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Hi

I am Janet and I am a recovering food addict :wink2:

I was banded 7/17/07 - My starting weight was 250 - I'm 5'4

Today (just over 10 months out) I am 154 - size 8 pants (was 18/20) Medium tops (was 22/24)

I got banded as I wanted to extend the years that I have left on this planet and to do that I knew that I needed to lose weight.

The band has been the tool I needed. For the first time in my life I have been able to achieve this goal (actually getting to my goal weight)

If you want a buddy - support - help - suggestions - Please feel free to call upon me - I will gladly share my journey with you - the journey is still on going and by helping you I will be helping me (staying motivated and accountable) and then one day you can pay it forward and help someone else.

Hey Janet - our notes crossed here and I missed your note about the commercial TOMORROW! You will do great - I wish we could all see it. Better yet - I wish we could all be there to kibbitz while you are filming, no need for a script, we would all just be laughing and having fun together. What a commercial that would be.

I would love that - it would put me at ease - infact I need to go try and memorize my little speech - Ya right a 53 yr old women trying to memorize - heck - I don't remember what I did 5 minutes ago :thumbup:

Well maybe I can get a cd with it on to record it to my phone - I don't know how - but will ck w/my GS - on how to upload from my phone...

I don't know how long it will be before it airs -

The shots are actually Euflexxa - a cartilage replacement type of shot. I had a round of 3 in March and they did help. Doc said I could have another round in the fall - gonna call him tomorrow. The goal is to get the weight well down before the knee replacement.

I kinda thought the book was about me, but if you want it to be about you I'll share. :thumbup:

I had a round of shots just before banding. I had Synvisk (sounds like your Euflexxa) that was something made from rooster combs that was to cushion the joint. I am going to have another round of those this fall as well. but also just 3 weeks before surgery I went on an Alaskan cruise and got a steroid shot before the cruise. Before I did I checked with my surgeon and he was totally fine with it. He knew all about both types of shots and said they wouldn't interfer. Maybe different docs have different opinions on that, but just wanted to add it wasn't a factor for me. I think instead of the earrings I am going for the matching wallet for my new Coach purse I got for 50 lbs!! I get that in 9 more at 75.

Janet, good luck tomorrow!

Ellen, where are you? Miss seeing you around these parts!! Have you gotten any help at home? Have you found some me time?? Have you talked to our friend??

I had a round of shots just before banding. I had Synvisk (sounds like your Euflexxa) that was something made from rooster combs that was to cushion the joint. I am going to have another round of those this fall as well. but also just 3 weeks before surgery I went on an Alaskan cruise and got a steroid shot before the cruise. Before I did I checked with my surgeon and he was totally fine with it. He knew all about both types of shots and said they wouldn't interfer. Maybe different docs have different opinions on that, but just wanted to add it wasn't a factor for me. I think instead of the earrings I am going for the matching wallet for my new Coach purse I got for 50 lbs!! I get that in 9 more at 75.

Janet, good luck tomorrow!

Ellen, where are you? Miss seeing you around these parts!! Have you gotten any help at home? Have you found some me time?? Have you talked to our friend??

Yep, all drs are different. My injection was an epidural injection near the spine. I haven't ever had knee injections.

The shots are actually Euflexxa - a cartilage replacement type of shot. I had a round of 3 in March and they did help. Doc said I could have another round in the fall - gonna call him tomorrow. The goal is to get the weight well down before the knee replacement.

I had Synvisc injections probably 7-8 yrs ago. They helped for a while but not as much as steroid injections I'd had a couple of years before that. Good plan to get the weight down before replacement. I had partial on the right and hardware is collapsing down because of the weight loss. So have to get down to BMI 40 before it gets converted to a total and then total on the other knee. Surgeon says that way he can be pretty sure that won't happen again. He only wants to do them ONCE! I'm all for that!

