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

I was a little discouraged yesterday. I had my 4 week post op check up. And had only lost 1 pound since 2 week check up. OH WELL, what can ya do? But I made my appt for my first fill July 12th. YAHOO. I feel pretty good overall. The hormone inbalance is kicking my butt, I have had my period 2 times this month....UGH:mad: But the doc told me that will balance out.

Glad everyone is doing so well. We can do this.

I just realized something. This month we all concentrated on our surgeries. Next month it will be our fills!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope all of us have an easy time getting our fills and we don't suffer any PBs or sliming episodes. I am apprehensive about getting one, yet excited.

Thanks for the pics of Mexico. Too bad you couldn't really enjoy the beach and hotel! Makes me want to take a vacation!

Just back to up and about after surgery. Lap-Banded on June 20, 2006 in Clarksville, TN by Dr. William Steeley.

out of the hospital the next day, but back in on Friday with a little touch of Urinary Track infection, not a fun weekend.

Anyway, back to full strenght and loving it

Good for you skip9823!!! You will be back to normal in no time at all!

Congrats Beacheegirl --

Are you sure you had surgery or was it vacation??:grouphug: It looks like you were very well taken care of.

I'm glad to hear that you are not having the gas pains. My didn't hit me until about 6 days post op. I wasn't expecting that. I'm sure you will be just fine.

Congrats to everyone else banded this week.

Best wishes!

Melissa Lea

Congrats Beacheegirl --

Are you sure you had surgery or was it vacation??:grouphug: It looks like you were very well taken care of.

I'm glad to hear that you are not having the gas pains. My didn't hit me until about 6 days post op. I wasn't expecting that. I'm sure you will be just fine.

Congrats to everyone else banded this week.

Best wishes!

Melissa Lea

aaahhhh, i had thought about the possibility of that Melissa. well if they come, i'll let you guys know.

Yay Beacheegirl

Thanks for the pics!

Hi All. I am new here. I was banded June 23rd by Dr. Cobourn in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. My start weight was 257lbs. My immediate pre-op weight was 239lbs after 2 weeks on Optifast. Now my weight is around 234lbs since I am on fluids only. The pain/discomfort was pretty bad over the weekend but then got better. Now it is the port incision site that hurts the most. The gas has been there but not unbearable. Mostly I am not hungry but there are definitely times where I am craving food. That's really it for now. My 6 month old pup Mindy just had her spaying done yesterday so we are here together on the couch recovering.

Hey Diane! congratulations! Dr. Cobourn did my surgery on the 14th, it gets better. I'm feeling better than I've felt in years now. Swift recovery to you and your pup!

Hi all, I've not posted much, just read alot of posts. I'm so proud of all of us! Making this choice to change our lives.

I'm 15 lbs down at 4wks post op. I"ve not beem making great food choices. I'm scheduled for my first fill on July 10, but I think I'm going to call my MD tomorrow to see if he would consider doing it sooner.

All in all, I"m happy I haven't gained since going on solids, but would love to see the scale start moving again!

Love all of ya!

Aimee:

I'm having the same struggles as you. Maybe we should start a "CAN'T WAIT TO BE FILLED CREW".:hungry:

Sandra

Hi all. Think I've found my place. Banded on June 15, Dr Stewart, Topeka, Ks. How's everyone doing that had surgery? Problems, weight lost, etc. It's too far for me to go to support group, so I'm relying on those of you that want to talk.

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Has anyone experienced any stabbing pain around the far left surgical hole?, under the left breast? When I start to get hungry, it really hurts and won't stop until I eat. DH had to finish supper tonight, so I could rest. After I ate, I was fine.

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Just wanted to say Hello to all June Bandsters......I hope that everyone that has already been banded is doing well and god bless and good luck to all soon to be bandsters.

I am 3 weeks post op and doesnt even feel as if i had surgery....i have lost 20 lbs and trying for 5 more lbs before my first fill on july 6th.....i have been exercising...tonight is the first night i really exercised hard.....well hard to me....i did 2 miles on the bike and 1 mile on the threadmill......Well just wanted to give an update ......Hope all is well with everyon.

Just a quick note so say I made it through. I'm still at the hospital, hoping to be released today. I have a little port pain, but when they give me pain meds, its makes me naseous. I wish my view was like Beechee's. I have a lovely view of Tijuana! Mainly the Costco outside my window. HA! There are 4 others here with me- 3 men, 1 woman. I even drove across the border! Well...that's all for now. Thanks for your prayers and good thoughts.