cathychatts

I am so glad to hear you are all ok and feeling Ok! :thumbup: I go in tomorrow! :wub: Will check back when I can!:confused:

Congrats on Little Ricky being born! Thanks for all the good wishes! You are all welcome for the thread! I love doing it!

Good thoughts to you today jkpenny! Congrats Jbrod Great news for the new june bugs!

: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

Been on clear liquids for 2 days! So ready for tomorrow! Good luck!

Good Morning! I am on my last day with a big ole stomach! :thumbup: Clear liquids again today,:thumbup: I am doing ok but have a bit of a headache! :thumbup: I will survive though.:thumbup: I have surgery tomorrow with Dr. Jeff Kramer and Dr. Jammie Ponce (the Reazlie Man) :thumbup: I am lucky to be one of the people that gets surgery proctored by Dr. Ponce. If you go to the Realize Band web site he is the Dr. on the video. Anyway, I will be back asap to report progress:unsure: and continue my journey with your support! :thumbup: Thanks!:thumbup:

:lol:Before I started the process my BMI was below 40 and was never higher. I did eat with abandon in Dec, Jan, and Feb and gained about 15 lbs. I knew it would be easier with a BMI of 40. I didn't intentionally gain the weight, I just let go of all restrains! So, of course I gained! I have several co-mobidities. Such as sleep apnea and gerd and asthma, but I knew it would be easier with the 40 BMI. I must say, the eating frenzie was good for me. I got to where I didn't want to eat! I didn't enjoy it much anymore! Who would have thunk it? Good luck, if you have more questions, my name could easily be Chatty Cathy, Cathychatts is just more unusal and easier to get on most logins!

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, 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! This will change all of our lives!

:party:Jazzy Junes! * New members as of today in green Next up! Ready set go for you guys! Your in our prayers 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 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 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

Wow! A whole bunch of June bugs in one place! Please join the June 2008 thread in the support section! There are almost 200 of us! :biggrin2:

Apples!!!!!!!!! I am glad to hear from you, I haven't seen post by you much lately, maybe I have just missed them. Just one more day for me!

Don't listen! If the band didn't work, would insurance companies pay for it? NO :cursing: If the band didn't work, would there be so many people on this site with 100 lb weight losses? NO :ohmy: So! :Dancing_sad: go for it! It isn't as invasive, but we will have to work! that is ok! We will be healthier for it! Imagine getting sick later in life and not being able to absorb the nutrients you need! That won't happen with the band, they just do an unfill and your good to go! Congratulations on the choice you made! I think it is the right one!:Dancing_hmm:

I am on the Clear liquids today, and I am having a struggle. I wanna eat! I will be glad to get the band on so that hunger won't be as bad! :Dancing_O_o: I have done ok on the low carb diet, but could have done better. Dr. Kramer made the mistake of telling me that I didn't have to be too strict, so I fudged a little more than I would have otherwise!:Dancing_sad: I will defiantely abide by the clear liquids, cause I am afraid that the doctors will look and see food in my stomach and not put the band on. :Dancing_hmm: (Just kidding). I think it would be rough on the stomach to be full of undigested food when they put the band on! :cursing: ERV: I think you are correct about the 3 of us. I think the other man was there when I went into the office, he wasn't 6'3 (or at least I don't think he was. Anyway, I will look for you. LOL. As you can see by my photo, I am a short (5'1") blonde female! :ohmy: I think it is strange that there are 3 of us and 2 are male! Kool! I hope to meet you sometime. :smash: I am sure you will be able to drive by next Wednesday. One woman on this board said she had surgery and drove home 2 1/2 hours the next day alone. I can't imagine that. I am taking a week off of work, I teach at a vocational college for the state. I will return to work for a week and then we have a 2 week break until the 7th of July! That will work out great!

