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JaJeanne

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  1. Posted

    MacMadame- congrats on your weight loss, I can't wait for the day I see the 100's...I haven't been under 200 in decades so thanks for the inspiration. Melanie1- great idea in limiting and measuring, how are you dealing with your head hunger? Mine is very stubborn and still very much alive, but the physical hunger is very little, so that's good. I just can't seem to tackle the food addiction, but I'm working on it. Do you all have any tips or things that have helped you? Thanks, Jeanne

  3. Posted

    band wanna be,

    Hey there, I have to say that it was a really wonderful experience...I looked for anything bad about Dr. Aceves before I picked him and I just could not find anything at all...and it is true, the whole staff was very nice, very personable, friendly and kind. The only small hitch was that some of the nurses could not speak english, but they always found someone who did and I got taken care of... Read "Was a bubble butt's" information, she has some awesome insight since she had the band and then the sleeve. Regardless of which one you choose, it's still hard work. The head hunger is a killer for me, but I'm working on it...Good luck with your decision, all the best... Jeanne

  4. Posted

    Mandi78,

    Hey girl, keep your chin up, you are on the right path, you are trying to do something about your situation, just please think of the positive, at least you haven't gained anymore weight!!! I know exactly what you mean with the head hunger...I got the sleeve on July 30th and I stupidly found myself eating regular food, even when I was supposed to be on liquids, now why would I do that? Food addiction, hello how crazy is that? I can't seem to control my food choices if the bad food is around. The only thing is that I can only eat a small amount of it...but even though I've been eating small amounts my body is totally fighting weight loss. I've lost 18 lbs in 4 weeks tomorrow, which is great, but not as great as most that I've seen, soooo believe me I know about the head hunger. I'm starting a food journal to write down exactly what I eat to help me see what I'm doing...I am also focusing on trying to get my Water and Protein in... Don't worry, just try to do your best, that's all we can do right? I'm still worried that I've done damage to my new stomach and I hope it hasn't ripped, torn or burst, I guess I would have felt it if it did. But this head hunger is something else... I would try that Foodaholic program if we had it where I live, maybe they have an online support group kinda like this... but this works too... I feel ya Mandi, just keep trying day by day and hour by hour, I know what your going through...All the best, Jeanne

  6. Posted

    I am 17 days out and 17 lbs down from my sleeve surgery and I can't be more happy! I am not at all hungry-I still can't believe it!- still have the head hunger, but that's another story... I was going to do the band, but decided on the sleeve for the minimal after care since I live in a remote area. I am soo happy with my decision...No matter what you have to choose what is right for you, bottom line do your research and alot of talking to others who have had it and you will make the right choice for you... All the best, Jeanne

  7. Posted

    Thanks LRose,

    I know that head hunger got me here, but your right I did the surgery and that was hard, so I can't waste my effort on eating bad stuff. I'm usually ok, but the hubby is a total snacker addict! I am buying pretzels instead of chips and SF instead of reg pudding...but I can't get over the whole "full thing," it is amazing! I'm full after 1/2 c, instead of the 2-3 c full over flowing plate, I used to eat, I am so amazed... thanks for understanding & sharing... all the best, Jeanne

  8. Posted · Edited by JaJeanne
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    LavenderRose-

    You go girl, you can do this. The sleeve is awesome! I am 17 days out from my surgery and -17 lbs have disapeared! I just can't believe it and you are right I really do not feel hungry. My head hunger is still there of course, but it is sooo awesome not to feel that empty pit feeling. I ate a 1/2 c of Soup yesterday for lunch and I was soooooo full I could hardly believe it, that lasted me until dinner time, no problem... It is such a miracle, thank God for this tool! I'm so happy with my sleeve! When are you scheduled? I highly recommend Dr. Aceves in Mexicali, great experience for 9500... PM me any questions... Jeanne

  9. Posted

    Hello alll, sooo happy that they added this site. I too researched the band and stalked this site day and night, but I decided to go with the sleeve becuase I live in a remote area and fills would have cost an arm and a leg, plus I loved Wasabubblebutt's informaition and decided to go straight for the sleeve...best choice I ever made! I'm 16 days out with a loss of 16 lbs. The head hunger still gets to me and I have made some bad food choices, (and threw up-I know not good, very bad!) but I am really trying to stick on plan, 4 more days until mushy, I can do it... I had 1/4 c of clam chowder at lunch and I am still full, I mean full!!! Thank God for this surgery! No matter what you do, do it for yourself and you'll never be sorry... All the best!

