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It's so great to hear everyone's stories. I have surgery in 12 days, which means I'm 2 days down on the pre-op diet. I don't know if I've ever been so hungry or so tired...I can do this though. I keep reminding myself of the how important it is. Good luck to everyone who will be banded tomorrow and Friday!!!

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Please add me to the list for the 10th! I received my insurance approval on Monday and now am scheduled for surgery just a week later. Yikes! Glad to just get it done after months and months of jumping through hoops...

So, please count me in for the June folks!

:angry:

-Trishadish

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Cathy, I just wanted to say thanks for ALL your hard work. As I was reading the people adding themselves to the list, I was looking forward to sending you an e-mail to add me. Then, as I read further, I saw that somehow you knew I was on the 19th, and you added me yourself. I really appreciate it, and I hope you're doing okay after the break-up w/ the BF. Thanks again. I appreciate YOU!!:angry:

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:party:Jazzy Junes!

* New members as of today in green

Next up!

Ready set go for you guys! Your in our prayers

:angry: 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique, mekadig, MsScorpio67, Long2bThin, mekadig

:smile: 6

Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184, WVaCat, jessbychurch, erv

:lol:9

Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD, Hayley, Katies, 1000words, pubrownsugar, justbob, ladybuy 238, LeslieR941906, beckyltriplett, pmvb11, rxdspncr, RAMES767, BubbleLove

:tt1: 10

Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Anglesphere, acadang, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003, Jillian68, micountryfarm aka stacey , kjillcarr, Barbarosa, allana, JeffR, Dino, Smantha39, nannypants and friend, Trishadish

:o 11

triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy, hopefulmom25, hippiechick, jeremiahsmommy

:thumbup: 12

cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, Ebeth0013, sks613, CPSimonton, DONNA ALT, sassylily, hoping, goodexample

:thumbup:13

BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, Greatlyblessed, amyz, greythope, cantwait2bfree, ch4life, Bobbirs, lanaholuby, jlg, fntasa98, Camel Cracker, Mink

:thumbup: 16

babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76

:thumbup: 17

TX Diva, Apples2, KerryConnor, Shome, iteachurkid, steveamy0503, Kim929

:thumbup: 18

KathyStrick, JamesRN, kRiStI wItH a I

:thumbup: 19

BigJedda, larinshine, ImGonnaLose, DIZ

:thumbup: 20

Rhondawood63

:thumbup:23

Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose, RAINWI, claireycurtis

:thumbup: 24

Snuffy65, trtobiassen, Music Mom, theuse2000

:thumbup: 25

Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00

:thumbup: 26 Suzyt, monicasf, MsChris72, frenchvanilla

:thumbup:27

TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88, Armywife4life, lillygirl, onnie67, cherieinnv, Gab

:thumbup: 28

KPA88

:thumbup: 30

maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, kdlee

TOTAL 198

Home on the couch :couch2: and BANDED!:party:

:couch2:2

Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen, kellystidham, wrestlersmom, kristin1975, pjanesville@cha, jbrod2616

:couch2: 3

Huggie Bear, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz, Nuali, photobuf, Marlinda, STAN77, mrsjackson

:couch2: 4

Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog, marinemom, nikon harry, Insky67

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You are welcome for the June Bug list! I have had fun doing it! It has also kept me from mindless eating! :tongue_smilie:I am proud to be a Jazzy June and can't wait to see pictures of all the changes in everyone! So take lots of pictures!

As far as the break-up...well, :lol: let's just say that chapter isn't completely over yet. We shall see what the outcome is! I was married for 20 years:broken_heart:, and have been single again for 18 years. "nuff said" :smile:

Good luck to all of US! I think this is just the beginning of some "beautiful friendships" :clap:We will all have so much in common and can support each other and cry on each other's shoulders! :angry: This will change all of our lives!

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I added my name on the 25th. Hope I did it correctly. I'm very excited to be a part of the Jazzy Junes!

Jazzy Junes!

* :thumbup: 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique, mekadig, MsScorpio67, Long2bThin, mekadig

:thumbup: 6

Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184, WVaCat, jessbychurch, erv

:thumbup:9

Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD, Hayley, Katies, 1000words, pubrownsugar, justbob, ladybuy 238, LeslieR941906, beckyltriplett, pmvb11, rxdspncr, RAMES767, BubbleLove

:thumbup: 10

Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Anglesphere, acadang, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003, Jillian68, micountryfarm aka stacey , kjillcarr, Barbarosa, allana, JeffR, Dino, Smantha39, nannypants and friend, Trishadish

:thumbup: 11

triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy, hopefulmom25, hippiechick, jeremiahsmommy

:thumbup: 12

cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, Ebeth0013, sks613, CPSimonton, DONNA ALT, sassylily, hoping, goodexample

:thumbup:13

BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, Greatlyblessed, amyz, greythope, cantwait2bfree, ch4life, Bobbirs, lanaholuby, jlg, fntasa98, Camel Cracker, Mink

