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Lisa Collom

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  1. 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.
  2. Lisa Collom

    November Dates

    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?
  3. Lisa Collom

    November Dates

    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.
  4. Lisa Collom

    November Dates

    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.
  5. Lisa Collom

    November Dates

    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!
  6. 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.
  7. Lisa Collom

    November Dates

    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.
  8. Lisa Collom

    Sleep Apnea

    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.
  9. Lisa Collom

    November Dates

    Just got my surgery time. 7:30 Monday morning, have to be there at 5:30.
  10. Lisa Collom

    November Dates

    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.
  11. Lisa Collom

    Looking Forward To . . .

    LOL I know exactly what you mean!!
  12. Lisa Collom

    Looking Forward To . . .

    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
  13. 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
  14. Lisa Collom

    Protein

  15. 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?
  16. 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.
  17. Lisa Collom

    November Dates

    Omg I'm so so hungry today. My stomach has been growling all day and I just want to chew something!!
  18. Lisa Collom

    November Dates

    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.
  19. Lisa Collom

    November Dates

    I'm November 26. Prayers for Eva and best wishes to all.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.

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