The only thing I would really say to splurge on is like a submarine sandwich - or any kind of sandwich you like that comes on a roll or thick bread... If you really like a sandwich/sub that's on thick bread - eat it now

I second that! We stopped at a truck stop in our travels yesterday.. There was a Subway inside so DH wanted to get lunch. I told him only if they had those little round sandwiches, or else bring me a cup of chili. Well he comes out with a chicken wrap.... 12" tortilla! I'm sure! i have to be nice! I pulled off the end of the wrap and ate the insides with a fork! I can't do soft flour tortilla any better than thick bread! I've had one of their subs a couple of times, but eating VERY slowly and throwing away much of the bread.

Joann - congrats on the date. It will be here before you know it.

Long - great job on your weight loss. I'm very impressed. I'm stalled and it is frustrating, but I'm not discouraged. I'm still working on the necessary "head changes" that need to happen. I had my second fill yesterday so I'm on liquids for 3 days. I'm sure that will kick-start things.

I don't know how you guys stay on top of these threads (lol)! I try to stay connected on 50+, July Bandsters, and here. It seems like we're all intertwined on the same three threads! I can't remember who posted what on which thread!!

Kathy

PS - Fall foliage is in full swing here in Vermont. It is spectacular!

Janet -

I just firmed up plans for a business trip to Palm Springs Dec 6 - 11. I would love to get together and meet our Mentor! I'll keep you posted as we get closer.

I don't know how you guys stay on top of these threads (lol)! I try to stay connected on 50+, July Bandsters, and here. It seems like we're all intertwined on the same three threads! I can't remember who posted what on which thread!! Kathy

I just sort of LIVE here on LBT!!

Guess I should get a life!

Although lately I'm kind of obsessing over FACEBOOK!!

Playing silly games like Parking Wars, Speed Racing and Kidnap your friends!! LOL

Joann - congrats on the date. It will be here before you know it.

Long - great job on your weight loss. I'm very impressed. I'm stalled and it is frustrating, but I'm not discouraged. I'm still working on the necessary "head changes" that need to happen. I had my second fill yesterday so I'm on liquids for 3 days. I'm sure that will kick-start things.

I don't know how you guys stay on top of these threads (lol)! I try to stay connected on 50+, July Bandsters, and here. It seems like we're all intertwined on the same three threads! I can't remember who posted what on which thread!!

Kathy

PS - Fall foliage is in full swing here in Vermont. It is spectacular!

I mainly visit here, 50+ and the June threads, however, my June thread isn't real active so I post my losses more in the May one. I originally thought I was going to be May 29th and had started out there before being moved to June. Then I visit here and there. LOL Some days I have more times than others. I used to chat a lot but haven't made it there in awhile. Plus the chat isn't usually about banding and things related it seems.

I lost 3 lbs in Las Vegas!! I hit 69 this morning!! And passed the halfway mark to goal!! AHHHH!!!!! what a feeling!

Oh and got a phone call from my parents, they are coming to visit next Tues or Wed for a week. They have not seen me nor do they know I had weight loss surgery. Anxious to see what they will say. My sis says not to get my hopes up, Mom is very negative, which is why I didn't tell them in June I was having the surgery. but now what can she say almost 70lbs later??

Joann - congrats on the date. It will be here before you know it.

Long - great job on your weight loss. I'm very impressed. I'm stalled and it is frustrating, but I'm not discouraged. I'm still working on the necessary "head changes" that need to happen. I had my second fill yesterday so I'm on liquids for 3 days. I'm sure that will kick-start things.

I don't know how you guys stay on top of these threads (lol)! I try to stay connected on 50+, July Bandsters, and here. It seems like we're all intertwined on the same three threads! I can't remember who posted what on which thread!!

Kathy

PS - Fall foliage is in full swing here in Vermont. It is spectacular!

Kathy - Didn't know you lived in Vermont - My Aunt had a house on lake champange - I spent 2 summers there ..

