PharmaGirl

Agggh - it's OUR week!! Sooo excited (yet a little apprehensive too!) Have started up a July 4th challenge for the Bunny Bandsters. Hope you'll all join up. If you'd like to participate, please go HERE.

Hi guys, Sorry to hear about the throwing up. My partner was banded on the 9th and was throwing up every night. Things got really bad and she got to the point where she was not going more than an hour or two with retching. She got very weak from not being able to absorb much in the way of fluids or medications. On Friday we saw her surgeon who checked her out and reassured her that she had not damaged anything. He also gave her a Maxolon shot. She has made a fantastic recovery since then. Please don't wait too long to get things checked out with your surgeon.

Hi everyone, Thought it might fun to start up a July 4th challenge for the bunny bandsters. If you'd like to participate, please go HERE.

Hi everyone, Thought it might fun to start up a July 4th challenge for the bunny bandsters. If you'd like to participate, please go HERE.

Hi there Welcome and congrats on your surgery. Hope your recovery is fast and smooth. There's a forum for all the April bandster's HERE - in case you'd like to share experiences with others of us being banded at around the same time. It's a wonderful place for support. Also, you've been added to the list of April bandsters HERE.

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Hi everyone, Yet another updated list (updated: 3pm, 19 April 2009 [Australian eastern standard time]). Names in bright pink mean that person has checked in after surgery (so they are our 'confirmed banders'). Please let me know: if there are any errors, if there are any changes in dates, anyone missing from the list. Also, once you've had your surgery, please check in with us so we know you're ok. Wed April 1 = mulderfamily4, Sissyh1006, hhjazzyoo1, kaner, knewme, nataliedg8, Mommad, FDBAGPIPER, spirnat31, Swisskaese, Danielle07, Spinner115, misamae, Battjr, bignik, step587, soquili, scout47, Rogue Thu April 2 = smilan, lingling, healthyme2, kerrischafer1, Poodia, lml32927, jonnycotes, russ3, MANOWAR, happykatz, preciousfriend, gw5390, dreamer69 Fri April 3 = super_chili, tish76, vegas girl, watermelon_1, TxMomof4, lich3853, mookp. lulu5040, brookeacomer, hanna61, Tall Sat April 4 = GoddessNar, lawandad Sun April 5 = chubbychops Mon April 6 = swishbc, StephOnee, shakia90, Mona40, Crimson Tide, scottyjay, silverstar79, JohnB3465, doodlebug11, cajunmomma, Konda, sgtmtz, PBDove, stace31, mommyofthree, mariadonna84 Tue April 7 = hopeful41411, mobetter, Trulyleaves, daner1110, kmg365, lindasqd51, marlina, Healthydiva50, susanthomas-pate, opalfire9, Kitten123, jbhinla, Hlysmom, lobo, ecorreia, knighmo, CJB1127, dabrownx2 Wed April 8 = ldeere2005, tstanart, Singer B, BTHIN09, rdoty, HelloSkinny, GitsMardi, MIMA1980, Lapbanded_Paladin, erinshel, DM Chef, BeerSpiritGuide, Dawn1991, CJB1127, amceache, Boy X, stephj Thu April 9 = txsandy, NYlady, murphy5, gamassagegirl, hopeful60, nursinem, JWL08, cowboyswife, CelticAngel, LivinWithFaith/KY, BethT1027, mi_illusion_st, LINDAPIERRE@ATT.NET, JoyceEggerth, Gavroche2004, Justdoingit, jacee506 Fri April 10 = pdburch, JayTee562, jerseygirl518, sdeale0928, vagwada, firefly71, tbryant1216, Kimber7, Boykie, restintx, emjay, monicam, aprilflowers22 Sun April 12 = HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!! Mon April 13 = lachdanon, Elayne, babydoll1, 2Legit2Quit, tawandabee, hairnv, memzie, Jeansthings, aris, Taina009, IsabellaP84, pottergirl, swrktp, tinalb, QuilterCat2, CJNorwood, tpoth, colyn92 Tue April 14 = Suzdavis, victoria_057, poconomom, carbgrl, tiffalicious81, valjay, trishb13, moonbeam, auntbrat, jukebox81782, butterfly64, paxie, julia19642, lady28, queenann Wed April 15 = hannahj914, sylver28, MrsMitch, mec267's wife, kimba74, DottieDoo, vcatalina1, Jazzy4Health, sandyswhisper, shanlyn, zetanett, phattat Thu April 16 = Jenfs5, scoobydoo, rannah12, vayiayia, Allformyson, Abbie-pie, BeefromCalie, contemplating, Sweet68, Stephanie1972, WishUponABand, LDL, loser09, delacruz64, JUSTTIRED, smiley78, myturn2bhappy, Tammy Webb, Jamie05, jjpoody, Bigdaddyjulian, Cortney6983, beskild, Sugga4fun Fri April 17 = lapbandgirl2009, lulululu, MissChristina, terelbel, Carrie_W, Ingrien, hope4j, WendyII, ISITWORTHIT, pitterpat79, lapband09, remoteportal Mon April 20 = sandi1011, Auddie, Carolnpx, 31andnew, txskoolnurse, phlphan, roscoeburke, karakent Tue April 21 = ThinWithin, bellatrickz, Mand, tcbgirl, california29, Ttime1020, chelle06, Mariposa2009 Wed April 22 = early, KikstersRT, Babygirl_68, April09Bandster, birdbrainzz, mec267, Lisacacb5, , Band_Groupie, dminson, Jackiepurs31, trobison, Bobbie72, funnychik, ladyjp, Nana6, chiffani, sbecker32, B-lo, finaldstination, TerriLynne, Bella5425 Thu April 23 = PharmaGirl, Goal150, a-newme, kittygirl, TanyaM, lilith, Losing for me Fri April 24 = loulou09, hrtgoeson, KMCD, jodimyers, Luckynjun, SHSUSioux, MiMi Teapot, AngieB2009, Oclaura, Tracey Jane Sun April 26 = Wanttolose, Wanttolose's wife Mon April 27 = boomski, shellynnrn, Shrinkerbell, smiletracy, asaylor2009, VADarlene, mlat1822@live.com, ALuv82, tulsarealtorgb, jayne02, PUDGY Tue April 28 = rcher, MSan914, mccall, Jimbo_WV, atomicblonde, dcgraves56, Kara, jenajjthr, kimme040402 Wed April 29 = travelgrl, help1977, gonnabethinagain, CindyJ123 Thu April 30 = kath17268, stephyv, kiposa, fattyfatty2by4, RosieQ, 1980 April hopefuls = Kellster, daqui26, mandilou, mscarly, mommyofone Honorary Bunny Bandsters: WannaBe1/2TheWoman

