MAY 2009 Bandsters - shout out!!!

[hallelujah.girl 1]

WE HAVE MORE mayo BANDITOS- YEAH!!! I changed the colors so you can see the new additions.

May 1st - Bliss0320, DougNC, klp713

May 4th - Meandmyweightloss, Naynayto2, Farmgirl, skinnybird, Neil, sapphire12305, UKbander, girlak

May 5th - sbush70, BetterL8, Haileysmum, Raelita

May 6th - TxAmy07, Laya, hallelujah.girl, Xavier, Ibelieve, Maclynn, Richard5315, dani257969, karebare4me, DaChanginQueen

May 7th - SpideyMom, Bempowered, mothermary, DeAndraBaby, ramg66, curleytop, maedaisy, mwh2266

May 8th - Ckoon73, Chubby Traveller, sweettea, meem, hkitty, don14, headin_to_mxico, lorileeann, Scorpiqt, gonnaride, whatever496, Wyn, NoBAness69

May 11th - John337, Danimal, Nkwt2005, Bmaz, crazylady

May 12th - Kellster, canadiangirl.ca, heavyhevicyndi, beekay, Imdowdy

May 13th - Jennifer75,readyforchange09, Joyceabella

May 14th - rachieroo, Mary of MO, nf1074, worknprogress, trishc, northsidegirl65, a10by2010, Elizabeth_07, Amari, hsj, frankthetank

May 15th - Foxxy, bmooney364, jadeoakes, wmaodell, purplekyss, FDS

May 18th - Missbinda, dispatcher15, mveaverrn, Treynney, laurieanns, Cheri634, conmonja, jbdiva8, Jazzy3902

May 19th - kookaburra64, carriemc78, genetic_gem, pephlin, momadot, afmomofthree, the_bainbridges, terriw319

May 20th - road2newme, sanderson, tinmanr55, schurwell1,

May 21st - Minxz, johnsonsnickers, texsue,

sarahbellszz14_4, LadyLaLa, beaglemom, sarabellz14-4, rafterj, lotsabirds, PaigesGirl

May 22nd - SassySara, tulsarealtorgb, tully, losttxn, 52209

May 25th - Mercedes77, LadyT, NOLAR

May 26th - sailorChrist, 4weightlosssake, Christian0728, Jessicastatzer, bblazer1991, EPRESC0303, MissChloe, dhall111, Gonnagetbanned

May 27th - Rguay, Schurchwell, juniper, suze48, weigh2fat

May 28th - Siouxhockeyfan, singingintherain, KathyK1256, marathonmommy,

May 29th - Richardson, Daver, LindaD, less-of-me

Hope everyone has a chance to check out our may support group here May 09 Bandsters - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum

Good Luck to all those who are preparing for surgery in the next few days! Keep us posted in our May Thread here May 09 Bandsters - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum

[maclynn 0]

Hey Tina,

I did not have to do any pre-op diet for my liver so I don't think you have anything to worry about there. The smoking thing I can't help you with. You may just have to be extra diligent with the breathing exercises post op. Best of luck to you! I would have loved a quick turn around.

~mac

[tuttleb 0]

Tuttleb checking in... this is the second time chiming in.

I was banded the 18th of May.

The surgery went great! I have had complications though after the second day. I took some medication (And I should not of) I guess i didn’t understand.

I was blocked up didn’t eat for two days, serious pain!

Went back to the doctor on Thursday and had my fill release some... That worked but not off the bat.

I still went into the Emergency that night to check for a blood clot in the lung... I didn’t and that is good.

I can eat now.. But I think the process has wounded me even more than the surgery...

Do any of you feel blotted at the end of the day? Too the point of cant move, even pain in shoulders chest and stomach.

For the past 3 nights I have felt this.

I also have a constant ack.

Just worried.

[2911plans 16]

Hi Marathonmom,

I am having my banding on 5/28/09 as well. My bmi is 35. I elected to have this surgery because I was gaining weight year after year. I think it is very proactive to do something about the weight before major medical complications arise. I currently have hpb and diabeties runs in my family. Congratulations on your decision to get banded. Hope to hear from you during this journey.

