January Bandsters???

[Shesha 1]

Where is everyone?

I'm here Audree!

[Shesha 1]

Congrats to you! It won't be long now! Best of luck to you. You will be in my thoughts. I only have 11 more days. I am sooooooo excited. Keep us posted. Gigi:)

Thanks Gigi!

The 11 days will go by fast! I just realized that I have to pack tomorrow (Sunday) since our flight leaves really early Tuesday morning, and I have to work on Monday! Yikes!

[BabyGotBack 0]

I went to a support group today and met a woman who had lost 130 pounds in a little over a year. Her before and afters were amazing. She did it by following the bandster rules 100%!

It was exciting to see someone up close and personal.

[5jacks 0]

I'm checking in too Audree! Can't get rid of the gas pains....seems to have gotten stuck up in my ribs or something! Husband thought maybe it was the muscle where the band was placed but there is a sharp pain and then a lot of belching....kids think it's funny! If it wasn't for the gas pains I would be fantastic! I still can't beleive I have a band!!!!!! For supper tonight husband went to a Chinese restaurant and got me some eggdrop Soup, pulverized it in the Magic bullet and it was great. Of course there was enough there for about 3 meals!!! This is going to be such a life changing experience.

[ladyleo868 0]

Here's a list of January Bandsters. Let us know if we've missed anybody!

Txpeaches – 1/02/07

1721Summ – 1/02/07

Jenslapband – 1/02/07

Irishamerican – 1/02/07

Angy12314 (Jen) – 1/03/07

Kellie Reachell (Kellie) – 1/03/07

Skmsu (Susan) – 1/03/07

Babygotback (Audree) 1/05/07

Fiyagirl (Sherry) – 1/05/07

Susantunanoodle (Susan) – 1/08/07

Eldonh – 1/08/07

Honeylin – 1/08/07

Tulip – 1/8/07

Girlinnyc – 1/08/07

SeattleEbeth – 1/09/07

Moog24 (Michelle – 1/09/07

PinkyBandito – 1/09/07

Bhamguy31 – 1/09/07

Cdgmom (Amy) – 1/09/07

Klo (Kathy) – 1/10/07

Wph74 (Whitney) – 1/10/07

Angelburch – 1/10/07

Mindful (Paige) – 1/10/07

Mikeomando -1/10/07

Roses733 (Rose) – 1/11/07

Loridee (Lori) – 1/11/07

Sheilamj1fan (Sheila) – 1/11/07

Mommi-hammi (Lynn) – 1/12/07

Rms78645 – 1/12/07

Inner_me (Chris) – 1/12/07

Cjkerr (Carole) – 1/12/07

InTheBreeze13 – 1/12/07

Saraincincy (Sara) – 1/13/07

Lala – 1/15/07

Happylady – 1/15/07

Patsygrn – 1/15/07

Andrea1973 – 1/15/07

Sula – 1/15/07

Smilliegal – 1/15/07

Peacej – 1/15/07

Pinky12202 (Linda) – 1/16/07

Marjon9 – 1/16/07

Sula (Shawn) – 1/16/07

Reesh – 1/16/07

Enterprise01 – 1/17/07

Revolution – 1/17/07

Sunshine2 (Tonya) – 1/18/07

Sunnysea – 1/18/07

5jacks – 1/18/07

Imsusie0929 – 1/18/07

Stephanee – 1/18/07

Shellyfromohio (shelly) – 1/18/07

Phlyinphebee (Rene’) – 1/19/07

Nicknack34461 – 1/19/07

Shayne9927 (Shayne) 1/19/07

Lap – 1/19/07

Cinward2001 (Cindy) – 1/19/06***

Jun0610 (Maria) – 1/22/07

Rsbell – 1/22/07

Purposedriven4 – 1/22/07

Kilopitre – 1/23/07

Shesha – 1/25/07

Edieday (Edie) – 1/25/07

Huberslave – 1/25/07

Donnalynncrain – 1/25/06***

Shues138 (Andrea) – 1/26/07

Jeanettej505 – 1/26/07

Bandida – 1/26/07

Stacyrh – 1/29/07

Sherilynn – 1/30/07

Texasbighair – 1/30/07

Gig8 (gigi) – 1/30/07

Rsbg1 (Ted) – 1/31/07

TracyV – 1/31/07

Callieanna – 1/31/07

Sportsscribe – 1/31/07

Your247realtor – 1/31/07

1bunni4me – 1/31/07

Lapbandhopeful – 2/02/07

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Ladyleo868(Christine) - 01/30/07 :clap2:

[Shesha 1]

I went to a support group today and met a woman who had lost 130 pounds in a little over a year. Her before and afters were amazing. She did it by following the bandster rules 100%!

It was exciting to see someone up close and personal.

That's great to hear! I live in a town where they don't do the lapband...yet, just RNY. Since I am having my surgery out of state, I had to find a "local" Dr. 2 hours away in Madison,WI for follow up care. I hope to attend their support group meetings so I can hear and SEE others with the band. It's really drives it home then.

Hopefully, I can become the unoffical lapband posterchild/spokesperson of my town and get more people on the BANDwagon! =0)

Did she say if she exercises a lot? (I plan to, but I do like to hear that the band works even for those who have difficulty with exercise.)

