Hi, I know that it seems ages away but my surgery is booked for June 1st (7 weeks tomorrow!!) and I just can't wait so I thought I'd start a June 2007 thread... anyone else out there due for surgery in June???

I started my pre-op diet (Optifast) last week... thought I'd try and lose as much as possible beforehand as I've kind of been doing the last super thing for most of this year! It's supprisingly OK... first 4 days were hell but hunger seems to have gone although I still struggle with the bordem (head hunger) a bit.

KT

being banded 1st June 2007 in New Zealand

Starting weight 101kg, BMI = 35

Current weight 97kg, BMI = 33.5 (after 10 days on Optifast)

Goal weight 65kg, BMI = 22

kARLA--Looking Good...

Suzzzie--Have you posted pix? Where are they?

Karla - you look fabulous!!!! You are so pretty :smile: (I love the hair!)

Gen

Wow Karla, the difference in you is amazing....aaaaamazing!!!!

Hey guys.

So... Today I went to Worlds of Fun with a friend. Last time I went was a few years ago, when Iw as about 350 pounds. I barely fit on any rides, ost of them I didn't even dare to try after I tried one and had to embarrassingly walk away in front of everyone. Ugh. ANYWAY. so yeah. I fit on all sorts of rides! I was so excited! But now, between the sun and the heat and the lack of proper hyration I'm EXHAUSTED! Oh, and I completely enjoyed about 1/3 of a massively large funnel cake. Lol.

OK, I'm going to take some tylenol, drink a gallon of water, and go to bed!!

Good NSV for you Suzzzie!!!! Have you posted your one year pix yet? Heard anything from stef? I sent her a PM...and hope to hear from her soon.

Suzzie--GREAT NSV...I know you were excited!!!

have you posted 1 year pix yet? Did I miss them?

Have you heard from Stef? I sent her a PM, but haven't received a response.

WTG suzzziee!!!!! How fun is that?!?!!

I bought tickets to Six Flaggs last year and I couldn't fit on some of the rides. They were soooooo tight trying to squeeze in, and then I would be sitting next to my so so I'm worried about it not being tight enough for him since my big ole bootie is in there. UGH!!

Such a different story this year!!!! Now I wish I could get some of them a little tighter (I'm sliding around too much!!!)

Where did the Junies go? It's been reallly quiet around here! I know it's Summer and play time, and trip time, so on and so on. I haven't been on here in almost 3 days myself.

I HOPE HOPE HOPE and PRAY that Stef is ok!!!!!

Gen

yesterday was my 1 year bandiversary :Angel_anim:

I didn't hit my goal but I'm close and I am completely ok with that!!

I will get pics taken in the next day or so. Life seems to have gotten crazy right now - work is doing layoffs, kids are in different directions and hard to keep up with, and it's time to kick off another busy season at work!!!!

Anyway - it's been quiet around here so I assume everyone is out enjoying the sunshine and our new smaller bodies!!! WOOHOOOO!!!

HUGS to all :smile2:

Gen

Congrats Wombat. Happy Band. I know you look hot already. It's so great to hear the things people can now do that they couldn't/didn't dare do before.

I too am worried about Stef and I assume the real world is getting in the way of her internet stuff. Still Stef, if you read this post an 'I'm OK' or send someone a text.

Stef is checking her myspace, and posting on her kid's pages, so I'm sure she's okay. Summer activities have taken over in her household, like mine.

My body isn't *all* that much smaller, but I sure am enjoying this summer more that ones before. Hiking is soooooo much easier!

o2b--it's so funny that you would mention hiking. Some friends of mine mentioned some trails not too far from here. I'm considering trying them a couple of times. (I'm off work for a month YEA!!!)

congrats--Wombat---one year down---a lifetime to go!! Can't wait to see the pix

Good to hear from you insub!!!

I had a good weekend--went to New Orleans for a wedding--ate too much--now home to clean my house!!! YUK!!!!

Hi everybody just to let you know that I am no longer obese. A am now at the top end of overweight. I think that is brilliant, I am so pleased.

good for you!!!!!

congrats!!!!!

Calling some of you out!!!!

You were regular posters--but now youre gone, gone, gone...we can't let our little "family thread" die out!!!

Suzzzie, wombat, missy, o2b, lucy, stef, and the many other June bandsters--WHERE ARE YOU?????????/

Just check in at least once a week....I miss talking to you!!!

My weight loss is slowing down--but then again I haven't been exercising---very hetic schedule.

I wish I could be one of those bandsters who loses enormous amounts of weight and never exercises!!!! Oh I wish....look to hear from you soon!!!

wooohooooo ingyrob!!! That is FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!

I love hitting that goal :thumbup:

BigBaby - I'm still here - just crazy busy!! I still haven't gotten my 1year pic taken yet. I haven't been exercising like I was or should be - everything is just so hectic these days And ... not to mention .... it is STINKIN HOT here in Texas!!!

HUGS to all the Junies!!!!! Let us know that you are still around and OK!! (hint hint Stef, Suzzieee!!)