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

Melissa,

It's been since Christmas 1980 that I haven't worried about gaining weight!

I'm so happy and excited for you. Amazing to be in 16 land (which is really better than onderland). Remember 16 land doesn't last that long. Save some money for 14's!

Sandra

No kidding! Way to go Melissa Lea, 16 and 14's. I started at size 28. I am jealous!!!!! Good for you!!!

hello all!

barb465-so are you recovered from your fill kicking in?

i seem to keep losing and finding the same 2 pounds! what is that all about? i did my own step route last night for 20 mins. boy was i panting and sweating at the end of that! i took last week off, and i think i shouldn't have.

even though the scale is not acting right i have a couple of nsv. the new bras that i purchased on my pre-honeymoon back in september now have lots of space in the cup. enough room to hold my cell phone and some dollar bills! also i went to the store last night to christmas shop and decided i owed myself at least one pair of pants that fit right (not scrapping the ground). but, instead of pants or jeans, i saw a denim skirt i wanted. well, i tried the 5/6. it was a tad snug, but still fit because it was that stretch denim. i didn't feel confident enough to wear it. the next size up was the 9/10. i got it! then last saturday i sent my husband to the store to get me some pantyhose for church on sunday. i told him to get size "c" which is down from my usual queen size (and pre-banding i was a queen plus). well, they didn't have any size "c" so he got size "b". and they fit! amazing. so, i guess the band is working, even if the scale isn't cooperating with me!

How exciting Melissa. I can't wait to see 16 again. I have some 18's waiting for me, but not quite there yet. Isn't this fun?

I looked at some pictures taken on our cruise in May and compared them to my face now. I knew I looked a little different, but I could really see the difference. When we see each other in June how will we know us? We can't look for the fat people. Guess we'll just look for all the smiling faces!!

Feeling a little better today. Looks like I'm able to recover from Monday's episode, which is a good thing. It means the fill is working and I still have some left in the band. I stayed on liquids yesterday, not much, and plan on eating soft again today.

Hope everyone has a great day.

I'm cruising the forum to find info on "head" hunger. I'm slipping back into old "thinking" habits, i.e.,

-Never tolerate an empty growling stomach

-Too little food will ruin your metabolism

-I can't possibly wait for dinner, I'm just famished!

-I'm weak (lightheaded) from lack of food

-I don't want to get too hungry before eating or I'll never be able to eat slowly.

There is a small amount of truth to much of this, but I'm eating enough calories and often enough to know this thought process is wrong most of the time and hurting my ability to lose.

Anyone out there willing to share their thoughts on "head hunger".

Well Pinky --I only bought 2 pairs of pants and I think this will get me thru the next couple of months. I still have plenty of shopping in my own closet. But once I'm out of 16's I'm in trouble and will have to do some serious shopping. I have asked for alot of gift cards this christmas because I know I will need clothes in the future.

Yes Barbara --it is exciting. It's emazing how when you are losing weight at times you can still feel like the "blob" you were "x" number of pounds ago (at least for me). Getting into smaller clothes reinforces your individual successes and for me motivates me to stay on track.

Anyone going to watch the Biggest Loser Final Episode tonight??? I can't wait for it. I didn't watch it religiously this season but it is so motiviating to see what other people have accomplished. Although I choose to lose weight with band, diet, and exercise --it's still very motivating. Hummmm who do you think will take home the prize of being the biggest looser?? I kind of think Erik will. He played a smart game. He lost just enough to stay in the game to the final 4 but had still a higher percentage of total body weight to lose when they sent the players home to do it on their own. It will be a nail biting episode I'm sure. Have you seen the comercial?? The final 4 look awesome!!

Melissa Lea

I love The Biggest Loser and in some ways feel what they do. Our only difference is they have a national TV audience as a motivator. We have our band and each other.

Erick seems to be the logical winner. One of the four (one of the gals) seems to be "throwing out the scales" in the promo commercial. My prediction is that she's pregnant, but don't quote me.

Hi all! Here is a proof picture of me and my husband take on Dec.7th at his holiday party. It is me 6 months post-op and 57 pounds down.

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Today is my 6 month anniversary of my surgery date of June 13th.!

I look at my day of surgery pictures and I cry since Iam no longer that 290 pound woman and never will be her again!

Iam now 233 pounds and healthy and happy!

I gave myself the one gift that no one can ever give me -I GAVE MYSELF BACK MY HEALTH, MY LIFE, AND MY HAPPINESS!

I now have started my life over on a new path and Iam excited each day to find out where that path will lead me - ONE DAY AT A TIME!

Love and Hugs,

Lisa

Lisa you look emazing! I will take pics at Christmas and compare to last year at Christmas. Last years Christmas pic of me is the straw that broke and made me look into band surgery.

Pinky interesting perspective about the scale being tossed out. I think you might be right, there must be a pregnancy. But, that doesn't mean to throw away the scale. You don't have to become obese when your pregnant. Hummmm, can't wait to watch it tonight.

Melissa Lea

Lisa you look great. What a positive attitude you have. A lesson there for all of us. We share the same anniversary. I didn't realize it was exactly 6 months today until you said it.

I see such differences in myself from 6 months ago today. I can't wait for our June reunion as we all should have changed lots. Its slow for me, but I'm getting there. I know I will never see those 43 lbs again, and that's a good thing.

I HIT CHRISTMAS GOAL THIS MORNING!!!!!! I am so excited. When we set these goals a couple of months ago, I thought it was realistic but probably not plausable, and I did it!!!!!! It is so cool! I am actually back to where I was in high school. I can't believe it!!!!!

There are several of you so close also, YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!

:clap2: :clap2:CONGRATS REGINA :clap2: :clap2:

Congratulations Reginia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is terrific. And look at you below the goal and with 12 more days to go!

Your right there are several real close. Let's start seeing those progress reports.

I'm 26 lbs from my Christmas goal, but its OK. I still feel good about what I've done. It was an agressive goal and I'll get there in February.

I agree Barabara465 you set a very agressive goal, but look at you 26lbs down since setting it, your awesome!

Melissa- Your almost there too!! Congrats

we are all doing so good, just think were we will all be in June!!!!

Lisa you look great. What a positive attitude you have. A lesson there for all of us. We share the same anniversary. I didn't realize it was exactly 6 months today until you said it.

I see such differences in myself from 6 months ago today. I can't wait for our June reunion as we all should have changed lots. Its slow for me, but I'm getting there. I know I will never see those 43 lbs again, and that's a good thing.

Barbara:

I almost forgot we share the same surgery date-- Happy Anniversary to you also!

Thanks for the input about the photo, you should see our family Holiday photo it came out even better than this one. If I can get assess to it online at Sears( my bother-in law paid for the photos as a gift for my In-laws and has all the sitting information) I will cut and past it to a post here.

The physical changes in me are amazing and it so hard for me to grasp. I look at photos of myself from last year and Iam not that same person anymore!

I need a new goal now for my Jan.6th birthday where I will be turning 37.

Love and Hugs,

Lisa