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

Me and My surgeon Pic 2 taken today at follow up appointment.

Here I am with the Nurse Practioner Dory she is also the Head of the Bariatic Department and is well know in the field.

Me and the dietician Stacey taken today at one year follow up.

Me taken this morning before going for my one year follow up .

Lisa - You look great! Happy too. Congrats on your accomplishments.

Looking good Lisa! Keep it up girl! You CAN do it!

Me up close notice the cheek bones !

Here is a picture of me and my son from this morning! He was one of the reasons that I had this surgery .

I wanted to live to see him growup and to be a better mother for him.

He is my heart and soul!

Andrew-- Mommy Loves You!

Love those cheekbones Lisa!

I have a subliminal messages tape I bought off of ebay that seems to help with my sugar cravings. It is the one for low carb dieters. Have also found two new tricks on my new "healthy heart plan" diet. The book says to eat equal portions of low carb veggies and protein for breakfast and lunch, and 1/3 equal proteins at dinner. So I bought two plates:

Buy Baby & Child Care - Feeding, Diapering, Nursing Items & More at CVS.com Online Pharmacy and the attached zoo plate at Big Lots. The three way divided one holds 1/4 cup in each compartment, and the two divided plate holds 1/2 cup in each section.

Now the diet says I just have to eat equal portion sizes, so if I want to I can fill up the compartments again. But, I have a feeling after another fill or two, I won't fill it up again. (Still on mushies right now after my fill yesterday.)

Got my lab results back from Monday, and all is well. Need to get my cholesterol down a little from 228, but other than that it is good. Baby Boy is fine as well.

Also, made it thru the WHOLE song today with my dance. So I am excited. :love:

Well darn. I meant to put 1/3 equal portions of proteins/veggies/carbs at dinner. Sorry for the multiple post....

That bowl is a great idea though. I may have to invest in one. Less than a week til Vegas! I am SO ready for some fun!

My computer is crawling (again).

I'm also ready to have fun Socalgal! Hope that fill is going well.

Poodles - you sound determined. I'd like to know if that plan keeps you away from the mid-afternoon slumps?

I'm actually having my house professionally cleaned. It was the best $75 I've spent in months. Gave me the drive the clean up and toss out lots of unnecessaries. Wish I could justify having them more often.

Why is it housework never gets done unless there is a deadline of some sort?

DS is officially moving in with his girlfriend and her 3 children this weekend (I hope they become my grandchildren someday - I'm claiming them anyway). I am very proud of his willingness to take on the responsibility. He's now nagging them to do the things I naggedhim about such a few short months ago. Another new project to keep me away from the fridge - our house is now 2 (plus) years old. I never did decorate or organize the spare bedrooms. Fun, fun!

My computer is crawling (again).

DS is officially moving in with his girlfriend and her 3 children this weekend (I hope they become my grandchildren someday - I'm claiming them anyway). I am very proud of his willingness to take on the responsibility.

Pinky if your anything like my mom, when I finally had my son and gave her a grandchild she was over joyed and has to this day spoiled him rotten ! Wether they are your biological grandkids or not enjoy them as if they were your own!

My younger brother who is 34 is finally getting married after dating his girlfriend for 5 plus years on September 15th. My mom is a nagger and and she nagged him- when are you going to get engaged all your friends are married for the longest time.

Since I am the oldest by three years and she has the grandkid in my son she might not be nagging right away for the grandkid from him!

Good Luck and enjoy !

Lisa

Lucymann hasn't logged on since May. The administrator of the board gave me her email address so hopefully she will answer me. None of my PMs have been read. I do hope she is OK. I know she was planning on Vegas as she paid for her Celine ticket.

Having a great weekend. Met a few people from LBT that were in town to go on the cruise that was organized. I think there is 19 of them going on the cruise out of Galveston. I hope the weather gets better as we are having lots and lots of storms.

Only 4 more days until Vegas. I can't wait. Looking forward to fun and relaxation.

When I get back its fill time for me. That is, if I don't go to The Netherlands for business in early July. If I do that I'll wait for a fill as I don't want problems when traveling.

Lucymann hasn't logged on since May. The administrator of the board gave me her email address so hopefully she will answer me. None of my PMs have been read. I do hope she is OK. I know she was planning on Vegas as she paid for her Celine ticket.

Having a great weekend. Met a few people from LBT that were in town to go on the cruise that was organized. I think there is 19 of them going on the cruise out of Galveston. I hope the weather gets better as we are having lots and lots of storms.

Only 4 more days until Vegas. I can't wait. Looking forward to fun and relaxation.

When I get back its fill time for me. That is, if I don't go to The Netherlands for business in early July. If I do that I'll wait for a fill as I don't want problems when traveling.