Several people have suggested a place to post on a regular basis to save time going from one thread to another! I thought this would be a good title. Like reading the daily newspaper!

We are all banded now, and I will still update the line up when new people discover this site.

I look forward to hearing from everyone as we transform!

CAthyChatts! So good to hear from you! Anxious to see those pics. Last I remember you were entering the dating scene. How's that going?

I had an appt with my lapband doc today. He has told me to quit stressing about the last 7 or so lbs. to consider myself at goal that I looked 'fantastic'. And to remind myself that 'it's okay to be happy about my weight'. I think I spent years in the losing mindset that it's so hard to wrap my mind around the fact that I am very comfortable where I am at. And it's a place that I am maintaining really well. Since July I've been up and down 2 lbs.

Hey there! Cathy- you have been missed on here! I am glad you are doing well. Great- you look great girl, i know it's hard to be happy with the weight but honestly you look fabulous!

Well with all the wonderful support from all of you and some others here on lapbandtalk I found out that I can get a pain pump! I called my doc yesterday and they said that it was available but that it was $450.00 I paid for it right then and there. I have this past week been so freaked out about the pain that I was making myself sick. I threw my back out on Sunday and have been in bed until today. I am on the recliner now. I really believe God is trying to build up my pain tolerance. Which I will be the first to admit I am a big baby when it comes to pain! So in 7 days and a wakeup I will be on my way to a new me! I can't believe I am so close. I keep looking at my pre band pics and can't believe I ever let myself get that big. I am still losing even without trying. With all that has been going on, spraining my ankle, back going out, worrying about surgery I just haven't been focusing on eating. It's crazy that now I have to remember to eat.

I want to thank all of you for all the support you have given me from pre band to now almost to flatlands. What a wonderful thing this lap band is .. it gave me a whole new life. I will be posting post op pics as soon as I can. I might not be on for awhile due to me wanting to be unconsious for the first week lol.

Please remember to thank a Veteran for their service today. I am so proud of my hubby who served 23 years. :tongue_smilie:

Wow Allie, you have lost more than you weigh now. That's amazing. Sounds like the $450 for the pain pump was a wise investment. Can't wait to hear about it.

Thanks for the compliments on how I look. It's just so weird to think I am really at goal! I don't have to lose weight. I've never been able to say that before!

Hello all my dear June bugs! I have been A-W-O-L for awhile. So sorry! I have no excuses! I am doing well and am so excited for all your successes! I have been slow in my loss, but I am kind of like the turtle...slow and steady. I have been walking 4 miles per day for the past 8 weeks and can see a significant difference!

Allie: I see you on face book a lot and I am so proud of you! I will keep your safety in my prayers during your coming surgery!

Apples! Always good to see you.... you’re a doll baby! so cute!

Hunzi: I understand about the same 4 lbs... I did that too until I put in the exercise on a daily basis. This 60 year old body doesn’t want to turn loose of that padding! but it is coming off now!

I had to have an un-fill at Easter and my band has not worked at all until this fill I got 2 weeks ago. I got stressed and a nurse practitioner took all the fill out and then put it back very, very slowly. .... but I know it is still working! yeah!!!!!

Angelyco, Lucy, Great, and vzghy so good to see you are all doing so well!

I will try to check back more often and post some new pictures! Love to you all!:drool::wub:

Good to come across your post, Cathy! I had been wondering how you are doing. Thanks for the "doll" compliment but think you are way too kind. I feel wonderful and can run circles around anyone. Will be 54 in a few days and I can honestlly say that I feel younger than I have in 30 yrs.

I do not frequent this thread very often but I do keep up on what is posted. Kind of feel like I have lost touch with the Junies of 2008.

Sounds like your life is a busy one and that you are doing well. Pop in once in awhile. I think I can speak for everyone when I say that you are missed.:thumbup:

Good luck tomorrow Allie!! AFter this your transformation is going to be complete. I can't wait to see the pics!!

Hey everyone! I'm so glad to see some action on this board. Life has been crazy and I've been MIA :thumbup: Gotta get back to my Junies!! Allie, I pray everything went well and I can't wait to hear/see all about it! I haven't lost a pound since August...I know I need to get back in an exercise routine. Just gotta figure out how to fit it into my schedule. So glad to hear everyone is doing so well! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

Jennifer

Good to see everybody doing so well! I had an appointment to get a fill last week, but my car quit on me the day before. Rescheduled for 12/04 ..... Been an eventful month.. for those of you who do not know, our home burned on 10/28 but we are doing well now! Our church, family, and community came together to remind us just how BLESSED WE REALLY ARE and HOW MUCH WE HAVE TO BE THANKFUL FOR! God Bless!

Good to see everybody doing so well! I had an appointment to get a fill last week, but my car quit on me the day before. Rescheduled for 12/04 ..... Been an eventful month.. for those of you who do not know, our home burned on 10/28 but we are doing well now! Our church, family, and community came together to remind us just how BLESSED WE REALLY ARE and HOW MUCH WE HAVE TO BE THANKFUL FOR! God Bless!

Oh no, Debbie...sorry to hear of the loss of your home. So happy you have a support group to help you through this trying time.

Wow, Debbie, eventful is right. I hope your car is up and running and so sorry to hear about your home, but glad you were able to have such a support system around you.

It's exciting to see some JuneBugs checking in!

Oh wow Debbie! I am glad you and your family are all o.k. and have the support you need.

Well, I am home and finally on the good side of recovery. I ended up getting a uti that I swear just about killed me. I have all these compression garments on and could not pee and when I did it was a trickle and extremely painful. I started running a fever and hubby freaked. I am on meds and doing much better. I have to say the tummy and boobs feel great the most painful thing was the lipo of the thighs. I was really surprised this hurt the most. I thought that would be the least painful. I will be posting pics either tonight or tomorrow of my afters.. they might not be that pretty, I am really bruised and swollen but the swelling has come down quite a bit. My hubby loves the new me :biggrin: I swear I can hear my implants sloshing around when I move.

Weird. I am hoping I can get my drains out on Wednesday when I go to the doc. They are a pain in the butt. I took a shower yesterday and it was glorious. LOL. My hubby came in with me to wash and support me. I am slowly weening of the pain killers and will be glad when I am able to get around without being exhausted. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving.. I'm pretty bummed I wont be out with all the other Black Friday shoppers :biggrin:

Happy Thanksgiving Junies! I am 1 week post op and feeling great. Every day is better. I hope you enjoy your day.:thumbup:

Happy Thanksgiving Junies! I am 1 week post op and feeling great. Every day is better. I hope you enjoy your day.:thumbup:

Back at ya, Allie and Happy Thanksgiving to all the rest of the Junnies.

Allie, took another quick peek at your TT photos. I am just amazed how wonderful you look. So close after surgery and you do not look swollen like most do. Sounds like you are doing great. I admire you for taking the steps you have. Take care of yourself. Don't oerdo today...let the girls (and Danny) do the dishes.

Was going to mention but forgot. Meeting Great (Lori) in Watertown SD on Sat. I'm very excited for our meet. Will take photos and post when I get back.

hey there Apples, thanks but I am definetly swollen lol. It goes down a little every day but I can feel how much more I have to go, my drains are still filling like crazy, they had slowed but started up again. That is so cool you are going to meet Great! I wish I could go and meet both of you. CT is a little far from SD lol. Enjoy each other and I can hardly wait to see the pics. :thumbup:

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Allie, I'm so glad you are doing well :thumbup: Apple's I'm so jealous you and Great are meeting! I still think we should all try to get together at some point. You guys are my lap band family :biggrin: If any of you are doing Black Friday shopping, have fun!!!

Jennifer