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

Yes, eggs/egg beaters are considered mushies. Make sure you don't overcook them so they become hard.

hello all, i was banded June 20th so would love to join the list! sx

thanks so much juliegeraci...there is just so much to learn in the beginning

I have a general question. I now have insurance that will pay for this procedure, but can not find anyone close to me that accepts my insurance. I am 46 y/o I have Medicare primary and Blue Cross HMO secondary insurances:confused: Can anyone tell me where I might go? There is an great surgegon in Jonesboro, AR which is twenty minutes from me. I live in Paragould, AR. I have been on prescription diet pills for three months and have not even lost 20 pounds.

Any advice woule be great.:confused:

Me too! I was banded 6/20/06 and would love to be added to the list.

I notice most people saying they are eating mushy or creamed food. I was told very clearly by Dr. Ortiz's nutritionist not to eat/drink anything but clear liquids for the first week and only add yogurt and protein drinks on day 8. I wonder why the big difference in diets? Anyone know? My stomach is so rumbley, I would love something thick!

Welcome Sonriose! I too was banded on the 20th. There are several of us here with the same band date.

wishing you a speedy recovery and a great band journey :confused:

How many calories should we be eating a day?

Okay.... please don't tease! I tried to find my most 'accurate' pre-op photo, and decided to go with the one with the least clothes. So this photo was taken of me by my hubby down by the river camping pre-skinny dip. I have covered my bits up though by adding flowers in photo-shop to make it um, less naked! LOL.

Leila,

It's a great picture and it shows how much confidence you have!

:clap2: Surgery Dates the week of June 19 to June 23, 2006 :clap2:

June 2, 2006

Jude (Jude 048)

Kim (Kimsretro)

Salemkitty

Sissi

Zipota13

Julia (Hulia_Goolia)

June 5, 2006

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Poodles

Reeneea

June 6, 2006

Karen (Mrs Sabre)

Rebndave

Juliegeraci

June 7, 2006

Maria (Maria 75)

Hedwig

Aimee (warmmorningsun)

AnneMarie

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June 8, 2006

Regina (rroswelltx)

Devnerbrodie

Gladdy

June 9, 2006

Melissa Lea (Melissa Lea)

Mary Ann

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Pinkylee

June 12, 2006

Hootiebelle

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June 13, 2006

Barbara (Barbara465)

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JulieLu

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June 14, 2006

Kelly (KellyLuvsDave)

Leila

June 15, 2006

Rvillelegs

June 16, 2006

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Juliyisra

J-Ro

June 19, 2006

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Jen (Time4Change)

Lasonyadj

Alberta

June 20, 2006

SunnyDee

Texasterry

Tracy (Bubbyville)

RandyL

Lucymann

Mystyblu

Sonriose

Stella

June 22, 2006

ChakoLady

Janelle (Chako_lady)

Violet (Plainsneech)

Terri (IBLoser)

Darrub (DScgeudke)

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Darrin

Avilla

Plainsneech

June 23, 2006

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Stephanie MG

June 26, 2006:clap2:

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June 27, 2006:clap2:

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June 28, 2006:clap2:

Laura (Housecatgirl)

June 29, 2006:clap2:

Christa94

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Please keep each of us in your thoughts and prayers as our surgery dates near.

Best wishes to all --

Melissa Lea<!-- / message -->

Hello Everyone --

As I was updating our list, I see that we have had many new people join our forum (yipee:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: ). I'm so happy that each of you have joined this group topic and support each one of us.

Chicago CoCo --I didn't get your surgery date. As always, If I missed any of your surgery dates, please private message me so that I can add this to this list. We are in our last week of June Surgeries. However, Once the months is over, I want to compile a list of everyone (newbies as well). I think that the numbers of people being banded are impressive.

Best wishes to all who are being banded this week.

Melissa Lea:hippie:

Hi Everyone --

I've sent out an email with the updated email buddy list. If you did not receive this email and/or you wish to be on the email buddy list, please private message me your email addy.

Thanks!

Melissa Lea

Hi everyone-

I was banded on June 7th. I lost 17 lbs in two weeks. I know that is great but I haven't lost anything in a week. Has anyone else experienced that at all? I am not trying to get discouraged but it is a little hard not too.

Hi,

I too am a Juneband...I was banded 6/14/06 in Boston at Beth Israel Deaconnes Medical Center by Dr. Benjamin Schneider. I feel great. I have lost 12 pounds...