One word of caution, with Cigna, they have a clause in their policy that says the 6 month diet cannot be at the surgeon's practice. It needs to be a separate doctor's practice. So be sure that your Primary care doctor or someone else monitors the weight, not just the WL surgeon. :ohmy: When I went in for my 1st consult with the surgeon, I ate a bunch of junk for about 4 days before and wore my thickest jeans and a sweatshirt and a heavy jacket, plus I wore heavy hiking boots and didn't take them off. I also may have left my car keys and my cell phone in my pocket. :cursing:

Good luck to you also, Tammy. Perhaps some day I can come to Sydney and meet you! Wouldn't that be fun! When we are both skinny! :cursing:

:party:Jazzy Junes! * New members as of today in green Next up! Ready set go for you guys! Your in our prayers :eek: 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique, mekadig, MsScorpio67, Long2bThin, mekadig 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184, WVaCat, jessbychurch, erv 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD, Hayley, Katies, 1000words, pubrownsugar, justbob, ladybuy 238, LeslieR941906, beckyltriplett, pmvb11, rxdspncr, RAMES767 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 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy, hopefulmom25, hippiechick, jeremiahsmommy 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, Ebeth0013, sks613, CPSimonton, DONNA ALT, sassylily, hoping, goodexample 13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, Greatlyblessed, amyz, greythope, cantwait2bfree, ch4life, Bobbirs, lanaholuby, jlg, fntasa98 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76 17 TX Diva, Apples2, KerryConnor, Shome, iteachurkid, steveamy0503, Kim929 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 :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 193 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

My appointment was at 10, I didn't see anyone as I came in because I was helping Janet carry her stuff in. There was a man in the office at the same time as me. Are you male or female? he said his surgery is on the 6th also. Was that you?

Hey Erv! Great! I don't know if I would rather go 1st or 2nd! I wonder how many they are doing Friday? :eek: I was told that I would have a time tomorrow by noon. Did I see you in the office on the 24th?

Good Luck Tammy! You will remain a Jazzy June! Keep posting and pretend you are preparing for surgery, or have a "phantom band." We can encourage you and still support you.

I also have Cigna and I would try it. The BMI is calculated by the surgeon and they always figure your height on the short side and weight on the high side. If you have records from 18 months showing the weight and also do the 6 months then you will qualify. The look at the weight from the date you visit the surgeon, not after the 6 months. If you did 5 months that might count. It is worth a try. Good luck. I had figures close to yours and they approved me. My surgery is the 6th of June!

It is good to hear you are doing well, I can't believe you drove yourself home 2 1/2 hours just a day after your surgery! You are tuff! I am getting ready for Friday and so excited! Glad to know you are ok! Glad to know you are doing well KatKeen! Thanks for the info!

Wow! :hurray:Just 2 more days and tonight! I am so up! I have to do clear liquids tomorrow and Thursday for Surgery on Friday! I was one of the lucky ones that got to do Low Carb for the past 2 weeks. I did ok, but the Doc said I didn't have to be too strict.... :crazy:Opps, If he had told me it was set in stone I would have done better. Oh well, I have lost about 8 lbs in the past 10 days, :clap:so it worked! Hope all of you are doing good!

:party:Jazzy Junes! * New members as of today in green Next up! 4 Hope all goes GREAT! We are praying for you! Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog, marinemom, nikon harry, Insky67 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique, mekadig, MsScorpio67, Long2bThin :tongue: 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184, WVaCat, jessbychurch :huh2:9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD, Hayley, Katies, 1000words, pubrownsugar, justbob, ladybuy 238, LeslieR941906, beckyltriplett, pmvb11, rxdspncr, RAMES767 :wub: 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 :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 :thumbup:13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, Greatlyblessed, amyz, greythope, cantwait2bfree, ch4life, Bobbirs, lanaholuby, jlg, fntasa98 :thumbup: 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76 :thumbup: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, KerryConnor, Shome, iteachurkid, steveamy0503 :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 :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00 :thumbup: 26 Suzyt, monicasf, MsChris72 :thumbup:27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88, Armywife4life, lillygirl, onnie67, cherieinnv :thumbup: 28 KPA88 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, kdlee TOTAL 188 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, Steveamy0503, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz, Nuali, photobuf, Marlinda, STAN77, mrsjackson

There are several here for June 30, check out the June line up thread. I will add you to the list this afternoon! Congratulations!

What a GREAT Post! We want your DH! LOL Just kidding! Great for you though!