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

Hey everyone,

Just thought I'd pop in 2 see how everyone was doing....2 yrs later. Wow! I see most of you doing quite well. Unfortunately, I'm not where I thought I would be, although doc says 'not bad'.

I'd like to change my ticker, but forgot how....can anyone help me out here?

Started at 325, now 215. Was only 3 lbs from onederland, but botched that up. I've discovered HOW to eat pretty much whatever I want. Breads, cakes, cookies, oriental food, fast food and anything else. It's not just how you eat, but what you eat with it, and the method. Wish I hadn't found out, but I did. Now I have to STOP IT! Got another 1/4cc in again. Doc won't put anymore in than this. Last time I was this tight, I had trouble with reflux almost always, but lost weight. This time, I'm eating less, but the same stuff.

Wish I could excercise. I'm going in next week for right knee implant. Already did the left knee twice. (I'm hard on knees) I also have RA and need infusions just to stay mobile. Above ground pool was crushed by trees this last winter, and will need professional to just move the trees. It's all I can barely do just to walk a short distance.

Have an idea I'd like to run by you'all. What do you think? I've been toying with the idea of writing a lapband book with recipes, ideas, comments, kinda telling the story of what it's like to be banded using personal experiences. Think anyone would buy it? let alone read it? I haven't seen any lapband books like that out there, have any of you?

Keep up the good work on your goals!

Later,

Barb

Welcome back ofps! Congrats on losing 110 pounds! I am sorry you aren't able to exercise much. To update your ticker, you need to go to Ticker Factory.com and make a new one then upload it here using the upload image link. There are directions in the FAQ section of LBT. I'm sure newbies would be excited to buy a book on lap banding. I know there is a book by Dr. Ortiz, but his does not have recipes. There is also one by Mohammed Ali's daughter, but I have not read it. I am going walking tonight with a friend around a local lake. This one is 5 miles around I think. As everyone hits their 2 year bandiversary, I hope you will post a check-in and update! I am determined to be 150 or less by my bandiversary on June 29. I was over 160 this morning, but it is "that time of the month". I am off work for the summer next week, then I will be stress-free(well not completely!) and have more time to exercise, plan healthy meals, etc.

Hey Everyone!

Just dropping by to quickly say hello. I have not fogotten my bandster family. I have been crazy, busy with work and now a move to the new house on top of it. June is gonna suck!! Will try to pop in when I can keep my head above water.

I hope everyone is having a great summer thus far!!

Melissa

This is my 2 year band anniversary. I am now 15 lbs from goal with 75% of my weight gone for good. I love my lapband!

If nothing changes I will be getting my surgery June 13th. DH and I are going on a cruise and coming back June 3rd. Although my doctor doesn't require it, I am going on a protein liquid diet to get ready. I want to jump start the process, and after all the food on the cruise, I will need it.

Hey Barbara465, I to thought I was having my surg in June

Dr Forman office call it is july 1. He is in Huntsville Al. Just a week later.I just got back from a cruise to Mexico had a ball and eat all that good food. good luck with your surg.I'm to go to the Dr a week before

surg, will he put me on a liquid diet? I'm soglad I have found youall, yes I would like to do the email list.

Best Wishes to All

Mackie

Good luck Mackie. My surgery was 2 years ago in 2006. This group are all Junebies from 2006.

Congrats to those at goal, near goal, or most of goal. It's a great accomplishment and you should be proud.

I'm still a good 50 lbs from goal, but that's OK. I feel better, look better, and am generaly happy with my results. I might not be able to lose anymore. I'm OK with that as long as I don't gain. I'm going to Vegas in a week then going to concentrate on losing 20 lbs. We don't have anymore trips planned for a while.

On your band anniversary let's hear from each and everyone of you. Looking forward to reading your stories.

Two years today. So much has changed in those two years.

I have no regrets! It hasn't been as easy as I imagined it would be and right now I am in a bad place with my band, but it is a tool that is there and I am so thankful that I have it.

I am on a gaining kick right now. I am visiting my daughter in Atlanta right now and as soon as I get home I will be having a fill. I have proven to myself that I have no willpower (why am I surprised?). I had an unfill so I could eat more healthy foods and instead I am just eating all the stuff that I haven't been able to eat in two years and lots of it. BUT, I have this tool and I can stop this behavior.

Congratulations to all celebrating this anniversary and a special congrats to those at or near goal.

Hey Everyone!

Today is my 2 year band anniversary. It was 2 years ago that Barb12 and I sat in the waiting room anxiously awaiting our procedure. I am so glad to have had you on this journey with me as well as each and everyone of you. I could not and would not be where I am today without each and everyone of you.

Today my weight on my 2 year anniversary is 185#. Right before Memorial Day weekend I was at 183# but managed to gain 4 pounds over that one weekend. I think every now and then it is alright to endulge. But now I am back on the losing side.

For the NSV I am in a very comfortable size 14 pant and some 12's, tops are 16's but regular sizes. I have actaully been able to go into "normal" sized clothing stores and people wait on me without judgement and are excited to help me. Also, I am trying to exercise more, I have more energy than I had 2 years ago, and most of all, I like the way that I am starting to look and trying very hard to be more comfortable in this body God has given me (and will give me after a nip/tuck in the future).

I hope that everyone is doing well and will check in on their anniversary date. We are still here for each other. And for those of us, like myself, that haven't quite made it to goal ....let year 3 be the one we celebrate our goal :biggrin:.

Love ya!

Melissa

I hit my 2 year anniversary on 6/7 but was at the beach

I'm down 65 lbs, still about 100 lbs from goal. Not from lack of ability of the band, but from lack of focus from me. I still am not disappointed because I feel so much better and know this tool is available too. I am getting back on task as of tomorrow!

Happy Bandiversaries Barb, Aimee and Melissa!

I have about 3 weeks to go until mine....

Today is my bandiversary also. Congrats to all. I managed to lose 4 pounds during my trial. The jury came back today in my client's favor, so it's a double celebration.

Happy Bandiversaries Julie and Cathy! Congrats on the trial too Cathy!

Its so good to hear from everyone. We have made progress in this journey of two years. It doesn't matter whether at goal, near goal, a ways to go. Its the journey and self discovery along the way that makes it interesting.

Friday will be my anniversary. I'm down 60 lbs with 50 more to go. I'm in a good place. A different place then I thought I would be in, but its OK. I'm happy. I need to rededicate myself to this effort, but for now I'm just enjoying life. Dick and I have several trips planned and I'm looking forward to them. One is to Vegas on Sunday. Just a get away for a few days. Wish we were having a reunion, but understand it is difficult to get everyone together. I'll have a Margaritta for the gang at Margaritaville and remember the good times from last year.

Today is my band anniversary and it wanted me to remember it. I just sat down to dinner, turkey burger and soup. First bite OK, second bite OK, third bite no go. When I least expect it it reminds me of its existence. Still ...... I'm so glad its a part of me. :smile:

Yesterday is the second bandaversary for me--june 13,2006....I amm baout 30 pounds from goal but lost my band on Nov 27th of 2007..converted to gastric by-pass at the same time--have not lost much since but my total is 149#...I have had other problems but I assume that if i had still had the weight--I would be DEAD!! Had a hard winter..heart stent March 17th, then another angiogram 2 weeks later, then an obstruction..and finially a bloody nose from hell. I told the doctor that while I was waiting for the other shoe to drop, I did not expect a van from DSW with such a big load.....lol!! All in all, I am a happy camper--I am NO LONGER DIABETIC...and that is by far the best!! Luck to all of you!!