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

Morning All,

In reference to loosing alot then plataueing, I did the same thing, I lost 36 pounts from the time I started pre-op till i got my first fill, but the last 3 weeks b4 the fill I was stuck BIG TIME, then I went and got my fill, now I have NOT felt any restriction from that fill only 1cc put in, but that first week I guess being on liquids a couple of day or something kickstarted me and I lost 12lbs in ONE week. I called the doctor and asked what was going on, that's alot to loose in a week (not that i'm complaining) they told me the weight lose before the fill was great but when you loose that much you body has to go through a period of what they call compacting and adjusting to the change that is where the scale don't move but you will feel changes in clothes etc. Well that 12lbs lose was last week and this week I haven't lost anything!!!! I really need another fill, I am not restricted and as my past will show i can't continue on willpower for long. I am going to call today for an appt. I guess was upset me so much is I was 255 b4 surgery and when I stopped this week from losing I was at 207, I wanted soooo much to get down to ONEderland before I stopped again and I didn't. But I am trying so hard to stay positive, and look at the fact I have lost 48lbs total. But some great NSV's too, I went from a 44DD bra to a 42D, and from a 24 pants to a 16 now, I do love my band but I really need some restriction right now!!! Thanks for listening guys.

List of Junebies and location:

CathGR8 - Southern California

warmmorningsun - Baton Rouge, LA

chako_lady - Eugene, OR

Melissa Lea - Houston, TX

Barbara465 - Houston, TX

socalgal3 - Southern California

Poodles- Dallas TX area (Rockwall)

CindyCam - LaPlace, LA

rroswelltx - Royse City, TX

lucymann - Seattle, WA

PAB - Boston, MA

DScheidle - San Diego, CA

housecatgirl- Southern California

divanita2006 - Dallas, TX

suefwd - TN

IBLoser - San Diego, CA

Leila - Vancouver, BC Canada

This is our list so far of Junebies and their locations. We're going to decide on a place to meet for our first bandiversary, but need to know where everyone is in order to come up with some options. Either post here or pm me with your name and location if you're interested! WMS

Reginia,

That is remarkable weight loss. Try to average it and think of it that way. You are doing great. I lost 8 lbs in one week when I had that overfill and PB. Unfortunately it looks like I gained 4 of it back. I'm not beating myself up because I've been a pretty good bandster. My body is just going some things now and it will have to get with the program. It's early yet to tell, but I think I've got restriction. I don't know how long it will last or what will happen when I go back on solids, but I'm not hungry.

Just keep doing what is right and your body will catch up. I'm saying this for myself as well. I'm a little discouraged right now, but it will get better.

I am located in Dallas.

Had my 1st fill on 7/25; no restriction yet.

I am drinking >64 oz of water, and doing cardio 5X a week (3 hrs total).

I am in Southern Cal. I would love to be a part of the Bandiversary Meeting.

divanita and housecatgirl, i added you both to the list; i'm checking it 2-3 times a day and will continue to update !

We could meet in Taos, NM or Sedona, AZ or Vegas. Those darn Texans are outnumbering us Cali folk.

This Texas gal loves Vegas and looks for any excuse to go there! I'm all for that location. It could be a little warm in Vegas in June so we'll have to stay inside. Isn't that a shame next to all those slot machines.

I'll be in Vegas this weekend :clap2: :clap2: .

Sedona, AZ is beautiful and there are also a lot of Beautiful places in New Mexico. I love the tropics. I wouldn't be opposed to a weekend trip to an all inclusive resort in Mexico or somewhere. Just my food for thought :hungry: .

Melissa Lea

Can we go someplace that has good golf courses? its my new obsession

On another note-

anyone else have this issue, I think I want food I get it smell it and then I don't want it anymore. There is nothing wrong with the food

I am also hording protein bars, and packets in my office at work in case I get hungry. I am becoming a little crazy over worrying about having the right food.

PAB, that was a funny post to read after just telling my cubicle mate my DH was sending too much food. He puts water, juice, jello, applesauce, packets of high protein drinks, etc. in my lunch. I have a cache of food to last me a lifetime!!!!

I crave food sometimes, but haven't actually bought anything to smell and not eat. In fact, I haven't really gone out to lunch but once and then I got soup.

I love the date of your surgery and hope it has no meaning as to the success/failure of the band. Golf courses are good and there are plenty of great ones around. DH plays all the time. Not me.

I'm up for a bandiversery - I'm from Vancouver Canada.

List of Junebies and location:

CathGR8 - Southern California

warmmorningsun - Baton Rouge, LA

chako_lady - Eugene, OR

Melissa Lea - Houston, TX

Barbara465 - Houston, TX

socalgal3 - Southern California

Poodles- Dallas TX area (Rockwall)

CindyCam - LaPlace, LA

rroswelltx - Royse City, TX

lucymann - Seattle, WA

PAB - Boston, MA

DScheidle - San Diego, CA

housecatgirl- Southern California

divanita2006 - Dallas, TX

suefwd - TN

IBLoser - San Diego, CA

Leila - Vancouver, BC Canada

I've updated throughout the day; if you don't see your name, and you submitted a PM or a message, please let me know. I'll continue to add to the list 2-3 times a day through the end of the week.

Woo Hoo! The SoCal bandsters have caught up with the Texans!

I'm a June bandster--banded by Dr. Kuri 6/5/06 . . .I live in So Cal (Burbank), have lost 10 pounds. . .have a low BMI and 60 (those are my reasons for losing slowly. . . hope they are reasons and not excuses). First fill 7/20--don't feel "much" restriction--but I'm being very careful. I think another fill is in order soon.

Deb