Janie Jackson

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows what a type O should be eating, acording to the ( Eat right 4 your blood type diet)? This is for my daughter. All i remember is that red meats were good and that wheat and dairy were bad for type Os. If nyone has the book or a list I would really appreciate it. Thank you..:help: .Janie

GET THE FILL... I lost 50lbs without a fill and thaught I could do it without it. Then because of my insurance changes I could not get one. My weight is creeping back up. I have gained around 20 pounds back. It is sneaky. God bless you...Janie

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:help: Does anyone know of a doctor that will take a patient who allready has a lapband? I live between Dallas and Ft. Worth and my doctor does not take my new insurance and the names of the referrals he gave will not take a patient who is allready banded. I am desperate for a doctor. If anyone can help I will be so grateful. Thanks, Janie

Thank You all so much for the help. I will be calling some doctors on monday morning... Thanks again...Janie

Thanks for responding. I have never had a fill. I will have had my band for 2 years in May. I had lost 50 lbs but think I have gained some of that back. I need to make sure everything is o.k. in there and yes get a fill. I have no restriction but I have never had a P.B. I have been scared of fills but I really need one and just to get checked out. Could you tell me more about this doctor? Where is hid Practice? Thank you so much...Janie

Thanks for responding. My surgery was done by Dr. Dirk Rodriquez at Methodist Hospital in Dallas...Janie

Hi Ryan. I was touched by your post. You have caused me to come out of hiding. Do you remember me? I have been lurking when I can . I have wondered where you have been and where Teresa and Darcy aer. I still see that Michele and Delara and Alex are all still around. And others I wonder about also. I have been banded for over a year and lost over 50lbs and got doen to 198lbs. But three weeks ago I started eating like pre band days. I am back on track now but am afraid to get on the scales to see the damage, I feel the damag of a 3 week pig out. Anyway I loved your post. Great to hear from you, Thanks Janie :mad:

Congratulations! I have 3 grandchildren all under the age of 2. Each daughter has a baby and one is expecting another one in October. It is great I love it. You will have so much fun. Post a oicture soon...Janie

I am an artist. I do murals anf faux work. I have a partner and we have a website in progress. We do have some of our murals on it. Please check it out. Its www.cywmurals.com. I love painting on walls...Janie

Everything sounds like its going good. I will say a prayer for you. I am sure you will be a banster before you know it. Best wishes...Janie

Hi everyone! I am finished with most of the model homes and I survived. I have had a chance to get on and read some of the time. I really enjoyed seeing all the pictures and reading the posts of the Vegas Bash. I would definately come to next years Bash. I have lost 4 more pounds during September but gained 1 lb today. I got some new clothes and actually bought a few extra large shirts in normal sizes. I even got a size a size 16 pants. That was exciting. I have a question? Are we supposed to avoid exercises that crunch or strech the port ? I am thinking about joining a fittness center and I really wondered. Cause I usually baby my port but I was banded on the 6th of May. I am still a little busy so I dont know if I will get to post much, but I think of all you a lot.

Hi every body.Last week was my band anniversary. I started at 249 and now I ame 193. I have lost 56 lbs. I had hoped to loose 60 lbs by now. But I think I am doing good especially since I have never had a fill or had a PB. I plan on loosing about 30 more pounds but I already feel so much better and have more confidence, and its great to get some new clothes out of the regular people size. I am very grateful for my band...Best wishes...Janie

Thanks for all the well wishes. I really appreciate all of your support...Janie

Hi I live in North Richland Hill. I have never seen this site. I would be intrested in getting together sometimes also I need a new Doctor. My insurance changed and Dr. Rodriquez does not take my new insurance..Thanks Janie

:banana :banana :banana :banana Hi everyone I have been too busy and or sick lately to get on the boards (I have been out of town a lot lately). But this morning I got on the scales and it read 198 ! I am so happy. I just wanted to share with all of you. Thank you all for your support . I have yet to have a fill but I am down 52lbs and I know its going to continue to go down. Yea Yea Yea :banana :banana :banana :banana I LOVE you all...Janie

Thank You everyone for your comments! Pat, my next goal is to loose 20 more lbs and start exercising again. I feel a little guilty expressing my good news when there is such sad news on the board about Blossom. Thanks again everyone...Love Janie

I am so sorry to hear of this tragedy. My prayers and thoughts go out to her family. I have a question? Is Blossom the same Carol that Penni posted her before and after pics on page 2? She refered to her as Katydid and she liked to wear the color purple? I need to put a face with her name. Again I am so so sorry...Love Janie

I was banded on 5-6-04 and have not had a fill yet. My starting weight was 249 my weigh now is 205, but I have been at 205 for almost 2 months give and take. I can eat anything and any quanity. I have learned how to make better choices with the band and try harder not to eat too, too, much. I know I need a fill but I am so scared of one. I was hoping to be one of those persons who never needed a fill even if it took 2 years to loose the weight. One of the things that scares me so is drinking water! I love to gulp water and I freak at the thought of not being able to do that. Also I take some non coated pills and quite a few. Also I have never PBed. I am so scared of that. I have a little bit of a gag reflex. Mostly I am afraid of not getting to gulp. Please let me know about your drinking abilities...Thank you...Janie

Darcy, that is what I needed to hear. THANK YOU! I am at 205 and fluctuate around that number for the past month or so. I tried some size 16 pants on yesterday and felt disgusted with myself cause they were still a little tight. But they were not my 22s or 24s that I was in not long ago.I am going to try to enjoy my weight loss even though is is going very slow. Thanks for that great reminder...Janie

Kim I havent had a fill yet and I had my surgery in May of last year. I have only lost 43 lbs. Your post makes me want a fill.I dont think I have any restriction. I can eat a whole half sized Applebys santa fe chicken salad no problem. I am trying to watch what I eat. I started the southbeach progham yesterday. Keep up the good work...Janie

Leatha I am so sorry. We have all had the crud. I still dont have much energy. One nice thing I have is a daughter who is a Doctor. I use her too much to call prescriptions in for us. I hope you feel much better really soon. Rest and take care of your self. I have found that soup with chicken stock really helps...Janie :straight

Thanks everybody for talking to me. I am looking forward to catching up with everyone. Darcy 51 pounds gone thats great. Its amazing how much 2 lbs makes ,my shirt is a little tighter since my gain. Gotta go now love Janie

Hi everybody. I have missed all of you so much. Our computer went out around the first of November and we just got a new one tonight. YEA. Thank you Teresa so much for talking to me yesterday and saying hi for me. I have struggled during the Holidays I gained 2 pounds but am working on loosing them. I havent had a chance to read many posts yet but cant wait to.I just saw how much weight Ryan has lost and it sounds great. Michele you are doing great also. WOW I am so excited to be back... Love to you all...Janie

Hi it is Thursday around 8:37 and I will be in the chat room for a little while if anyone wants to join me!