:thumbup: 16

babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76

:thumbup: 17

TX Diva, Apples2, KerryConnor, Shome, iteachurkid, steveamy0503, Kim929

:thumbup: 18

KathyStrick, JamesRN, kRiStI wItH a I

:thumbup: 19

BigJedda, larinshine, ImGonnaLose, DIZ

:thumbup: 20

Rhondawood63

:thumbup:23

Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose, RAINWI, claireycurtis

:thumbup: 24

Snuffy65, trtobiassen, Music Mom, theuse2000

:thumbup: 25

Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00, rjtrimmer

:thumbup: 26 Suzyt, monicasf, MsChris72, frenchvanilla

:thumbup:27

TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88, Armywife4life, lillygirl, onnie67, cherieinnv, Gab

:thumbup: 28

KPA88

:thumbup: 30

maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, kdlee

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Little Ricky was born! Baby and mama are doing great! Thank you for all the prayers! Prayers going up for tomorrow's bandsters! Great to hear from those of you who are recovering. It's gonna be an awsome summer, but nothing to compare to NEXT Summer!:thumbup:

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Add me to the list, I'm going in for surgery on June 12th! Just found out I was approved by my insurance this morning. I can't wait, I'm so excited!

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That should make 200!! Oh my goodness!! Seems like we are the biggest group of bandsters yet!!

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:party:Jazzy Junes!

* New members as of today in green

Next up!

Ready set go for you guys! Your in our prayers

:thumbup: 6 OMG This is my DAY! I will see you all in the recovery room! erv: I will buy you an IV cocktail :thumbup: LOL

Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184, WVaCat, jessbychurch, erv

:thumbup:9

Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD, Hayley, Katies, 1000words, pubrownsugar, justbob, ladybuy 238, LeslieR941906, beckyltriplett, pmvb11, rxdspncr, RAMES767, BubbleLove, Tazmin99

:thumbup: 10

Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Anglesphere, acadang, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003, Jillian68, micountryfarm aka stacey , kjillcarr, Barbarosa, allana, JeffR, Dino, Smantha39, nannypants and friend, Trishadish

:thumbup: 11

triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy, hopefulmom25, hippiechick, jeremiahsmommy

:thumbup: 12

cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, Ebeth0013, sks613, CPSimonton, DONNA ALT, sassylily, hoping, goodexample, cpforever

:thumbup:13

BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, Greatlyblessed, amyz, greythope, cantwait2bfree, ch4life, Bobbirs, lanaholuby, jlg, fntasa98, Camel Cracker, Mink, JTRMom

:thumbup: 16

babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76

:thumbup: 17

TX Diva, Apples2, KerryConnor, Shome, iteachurkid, steveamy0503, Kim929

:thumbup: 18

KathyStrick, JamesRN, kRiStI wItH a I

:thumbup: 19

BigJedda, larinshine, ImGonnaLose, DIZ

:thumbup: 20

Rhondawood63

:thumbup:23

Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose, RAINWI, claireycurtis

:thumbup: 24

Snuffy65, trtobiassen, Music Mom, theuse2000, ISmith

:thumbup: 25

Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00, rjtrimmer

:thumbup: 26 Suzyt, monicasf, MsChris72, frenchvanilla, Mns-ortiz, KayleighsMommy

:thumbup:27

TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88, Armywife4life, lillygirl, onnie67, cherieinnv, Gab

:thumbup: 28

KPA88

:thumbup: 30

maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, kdlee

TOTAL 205 (WOW) :thumbup:

Home on the couch :couch2: and BANDED!:party:

I will only give you 2 days on the couch! LOL

:welldone:2

Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen, kellystidham, wrestlersmom, kristin1975, pjanesville@cha, jbrod2616

:thumbup: 3

Huggie Bear, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz, Nuali, photobuf, Marlinda, STAN77, mrsjackson

:couch2: 4

Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog, marinemom, nikon harry, Insky67

:couch2: 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique, mekadig, MsScorpio67, Long2bThin, mekadig

Edited by cathychatts
adding KayleighsMommy

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:thumbup:I am here and getting really nervous...can't believe it's my day. Have about 3 hrs till count down and in about 5 hrs I will be banded and on the flip side....wish me luck and send me all the prayers you can...adios amigos for now.

Kelly

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:thumbup:I am here and getting really nervous...can't believe it's my day. Have about 3 hrs till count down and in about 5 hrs I will be banded and on the flip side....wish me luck and send me all the prayers you can...adios amigos for now.

Kelly

JKPenny,

We must be going under about the same time. I'll think of you. I leave in 20 min for the hospital. Good luck!!

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cathychatts You Rock! Thanks For All The Inspiration And Your Lists And Posts! This Board Would Not Be The Same Without You! I Find Myself With A Huge Smile After I Read Your Posts! Good Luck To All The Junies! I Am So Excited And Can't Wait For The 28th, That's My Surgery Date! I Know That I Am Ready To Be Seen After Being Invisible All These Years!

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Cathy,

This is a wonderful thread. Thank you so much for doing it. I just scheduled my lap band/hernia repair surgery for the 26th. I am so excited, and looking forward to see how all my fellow June bandsters do :confused:

Julie

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