LJCopeland
LJCopeland uploaded a photo 10 years, 3 months ago
LJCopeland posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
New Habits - Even at Thanksgiving -
Wow... I found this picture of myself and my step-grandchildren on Facebook. Evidence of my new eating habits - even at Thanksgiving dinner! Love what my sleeve is teaching me...
LJCopeland posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
OT How do you shrink your ticker? -
I've tried everything I can think of to get my tickers to shrink. I see them shrunken on several signatures, so I'm fairly certain it can be done.
Anyone know?
Thanks
LJCopeland posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
I'm a Loser Baby! -
Finally, I've broken my stall. I'm so happy. The stalll lasted for almost 2 weeks, and I was beginning to think it was hopeless. I got on the scale this morning, and I'm down...
LJCopeland posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Almost 3 weeks out - not losing weight - What Give -
I'm still excited about my journey - at least I'm trying to tell myself I am. But the scales haven't really moved in 5 days. I actually gained a lb. on one day. At first I kn...
LJCopeland posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Working In Food Service? -
I make food for a living. I've been off for two weeks, but I started work again today, and I just realized how much I taste the foods I'm making. For sure, the taste is just e...
LJCopeland posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
^v^v--UPs and DOWNs - 1 Week post-op -
Last night I added a somewhat whiney post to a topic. I was pretty discouraged. Today was supposed to be my first day on the full liquid diet, but last night I felt so weak, I...
LJCopeland wrote a blog post 10 years, 4 months ago
Beginning on My Path to Normality -
We left Tijuana this morning. I'm happy to be out of Tijuana, but mostly because I want that chapter of my life behind me.
Everything seemed to be going so well when I left...
LJCopeland uploaded a photo 10 years, 4 months ago
LJCopeland posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Straw or No Straw? - I'm 3 days post-op VSG.
I've heard both things. Do NOT drink from a straw and it's ok to drink from a straw.
I'd like to know what reason I shouldn't use a straw. Does any...
LJCopeland wrote a blog post 10 years, 4 months ago
Post-op -
I had my surgery on 10/31/2013. I did have some complications, but thank God it wasn't anything they weren't prepared for. There were 3 blood vessels intertwined together in th...
LJCopeland added a goal 10 years, 5 months ago
Reach Onederland
LJCopeland added a goal 10 years, 5 months ago
be able to shop anywhere and know they have my size.
LJCopeland posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Surgery tomorrow! Happy Haloween! - On Monday morning I called Mexico Bariatrics Center to inquire about setting up surgery for either Dr. Cabrera or Dr. Valenzuela. I read great things about both of them - especiall...
LJCopeland wrote a blog post 10 years, 5 months ago
Surgery Date Is Set for Halloween -
I made my appointment today to have surgery with Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela. I'm having it on Halloween. When I called this morning, I was expecting something around the third w...
LJCopeland wrote a blog post 10 years, 5 months ago
The Big Decision -
I have been thinking about having surgery and have considered all the options and decided almost a year ago that I want to have the VSG. My husband has been very evasive whene...
LJCopeland added a goal 10 years, 5 months ago
My goal is to lose 115 lbs.