LISA C.
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago
My four year surgiversary was on 2/22. I lost about 85 pounds after the surgery (I hit goal) and maintained. Last April my dad passed away and I ran off the rails. I immediately returned to my old, horrible habit of using food for comfort. I am jus
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Vitamin Deficiency - EEK! -
I'm 14 months out and maintaining an 83 pound loss. I'm two pounds to goal.
BUT.... my labs show serious deficiencies in my Vitamins B12 and D levels. I am now taking 50,0...
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
82 pounds lost, 2 pounds to goal -
My one-year surgiversary was on 2/22/13.
I've lost 82 pounds and have two pounds to goal.
I LOVE my sleeve; yes, sometimes it is a bit of a love-hate relationship but ...
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
OMG OMG OMG ... size 8 jeans :) -
I am nine months post-op. I went shopping last night for pants because all of mine were too big.
It's kinda funny how my brain still hasn't assimilated to the "new me." ...
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Tears of joy - size 12 - I am a slow loser, having lost 53 pounds since my surgery on 2/22.
However, I decided from the start that I would change my lifestyle in ways that I knew I could maintain forev...
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Really want to eat today - I'm 4.5 months out, down almost 50 pounds, and feeling good. I LOVE my sleeve and am so grateful I took the plunge. It's been quite the learning curve, but so many good things ha...
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Four months out and joined a gym! - I'm a little over four months out and down almost 50 pounds. I'm excited with my loss! I have not, however, been exercising, and it's time to start toning up the flab left behin...
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Six weeks out - and I've only lost 25 pounds. I knew I'd be a slow loser but I'm pretty discouraged :(
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Sharp Pain - Just started yesterday, to the right of my belly button. It feels like it's under my incision but I can't pinpoint it that closely. Hurts like a bugger when I bend over; if I'm ju...
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Only One Pound???? - I will be five weeks out tomorrow. I have lost ONE POUND this past week. That's it. I am so frustrated I could cry.
I knew to expect a stall, I thought I was prepared, but.......
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Stall... but my skirt fell down! - My scale hasn't moved in five days and I'm ready to throw it out the window. BUT... I wore a skirt to work today and it fell down!! Thankfully I was in my office by myself when it...
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
My Fitness Pal - I joined a while ago but just started using it today. I sent friend requests to several folks already (that I saw in previous posts), but feel free to add me: I'm l_czepe. Thank...
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Four weeks out update - I'll be four weeks out tomorrow; I had my follow-up appt with my surgeon today. He was very pleased with my progress. I've lost 22.8 pounds, or 25% of my excess body weight. I wa...
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Three weeks out and nausea - normal?? - I am three weeks and 3 days from being sleeved. For the past two days I have been so nauseaous that I haven't been able to drink any water. I did get a protein shake down this mor...
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Opinions please - I'm not sure I'm doing this whole thing right. I will be three weeks out as of Wednesday and am at the pureed stage.
The paperwork I have from my nut says I should eat 3 mea...
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Book recommendations - Can anyone recommend some good books regarding weight loss surgery? I don't need a technical guide to the surgery itself, but would like to read about losing the weight and keepin...
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Two weeks out - ... and I've lost just under 17 pounds!
Today I can start having yogurt (not Greek yet, NUT said too thick), scrambled eggs, thinned oatmeal, etc. I guess officially it's the ...
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Torani SF syrups in Philadelphia/Southern NJ area? - I haven't been able to find these in any local stores and thought I'd ask if anyone who lives in the same area has found them and, if so, where. I'm trying to avoid buying them on...
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
carb counts in smoothies - disappointing day! - I went to my local Barnes & Noble today and bought a healthy cookbook. Then, by sheer habit, I wandered into the cafe area. Oh boy. I was thirsty and I'm on full liquids stage (...
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Weight Loss Ticker - I updated my weight on the ticker and it shows the new numers. But when I posted, the post still shows the old numbers. Help! Thanks!
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
OT: food processor/healthy cooking question - I have been reading about healthy cooking and compiling recipes for when I can eat again. I love the world according to eggface website and have learned a lot there! I'm not curre...
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Climbing the walls with head hunger - I'm six days post-op and feeling much better physically (thanks everyone who told me day five would be the game-changer; it was)!
I am getting in most of my fluids from water, ...
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Shower Marvelous Shower - I am four days post op and was able to take a shower. It was awesome and has helped me to feel more like myself again. I think I'm turning the corner now, the pain and nausea are m...
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Sleeved Wednesday.. starting to feel human! - I am happy to say that I'm starting to feel human again. I am walking and sipping and sleeping. the pain meds and nausea meds are helping, although I still had the dry heaves ear...
LISA C. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
2 days post op... lots of pain - Got home about 11 last night. had dry heaves through the night and I'm scared to death to drink anything. I honestly didn;t think the pain would be this bad :(