  10. Posted

    I love it! I too was scheduled to be banded, infact I had to reschedule 3 times due to different happenings, but a friend of mine asked why the band and not the sleeve...I ended up doing research on the sleeve and thought why not, less hassle afterward, no fills or flipped ports... and here I am today. 16 days and 16 pounds down. I can't belive it... If you are considering the band you should really look into the sleeve! I love it! Jeanne

  13. Posted

    That is a great idea!!! I am soooo excited, I can't stand it...All I want to do it to read this site, it's crazy! I am hoping for the best, but preparing myself mentally for the worst. I'm working on my will and funeral arrangements just in case...I told my husband that I could die in a car accident tomorrow so I'd better just be prepared. I find that if I'm prepared then I'm more relaxed and confident so that is what my plan is, but I'm still freakin out. I hope that this works for me. I have a good friend that had a band when they first came out, but it is not adjustable and she lost about 80 lbs and then put 30 back on, so she keeps trying to lose and lose, but she cheats by eating ice cream and candy...so that is why shes not losing...I am partial to Ben and Jerry's chocolate Fudge Brownie, but I only usually let myself have a pint when I'm "punctuating" But this last month I think I had 3 pints...oppps. Talk about last supper syndrome, it really is hard to curbe the head hunger... but that is why we are getting the band, to help us right? I'm sooo excited! I don't think I've been 145 since I was 8 or 9 years old, so I cannottttt wait!!! All the best to everyone, JaJeanne

  14. Posted

    Hi All my fellow July Bandsters: Here is a list from another thread that is better and more complete :blushing:)

    Updated July Butterflies List

    1 wsw27

    1 tillydog

    1 doedoe1961

    1 staylucid

    1 mygirlayanna

    2 minidriver

    2 slim2be

    2 BethO

    2 mrsgriffin2u

    2 trudeip

    2 Barbiek

    2 annabella

    2 SanDiegoSusan

    2 anita reyna

    2 jjenkins2411

    3 BigBander

    3 scoutmama

    3 2GoodDogs

    4 joiful

    7 ginnyc

    7 AmyWA

    7 Redheada

    8 blaze 21

    8 Louisville Lesa

    8 zeama

    8 cinda

    8 flowers

    8 JaJeanne

    8 Booklady

    9 Sarv

    9 MarylandMommy

    9 siouxsie Sioux

    9 Rivieramaya05

    9 lalaredd

    10 sallen21

    10 Goobe

    10 2Blite4life

    10 melmel

    10 Fancy Nancy

    10 vannie

    11 wstone

    11 falloons

    11 melallot

    13 OvrLvl

    14 MaidMarion

    14 Chellets

    14 pbpunisher

    15 Fearless55

    15 Flowerpurr

    15 lynlynkr

    15 pschmolle

    15 perfectforme

    16 eyespy

    16 lisainbohemia

    16 lotzasunshine

    16 SciTeach

    16 lynlynkr

    16 michkor

    16 jomomma

    16 Charlene K

    16 nanaislosingit

    17 3m’smom

    17 tnag86

    18 toogoode4u

    18 CapitolChick

    21 clayverde

    22 zillyanne

    22 TeriVA

    22 kimaly

    22 lleighton5

    22 Choromom

    22 annesan

    23 BABOOMER

    23 shellbell99

    24 nyllrap

    24 linksmom

    24 lisadental

    24 Frypan

    25 Kiki220

    25 Nachtigall

    28 splfrd

    28 mamanmidwife

    29 Cherub

    30 orea15

  16. Posted

    Wow! That is totally awesome, I haven't see onederland in about 8 years, so 7-8 can't come soon enough! I've read alot about the pains gas and what not, but to me it is all worth not being fat! Enjoy being in onderland and I can't wait to join you and all the others out there. All the best to everyone, we deserve it! :blink:)

  17. Posted

    Hey gals, I thought of this as well so I asked my Dr. and she said that I could skip the white pills in my birthcontrol for 3 packs, then take the white to have a period...also there are other ways to go, but ask your doctor... On the other hand, those meds will sure make it a pleasant one, right? Like they always say it's up to each of us, but it's good to know the options right? All the best!!!