You are very welcome. HERE is a tutorial for you that goes through step-by-step how you incorporate a ticker into your signature. Let me know if you have any probs. Lili

Welcome and congrats on your surgery. Hope your recovery is fast and smooth. All of you that have given April dates have been added to the list of April bandsters HERE. (part of a forum for all the April bandster's HERE)

Can't comment on any of the questions you ask (as I'm in Australia where the health care system is very different). However, I'd like to congratulate you on your date. There's a forum for all the April bandster's HERE - in case you'd like to share experiences with others of us being banded at around the same time. It's a wonderful place for support. Also, you've been added to the list of April bandsters HERE.

Welcome and congrats on your date. In case you are interested, there's a forum for all the April bandster's HERE - it's a great place to share experiences with others of us being banded at around the same time. It's also a wonderful place for support. Also, you've been added to the list of April bandsters HERE.

Ciao Grazia, Auguri! Hope your recovery after surgery is fast and smooth. There's a forum for all the April bandster's HERE - in case you'd like to share experiences with others of us being banded at around the same time. It's a wonderful place for support. If you let us know the date of your surgery, we can add you to the list of April bandsters HERE.

Hi there lady28, Welcome and congrats on your surgery. Hope your recovery is fast and smooth. There's a forum for all the April bandster's HERE - in case you'd like to share experiences with others of us being banded at around the same time. It's a wonderful place for support. Also, you've been added to the list of April bandsters HERE.

