Lap Band Update - 13 Months Post Op

[CLoweEsq75]

200 POUNDS!!!??? WONDERFUL!!!

[shaylaarielle]

I want to get the lap band surgery. I'm worried that it won't work bc I eat when I'm not hungry now so does it make u feel sick if u eat too much? How does it stop u from eating?

[SamanthaANewman]

i have read alot that if you over eat, food will get stuck in your throat, likes its backed up, thats why alot of patients eat baby food... something not solid. you have to work out just as much though, it wont melt the fat away. hope everything is well! =)

[sparkybennett]

thank you for sharing your struggle and victory , congratulations to you.

This video has really helped me today, I am struggling in deciding which surgical intervention will be right for me.

[apevans82]

I don't even know you, but I am so proud of you! You have had an amazing journey so far and guess what... it will only get better! Because of your courage, you're now going to live the very best life that you can live. I don't have a surgery date yet, but I think it will be in the early part of October. My insurance makes me go through a physician supervised diet for 7 months prior to surgery... and my 7th month ends in September. By the way, do you exercise?

[cncrjwl]

Thank you very much for the kind words! Congrats and good luck with your own journey, I hope everything goes very smoothly for you =o)

I do exercise, tho not with much regularity as yet. Currently I am working with a physical therapist to regain my mobility and I do use a treadmill and a stationary recumbent bike here at home. I think I will be joining a gym in the next few months as I start feeling better from the PT

Thanks for watching and commenting =o)

~J~

[rwhorne537]

You look amazing! I am so proud of you! Wow, I'm never gonna catch up with you!

[cncrjwl]

Thank you! I just watched your video and I said the same thing about you...You look great girl!

~J~

[Zianner]

Are you for real 200lbs.. Im just sooo happy for you. you must feel so much better within yourself i mean on the health side of things..Well done again hun

Zianna XxX

[cncrjwl]

Thank you Z ... there truly aren't words to describe how much better feel ... all the way around!

~J~

[sylhaven]

congrats- you are an inspiration to me as I begin this journey. Thanks for your openness.

melissa

[cncrjwl]

Hi Melissa

Thank you for watching, subbing and commenting! I hope whether you choose to share your journey or not, you find everything your looking for and achieve those goals important to you =o)

Enjoy your day

~J~

[imaswtgrl]

200 lbs, way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats, and you look fabulous.

Glad everything is finally going well!

The chimes need to go LOL

[cncrjwl]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch, sub and comment. I am looking forward to watching your journey unfold!

You'd think the chimes would drive one crazy but oddly enough I hardly notice them anymore unless I'm paying attention ... or there's a symphony accidentally recorded on one of my videos!! hahaha

Have a great week =o)

~J~

[sunfyre8]

J...wow. Yah. Wow. That is my husband you just lost. You have been and continue to be such an inspiration to me.....as I have told you before...nevermind the 200 pounds, but in so many other ways....enjoy every second of the rest of your skinny-ass life! The clock in the backgroud rocks.

Doing a happy dance for you :0)

T.

[cncrjwl]

Ok..why the hell didn't your new video show up on my subscription list ... cuz girl you gave me some stuff to say!!

T thank you for being very *real* in my life, I heart you and so enjoy our interactions. I keep thinking we should take our skinny asses to Mexico ... I'm pretty sure I would enjoy that ... haha

Hope your week is quick and painless..I hope you find extra hours in your days for all the fun stuff =o)

~J~

[karikatk]

Wow...At the risk of sounding cheesy..may I just say you "FREAKEN ROCK"..and not only becuase you lost 200 freaken lbs..but because you had the courage to find the "underlying issue" and deal with it..I have been trying to figure out what the heck is my underlying issue..but I cant seem to find the damn thing! =) Anyway you are great!!

[cncrjwl]

Well at the risk of sounding pompous and/or asslike, yes you may say so! hahaha

Thank you so much Kari, for your thoughtful comments, can't wait to *see* and hear more of how things are going for you!

Continue seeking ... there's merit in the search =o)

Enjoy your week

~J~

[karikatk]

ok ok I got the "see" hint. lol I'am gonna make a video just for you!!

[temmy1024]

WTF...down 200! Are you kidding?!?

That is just great J!

I plan on following in your footsteps the best I can.

You are such an inspiration!

To think people say the lap band doesn't work as good as Gastric RNY. You are proof that it does and you did not need to re-route or staple your stomach to do it.

Awesome Girlie!

BTW - The chimes need to chill! LOL

[cncrjwl]

Ya..did ya hear the chimes in the *ahem* background? Holy jeebus, I had no idea they picked up like that, when I watched the video back, they were still chiming away in the kitchen so I didn't even think I was hearing it on the video.

Thank you for being so encouraging! BTW just saw your 1 week update, girl you're rockin' it! And you look like you're feelin' mo' betta baby ...

Have a great week =o)

~J~

[MissJanieHere]

200 pounds!!! That is amazing! You go girl!!

[cncrjwl]

Thanks Janie!

I hope you are feeling TONS better and that infection is long gone =o)

~J~

[kidneedonor]

very eloquently said

[cncrjwl]

Thank you =o)

Hope you have a nice sunshiny week! (that may only be important to me because I live in the land of perpetual rain ... mebbe you hate the sun! hahaha)

~J~

[need2dosomething]

Wow That is so awesome! I will be getting the lap band soon also and I can only hope that I am as successful as you. I know that the lap band requires a little more work and discipline than other WLS procedures... Can you maybe make a video on some tips or advice that have lead to your success with the lap band?

Btw you look so gosh darn great!

[cncrjwl]

Thank you!

I've been watching your vids, I'm rooting for ya, you're doing so great in prepping for the surgery ... well, really the new life. Congrats on your loss, that's awesome!

I will do a video for ya =o)

~J~

[LosPatricios6]

Girl,U are truely my insperatiion becuz i have lap band i soooo look forword to losing.I can only be blessed if i loose 190 by my 1 year aniversary and to think its 200 since 13 months ago for u OMG THATS SOOOOO AWESOME and im sooo exstatic for u (SORRY CANT SPELL LOL)I as of today am down 61 pounds since preop start of diet feb 25 (3 1/2 M) GIRL Im so happy for u and soo look up to u for all u have been through and alll u have over come! much love and your looking FAB!!! huggggsss,mary

[cncrjwl]

Mary, you are doing an awesome job! Your lost is fanfreakintastic, congrats!

Thank you for always leaving such nice comments and takin' the time to watch =o)

Hope your week is superb!

~J~

[zurplemoon]

omg! 200lbs. that's great. what's really great is the personal work you did to get to this point. you are inspiration to me.

i totally understand your self imagine stuff. i have experienced the same stuff and it's very hard to explain.

[cncrjwl]

Thanks! I'd rather be an inspiration than a horrible warning!! hahaha

It's 201 lbs today .. whoo hoo! lol

One pound away from the 200's ...

Have a great week Zurple!

~J~