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

My date is June 19, 2006!! Yeah...congrats to all the June to-be-bandsters!

Congrats on your date lasonyadj! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Melissa Lea:hippie:

Spivak

June 9, 2006

self-pay

Morning everyone,

Well I am NOT doing so great!! Yesterday, I was up almost 3 lbs. I didn't understand why and thought my scales were screwy - thought it would be back to normal today. Today when I got wieghed - I was up another l lb!!! What the hell is going on here???

I have been averaging 550 - 650 cals per day for 8 days now. I have been fasting since last night a dinner so that I can have a blood test in a couple of hours. I have only had Optifast, veggies, coffee clear, v8 juice, crystal light and Water. I have not waivered at all.

I have been treading on the mill 15-16 min as well as all the other normal activities. So what is going on??

What does this mean for post banding??? I am going to be unable to lose post band???? This has got me worried?????????????????

I am not pre-menstrual as I am post-menopausal - and I am not retaining Fluid?????????

Any ideas???

Calm down Jude!

You probably are not retaining Fluid but you might finally be well hydrated. That means your up a few pounds to where you normally should have been with hydration. Besides, you shouldn't weight yourself everyday. Men/women do fluctuate weight +/- several pounds within a day (dependent of fluid, food, etc.). You will do great post-op.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it

Melissa Lea:hippie:

Getting Banded on June 6th..

WooHoo!!

:clap2: Hello Everyone! I too am a Junebe. I will be banded on June 7 in TJ, MX by Dr. Kuri. I am so excited and nervous all at the same time. I would be very interested in the email buddy list.

Good luck to all of you,

Maria

mrsmendez@mezme.com

I will be banded June 26th in Puerto Vallarta Mexico by Dr. Joya - Woo-hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Congrats to the new Junebies!! Welcome to the thread.

I know there are more of you lurking. Please come on in and say hello. We promise not to bite (well, maybe a little nibble :hungry: since some are hungry doing the pre-op diet:faint: ).

Melissa Lea:hippie:

Spivak

self-pay

June 9, 2006

June 2, 2006

Jude (Jude 048)

Kim (Kimsretro)

Salemkitty

Sissi

June 5, 2006

CutieRN (CutieRN)

CindyCam

June 6, 2006

Karen (Mrs Sabre)

Rebndave

June 7, 2006

Maria (Maria 75)

June 9, 2006

Melissa Lea (Melissa Lea)

June 13, 2006

Barbara (Barbara465)

Amus71774

June 19, 2006

Lasonyadj

June 26, 2006

Alysha (Alyshabrooke)

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

Best wishes to all --

Melissa Lea

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Hello Junebees,

I am scheduled for banding in Monterrey Mexico with Dr. Rumbaut.

I wish it were already here! My life is pretty busy until then...pray that I will keep losing right up until my surgery. I've lost 14lbs since I scheduled 4 weeks ago. We are going to DisneyWorld next week on vacation and I do not plan on going on a fairwell to food tour. I have learned over the past few weeks that a meal is more enjoyable if I don't leave the restaurant miserable. That feeling of satisfaction is enough for me now. If only it would last more than 3 hours?? That's why I am getting banded!

After my week of vacation I have 3 weeks of grad school and then....IT's Banding TIME!!! Anyone out there as impatient as me?

Dancing Queen

Surgery Date 6-27-06

Dr. Rumbaut Monterrey Mexico

256/242/150

Junebies --

Have a great Memorial Day Weekend (if your from the states). I'm so looking forward to our long weekend. I'm off early, early in the morning for a family reunion.

Be back soon ....

Melissa Lea:hippie:

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE!!!! BE SAFE.

I have a few functions this weekend and then Tuesday I start the liquid pre-op diet. YUMMY!!!:hungry:

Kim

Welcome back from a long holiday weekend. I know that since many of our dates are nearing, there are many starting on the pre-op diet. What was your holiday sin ....mine was tortillas :omg: . I was in Mexico. They don't make tortillas like that in the states (corn and/or flour). YUMMYLICIOUS!!!!!!

I nees support now more than ever. I'm still here for ya and I know your here for me (thank goodness) :hungry: :hungry:

Melissa Lea :hippie:

June 2, 2006

Jude (Jude 048)

Kim (Kimsretro)

Salemkitty

Sissi

Please keep Jude, Kim, Salemkitty, Sissi, and all other Junbies having prcedures this week in your thoughts and prayers.

Please let us know how everything goes when your up and about.

Best wishes to all --

Melissa Lea

Dancing Queen, we will have to stay in touch, I will be in Mexico getting my surgery by Dr. Joya on the 26th - good luck!