Janie Jackson

I had that problem breifly during the liguid phase but it soon passed. I now have your earlier problem of the cheese eating 90 year old....Hang in there...Janie

Hi Debi... I take a B- Complex orally. I think I am fine. I also take 2 chewable vitamins that I forget frequently. The first month after surgery I felt tired but now I am fine...Janie

Hey Alex I am glad you are back. I think its o.k. to have a vacation from the band. You need to post some pictures. I have been busy faux painting. Our work has really been picking up and I was out of town last week and I am packing to go out of town tomorrow. I think I have hit a plateau with my weight but I am trying to tell my self that its allright. I think it is harder to eat when you are on the road. I did not get to go to padre Island like we planned for labor day because of my work deadlines but thats o.k. We may go late October/ I really miss getting on the computer every day. Tell us more abput your trip... I am glad you are back safely...Janie

Hi Kathy your grandbaby is precious. I think we have a lot of going on that are just alike. I just had a new grandbaby on June 23 rd.A precious little girl named Shelby. I got my band on May 6 th. I have not had a fill and I have lost 41 bls. Hi twin! Isnt it great those little babies...Congratulations...Janie

Happy day... Happy day... I cant wait till I hit the 80s. Congratulations...Janie

Hey Ryan I love your picture.. Not only are you a great person you are cute too....Janie

Hey everyone I have become addicted to this sight. I cant wait to get on the computer everyday and see whats going on with everyone. I am going to go thru withdrawal for most of the month of September because of my painting schedule. I will be out of town a lot and even if I had a laptop Id be too tired to get on it. I would rather be on this sight more than watching t.v. And I have let my housework go. I am not complaining but I am nervous about all I have to do next month. This sight has encouraged me to start exercising and eat healthier. Actually all of you have. I can count on Lisa and Darcy to make me laugh daily. And Alex and Donali have been so helpfull. I had a great time in the chat room with Michelle Whippledaddy and Lioness last night.. You are all great.Leatha Teresa New Hope Betty , all of you have been like a second family to me. Any way please do not forget me. I am going to try and read as much as I can but doubt Ill get to post much. I would appreciate prayers for this difficult month I have coming up. I am kind of nervous about all the physical aspect. My partner and I are going to faux paint and do murals in 6 model homes. Thats a lot of setting up and ladder work. All this starts next monday, so I will appreciate any support. And I want you all to know that I will be thinking of you all and wishing you all a good loosing month and well being... Thanks to all of you...Janie

Thanks everyone with your encouraging words. I am leaving in the morning on a work trip. I might be back on saturday to get on the computer... But it starts THANKS AGAIN...Janie

Hi Sue. I probably will not be much help but here goes. I was supposed to have my gallbladder out and I told my husband by the way I am going to get a lapband at the same time. Long story short I wound up not getting the gallbladder surgery just the lapband. He is not very understanding. He too has a need for a lapband but is allways telling me that he can loose it on his on. But in 21 years of marriage he hasnt. He does not listen when I tell him that obesity is a diease and needs to be treated. He thinks it is strictly will power. When He finally realized that I was really going to get a band he said "what will I do ?' I fell your pain. Husbands can be difficult! Best of luck...Janie

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU ... My first bouncing bunnies..Thanks ever so much for the encouragement...Janie

I saw my doctor for the second time after my banding yesterday. He was thrilled with my progress.His scales showed me having a weight loss of 41lbs. My scales shows a weight loss of 37lbs. Ithink he also said that I now have a BMI of 35. I cant actually remember. If any one can help me figure out what my BMI is I would appreciate it. I am 5'5 and weigh 207 and I am 54 years old. Just wanted to share. It made my day...Janie

THANKS EVERYBODY...I appreciate all the positive commets and the dancing bananas. Those are my first dancing bananas...Love you all...Janie

Julie I read more of your journal and the recent writings. You have a talent for writing you should alter your journal a little and make it into a book. I saw your pictures and you are beautiful. I love your haircut.Best wishes on your schooling...Janie

Darcy I am sorry you didnot have a plesant fill. Bet the scales will really stsrt moving now. I am going to miss you..I will be away for awhile.When I return you will probably really be a looser. Good luck. Lisa I am also sorry you are dealing with food. I think you are doing great! Even if you have a little set back. I have noticed my meals are getting a little larger. I have faith that we are both going to do great. You not able to get a fill and me without a fill. Dont get discouraged. I am so so so jealous that I cannot come to Vegas. Please take lots of pictures and post them... Love you all...Janie

WAY TO GO LEATHA... I am a little jealous. I need my gallbladder out. I know that I am going to have to have another surgery down the road. I am very happy for you. I cant wait to get to meet you personally when we meet for dinner. It will probably have to be in Oct. for me. Take it easy. Hey Marie did you donate a kidney? Thats awesome. Tell me more. Good luck Leatha...Janie

Marie thats a wonderful oops. You are an inspiration to me. I can hardly believe that you rode out side in Houston in August. Thats an extra wwwwwwwhhhhhoooo. Every time I am in Houston in the summer I fell as if I can hardly breathe.. I am proud of you I may try getting the old bicycle out of the garage in October. Whoo Hoo...Janie

I had a necular stress test. Just the name of it sounds so scary but it was nothing. The upper g-I stuff where you have to drink yuccky stuff is the hardest. I had to have a regular (treadmill) stress test for the lapband surgery. The necular stress test came about 7 or 8 months earlier when I thaught I had had a heart attack. It turned out to be a gallbladder attack. Dont wory about the stress test...Janie

Ginny thats wonderful.I still havent had a fill yet. I am a little scared to get one. Keep us posted on how you do. Good luck...Janie

Julie , congratulations on your surgery date. I read your journal and it really touched me. I know of your heartache. I hope that you will be very successful and look forward to reading more of your journal...This board is the only support group I have and its great..Keep us posted with your journey...Janie

Penni I hope you have a great vacation. Take pictures so you can share them with us...Janie

Have some fun for me. I am a little jealous. I had to cancel my vacation because of extra work. Take pictures so you can share them when you return...Have a great time...Janie

Ryan all I can say is WOW! Your post brought tears to my eves. Dont ever leave us. My prayers are with you and your wife. Happy to hear that you have a date. Its time we all got out of jail...Janie

Ryan your posts allways move me. Congratulations. I am so happy for you. Sounds like some of your inlaws are related to Archie Bunker. I had to do liquids on Mothers day and it was pretty hard. Every thing looked and smelled so good but I had been banded only a few days. Thanksgiving will probably be hard. I will try to get on the computer and talk to you on that day. I am very happy for you. You are my favoritist banster brother....Janie

I ate like it was going out of style a week before my banding and I was very nervous. I had to be on clesr liquids 2 days before surgery and that was torture. You will do great... Best wishes...Janie

Thanks Kelly and Ryan. I have a partner we have been in business foe 8 years and we paint in the DFW and Denton area. Our prices range according to how long we think something will take. We worked in a sweet little 85 year old ladys house and we made 200 a piece. But everything is diffrent. My favorite thing to paint is childrens rooms. I painted baby farm animals in my granddaughters room and puppy dogs in my grandsons room. Thanks for your words of encouragement...Janie