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Hello Fellow JuneBugs! I have lost 61 lbs! My begining weight was 240lbs and I am currently at 179lbs. I was hoping to be at 175 by my BANDiversary but I don't think that is going to happen. My band date was June 6... that was my birthday present to myself last year, my birthday is June 7! Even though I didn't reach my BANDiversary goal I am VERY happy with the success I have had. I LOVE MY BAND... I would do it again in a HEARTBEAT! It has changed my life for the better. I find that I have so much more energy. I enjoy doing things that I didn't enjoy before. I love to SHOP... it's great to be in 'normal' size clothes and not have to go to the 'PLUS' section anymore. I hope everyone else has had great success!! ~Marie~

Hello Fellow June Bansters.... This morning I get up and get ready to come to work. I ironed my blouse last night and got my pants out of the bunches of clothes I just picked up from the cleaners. I already knew I was going to wear my brown Capri pants with the cuff on them. (I wore those 2 wks ago) Well, I get my top on and go to put my pants on… and they’re too big. They wouldn’t stay up. You’re probably saying that’s great, right? Well, deep inside I know it’s great but I have been so ‘bummed’ about it all morning. I had to grab other pair of pants (which are too big, also but manage to stay up) So, why am I feeling blue about this and not jumping up and down? I know… CRAZY!

Hello Fellow June Bandies! It's been a while since I posted and just wanted to drop a quick line to give an update on myself. I was banded on June 6th and had my first fill on July 17th. I have lost a total of 27 lbs. Since my fill I haven't lost must weight, maybe 3 lbs. I'm discouraged with the fill because I feel like I can eat more now than I did before the fill. I am scheduled for my 2nd fill on Aug 18th and I can't wait...I'm hoping to have better restriction after that fill. Other than that... I LOVE my band! It has been the BEST thing I have EVER done for myself. I am now buying clothes 2 sizes smaller than before and feel great! I hope everyone is doing well!!!

How do I get information on the lap band conference?

Hello! I was banded on June 6th by Dr. Garth Davis. I live over off of Beltway 8 and blackhawk. Does anyone know of any support groups in the area?

Hello June Bandsters! I was just wondering if anyone has had their 1st fill yet. If so, how was it? Did it hurt? I'm not a BIG fan of needles and I have my first fill next week, 07/17/08... so I was just hoping to get some feedback from anyone who's had one done already! Thanks!

I used Dr. Garth Davis. Loved Him! I hear his dad is great also.. Robert Davis!

Hi Shelly! I'm new to the Thirties group... I was just banded on June 6, 2008. So far, I love my band... it's the greatest thing I've ever done for myself! Sorry, to hear you had complications, hopefully your feeling and doing better. I'm not from East Texas... but live in Houston, Texas!!

My first FILL date is July 17th! I'm ready... I'm getting hungrier more frequent. I still eat small portions but man... I could eat a WHOLE lot more! Come on July 17th!

I agree with you Tx Diva... it's to HOT in Texas to be outside trying to work-out / walk / jog. I have a WII FIT and I love it. I do about 30 - 40 mins everyday on it. I spent about 10 mins on the STEP and 2 rounds of the beginner boxing and then about 15 - 20 mins walking. It's so much fun... I love it!

Hello Everyone! I have just been banded on Friday, June 6th and have lost 14 lbs so far. I'm doing good... eating my mushies... drinking my protein drinks. My question is.... will I ever be able to eat a taco...shell and meat together? How about Corn or Flour Tortilla's? Chips? Thanks!

Hello everyone! Just wanted to share my story with everyone.... I was banded on Friday, June 6th. I was scheduled to have surgery at 11:30 and it didn't happen until 4:00 pm. It was a good morning... sitting around waiting with my family and just talking. The hospital staff was really good and kept coming in to check with me to see if I needed anything. I would joke and ask them to bring me a cheese burger because I was starving and the laughed and said they would get right on it. (I'm still waiting for the cheesburger). On to surgery... they finally come to take me to pre-op area and once there they started asking me question... letting me go to the restroom one last time... Dr. Garth came in and talked to me. IV was put in and let me tell you... 5 days out and it still HURTS! After sitting in pre-op for about 30 mins... it was finally MY TURN! I said my farewells to my cheeseburgers and fries (since I knew that I wouldn't be having any of those for some time) and my family and was wheeled away. I don't remember much after getting my 'happy medicine'... I remember having to move off of the bed they wheeled me in to the operating table...they put a gas mask on me and all I remember was a nurse waking me up in the recovery room. Once I was settled in my room and awake... I got up to use the restroom and walked around. On a scale of 1 - 10... my pain was about a 2. I had very little to no pain. I was taken to do my swallow test and came back and walked somemore. I was on my way home about 10:30 that night. I was given pain medicine but I have only used it once. I haven't had much gas pain (thank goodness), I still haven't opened my box of Gas-X strips. I've lost a total of 13 lbs since my pre-op appt on 05/29/08 and hope the losing continues. I started on mushies today and it's been GREAT! My port incision has been my most difficult one. Very sore and sometimes painful but nothing Tylenol can't handle. Today has been easier for me to get up and down from the sofa/chair and in and out of the bed. I almost feel normal (except that I can't bend, lift and am still 'weak') I'm going back to work tomorrow for a couple of hours...I know I won't make the whole day so I'm starting back light. To all of you who have surgeries comeing up... GOOD LUCK to you all! It's really been a good experience and I'm so glad that I'm on the BANDSTER side!

