Hello Junbies ......

I haven't seen a June Band Crew thread yet so thought I would start it .

I'll be banded on June 9th in Texas. I'm getting very excited about it. I know that the band is just a "tool" to aid in my weight loss journey and it will take a lot of hard work on my part to make it successful. I've been overweight my whole life with the earliest memories being around age 4. Although no one else in my family is overweight, I am extremely fortunate to have full family support in my decision. I know that there are many people who's family doesn't offer the support they need. I would love to meet other pre-bandsters being banded in June to walk with me to the banded side of life and offer each other support.

I wish you all the best.

Melissa Lea :hippie:

Pre-bandster 240 lbs

June 9, 2006

Spivak

self-pay

I made my decision, but I read the forums about PBs, slimes, erosion, unfills, etc. and I get FREAKED OUT! I am not the freak out type either. For all the negative posts, there are good posts. I appreciate everyone's honesty-the good and the bad. Anyone else nervous?:help:

Cutiern....I dont know exactly what i am suppose to be feeling....but just now i ate about 3 oz of mushy mushy potatoes in chicken broth....which was heaven compared to just broth and jello. But after i ate the mushy potatoes i got this sensation in my chest almost like i couldnt breathe very well.....is that my stomach still being swollen? I know all my liquids went down like it was nothing.......Now i feel like i just ate a whole thanksgiving turkey.....but i have also been drinking water and tea with my food and forgot i wasnt suppose to do that. This is so confusing....lol

cindy,

I feel the same way since my mashed potatoes. I don't know if it is the gas or what that is making me so uncomfortable after eating mushie foods. I am trying to drink more water, so maybe it will go away. My stomach is still making lots of noise

cindy and reeneea,

i feel the same way when i drink something. i fixed a 6 oz isopure milkshake and i could only get down 3 oz. i got the heaviness in my chest and upper back and i start to burp. i think we are still pretty swollen. i'm going to try some creamy soup later on. i'm trying to get my water down, but i just don't feel like it. and, i used to be such a big water drinker...that's all i ever drink is water.

cutiern:D

cutiern, I know I am walking around trying to drink my water. I usually like water, but it feels alittle uncomfortable after every drink. I am having a hard time burping. I feel like I need to but it just won't come up. so my chest just feels kinda heavy and full.

Today I also feel like I just want to lie around. Not as upbeat and positive. feel worn down, lack of food is getting to me I think.

cutiern, I know I am walking around trying to drink my water. I usually like water, but it feels alittle uncomfortable after every drink. I am having a hard time burping. I feel like I need to but it just won't come up. so my chest just feels kinda heavy and full.

Today I also feel like I just want to lie around. Not as upbeat and positive. feel worn down, lack of food is getting to me I think.

Officially banded yesterday. I have a bit of the heavy feeling in my upper chest as well. I know my stomach is really PO'd at me now, though, after the surgery... well, I know it will be better soon.

Hi all!

My surgery is on June 9 and I am on an emotional roller coaster! I am praying for a successful procedure, speedy recovery with no complications and oh course, a new body! Good luck to all the Junebies and I will be praying for all of us!

<HR style="COLOR: #d1d1e1" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->:clap2: Surgery Dates the week of June 5 to June 9, 2006 :clap2:

June 2, 2006

Jude (Jude 048)

Kim (Kimsretro)

Salemkitty

Sissi

Zipota13

June 5, 2006:clap2:

CutieRN (CutieRN)

CindyCam

Poodles

Reeneea

June 6, 2006:clap2:

Karen (Mrs Sabre)

Rebndave

Juliegeraci

June 7, 2006:clap2:

Maria (Maria 75)

Hedwig

Aimee (warmmorningsun)

AnneMarie

June 8, 2006:clap2:

Regina (rroswelltx)

Devnerbrodie

June 9, 2006:clap2:

Melissa Lea (Melissa Lea)

Mary Ann

Barbara12375

June 12, 2006

Hootiebelle

June 13, 2006

Barbara (Barbara465)

Amus71774

JulieLu

June 15, 2006

Rvillelegs

June 16, 2006

Sparkey 1995

June 19, 2006

Lasonyadj

June 20, 2006

SunnyDee

Texasterry

June 22, 2006

ChakoLady

Janelle (Chako_lady)

Violet (Plainsneech)

Terri (IBLoser)

June 26, 2006

BeacheeGirl

Lizzie (lizziegrace)

June 27, 2006

Dancing Queen

June 29, 2006

Christa94

Please keep each of us in your thoughts and prayers as our surgery dates near.

Best wishes to all --

Melissa Lea

Hello Everyone!

Look at our surgery date list GROWING :banana :bounce: :banana :bounce: :banana

My apologies, I do not have time to reply to everyone individually. I do want to say congrats to those that have had their procedures. And I am so grateful no complications reported ---that makes me jump for joy!!

I'm like Mary Ann ---somewhat nervous about having my procedure, but no more doubts. Positive thinking --we all will succeed :clap2: .

Barbara --give me a wave as they wheel me out and you in on Friday .

Keep us all posted on how your procedures are going.

Best wishes to all--

Melissa Lea:hippie:

I am so happy that we have had so many people join this forum topic. And the activity is just booming with many post each day!!!

So that I do not miss any surgery dates or emails of people that want to be on the email buddy list, PLEASE, PLEASE private message me your surgery dates after you post them on the board and/or emails so I do not miss anyone.

Your assistance is much appreciated!

Melissa Lea

I am worried about water. I have had 2- 6 ounce shakes today, and not even one bottle of water. I get too full too fast. Anyone else having this issue?

:update:

i called my insurance to see what was going on with my approval. I honestly can't believe it but... :

I WAS APPROVED FOR THE SURGERY!

:faint::biggrin1::cry:clap2::nervous:paranoid :omg:

As soon as i was told that i got so nervous, anxious, scared, excited, and everything else you can think of.

Its so weird it now feels wierd. I think i can't believe it. It is hard describe how i finally grasped the fact that this was going to happen for me.

Now i only hope that my surgery is schedule for this month so i can keep in touch with all of you and have my own stories to share.

Hi everyone,

I want to say good luck to all those having their surgeries in the future. I hope those of us who have had our surgeries are doing well. As for me, I had my surgery on the 2nd. So far everything is going well. I have had no shoulder pain which some bandsters have experienced. In the beginning I did experience a lot of tightness in my throat which I assume is gas. My stomach also rumbled alot in the beginning. It does not rumble as much anymore. The thing I hate the most is I look like I am nine months pregnant. I am really swollen. The other thing is I have not lost any additional weight since the surgery. I have only taken in liquids and probably not more than 500-600 calories so I am not sure what is going on. I had lost 12 pounds in one week pre-op on the liquid diet. After the surgery in Mexico, my family and I stayed in San Diego for a few days. We went to the San Diego Zoo. It has been a long time since I've walked so much. Yet I didn't lose a pound. I have read other posts where others have experienced this so I am not too worried.

Zexxah ---

I hope that your surgery is this month too. But regardless, you can keep in touch with us. All are welcome!

Melissa Lea