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June line up
:biggrin2:Sometimes people use an old list to add their names, but that is ok, I can fix it. Keeping up with this helps me count down to my date!:tt2: :party:Jazzy Junes! :cursing: 2 Deb, Realme, leepizz, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen :thumbup: 3 Huggie Bear, Steveamy0503, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY :thumbup: 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog :thumbup: 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball :thumbup: 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, hopefulmom25, Nuali, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184 :thumbup: 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC :thumbup: 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Anglesphere, acadang, Micountryfarm, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003 :thumbup: 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy :thumbup: 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, Long2bThin, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s :thumbup: 13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, Greatlyblessed :thumbup: 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix :thumbup: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, 19 Imgonnaloosem, KerryConnor, Shome :thumbup: 18 KathyStrick :thumbup: 20 Rhondawood63 :thumbup: 23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed :thumbup: 24 Snuffy65, trtobiassen :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00 :thumbup: 27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian Total 108
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Approved!!!
:cheers2:Good Luck! :cool2: I Have Cigna also and I was so excited :Dancing_biggrin:when I got the word that they had approved me! I will be banded on June 6 in Kingsport, TN. I am getting the new Realize band! I can't wait!:thumbdown: Keep us posted and be sure to visit the June 2008 thread and put your name on the list! It is a good group and growing by the day!
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June line up
KathyStrick looks like you are still alone and so is Rhonda! Wonder why! I bet it gets loaded up soon!
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I got a date!!!!
Great Carrie! Welcome! I will update the list! My date is the 6th and I am so excited!
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June 6th is the day!
I went to my last consult with the surgeon today! It is ready to go! Dr. Kramer will do my surgery and he will be proctored by Dr Jamie Ponce! One of the world experts in banding, actually represents Realize. I will get the new Realize band, which has less complications, they say, and better port, better restriction, less erosion. I won't need to spend the night:thumbup: in the hospital unless there are complications. I was concerned about that, I am most fearful of MRSA from the hospital, and you are in less danger if you don't stay there. The nurses can carry it going from one room to another. I am so excited! I begin my 2 week low carb diet today, so I stopped and got my last Sonic burger with a bun. I think I will have a "bread funeral" :biggrin2:tonight. I will take a beautiful roll and a slice of bread and have a funeral! :thumbdown: Just kidding... but the thought just cracks me up! I better have a double funeral and have a second casket for cookies! :sad_smile: I do think I will be so happy to have my new body and be able to see my feet that I won't miss the stuff. Actually the more I get away from it the less I miss it! So! here is to protein! Long live the Protein shooters! :cool2:
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June line up
Adding Cramadan, GreatlyBlessed, Imagoofball, nancyb, and SanDiegoPhotog and CarrieC :party:Jazzy Junes! :cool2: 2 Deb, Realme, leepizz, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband :thumbdown: 3 Huggie Bear, Steveamy0503, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY :sad_smile: 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog :cursing: 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball :thumbup: 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, hopefulmom25, Nuali, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC :crying: 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Anglesphere, acadang, Micountryfarm, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003 :bored: 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy :bored: 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, Long2bThin, MissWilde, Jewellj1 13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, Greatlyblessed 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix :wub: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, 19 Imgonnaloosem, KerryConnor, Shome :tt1: 18 KathyStrick :eek: 20 Rhondawood63 :thumbup: 23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed :thumbup: 24 Snuffy65, trtobiassen :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00 :thumbup: 27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian Total 106
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This is the beginning
Welcome to the Jazzy Junes! You will do great! I get banded on June 6!
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June line up
JoannaG :sad: Sorry you have to wait! I hope you recover quickly and your husband gets to return to work very soon! You are in my prayers, you will still be welcome in the June-room anytime! Keep us posted! Olive I fixed you, sorrry about the slip up! Welcome Hayley! :party:Jazzy Junes! :crying: 2 Deb, Realme, leepizz, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband :thumbup: 3 Huggie Bear, Steveamy0503, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY :drool: 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic :thumbup: 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376 :thumbup: 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, hopefulmom25, Nuali, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184 :thumbup: 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley :thumbup: 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Anglesphere, acadang, Micountryfarm, bandme08, Olive424 :thumbup: 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy :thumbup: 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, Long2bThin, MissWilde, Jewellj1 :thumbup: 13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW :thumbup: 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix :thumbup: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, 19 Imgonnaloosem, KerryConnor, Shome :thumbup: 18 KathyStrick :thumbup: 20 Rhondawood63 :thumbup: 23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed :thumbup: 24 Snuffy65, trtobiassen :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00 :thumbup: 27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian
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June line up
:Banane06:Jazzy Junes! :rolleyes2: 2 Deb, Realme, leepizz, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband 3 Huggie Bear, Steveamy0503, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic :target: 5 JoannaG, Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376 :bananapowerslide: 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, hopefulmom25, Nuali, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184 :bananapowerslide: 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3 :bananapowerslide: 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Anglesphere, acadang, Micountryfarm, bandme08, Olive424 :bananapowerslide: 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75 :bananapowerslide: 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, Long2bThin, MissWilde, Jewellj1 :bananapowerslide: 13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW :bananapowerslide: 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix :bananapowerslide: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, 19 Imgonnaloosem, KerryConnor, Shome :Banane13: 18 KathyStrick :Banane03: 20 Rhondawood63 :Banane20: 23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed :Banane21: 24 Snuffy65, trtobiassen :Banane35: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00 :Banane11: 27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88 :Banane10: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian
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Soy Protein Shakes - Yea or Whey?
I am very interted. Keep me posted on the soy shakes. I have milk allergies.