[AliOneTrackizTheBizness 0]

Well its been a while since Ive ritten so here it goes....I had surgery May 8th...and lost 20lbs within the firsy 9 days!!!:tongue: Then on the 10th day i broke both bones in my left arm from rollerskating..grrrr so there went my exercising for hile atleast until i can feel a bit better...had to have surgery to add some plates and pins to set my bones together....BUT when i went in on the 21st for what i thought was my '2 week post op check up' he gave me a fill!!!:blink:4 CC's to be exact......i thought i was supposed to wait a month and i questioned him but hey, who's the doc?! Now I am down 25lbs from a starting 264...leaving me at a wonderful 239...only 39lbs to go til onederland!!!! Other than being one handed things are going pretty well...even had some briskit and chicken last night...of course not even enough to amount to what i was eating pre surgery...but thats the point right??? last night was the first time i had ever actually felt 'full' it was next to amazing! the only problem i find that i am having is eating meat without taking a sip or two to get it down...if i dont itll get stuck even after chewing it a million times!So thats whats good with me!

[sapphire12305 9]

I didn't have any preop diet... so i wouldn't worry about that, many don't.. don't know about the quit smoking part, since I don't smoke.

[tinmanr55 0]

I was banded on the 20th and the only problems I have had is the hurt in chest and shoulders but it is getting better. I am on all liquids now and have dropped 13 since band date but that is figuring in the 5 lb gain day of banding. Hang in there, we are all in this for the long haul.

[dhall111 0]

Here's a shout out to all my fellow May 26 bandsters!

sailorChrist, 4weightlosssake, Christian0728, Jessicastatzer, bblazer1991, EPRESC0303, MissChloe, Gonnagetbanned

Here's to a quick easy surgery with no complications and FAST healing!

[Gonnagetbanned 0]

Goodluck to all of us tomorrow who have surgeries scheduled.

Best Wishes

K

[ASmiles2008 0]

Hi everyone! I'm being banded on Wednesday, May 27, 2009. Very excited and nervous at the same time. Good luck to everyone!

[lostTxn 0]

Hello mayo Banditos,

I was banded on May 22nd, no problems and NO regrets. Was acutually able to go on short shopping trip today with my daughter. I had to get out of the house for a little bit. I'm not hungry but very thirsty and walking helps so much!

[witchy_Jenny 0]

Hola, mayo Banditos! I was banded on Shrinko De Mayo (5/5/09)! Just registered today and was hoping I could find a group of people to 'band' with, LOL.

So, I'm TOTALLY in bandster hell and feeling like a piggy wanting to eat everything in sight. My first fill will be June 10. Two weeks and hopefully I will have some relief!

Lost 10lbs pre-op then 15 more as of a week ago but now I think I've gained back about 5! Arrrggg!! Why did I buy that stoopid scale last night at Target!!?? LOL

So how are you all doing?

[tulsarealtorgb 0]

Hi WM, A couple of things I'm looking forward to on the mushie stage is refried Beans with low fat cheese & ff sour cream, also hummus. On my list, we can also have eggs, crackers, toast, kidney or black beans, canned tuna & chicken, mashed bananas & pears, pureed spinach. I am going to make a very small egg salad sandwich (less than 1/2, with ff mayo) I can't wait! Does that help with ideas? I'm from Ok also.

[LadyLaLa 0]

Hey everyone!!

This is my first post since my banding on Thurs 5/21/09.

I had a lot of pain in my shoulders and my neck the first two days after surgery. It was from the gas and the dr said it was normal so i didnt freak out....but MAN did that hurt. My bandages came off on sunday and they're healing well. My starting weight was 267lbs. I started 2 weeks of Fluids on may 7th....the liquid stage pre-op was hell. :thumbup: My doctors were extremely strict about this diet. I could only have clear low sodium broth, sugar free Jello, 2 cups of non starchy veggies a day, 2 tblspoons of fat free dressing a day and Decaf coffee with splenda...lets just say i wasnt a happy camper.... but im now down to 249!!! I hope to keep this up and im goin to vegas in the begining of august! i cant wait to buy some new clothes@!!!

good luch to everyone! Its worth it and I cant wait to see more results!! I'll be back soon with more progress :cry_smile:

[sarahbellzz14-4 1]

I'm still on Clear Liquids and Protein Shakes til friday