having trouble getting everything in (1 of the meals is a cup of sf pudding with protein and another is a cup of sf jello - I hate pudding and jello and I'm getting nauseous after a few bites). I'm losing interest in food and that's going to slow down my weight loss. Anybody familiar with this? -
Gastric Bypass Way More Dangerous...
Lisa Collom replied to connie3's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon said nothing like that. He said that the risk of complication is about 1.5% with the sleeve and 2-2.5% with the bypass. Also, the results are not the same. Typically more weight is lost with the bypass. -
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Omg I'm so so hungry today. My stomach has been growling all day and I just want to chew something!!
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You guys that get a choice in what to eat are so lucky! Lol. This is my day: Breakfast- 8oz skim milk with 1 scoop either Unjury or Gnc 100% whey, 1/2 cooked cream of wheat, 8oz v8 Snack- 1 cup sf pudding - I add protein which is ok Lunch- 1 scoop protein mixed with 8 oz of any clear, decaf, sf liquid. 1 Dannon Light n Fit Greek Snack- 1 cup sf jello Dinner- 8 oz clear liquid with one scoop protein. 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce. 8 oz v8 Bedtime snack- 8 oz skim milk with 1 scoop protein. 1 Dannon light n fit Greek No substitutions, no reordering. Less than 1000 calories, ~110 grams protein, ~115 grams carbs. I'm not so much hungry as I am exhausted.
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I'm November 26. Prayers for Eva and best wishes to all.
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Anyone Else On Liquid Diet For Thanksgiving?
Lisa Collom replied to hajones5891's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, I'm a newbie but I look forward to getting to know everyone. My surgery date is Nov 26, and a I started a restricted liquid diet yesterday. So far I'm exhausted and have constant headaches. I have a thanksgiving party this weekend that's one of my favorite events of the year, but I may skip it. I'm also planning on renting a movie and hanging out in bed while everyone eats. Luckily in this case, I'm anosmic so the smells won't be torturing me. -
2 Week Liquid Diet...time To Fess Up!
Lisa Collom replied to lovealways's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery date is November 26, so I will be on the liquid diet over my birthday and Thanksgiving. I plan on taking a long walk during Thanksgiving dinner, and I've asked my husband and children to celebrate my birthday with a family game night instead of with food. I think avoiding temptation and always having water on hand is a big help. I'm on day 1 today. I feel like crap, headaches and shaky, but I'm not really hungry at all. In fact, I feel like all I'm doing is eating/drinking sweet stuff.