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

doing the happy dance, scales dropped again!

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To all who have posted new pictures, you guys are looking great! Iam having problems with my all in one-printer, scanner, copier:phanvan .

I have some great pictures from Easter that I took of my new look with my red hair in my new size 18-20 capri's!

I hope all are doing well!

Lisa

Congrats everyone on the new fills and the losses.

Dancing Queen. Trust me, your arms look great along with the rest of you.

Thanks Lisa for the reminder that exercise can be about every day life.

Hey Junebies the scale has hit a new number for the last 2 days so I am CLAIMING it.......160lbs whahoo!

Regina, you are doing great. Congrats.

Am I too tight? I really think my body just doesn't like fill, or my brain cannot comprehend the band. I only have 1cc and I know I shouldn't compare myself to others, but it seems so tight. It is 10:30 am now and I have had nothing. I am not hungry, but I am thirsty. When I drink, the water just sits in my chest and hurts. I tried warm water too and the same result. Yesterday, I didn't have anything solid until 5:30pm. All I had earlier in the day was some Medifast soup(basically broth) to get some protein in. I have had my fill for 2 weeks, so it shouldn't just be the adjustment period. I did have a BAD PB on Monday, but I did liquids for 24 hours. My surgeon thought my slip was due to being too tight for too long last time. I really don't want to be unfilled, but what do you gals think? I am able to eat a small dinner, but I feel tightness in my chest most of the day. I thought it may be sinus/allergy realated, but I have been on Flonase for 2 weeks as well. HELP!

I thin you are definetly too tight. Has it been like this the whole 2 weeks?

socalgal - I say too tight. Get them to take out a few tenths. You don't want to risk slippage again. I get tightness in the am too, but you should be able to eat something. just my two cents.

I'll probably go for an unfill. It is so frustrating that I can't tolerate fill. It seems so strange since everyone else has 2cc or more and can still eat. I have managed to eat a protein bar so far today. It took me an hour to get it down.

Hey just go for an unfill. Just have them take out .2 or .3. You should immediately see a difference. In the future only get .2 or .3. That's all I usually get. THis time he gave me .4 before I could say anything. I am noticing a difference, but I'm still on liquids. I have gurgled twice on liquids, but its gone away after about 15 minutes.

Hope everyone else is doing well.

This was posted on one of my other threads. You might find this interesting about pouch packing.

http://www.lighterforlife.com/PDF/dummies.pdf

Hey Everyone!

Well, it's been a week (from hell) I think. I finally got moved to Shreveport, La and started my work out in the field. On Sunday though, I fell and pulled some tendons on my ankle and have been on crutches this week. It's been exhausting.

I have no idea how my weight is doing ....I've not been able to weigh in a month and I have no idea where my scale is.

I will try to catch up on all the reading I've missed. I hope everyone is doing alright.

I wanted to pop in and say hello.

Melissa Lea

Melissa glad you're moved, sorry about your ankle. I hope it heals soon and you get back on your feet.

Don't worry about the scales. You are probably better off leaving them hidden. Maybe you will have a pleasant surprise when at last you weigh.

Keep in touch and let us know how things are going for you and your Dad.

Pinkylee- You're so sweet! Thanks for your nice words about my arms..and the rest of me!

I started tanning today. I haven't bothered in many years. But I bought a size 14 tankini for the summer and I figure what the heck!

I think I am too tight also. I got a fill 3 weeks ago today. He gave me .6. I did the liquid/mushy thing and well I am still kinda doing it. I have tried hot tea, hot coffee and I am PB'ing anyway. Last night I couldn't sleep. It felt like my esophagus was having spasms. When I got to work this morning I looked on WebMD and didn't see anything about spasms in your esophagus..only acid reflux. I bought some Pepcid on the way home from work and then I tried to eat some refried beans. After about 2 bites they came back up. So far today I have had a sugar-free applesauce, a cup of coffee, 2 bites of cottage cheese and the refried beans don't count since they didn't stay down. My esophagus has improved but it is still burning.

I have never had heartburn in my life so who knows. Maybe the tight band is causing it. Two days ago I ate really good and then today I am living on NOTHING!

Dancing Queen

Dr. Rumbaut

6/27/06

257/184c/145goal that keeps changing!

Try to think about TOM too. I am really tight around then. I have dropped weight since Monday too. Maybe water weight, but I will take it.

Have a good day yall, and remember to get those shakes in if you are too tight for food.