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Goals

Weigh under 200 pounds

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Cross my legs comfortably without holding my foot

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Have a 1 in front of my clothing size.

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To sit on the floor and get up without a major workout!!

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Surgeon Testimonial

Stanley Hoehn, M.D., F.A.C.S.
I can't say enough about Dr Hoehn and his staff. He saved my life...what more is there to say?
Member Interests
  • Books & Literature - Love to read!
  • Family & Friends - I have 3 beautiful children, and one great boyfriend!!!
  • Pets - We have a new member to the family. She's a Forest Norweigen Cat named Shailey
  • Billiards & Pool
  • Cards
  • Camping - I love to camp and be outdoors in nice weather.
  • Education - Back in college at age 41! Never too old to learn!
  • Nursing - I'm back in school to get my RN!!!
  • Country - I don't think I could live without music...love all kinds.

Jeannee's Journey

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Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.
I have always seemed to obsess over food. I don't know why. I would hate the fact that I was overweight, and I would know that the food in my hand was the problem. I would tell myself..."I know I shouldn't eat this. I'm not even hungry. Then I would shove it in my mouth and eat it anyway...hating myself the whole time.
Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by judyanne on 10/21/07 9:50 am
    Wednesday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench!
  • Comment by Carmen-Ohio on 8/2/07 4:00 pm
    Hi Jeanne,,, My name is Carmen Ewing..lol..no relation..well maybe somewhere along the long line..Just saw your 'date' and thought I'd wish you well..by now you have probable had surgery, so I wish you the very best and hope things go well.. Carmen
  • Comment by calgal on 5/5/07 8:07 am
    hi, best wishes for a smooth surgery and a good recovery. see you soon on the losing side of life.... hugs, sally
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My name is Jeanne.  I'm 42, and I have been overweight my entire life.  My story is much the same as so many others.  I've dieted, lost weight, gained it back plus more....for years.  I've always carried my weight pretty well and felt pretty good physically, until the last year or so.  I guess my body is telling me it's tired.  Bottom line is MY WEIGHT IS KILLING ME.  It's time I did something about it...this is where I begin.
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Loving Life
on March 7, 2010 6:27 pm
I'm so ashamed when I logged on to post that I've not updated in over a year!!!  Life has been so busy.  I made it into the nursing program and am now in my 3rd semester.  I will be graduating in December and am so excited about the new opportunities that should come with that achievement. 

I've been maintaining my weight loss for the past 1-1 1/2 yrs now.  I get comments all the time from people that think I am still losing.  I'm not sure what is happening unless the weight is shifting to different areas, but the scales don't reflect any more loss.  I'm sure I could drop some pounds if I really put my mind to the exercise and diet, but I'm happy where I am.  I have gone from a size 26 at the beginning of my journey to a size 12-14 currently.  My loss to date is 120 lbs and sometimes fluctuates +/- 5 lbs or so.  I've never received any fills other than my 1/2 cc in the very beginning....I guess I've been blessed.  No problems at all with my band and I am convinced it's the best decision I ever made!!!
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Time Flies by!
on December 6, 2008 8:10 pm
Well here it is December already!  I don't post here often enough, but felt it was time to check in.  I'm down 100+ pounds now, and have finally hit ONE-DERLAND!  I saw my surgeon for my yearly checkup in Oct, and things are fine.  I still haven't had a fill since last year, the 1.5cc in my band seems to be fine.  The weight loss is slow, but still moving in the right direction and I feel that if it's not broke...let's not fix it.  I admit I don't make all the right eating choices all the time, and my exercise routine leaves alot to be desired.  With that being said, I AM aware of what I'm eating and how much.  I don't deny myself of anything I truly enjoy eating, but I keep in mind that moderation is the key. 

The big news is that I am now engaged!  My BF of the past several years has stuck by me through thick and thin...LITERALLY!  LOL  I'm happier and healthier than I've been in years and looking forward to a wonderful 2009!
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Down 90 pounds
on September 24, 2008 3:21 pm
It's been quite awhile since I've been on here.  Things are busy.  I'm still working full time in dialysis, and finishing up my last semester of pre-req's for nursing.  I did get accepted into the nursing program for January, so at that time I'll be dropping back from work to part time and hit school full time at that point. 

My mother died this weekend....so I'm kinda down right now.  She's been sick for some time, and it was expected, but it didn't make it any easier.  It was hardest on my kids.  I am happy though, that my mother was able to witness my journey through my weight loss thus far.  My weight worried her for years.  I am down now 90 pounds.  I'm wearing a size 14 and feel better physically than I ever have.  The weight loss is really slow at this point.  I don't even weigh very often now.  Every so often I'll step on the scale and it will have dropped a pound or two...or there is no change at all.  It's not something I think about anymore.  If I never lost another pound...I can still say I'm satisfied with where I am at this point in time. 
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The XXX Rating
on June 20, 2008 1:51 pm

The XXX Rating is simple.... IT SUCKS!  And I'm happy to say I've left it forever...talking clothes of course!!  LOL  It's been quite awhile since I posted here and thought it was time for an update.  Life has been busy, and the weight loss fairly slow, but that's ok.  I'm down 72 pounds now and couldn't be happier.  My scrubs for work have gone from a 3X to 2X to XL....and now finally to a L.  I can't even begin to explain how it feels not to have that big fat X in front of every size I wear!!!  In traditional sizes I've gone from a 26 to a size 16.  I'm now doing better on my exercise and going to the YMCA several times a week.  I usually do water aerobics 3 times and have just started a weight training session 2 times a week.  There are still things I have to work on...getting in enough calories and protein and my water intake.  I believe I have slowed things down by not eating enough from time to time, and it stalls the weight loss.  I've still not had another fill....doing well with the 1.5 cc in my 4cc band.  My six month lab work came back fine, a little low on my Vit D and am taking a suppliment.  Other than that, things are looking good and I'm feeling great!

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Officially down 50 POUNDS!
on March 17, 2008 7:03 pm
Well I'm finally down 50 pounds, and although I have a long way to go, I feel better than I have in years!!!  I am at a point that I have restriction now.  The band is definitely a learning process, and it let's me know right away when I slip back into my old habits of eating too fast, not chewing well enough, or taking too big of bites!  My next check up should include the 6 month lab work up, and the results of that should be interesting.  I just posted a couple of pics that I had before surgery, and now....sometimes I don't really see the difference until I actually see a picture.  Wow.
Until next time......
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