  18. Posted

    Ok, I'm going back through the pages to try to get everyone on this list... please copy and paste and add yourself if I missed you :))...

    1- wsw27, doedoe1961, myfirlayanna,

    2- minidriver, slim2be, BethO,mrsgriffin2u, SanDiegoSusan, jjenkins2411, trudeip,

    3- BigBander,

    4- joiful,

    7- AmyWA

    8- blaze 21, Louisville Lesa, zeama, JaJeanne:o)

    9- Sarv, MarylandMommy, siouxsie Sioux, Lalaredd

    10-Fancy Nancy, melmel, vannie,

    11- wstone,

    14- MaidMarion

    15- Fearless55

    16- eyespy, lynlynkr, jomomma

    18- CapitolChick,

    22- zillyanne, TeriVA, kimaly, annesan

    24- nyllrap, linksmom

    25- Kiki220

    28- splfrd

    30- oreal5

  19. Posted

    Opps, missed ya Fancy Nancy but I got ya now :))

    1 wsw27, doedoe1961,

    2 minidriver, slim2be, BethO,mrsgriffin2u, SanDiegoSusan

    3 BigBander

    4-joiful

    8 blaze 21, Louisville Lesa, zeama, JaJeanne

    9 Sarv, MarylandMommy, siouxsie Sioux, Lalaredd

    10-Fancy Nancy,

    11 wstone

    14 MaidMarion

    15 Fearless55

    16 eyespy, lynlynkr, jomomma

    22 zillyanne, TeriVA, kimaly

    24 nyllrap, linksmom

    25 Kiki220

    28 splfrd

  20. Posted

    1 wsw27, doedoe1961,

    2 minidriver, slim2be, BethO,mrsgriffin2u,2 SanDiegoSusan

    3 BigBander

    4-joiful

    8 blaze 21, Louisville Lesa, zeama, JaJeanne

    9 Sarv, MarylandMommy, siouxsie Sioux, Lalaredd

    11 wstone

    14 MaidMarion

    15 Fearless55

    16 eyespy, lynlynkr, jomomma

    22 zillyanne, TeriVA, kimaly

    24 nyllrap, linksmom

    25 Kiki220

    28 splfrd

    29 Cherub, Chellets

  21. Posted

    Hi y'all, I'm technically challenged so if I can do this you can too. Just copy the list and paste it into your message and then add yourself in... I'm so excited!!!!!!

    1 wsw27

    2 minidriver, slim2be, BethO,mrsgriffin2u,2 SanDiegoSusan

    3 BigBander

    8 blaze 21, Louisville Lesa, zeama, JaJeanne

    9 Sarv, MarylandMommy, siouxsie Sioux, Lalaredd

    11 wstone

    14 MaidMarion

    15 Fearless55

    16 eyespy, lynlynkr

    22 zillyanne, TeriVA, kimaly

    24 nyllrap, linksmom

    25 Kiki220

    28 splfrd

    29 Cherub, Chellets

  22. Posted

    Hi Peggy D, when I first started researching doctors I had the luck to run into wasabubblebutt's guide on how to find a Dr., it is really really good. As a result I am scheduled for surgery from the same Doc in Mexicali right out of San Deigo with all the tests and such for $6500. I have to pay my own airfare, but thats ok. I've spend way more than that on diets, pills and exercise videos. I'm so excited/nervous!!! Good luck on your journey :))

  23. Posted

    Hello my fellow July bandsters...thank goodness your making a list, I tried to make one for the July 2008 monthly support thread, but it was kinda lame...so far we have 19, and some here are not on that list so if anyone cans spruce up that list, that would be awesome! I'm sooo excited, this is my 3rd time scheduling the surgery and it is working out... yea!!! I'm still kinda skeptical but I pray that it will all work out cause this is just the tool I need to become healthier. My hope is that my 4 yr old and 2 yr old won't remember me as this fat. Next year I hope to be a lot slimmer and more energized. I'm so freakin excited I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All the best to everyone getting banded, I'm so excited for us...

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