Jadeite

Hey there Jane,

I am getting banded on the 12th of Feb. Actually i had an appointment on the 15th of Jan..but i backed out. I needed to really process this whole this with love and understanding before i let someone cut into my body. I agree with your post about the last meal syndrome. It is very important to me to let this be a mere tool that is incorporated into a completely different approach to self love. I love that your close to my age too.. Love to talk with you through this process. Thanks Jane hope your havin a great day!

how r u doing woman??? sending u lots love!!

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!

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

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**

Gotta say the dress is adorable and you will look sexxy in it I have so many that ive bought as incentives but never worked.. BTW love grass valley drove through with friends couple years ago!! good luck with everything and congradulations!

Hey Verve,

I read your post and it looks like we are getting banded on the same day.. 01-15... Crazy anyways that day is also a solar eclipse, just thought that was kinda cool ... Good Luck Hope to get my pics on here soon:)

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

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

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

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

I love your new album pics!! you and ur hubby look so happy:) Cant wait for the big day... let me know how the pre op diet goes:)

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**

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

Hi there,

Noticed we are the same age... Wondering if you went through with the surgery or not.. if so did you use Dr. Smith??

Hey there!! I'm Jade.. Looks like we are going to be banded the same day I can't wait!!! btw... I have to say you look like a Hawaiian princess.. Love your hair and amazing skin:) I live on the big island or a couple years. n.e ways. thought it was cool that we have the same surgery date.. Good luck, and let me know how everything goes for ya

Much Aloha

Jade**

How r u doing??? Its been awhile.. feeling back to normal yet.. Hope so and wishing you all the best. Getting excited here:)

Hey Kate!

So glad your surgery went so well.. Makes me very happy:) You guessed right.. I decided not to go through with the Jan 15 date...I got cold feet i guess and backed out I know i just needed to process this whole thing a little more. But Now, I'm back in the game again and and set for either the 5th or the 12th of Feb.

So glad your feeling well and able to move around. Do you need to take any thing for the pain? I'd love to hear how your healing goes! Take Care and Congrats..

Jade

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 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!!

how r u doing??? hope all went well!!! 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 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!!

Kate,

Right on!! So glad you are doing so well and no gas pain... whoohoo:) Right now I'm living in SW Colorado and the nearest place to get the surgery is Abq, NM with Dr. Smith. but for 5,000$$ less i can fly down to his surgery center in DFW texas and have it done there.. Since I am self pay, Texas it is. They even throw in two nights at a hotel less than a mile away.. (f.y.i I lived in Hawaii 07-09..)...The plan is to fly in do my appointments on thursday and then surgery on friday, stay the next day Sat. Then fly home Sunday. I hope i will be in good shape to fly and drive by then..?? The good news is, my mother is going to fly in as well for some support and some good tlc:) Love my mom:)

Just curious, are you noticing any difference with the band, as far a weight loss pre or post, and how is the liquid/ mushies phase??

Still wishing you all the best,

Jade**