[ladyleo868 0]

Hi Steph..Congratulations!!! I hope it goes smoothly!!! For Protein my nitritionist recomended any whey Protein Powder. I use the EAS Whey vanilla flavored...it tastes like powdered milk. I usually mix it w/ ice cold Water, skim milk or now light soy milk (thanks to BGB) The powders come in many flavors...I also use Unjury (this is the best tasting hands down) (www.UNJURY.com) Good Luck and keep us posted!

Hello everyone!

I can't believe that I only have 9 more days to go when I get up tomorrow!! I have been reading what everyone is saying about protein and nectar sounds good, any input?? Also, what about the unjury referenced above?? Hope everyone is doing well.

Christine

[ladyleo868 0]

I went to a support group today and met a woman who had lost 130 pounds in a little over a year. Her before and afters were amazing. She did it by following the bandster rules 100%!

It was exciting to see someone up close and personal.

Hi Audree,

I think it is so cute that people are naming their bands. I think my hubby started something!! I have a new saying too - "Be true to your bellly band!"

Christine

Can't wait for the belly band! 9 days to go....

[tonya66 13]

Hey all, I have a quick question for anyone, did any of you experience blurred vision? I can't even see the computer right now. I'm typing blindly, really weird. I'm wondering if its the pain meds?

[Shesha 1]

Hey all, I have a quick question for anyone, did any of you experience blurred vision? I can't even see the computer right now. I'm typing blindly, really weird. I'm wondering if its the pain meds?

Ah... that sounds pretty serious. I would call the Dr. ASAP!

[purposedriven4 1]

hi all my computer is having issues so I am on my cell phone. check out technology. my surgery I monday and I am excited and nervous. I know I am making the right decision but am afraid really of what I am going to look like. see I can't afford the TT and BL so I am going to have live with whatever skin is left hanging. I pray that my days in ballys will help it be minimal. sorry 4 going on. hey I said I was nervous. I think I have everything: liquid tylenol regular and pm. gas x chewable, chewable Calcium, whey Protein, Soup, Water, milk, juice. I premade my puree and froze it in ice trays. I have plenty of popsicles, and I bought the glacial milk Vitamins. all I have to buy is my better than bouillon. how soon can I drive?

[Bandida 0]

Hello everyone!

I can't believe that I only have 9 more days to go when I get up tomorrow!! I have been reading what everyone is saying about Protein and nectar sounds good, any input?? Also, what about the Unjury referenced above?? Hope everyone is doing well.

Christine

Hi CHristine - UNJURY is what the nutritionists at Bayste Medical Center in Springfield, MA will recommend for all Bariatric surgery patients (at least for Dr. Fiallo's and Dr. Haag's patients). It's a whey protein and it's the best tasting one I've tried...Even by itself in skim milk tastes good. It comes in chicken broth, vanilla, chocolate and strawberry sorbet (YUMMY)The only way you can get it around here is online. It's a bit pricy but worth it....let me know if you try it and what you think...Good luck on your surgery and keep me posted!!!

[juno610 1]

hi all my computer is having issues so I am on my cell phone. check out technology. my surgery I monday and I am excited and nervous. I know I am making the right decision but am afraid really of what I am going to look like. see I can't afford the TT and BL so I am going to have live with whatever skin is left hanging. I pray that my days in ballys will help it be minimal. sorry 4 going on. hey I said I was nervous. I think I have everything: liquid tylenol regular and pm. gas x chewable, chewable Calcium, whey Protein, Soup, Water, milk, juice. I premade my puree and froze it in ice trays. I have plenty of popsicles, and I bought the glacial milk Vitamins. all I have to buy is my better than bouillon. how soon can I drive?

Hey date twin! I'm getting nervous too. I had a bad headache last night, and I know it was nerves. I'm glad I'll be busy today getting all my stuff packed up for this week. I am staying with my mom for a couple days after surgery.

I'm nervous about the hanging skin too. Especially since my boobs are humongous, LOL! They're already hanging from the weight, I'm scared to see what they'll look like deflated. Oh well, that's what miracle bras are for, right?

I need to take pictures today too. My official befores... yikes! Oh yeah, and I found out my surgery is going to be at 7:30am, so I'll have to be at the hospital at 5:30. I was so glad I got the early slot. Less time to be nervous in the morning.

Maria

[5jacks 0]

Hey all, I have a quick question for anyone, did any of you experience blurred vision? I can't even see the computer right now. I'm typing blindly, really weird. I'm wondering if its the pain meds?

Sunshine....YES! I couldn't focus on anything for a couple of days. The anesthesiologist said that some of the meds they gave me could cause blurriness. We were banded on the same day and I'm finally clear headed today(Sunday). I couldn't even read or see to sign the waiver during the barium swallow. Good luck, but if it doesn't clear in a day or two I would definitely call the doctor.

[tonya66 13]

This morning the vision is a little better, but not completely okay. I still can't see with my glasses, or anything up real close is just a blur. But I can barely see the computer today and yesterday I couldn't, so I think my vision is improving.

I'm not as sore today either as I was yesterday, however, still sore. I'm weaning myself off the pain meds and jsut going to take the liquid tylenol for now.

To all the new bandsters, as soon as I am well enough to see the computer, I will get everyone new added to the master list.

Well, I think I am going to go for a walk up and down my hallway, too icey outside to walk. I need to start moving, I've been laying around too much.