January Bandsters???

[amyt 0]

Hi January Bandster friends. I was just on vacation and have very little restriction. I have only had 1 fill and I am due for my next one this Friday. Can someone explain to me how you feel when you know the band is actually working? Unfortunately, I dont remember what it feels like to be full and thats why I had this surgery. When will I feel as if I had surgery? I've only lost 18 lbs and I'm feeling discouraged and hating myself. HELP.....

[tonya66 13]

Hello, long time no post for me,,,,,,,but back and wanted to drop by to say I'm still around......just extremely busy, but making more time for myself!

[tonya66 13]

Hi January Bandster friends. I was just on vacation and have very little restriction. I have only had 1 fill and I am due for my next one this Friday. Can someone explain to me how you feel when you know the band is actually working? Unfortunately, I dont remember what it feels like to be full and thats why I had this surgery. When will I feel as if I had surgery? I've only lost 18 lbs and I'm feeling discouraged and hating myself. HELP.....

When did you have surgery? Are you eating less than before surgery? Then the band is working if you are. You might not be to the "sweet spot" yet but that is when the fills come in.

If you eat slow, chew well and eat for 20 min and then stop. Thats the rule I try and use

[amyt 0]

Hi and thanks for answering. I find that I get full on less food than before the band, but I still eat too much. Do you find that you make a decision to stop eating or you really don't want to eat?

[tonya66 13]

Hi and thanks for answering. I find that I get full on less food than before the band, but I still eat too much. Do you find that you make a decision to stop eating or you really don't want to eat?

Here is the rule to follow - Are you full for 4 hours or more after eating, do you eat 6 to 8 oz of food per meal? If you eat more than that, you need a fill, if you find yourself being hungry before 4 hours, you need another fill.

The hardest thing about the band is to quit eating BEFORE you get that full feeling, if you eat until you get the full feeling, you've eaten too much, usually I find 20 min later, I'm miserable.

I try and eat for 20 minutes, after 20 minutes, I quit. Its hard, very hard, because I'm not to that "pre-banding full feeling", however, after I quit, 20 to 30 min later, I am really full. It takes that long for your stomach to tell your brain that you are full.

Also, I'm working on measuring my food out and this way I will not over eat.

I am finding that I can eat more than I did a month ago, and I know I'm ready for just a little more of a fill. I'm waiting on the hospital to call me now so we can schedule it. I don't need much because I still have restriction, but just need a bit more.

[juno610 1]

Hello, long time no post for me,,,,,,,but back and wanted to drop by to say I'm still around......just extremely busy, but making more time for myself!

Hey Tonya! Glad to see you back!

[crazycat 2]

Crazycat ... banded 1-22-07 by Dr. Ortiz in mexico

[BabyGotBack 0]

Hey guys!!!

I am just checkin in!!! My kids are on easter vacation so things have been busy! I am going for my 2nd fill this Wednesday. I have been able to eat too much lately.

I am premenstrual and I know I am up because of that, but I am up 5 pounds!!! BOOOHOOOO

I will let you know how my 2nd fill goes!!!

[tonya66 13]

Yay, I got up this morning at 5 am and exercised! I set my alarm and put it in another room so I would have to get out of bed to turn it off. It worked!

[purposedriven4 1]

Yay, I got up this morning at 5 am and exercised! I set my alarm and put it in another room so I would have to get out of bed to turn it off. It worked!

I must follow that advice. Maybe I will get out of bed and get moving. I am not a morning person :notagree . But I am down 3.5 more pounds :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: , since my second fill yeah 2nd fill. That's a total of 7 lbs since the last fill. I changed my ticker and to see that number go down is great. I have started my master cleanse and yesterday was my first day. I am excited and a co worker told me my face & shoulders are getting thinner. Now if I can just get off my butt and get those thighs down.

I took two Benadryl's sunday and forgot all about my restriction and I think I caused a little swelling, because I stilll feel like something is stuck or logged in my throat. I tried drinking hot Water and hot tea to help soothe it. This morning I am still feeling it. I am thinking maybe I caused a little swelling and I am already doing liquids so hopefully it will heal.