I post here - my Lucky # 7 and the 50 thread when I can - But yes they do intermingle... That's why I do the quote thing so I know who I am responding to and also it help's other when reading

I second that! We stopped at a truck stop in our travels yesterday.. There was a Subway inside so DH wanted to get lunch. I told him only if they had those little round sandwiches, or else bring me a cup of chili. Well he comes out with a chicken wrap.... 12" tortilla! I'm sure! i have to be nice! I pulled off the end of the wrap and ate the insides with a fork! I can't do soft flour tortilla any better than thick bread! I've had one of their subs a couple of times, but eating VERY slowly and throwing away much of the bread.

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Phyl - that's the only thing I miss is a big sandwich - I didn't eat them often - for me just to eat the guts is a waste - so I just eat something else.. We don't go to sandwich places for lunch unless they have Soup or salad. I can do tortillas sometime and like chicken other times I can't

I had a turkey wrap yesterday for lunch kid size - burpped and was very full..

Janet -

I just firmed up plans for a business trip to Palm Springs Dec 6 - 11. I would love to get together and meet our Mentor! I'll keep you posted as we get closer.

Kathy - That would be so cool - Ya you can come over one night and have a one pot wonder with me - I would love it !!!!! Can't wait !!!!

I mainly visit here, 50+ and the June threads, however, my June thread isn't real active so I post my losses more in the May one. I originally thought I was going to be May 29th and had started out there before being moved to June. Then I visit here and there. LOL Some days I have more times than others. I used to chat a lot but haven't made it there in awhile. Plus the chat isn't usually about banding and things related it seems.

I lost 3 lbs in Las Vegas!! I hit 69 this morning!! And passed the halfway mark to goal!! AHHHH!!!!! what a feeling!

Oh and got a phone call from my parents, they are coming to visit next Tues or Wed for a week. They have not seen me nor do they know I had weight loss surgery. Anxious to see what they will say. My sis says not to get my hopes up, Mom is very negative, which is why I didn't tell them in June I was having the surgery. but now what can she say almost 70lbs later??

Lori - OMG YOU ARE LOSING WEIGHT LIKE A BYPASS GIRL !!!!! What a shock they are in for. Heck tell them the truth you are eating healthy and exercising.

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Ok gang - back from shooting my TV commercial - I think it went well - they will cut and paste what they want - so I will be interested in seeing the final product..

There was a Husband & Wife team and a Nurse who had bypass and then me & a guy named Cid who where banded..

They are going to give me a cd of the commercial - so now just have to figure out how to post it - might have to upload it to you tube or something??? I don't know how to do that crap - but guess I will figure it out..

Ok I gotta get my to work- I was gone for 2 hours...

Talk to you all to night....

I bet you did great, Janet, on the commericial. And a star is born!!

So what did you end up wearing?? Can't wait to see it!

I bet you did great, Janet, on the commericial. And a star is born!!

So what did you end up wearing?? Can't wait to see it!

I think I did ok - we all flubbed up - but they will take what they shot and edit it - I can't wait to see what they kept !!!

Here what I wore - White jeans & purple top... My hair came out good and so did my make up - I was pretty happy this morning - I was freaking out that I would end up having a bad hair day - or a big zit would pop out

But all in all I was pretty happy - and that's saying alot cuz I am hyper critical of myself:rolleyes:

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I think I did ok - we all flubbed up - but they will take what they shot and edit it - I can't wait to see what they kept !!!

Here what I wore - White jeans & purple top... My hair came out good and so did my make up - I was pretty happy this morning - I was freaking out that I would end up having a bad hair day - or a big zit would pop out

But all in all I was pretty happy - and that's saying alot cuz I am hyper critical of myself:rolleyes:

Girrrrrrrrrrrrrllllllllll!.....you look awesome!

Janet, you look beautiful.

Thanks Ladies !!! I just didn't look to close at the wrinkles - I figured they were there not a damn thing I can do about them this second - it is what it is and when you compare my before & after - I am very happy

Edited October 2, 200817 yr by IndioGirl55

Janet, you hot sexy thing you!