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

Well, the fill was fine as far as the doc said the band and pouch looked good. He gave me .6cc and I am still on liquids, so I haven't had a chance to "test" the fill. It doesn't feel tight at all, so I am hopeful.

How many pictures are we bringing Barb?

Everyone send positive vibes to Lucymann, wherever she is!

I went for a free consultation with the hypnotist yesterday! I may do it!

I'm anxious to hear about the hyposis. I tried that years ago and it worked.........but like all diets I've tried, as soon as I quit the weight came back. But now with this new tool we have it might really be a good thing.

<p>Hi Ladies:</p> <p> </p> <p>As I mentioned since I made my one year on June 13th and lost 45 pounds, I set a new goal to get as close to 200 as possible for September. September 15th is my brother's wedding in San Francisco and I wanna look really good!</p> <p> </p> <p>I weighted myself today and Iam now down to 240 so I lost 5 pounds and its now 50 lost !</p> <p> </p> <p>Also as I mentioned on Monday I went back to the gym and Iam loving it!</p> <p> </p> <p>Today I asked one of the trainers to show me how to program the special weight loss cycle on the treadmill. You put in your weight , the trail you want to follow, the incline, speed and the how long you want to workout for.</p> <p>She put all the information in for me and then left me on my own.</p> <p> </p> <p>It was cool, we set it for an hour, at a speed of 3.0,incline went from 2.0 up to 3.5 and I was on a hiking trail. It monitored my heart rate which for a 37 years old is 130-140, I went up to 136 so I was in range.</p> <p> </p> <p>I ended up after the hour doing 2.5 miles!<img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/clap2.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Clap2" smilieid="217" class="inlineimg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Then once again I walked home only because I craved coconut iced coffee from Dunkin Donuts!</p> <p> </p> <p>It feels so good to be really working out again like this! I mean I was exercising at home and walking but this to me is really working out!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>*** In reference to all the post of before and after pictures: Wow, Wow and Wow!</p> <p> </p> <p>*Barb 465, My anniversary buddy: You look great! I liked the comment you said your boss gave you about the badge and the picture looking so different. Maybe now he will let you take a new one! Enjoy Vegas you deserve it !</p> <p> </p> <p>Regina- The June Crew Weight Loss Queen!:</p> <p>(I say it with losts of love and admiration)</p> <p>Your my inspiration, I look at those pictures and I can not believe that your the same person! Wow, Wow, Wow!</p> <p> </p> <p>Socal- You are so pretty! You go Girl! Looking Good!</p> <p> </p> <p>Anyone else I missed , Iam sorry but, Wow this June Crew really kicked ass with our weight losses!</p> <p> </p> <p>You all leave for Vegas tomorrow<img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/cry.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Think" smilieid="15" class="inlineimg" />!</p> <p> </p> <p>Please if anyone is bringing a laptop keep us informed of what is happening ! </p> <p> </p> <p> I so wish I could have went,but Iam hoping maybe next year, since my son will have finished kindergarden by the end of June and maybe I can talk hubby into taking some time off so I can go away with just the girls!</p> <p> </p> <p>Have fun ladies, take lots of pics to post for us who can't go.</p> <p> </p> <p>ABOVE ALL HAVE A SAFE TRIP!</p> <p> </p> <p>Love,</p> <p>Lisa</p> <p></p>

Happy Birthday to Socal - Mary ! What a way to celebrate at Vegas!

Thanks Lisa!

Barb- The hypnotist gives you CDs to take home as well, so I think even if it wears off after some time, you can play the CDs at home for a boost. It's worth a shot to get these last pounds off.

Does everyone else have to log in every time they visit LBT? I do! Even if I say "Remember Me". I never had to do that in the past. I know they are trying to improve the site, but all the changes are frustrating!

Thanks Lisa!

Barb- The hypnotist gives you CDs to take home as well, so I think even if it wears off after some time, you can play the CDs at home for a boost. It's worth a shot to get these last pounds off.

Does everyone else have to log in every time they visit LBT? I do! Even if I say "Remember Me". I never had to do that in the past. I know they are trying to improve the site, but all the changes are frustrating!