Hi Aimerus! I'm in Houston, also and was just banded on Friday, June 6th at University General Hospital. I am also a bit hungry and a bit weak. I've been real lucky and haven't had much gas pain... I've been walking and walking hoping not to have much gas pain. My port area is my sorest. I start my mushie phase tomorrow... and I'm so READY! How are you getting your Protein in for the day? I seem to be having difficulty doing that.

I have to be at the hospital at 9:30...surgery should be around 11:30. Pre-op hasn't been to bad... Tuesday was a terrible day for me but it's has gotten a lot better! I'm on liquids all day today... Good Luck to you!

:biggrin:mekadig - Congratulations on getting the green light for your surgery. :ohmy: I will be banded on Friday, June 6th and am getting very nervous! There is a lady here at work (whom I haven't told I'm getting the band) that had Gastric Bypass several years ago and she is SO ANTI-BAND! She nerver has anything positive to say about it and is always (what I believe) making up stories about people she knows with the band that have had nothing but problems and don't loose any weight with it. She claims she has never heard of a 'success' story from lap-band patients! I plan to prove her WRONG! Don't listen to what the gastric patients is telling you... if you believe that you will succeed.. than you WILL SUCCEED! :cursing: Think positive thoughts... we're all going to be successful! Good luck and keep us posted on your progress! ~Marie~

Hello Fellow June Bandsters! I am on day 3 of my pre-op diet, Surgery is Friday June 6th, and I don't think I'm going to make it. I'm SOOOOO hungry, my head is killing me, I'm exhausted and the protein drinks are making me sick! What do I do? I want food... something to take away this terrible headache. Sorry, I don't mean to sound like a cry-baby but my head is killing me and I can't seem to get these protein shakes down. Help! Any suggestions? If I just need to suck it up and deal with it... tell me that... LOL! Maybe I just need some encourangement... (or food...lol) ~Marie~

neverB4 - What type of casseroles have you fixed for your soft food stage? recipes?

To: Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog, marinemom, nikon harry, Insky67 (and anyone else having surgery on this date that I might have missed) Good luck on your surgery tomorrow! :w00t: :wink2: :wub: :thumbup: :biggrin2: :Banane21: :laugh: :Banane11: :frown: :biggrin2: ~Marie~ Band Date: June 6th :tongue:

Hi there! I'm counting down the days till Surgery date... Friday, June 6th will be here SOON!!!! How are you doing with your pre-op? I'm drowning... don't think I'm going to make it. I need Friday to be here!! Good Luck to you and keep me posted on your progress.

Hello All. I'm just curious to see if anyone out there will be banded on June 6th at the University General Hospital in Houston, Texas?

I'm excited and NERVOUS !!!! I will be banded on Friday, June 6th :w00t:! Good Luck to Us ALL!!!!!!! :thumbup:

I have told my husband (of course) my mom and step-dad, my sister and brother-in-law and my neighbor (whose a really good friend and a great supporter) I plan on telling my dad today... not sure how he will react but I'm going to tell him today! Oh yeah, I have told my boss and a co-worker. I plan on telling others that I had Gall Bladder surgery. All others... I tell on a need-to-know basis. There is a lady here at work that had the gastro surgery done and is ANTI-BAND... never has anything good to say about the band and is forever putting it down... so the last thing I want to hear is negative feedback from her or anyone that has listened to her. I'm just trying to figure out what to say to my co-workers about the 'liquid' and mushie diet for the weeks following surgery. Any thoughts?

Hello Jazzy Junes! I am 35 years old, surgery date is June 6th (my birthday is June 7th) I will have a new birthday of June 6th after being banded. I live in Houston, Texas with my husband and high school sweetheart of 16 years. We have three children, daughter 16, daughter 9 and son 7. I do Accounting work for an Oil and Gas company. I am super NERVOUS about being banded but at the same time and very excited to begin the NEW ME! Good Luck to everyone!

Nuali, I am having my surgery on June 6th and my pre-op appointment is May 29th, also. 3 wks from tomorrow. I'm so excited but I am started to freak out about the pre-op diet. I feel like I have NO CLUE on what I'm suppose to be doing! (I guess it's just my nerves) Good Luck to you. Keep me posted on your progress!

Hello Fellow June Bandsters! I feel like I have 100 questions and thoughts going through my mind right now. First of all, I will be banded by Dr. Garth Davis on June 6th. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. Here's a list of the some of the questions I'm hoping to get some answers/comments for: 1. Where can I find Protein shakes/drink options? I have no ideal where to begin. :confused2: 2. What should I tell people (that don't know I'm having the surgery) to explain the sudden weight loss and the 'no eating' like normal? :confused2: 3. Embarrassing question :biggrin: ... How long before one can have 'physical' relationship with spouse? 4. Where can i find of list of things I will need to have ready at home for after the surgery? 5. Where or what kind of food/liquids will I be able to have after surgery? I have been reading and gathering information on the Lap-Band for over a year and now that I'm actually scheduled for surgery, I feel like I don't know anything! Sorry to keep ranting... I guess I just need some reassuring that I'm on the right track for preparing myself for June 6th! Thank You! ~Marie~