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JessMichelle83

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About JessMichelle83

  • Rank
    Intermediate Member
  • Birthday 02/28/1983

About Me

  • Biography
    I've always been a little on the heavy side, but once I had my daughter, Ive done nothing but gain weight. I've been on a yo-yo for 8 yrs now, & I'm ready to stop that cycle, and start over!!!
  • Interests
    I love music, art, people! I love life in general. I have a wonderful family, and overall I consider myself truly blessed!
  • Occupation
    Insurance Agent
  • City
    Atlanta
  • State
    GA
  1. Happy 30th Birthday JessMichelle83!

  2. Happy 29th Birthday JessMichelle83!

  3. Thanks gals for the advice... As far as the waiting period to have have sex... the general rule of thumb is 3 to 4 days but I was actually only ONE day post op - we were very careful, and he did all the work but still.. haha just listen to your body, and be careful not to hurt yourself
  4. Hi there Lady Bandsters... I was wondering if any of you ladies have experienced something similar to this. I had my surgery on May 20th 2010 - and had a completely normal cycle a week after surgery. However I was scheduled to start again on June 26th and ....NOTHING! I've heard a lack of nutrition can cause this, but I've been pretty good about my Vitamins and Protein etc... Is this fairly common or do I need to go grab a variety of EPTS? HELP!
  5. Don't worry - I had the same feeling of not being full. I just had my first fill, and it's a little better than it was but it still isnt super tight. The main point is to be healthy, and patient with yourself.
  6. Try FillcentersUSA.com There are 3 in California. One is in Novato, which should be less than an hours drive from you.

  7. HELLO! I just logged back on... haha, I have been recovering myself. Im SO GLAD your surgery went well, and Im even happier that your mom wouldnt let you back out. Im a week and a half post op, and Im still trying to figure out when Im hungry, or full etc. This pain in my neck/shoulder is driving me NUTS! Its weird because it's not even a true shoulder pain. How much weight have you lost so far? Im down 15 pounds, but I can't tell it in my clothes yet. :(

  8. I am ALIVE!!! I was so scared of being put to sleep and it was not that bad!! I mean they were taking me in to have my surgery and I looked up at the Dr. and told him that I just could NOT do it. So they wheeled me out of the OR and called my parents who were in the waiting room to tell them that I had changed my mind....My mom came in FURIOUS.. and told the Dr. to put me to sleep Immediately so I could have the operation...... I started crying and then a nurse... Bridget told me that she was going to go back in the OR with me and stay with me the whole time.... she comforted me and she told me to take a few deep breaths and put a mask over my face.... next thing I knew I woke up to the sounds of smooth Jazz in the recovery room. I survied....oficially lap banded... it has been tough untill yesterday.. that was the first day I actually felt good!! I had the worst Nausea and broke out in hives. But I have just started feeling good.... How are you doing???

  9. Hey there! How'd it go? I had mine on May 20th, and MY big fear was the IV... I HATE IV's anyway, everything else went great! Let me know how yours went.

  10. JessMichelle83

    Waiting for sex...

    I waited exactly ONE day. LOL As everyone else says, just be careful. I obviously didn't do the "work" but I assure you my husband didn't mind :thumbup:
  11. My surgery is tomorrw May 17th @ 8:30 am. I am SCARED TO DEATH of being put to sleep. I am trying to pray on it that with gods grace I will wake up!! Best wishes to you on the 20th.. hopefully I will be able to tell you about my experience later tomorrow afternoon!!

    Pray 4 me

    Dana

  12. Well Happy Birthday Ms Cafe!!! Okay I'm glad to know that Im not the only one on a short liquid diet... Im glad mine is this way though, because even though we don't get a jump start, I HATE the feeling of being hungry, and I mean really hungry, where you get the hunger pangs etc... THATS why I can't seem to successfully lose weight in the first place. I'm just ready to get this show on the road. Tomorrow is my first day or clear liquids. I have my sugar-free jello ready to go, along with my crystal light, and my chicken broth!
  13. Thanks for the advice Butterfly! I have a few audio books on my Zune that I am planning on listening to. I'm glad that you've had previous experience with the airplanes. Like you said, this trip will be the LAST time I'd need one... Thank GOD! Peprmentpati - which doc are you going to in Mexico? I am going to Dr. Roberto Rumbaut in Monterrey. Have you gotten a lot of crap from friends and family about the Mexico thing? Everyone is so scared of having surgery done in a different country. per my research, my Dr is world renown, and actually teaches and mentors US doctors... PLUS he's more than HALF the price... whats not to like? :smile2: Being a self-pay you have to go with what works. :redface:
  14. OMG I feel so nervous!!! Part of me is SO super excited... but I am losing sleep at night b/c I'm scared too. PLUS I will be flying to Mexico for my surgery, and I've never even been on a plane. I only have 3 days of Clear liquids before surgery, Is that normal? I am seeing a lot of people that have 2 weeks of liquids. Any general advice here? What if I don't fit on the plane?? :redface:
  15. LOL @ Silly Sally... Girl you are RIGHT about that!!! I can't wait to get away from the perfume isle in V.S. I look forward to being able to take advantage of sales, because they'll actually HAVE MY SIZE. I look forward to being comfortable in my skin, and not having to crack nervous jokes about my weight. I look forward to being able to sit in any random plastic lawn chair and FITTING!!!

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