Mary ( Socal)-

Yes, I have been having to login all this week and its a royal pain in the ass! But once Iam logged in I can still go to subscribed threads which I have the link already as June Crew.

Again --Happy B-day !

To All Going To Vegas- HAVE A SAFE TRIP -I WILL BE PRAYING FOR THIS !

LISA

I'm also searching for a way to get "back on track" without doing another fill. I've thought about all sorts of things. Guess a fill might not be such a bad idea if I can just remember to follow instructions !!!

We'll look for a way to log in while we're in Vegas.

Positive thoughts to Lucymann!

I'm packed, dressed, and ready to head to the airport. If we can we will send pictures, messages. All of the Junebies are with us in spirit. Special thoughts to Lucymann. We will miss you.

Definitely a fill when I get back. ps remember some things have to stay in Vegas !

Thanks Lisa...

Did ya'll hear from lucymann is she NOT going or you guys just haven't heard. I hope she is ok!!!!

Have fun guys, we wish we were there!!!!

We never heard from Lucymann. She already sent money to Barb for the Celine Dion tickets, so we are hoping she is ok. I think she was having vericose vein surgery last month. Hopefully, she just forgot and is doing great. I am off to the airport!

I'm also searching for a way to get "back on track" without doing another fill. I've thought about all sorts of things. Guess a fill might not be such a bad idea if I can just remember to follow instructions !!!

We'll look for a way to log in while we're in Vegas.

Positive thoughts to Lucymann!

Pinky:

When I was in FA( Food Addicts Anonymous) a few years ago before surgery we followed the food plan guidelines in Kay Sheppard's book " Food Addiction the Body Knows".

When I was on it I had lost 35 pounds in three months!

The Rules:

*Avoid all forms of sugar: sucrose, frustose, corn sweetners, dextrose, honey, syrup. Anything containing sugar such as soft drinks, cereals, seasoning, sauces etc.

* Abstain from all forms of flour: Pasta, bread, pizza, crackers, bagles, pita bread, including wheat grains. Whatch for flour within products such as corn starch.

* Eliminate all high fat-foods: nutsand fried foods.

*Avoid all forms of chocolate including sugar-free.

* Avoid all alcohol beverages!

The food plan :

Breakfast:

1 Dairy Selection

1 Protein Selection

1 Grain Selection

1 Fruit Selection

Lunch:

1 Protein

1 Raw Vegetable

1 Cooked Vegetable

Dinner:

1 Protein

1 Raw Vegwtable

1 Cooked Vegetable

1 Starchy Vegetable or Grain

Before Bed:

1 Dairy and 1 Fruit

Daily:

1 Tablespoon of Oil

1 oz. Sauce( optional)

1 Tablespoon Spice

6 servings Sweetners(optional)

* The rest of the information about the food plan you can get from her site WWW.KAYSHEPPARD.COM

I was following this plan right after I had surgery from June 13th until October 25 and lost 40 pounds! I then got my first fill on October 25th.

Then I just followed my old Weidht Watchers plan books.

Right now Iam going back to basics and Iam upping my exercise routine to three times a week at the gym.

I hope that maybe this might also help you out.

Love and friendship,

Lisa

Thanks Lisa -

Back from Vegas and ready to start another year with the band.

It was amazingly funny! We have pictures and that's all I'm staying. there is no doubt I am the one who would like for some things to "stay in Vegas". DH calls Vegas an amusement park for adults and that's about how it went. We came to have fun and man did we! We also saw Celine's show - a performance to remember!

There is no doubt that we should do this again.

Glad to hear you had so much fun ---BUT IT WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE FOR YOU ALL TO HAVE AT LEAST POSTED ONE MESSAGE SO THE REST OF US KNEW YOU ALL GOT THERE OKAY !-

OR AT LEAST UPDATED US ONCE WHILE YOU WERE THERE FOR THOSE OF US WHO WERE UNABLE TO GO !

Something tells me they were too busy to post...

I can only imagine....

Back from Vegas and back to reality. Had a GREAT time. Missed those that were unable to attend. Hopefully next year (where ever that is).

Yes Poodles your correct....too busy to post!!

Melissa