Hi Steph, Congrats on your surgery. There's a forum for all the April bandster's HERE . I know there's an AngieB2009 who is there sometimes (she is having surgery this coming Friday). If that's not the right Angie, you might like to share experiences with others of us being banded at around the same time. Also, you've been added to the list of April bandsters HERE.

Congrats on your surgery. I'm not sure on how much food is normal at this point but as suggested by another poster, since you probably don't have Fluid in your band yet, the amount doesn't sound unreasonable. I think your body will let you know if you've had too much. By the way, You've been added to the list of April bandsters HERE. Also, there's a forum for all the April bandster's HERE - in case you'd like to share experiences with others of us being banded at around the same time.

Congrats on your surgery and on getting to mushies!! You've been added to the list of April bandsters HERE. Also, not sure if you know but there's a forum for all the April bandster's HERE - in case you'd like to share experiences with others of us being banded at around the same time.

Hi there TerriLynne, Congrats on your date. You've been added to the list of April bandsters HERE. Also, there's a forum for all the April bandster's HERE - in case you'd like to share experiences with others of us being banded at around the same time. You'll find a few lists in this forum but I think Cathy has pretty much summed up the essentials.

Hi there phattat and everyone else, Congrats on your surgery. Hope you are back to feeling your best shortly. You've been added to the list of April bandsters HERE. Also, there's a forum for all the April bandster's HERE - in case you'd like to share experiences with others of us being banded at around the same time.

Hey Ann, Thanks for the reply. Lisa relapsed with gas again and had a very tough time of it which culminated in having to see the surgeon on Friday. He gave her a Maxolon shot and she was then able to keep fluids down overnight. The next day she was back to drinking nutritional fluids and she is back to normal today. Like you, I'm premenstrual and have not done so well on this pre-op diet the last couple of days. Oh well, back on the horse and behaving again now. Yes, getting excited now - you must be too as your date is not far away either. Lili

Hi there Cortney and everyone else, Hope you're getting better with the gas. My partner was banded on the 9th and has had a real tough time with gas but she finally turned the corner yesterday Anyway, you've been added to the list of April bandsters HERE. Also, there's a forum for all the April bandster's HERE - in case you'd like to share experiences with others of us being banded at around the same time.

Hi there , I'm a little scared 'cause I have cheated on my pre-op diet and I'm due to go in for surgery on Thursday. Too late to worry about this now. I'm just getting back on the horse and behaving starting NOW. Anyway, Trish Ann, you've been added to the list of April bandsters HERE. Also, there's a forum for all the April bandster's HERE - in case you'd like to share experiences with others of us being banded at around the same time.

Hi there B-lo and everyone else, I'm a little scared 'cause I have cheated on my pre-op diet and I'm due to go in for surgery on Thursday. Too late to worry about this now. I'm just getting back on the horse and behaving starting NOW. Anyway, B-lo, you've been added to the list of April bandsters HERE. Also, there's a forum for all the April bandster's HERE - in case you'd like to share experiences with others of us being banded at around the same time.

Thanks to everyone for your concern for Lisa. Kimber, you're right - gas pains can be very serious. Lisa really had gotten into a bad cycle - nausea, heaving, which made her swallow more air, the constant heaving meant she not being able to keep fluids down, which made her dehydrated and weak, which meant that she didn't have enough energy to walk long distances, which meant gas was harder to get rid of, which meant more pain and more nausea and more heaving ... For anyone else who gets into this cycle, go and see your surgeon or any doctor as soon as you can. Lisa saw the surgeon on Friday who gave her a shot of Maxolon and that was enough to settle the constant retching. Our surgeon has a recovery room at his rooms so we sat in there until the shot took effect and Lisa was able to swallow sips of Water. Once we got home, we made sure she kept Maxolon on board (by taking the tabs) and pain relief (acetominophen worked well). Then started with charcoal tablets (which absorb the gas) - she found these light years better than the simethicone preparations. That night Lisa had her first night without heaving and it was heaven (for both of us!). Yesterday she was back to nutritious fluids (Soups, Protein drinks, etc) and has therefore got some of her energy back and so she is now back to walking, so by last night she was feeling her old self (10 days after surgery!). So all is good here again. Thanks again to everyone for their support. It has been invaluable.