Jadeite

Hey Woman!!! You are looking great!! It's been such a wild summer. Can't believe all the weight and dress sizes we have both lost since Feb!!! So wonderful!

Where have you been? I have missed your posts:).. I'm sure you have been super busy with GGX and making that chedda. Drop a line when you get the time.

Peace

Hey!!! what up? Hope your doing well.. love to hear from you!

Where have you been? how's it going. hope you are doing well!

Hey Woman!!! Im back, got your messages and want to say thanks. Keep up the awesome posts. Your doing great!

Things are good!!! just been out of town for awhile. but im back and made an appointment for the 23rd! yay!!

Okay so you are totally right about the first fill. I don't feel anything. I didn't even feel restriction after the shot. Nothing?? Weird.. I am really wanting to go in for another fill like now! This is kinda no bueno but im hoping with another fill i will be in better shape. ie more restriction. Today i am super sore from yoga. I went on Sat and Mon. and i am hoping to get at least one or two more i before sunday. School. Well it is school and i am making in through i guess. Not working right now thank god.. Hope you are doing great today. talk to ya soon!

how r u doing??? hope all went well!!! keep in touch

Hey there Woman!! Hang in there girl, you have been so patient.. Your band is around the corner. Remember time is an illusion and all time is now. keep me posted!!

Pain is subsiding for sure. The gas pains are not fun. I am still burping a bunch guess ima gassy goose:) Good news though I lost 9lbs since the day after surgery! Very excited about that. Today i am feeling good enough to get on my brand new elliptical for awhile. Taking it easy but ready to move. Still not that hungry either... Have you had a fill yet, if not do you feel like you need one?

Well maybe we can both motivate each other to get through these next few months of school and then we get a much needed break!!!! Keep at it girl, it sounds like you are doing really great.

Take Care,

Jade**

Robin!! Hey there, I couldn't help notice that we live so close to each other. Im in Durango and i was just banded last weekend. 2-12-10. Still somewhat in recovery mode right now. Anyways. hope you are doing well!! take care and please keep in touch

Still in recovery mode here. Glad to be back home and merging into the groove of things. Sore around the belly button. Gas pains mostly gone but they still let me know they are around.lol.. It looks like you are doing so great. I' so glad for you!!!

I am definetly mobile however not wanting to do anything i am suppost to do like my school work. Im just not into it at ALL!! i guess i will have to just make it happen though. Sorry for rambling.. I hope your day gets better and we both get bursts of energy.

Thank you all you all your support!! Can't wait to start seeing changes!! yay. so excited!!! Going to do month by month pics. Summer will be awesome!

Hey there Sweetie!!! I'm so excited for your loss.. and the new pic!! So today is the day before surgery. I'm doing all my preop appointments today and tomorrow early early morning is the surgery. Getting super nervous but happy. Take it easy woman. Keep in touch!!

Beth!!! I'm in DWF!!! Staying at the Hampton Inn with my Mom. My appointment is tomorrow starting at 8 -12. Wanted to know if you have some free time to get together and chat. my # is 808 430 5899. Feel free to call me anytime. Surgery is FRIDAY!!! OMG

Hey there,

My surgery is this friday!!! Crazy!! Hoping for the best! We have been getting tones of snow here in southwest colorado. I haven't seen this much snow stick around and not melt off in awhile. Summer time and the beach sounds great right about now! Thanks for the post.. keep me update on how your doing. i love to know

Jade**

Yes Mam... I will be flying out on Wednesday. I have all my appointments on Thursday and the Friday is the Surgery... Ahhhhh... I can't believe it is happening so quick.

So how are you doing? adjusting well to the newness of the band. im hoping for smooth sailing!!

Thanks for your thoughts

Jade

The pre -op diet is okay.. I have cheated a couple times but still losing a few pounds. 4 to be exact.. Getting very nervous and praying that i will have a super quick recovery with no gas pains. Yesterday i went to a yin yoga class and it was awesome. just what i needed, long relaxing gentle poses. i going to try and be really good these next seven days. Stay on the diet Going on hikes and hopefully squeeze in another yoga class before i fly down to texas. I really wish i was not in school right now. i would rather just be focusing on me instead of struggling to keep up in class. My mind has just been so preoccupied with all of this.. Well sorry for venting. Thanks so much for your concern...

How are you doing.. Feeling some changes after one month. Have you gone in for a fill yet? Just wondering. Are your clothes getting a little looser? Sure hope so. Love to hear an update from ya

Hey Beth,

Wondering how the surgery went and how your feeling now. Hopefully back to normal.. Did you find your experience with Dr Smith and Staff pleasant? Sure hope so... My surgery is in 11 days!!! OMG... but....I feel terrible that i cheated on my first day of the pre op diet... Please let me know how your doing..

All the Best

Jade

Lauryn,

Hey there, sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner. Just wanted to tell you that I'm surprised at your description of your doctor and surgery procedures. I totally want to support you in making a great decision. From what I can gather from my experience and others that I've read on this site, # 1 most important thing is to feel comfortable with the Doctor and Staff. # 2 Do your research find out what is normal from others who have had this operation. ie. specific guidelines pre and post surgery.. #3 Remember this guy is going into your gut. AND your paying him to do it..

How does the staff treat you? Have any of them had the operation?

Btw Great Job on taking initiative and Good Luck

Jade

Kate!!!

How are you doing?? Feelin good, seeing results??? Still glad you did it?? Sorry just getting excited about Feb 12!! Im trying to start this liquid diet but it is Snowdown time in Durango which mean costumes, lunacy, dancing an of course Booze...... Today i am super sore, danced for 3+hours last night and played dodgeball:) Please keep in touch let me know the good and the bad.. Im here for ya:)

peace

Jade

Hey there Lauryn,

Im Jade and we are being Banded on the same day! Feb 12 at 7:00 am for me..yikes! Living in Colorado now but I'm a southern gal by trade. My grandparents live in TN and i just had a chance to visit them over the holidays. it was so nice... My parents live N of Atl.

Newayz.. Are you doing any preop diet before the surgery? I have to do 2 weeks of liquid diet (protien shakes and soft no sugar, low fat foods like jello and cottage cheese.) Yum. Feel free to keep in touch if you like.

Take Care and Good luck with everything,

Jade*

Beth,

Haven't heard from you in awhile. Hope you are doing well!! One week before the pre-op diet. How are you doing on yours?? Have you had your surgery yet? Getting Excited So glad we have the same Doctor. Do you live near the surgery center or far away? Maybe we could get together or something while im out thata way?? who knows...

Take care

Jade**

Hey Kate,

Sounds like your doing great!!! I am getting more excited about the upcoming surgery. I am starting my preop diet soon in one week!!!.. lovely. But im ready for it, just wish i wasn't in school right now so i could just focus on this part of my life.. ahh but such is life i guess, still keepin on..

Keep in touch with me throughout everything, can't wait to see your progress photos When do you get your first fill?? Sure hope i heal as quickly as you did...

All the Best,

Jade**

Hey Beth,

I talked to Suzzie today the Rn. She is suppost to send me a packet with the preop diet info. I am glad the big day is getting closer.

How are you holdin up?? Will you be staying at one of the hotels they offer for free??

All the Best

Jade**