[StacyinToyland 0]

Hi

I just joined today, I'm stacy and I had my surgery on Jan 19, 2007. Can i be added to the list?

Thanks!

Stacy

(stacyintoyland)

[Louisianagirl 0]

Hi

I just joined today, I'm stacy and I had my surgery on Jan 19, 2007. Can i be added to the list?

Thanks!

Stacy

(stacyintoyland)

Hi Stacy, How are you doing on your journey? I don't know haw to add anyone to the list but i am sure someone will.

[tonya66 13]

Hello STacy,

I used to do the list, but then got really behind but consider yourself a member of the January Bandsters and welcome!

[tonya66 13]

Okay - lets start the list again. I've gotten really behind in updating everyone - sorry, but things just come up and its hard to keep up with all the post sometime. Here is my list, is there anyone that I missed? If so let me know and I can add you. This will save me from hours of reviewing all the old post.

Txpeaches - 1/02/07

1721Summ - 1/02/07

Jenslapband - 1/02/07

Irishamerican - 1/02/07

Angyl2314 (Jen) - 1/03/07

Kellie Reachell (Kellie) - 1/03/07

Skmsu (Susan) - 1/03/07

Cricket - 1/04/07

Babygotback (Audree) 1/05/07

Fiyagirl (Sherry) - 1/05/07

Tinabartlett - 1/05/07

Maillady2 - 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

Travelbug - 1/09/07

Zevesther - 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

Justine717 - 1/11/07

Patp98465 - 1/11/07

Mommi-hammi - 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

Slate2633 1/15/07

Pinky12202 (Linda) - 1/16/07

Marjon9 - 1/16/07

Sula (Shawn) - 1/16/07

Reesh - 1/16/07

Soon2bthin.com - 1/16/07

Bandqueen - 1/16/07

Chunky Monkey - 1/16/07

Muttman - 1/16/07

Amy - 1/16/07

Enterprise01 - 1/17/07

Revolution - 1/17/07

Prissever - 1/17/07

Sunshine2 (Tonya) - 1/18/07

5jacks - 1/18/07

Imsusie0929 - 1/18/07

Stephanee - 1/18/07

Shellyfromohio (shelly) - 1/18/07

Ddcokk85 (Lisa) - 1/18/07

Phlyinphebee (Rene') - 1/19/07

Nicknack34461 - 1/19/07

Shayne9927 (Shayne) - 1/19/07

Lap - 1/19/07

Deb-Texas - 1/19/07

Mammaw - 1/19/07

StacyinToyland – 1/19/07

Cinward2001 (Cindy) - 1/19/06***

Jun0610 (Maria) - 1/22/07

Rsbell - 1/22/07

Purposedriven4 - 1/22/07

Ds5001ds - 1/22/07

Nursiepooh - 1/22/07

Kilopitre - 1/23/07

RidinmyHDdream (Carol) - 1/23/07

Zuzu - 1/23/07

Nella337 - 1/23/07

Redstart - 1/24/07

Nomophat - 1/24/07

Lauriann - 1/24/07

Shesha - 1/25/07

Edieday (Edie) - 1/25/07

Huberslave - 1/25/07

Rockergirl - 1/25/07

A.Isabella - 1/25/07

Donnalynncrain - 1/25/06***

Shues138 (Andrea) - 1/26/07

Jeanettej505 - 1/26/07

Bandida - 1/26/07

Susanjuneau - 1/26/07

Stacyrh - 1/29/07

Charlottesweb91 - 1/29/07

Trishd - 1/29/07

Mom of 3 - 1/29/07

Monsoleil98 - 1/29/07

Nurseratchett (Joanne) - 1/29/07

Sherilynn - 1/30/07

Texasbighair - 1/30/07

Gig8 (gigi) - 1/30/07

Cchristys - 1/30/07

Ladyleo868 (Christine) - 1/30/07

Kima - 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

Thatgirl - 1/31/07

Mfw1941 - 1/31/07

Brew2000 - 1/31/07

Lapbandhopeful - 2/02/07<O:p></O:p>

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[amyt 0]

Hi!

I'm Amy, I was banded 0n 1/16. Please add me to the list. Thanks!