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June line up
I know I posted a new list and a count of 97 this afternoon at about 2:45 wonder what happened
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Jazzy Junes 2008...What do you do? Where are you from?
Hi: My band date is June 6 :thumbup:I am Vocational College Instructor in Tennessee. I was married for 20 years and have been single again for 18 years. :sleep: I have 2 grown children, 2 grandchildren and a new granddaughter on the way! I am excited about surgery! I have always had a weight issue, but it was not bad until I hit the 50s! Now I can't seem to control the needle on the scale! I want to have surgery to feel better and look better! I want to be able to play with the grand children! And maybe a new boy-toy! :sneaky: Opps, my current BF is not going to like that. :eek: Good luck to us all!
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Cigna question
Bethany I also have Cigna and I can tell you that your BMI can go up and down, mine did. Acutally it complies with what their reasoning is, that you can loose, but gain back and more. The yo-yo is a plus to get approved. I just found records that gave my weight high at times over a 5 year period, all they require is 2 years. I also had the 6 months with different programs, but found 6 consecutive months. Good Luck!
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June 9th! Dr. Krause ~ MI
Welcome and good luck ! I will put you on the June Line up
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June line up
:party:Jazzy Junes! 2 Deb, Realme, leepizz, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband :eek: 3 Huggie Bear, Steveamy0503, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY :sleep: 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic :sneaky: 5 JoannaG, Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, hopefulmom25, Nuali, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Anglesphere, acadang, Micountryfarm, bandme08 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, Long2bThin, MissWilde, Jewellj1 13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix 17 TX Diva, Apples2, 19 Imgonnaloosem, KerryConnor, Shome 18 KathyStrick :thumbup: 20 Rhondawood63 :thumbup: 23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed :thumbup: 24 Snuffy65, trtobiassen :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00 :thumbup: 27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian
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Bump in the Road! Prayers needed!
Great News! :eek: My test all came back good! I can have my surgery! :lol:The excess fluid is going away and I am feeling great! We still don’t know the cause, but it might be something I am allergic to. I have many food allergies! So! I am good to go on the 6th of June!:sleep::sneaky:
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items recommended post-op
I went to Target to see about a raincheck for the lake house and they said they had given them all out. :crying:I will check Wally World :cryin: if they are sold out I guess I will have to look for a beach house. I saw a list on here that mentioned toliet tongs. :confused2: I thought that was a hoot! :cursing:
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June line up
I count 91
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June line up
:party:Jazzy Junes! :cursing: 2 Deb, Realme, leepizz, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband :cryin: 3 Huggie Bear, Steveamy0503, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic :sad: 5 JoannaG, Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376 :thumbup: 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, hopefulmom25, Nuali, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184 :thumbup: 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel :thumbup: 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Anglesphere, acadang, Micountryfarm :thumbup: 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen :thumbup: 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, Long2bThin, MissWilde, Jewellj1 :thumbup: 13 BATassbandita :thumbup: 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix :thumbup: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, 19 Imgonnaloosem, KerryConnor, Shome :thumbup: 18 KathyStrick :thumbup: 20 Rhondawood63 :thumbup: 23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed :thumbup: 24 Snuffy65, trtobiassen :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00 :thumbup: 27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian
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June line up
:party:Jazzy Junes! :wink2: 2 Deb, Realme, leepizz, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl :biggrin: 3 Huggie Bear, Steveamy0503, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY :hand: 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic :ohmy: 5 JoannaG, Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376 :thumbup: 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, hopefulmom25, Nuali, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184 :thumbup: 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel :thumbup: 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Anglesphere, acadang, Micountryfarm :thumbup: 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen :thumbup: 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, Long2bThin, MissWilde, Jewellj1 :thumbup: 13 BATassbandita :thumbup: 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix :thumbup: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, 19 Imgonnaloosem, KerryConnor, Shome :thumbup: 18 KathyStrick :thumbup: 20 Rhondawood63 :thumbup: 23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed :thumbup: 24 Snuffy65, trtobiassen :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003 :thumbup: 27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian
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June line up
Rhonda! Welcome! I put you on the list, you and kathy are both lonely on your Bandday!
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June line up
KathyStrick, it looks like you are still the lonely 18th. Wonder Why? OH, there is only one on the 13th too. But that is Friday the 13th. I wonder if Batassbandita is a real person, I have never seen other post by that person. Good luck to everyone! The list keeps growing and I expect it to double in the next few weeks!
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June line up
:party:Jazzy Junes! :wink2: 2 Deb, Realme, leepizz, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne :biggrin: 3 Huggie Bear, Steveamy0503, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY :hand: 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom :ohmy: 5 JoannaG, Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376 :thumbup: 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, hopefulmom25, Nuali, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184 :thumbup: 9 Bando, gardengrl :thumbup: 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Anglesphere, acadang, Micountryfarm :thumbup: 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen :thumbup: 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, Long2bThin, MissWilde, Jewellj1 :thumbup: 13 BATassbandita :thumbup: 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix :thumbup: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, 19 Imgonnaloosem, KerryConnor :thumbup: 18 KathyStrick :thumbup: 20 Rhondawood63 :thumbup: 23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed :thumbup: 24 Snuffy65, trtobiassen :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan :thumbup: 27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian
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items recommended post-op
Hum, I have everything on the list except a lake house. :wink2: Where can you find a cheap lake house? Target?:biggrin:
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insurance denied need help
I had to have my doctor re-send the diet papers showing 6 months consecutive, and i had to show a weight loss of 10%. I had done it, but the papers were not together. We resent them and it was approved in hours! Good Luck. PS There is no way to get around doing the 6 months, all the companies are very strict about that!