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  1. Hi everyone,

    Here's the latest updated list (updated: 5pm, 17 April 2009 [Australian eastern standard time]). Names in bright pink mean that person has checked in after surgery.

    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

    Tue April 14 = Suzdavis, victoria_057, poconomom, carbgrl, tiffalicious81, valjay, trishb13, moonbeam, auntbrat, jukebox81782, butterfly64, paxie, julia19642, lady28, queenann, beskild

    Wed April 15 = hannahj914, sylver28, MrsMitch, mec267's wife, kimba74, DottieDoo, vcatalina1, Jazzy4Health, sandyswhisper, shanlyn, zetanett, phattat, (sissy's office mate - are you on here yet??)

    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

    Fri April 17 = lapbandgirl2009, lulululu, MissChristina, terelbel, Carrie_W, Ingrien, Rangergirl, 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

    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


  2. Most people posting appear to have had a pretty good recovery after surgery but it is important for people to realise that things are not so straightforward for some other people and gas pain can be very bad and may not pass altogether quickly. This can be normal and therefore don't panic (which makes things worse) if your gas is not subsiding as quickly as everybody else says it will. What works for one person may not work for another. Everyone is different.

    Post-op recovery has not been such a fun ride for my partner who was banded on the 9th April. She did ok for the first day or two (when only nights were difficult with discomfort from gas and consequent nausea). However, the last two days she experienced extreme bloating and had not been able to keep anything (not even water) down for two days from the nausea and consequent heaving. She has taken a simethicone preparation (like Gas-X), an antacid, metoclopramide for nausea, pain relievers. She is also walking regularly, using heat packs, doing the exercises, having gentle stomach massage (clockwise circles) with lavendar oil - you name it, she's been using it but nothing really took the pain away. As everyone else seemed to be doing it easy, I was really worried. I was particularly frightened that she'd get severely dehydrated. We did what everyone in her shoes should do when things don't feel right - go and see the surgeon.

    We saw her surgeon today who checked everything out and reassured her that everything is ok with the band and that the gas problem would eventually pass (when pressed for how long - he replied it varied across people but that in some people it can persist for "weeks"). Lisa is apparently an "air-swallower" (evidenced by the fact that she did a lot of burping before the procedure). It is harder to burp once the band is in and it is this that is causing her extreme discomfort. Our surgeon (who is wonderful) gave her a couple of shots and she managed to keep Water down again before we left is office. She is now resting comfortably and having a sleep. I have everything crossed (even my eyes!) that she'll be feeling better after a good sleep (which has not been possible due to all the heaving she was doing through the night).


  3. I am currently having major second thoughts. I'm due to have my banding done on the 23rd. Most people posting appear to have had a pretty good recovery after surgery but it has not been such a fun ride for my partner who was banded on the 9th April. She did ok for the first day or two (and only nights were difficult) but now she is experiencing extreme bloating and had not been able to keep anything (not even water) down for two days from the nausea and heaving. We saw her surgeon today who checked everything out and reassured her that everything is ok with the band and that the gas problem would eventually pass (when pressed for how long - he replied it varied across people). Lisa is apparently an "air-swallower" (evidenced by the fact that she did a lot of burping before the procedure). It is harder to burp once the band is in and it is this that is causing her extreme discomfort. Our surgeon (who is wonderful) gave her a couple of shots and she managed to keep Water down again and now she is having a sleep. I have everything crossed (even my eyes!) that she'll be feeling better after a sleep.


  4. Hi everyone,

    Here's the latest updated list (updated: 12 noon, 15 April 2009 [Australian eastern standard time]).

    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

    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

    Tue April 7 = hopeful41411, mobetter, Trulyleaves, daner1110, kmg365, lindasqd51, marlina, Healthydiva50, susanthomas-pate, opalfire9, Kitten123, jbhinla, Hlysmom, lobo, ecorreia, knighmo, CJB1127

    Wed April 8 = ldeere2005, tstanart, Singer B, BTHIN09, rdoty, HelloSkinny, GitsMardi, MIMA1980, Lapbanded_Paladin, erinshel, DM Chef, BeerSpiritGuide, Dawn1991, CJB1127, amceache

    Thu April 9 = txsandy, NYlady, murphy5, gamassagegirl, hopeful60, nursinem, JWL08, cowboyswife, CelticAngel, LivinWithFaith/KY, BethT1027, mi_illusion_st, LINDAPIERRE@ATT.NET, JoyceEggerth, Gavroche2004, Justdoingit

    Fri April 10 = pdburch, JayTee562, jerseygirl518, sdeale0928, vagwada, firefly71, tbryant1216, Kimber7, Boykie, restintx

    Sun April 12 = HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!

    Mon April 13 = lachdanon, Elayne, babydoll1, 2Legit2Quit, tawandabee, hairnv, memzie, Jeansthings, aris, Taina009, IsabellaP84, pottergirl, swrktp, tinalb

    Tue April 14 = Suzdavis, victoria_057, poconomom, carbgrl, tiffalicious81, valjay, trishb13, moonbeam, auntbrat, jukebox81782, butterfly64

    Wed April 15 = hannahj914, sylver28, MrsMitch, mec267's wife, kimba74, DottieDoo, vcatalina1, Jazzy4Health, sandyswhisper, shanlyn, zetanett, (sissy's office mate - are you on here yet??)

    Thu April 16 = Jenfs5, scoobydoo, rannah12, vayiayia, Allformyson, Abbie-pie, BeefromCalie, contemplating, Sweet68, Stephanie1972, WishUponABand, LDL, loser09, delacruz64, JUSTTIRED, smiley78, myturn2bhappy, Tammy Webb, Jamie05

    Fri April 17 = lapbandgirl2009, lulululu, MissChristina, terelbel, Carrie_W, Ingrien, Rangergirl, hope4j, WendyII, ISITWORTHIT, pitterpat79, lapband09

    Mon April 20 = sandi1011, Auddie, Carolnpx, 31andnew, txskoolnurse, phlphan, roscoeburke

    Tue April 21 = ThinWithin, bellatrickz, Mand, tcbgirl, california29, Ttime1020

    Wed April 22 = early, KikstersRT, Babygirl_68, April09Bandster, birdbrainzz, mec267, Lisacacb5, , Band_Groupie, dminson, Jackiepurs31, trobison, Bobbie72, funnychik, ladyjp, Nana6, chiffani

    Thu April 23 = PharmaGirl, Goal150, a-newme, kittygirl, TanyaM

    Fri April 24 = loulou09, hrtgoeson, KMCD, jodimyers, Luckynjun, SHSUSioux, MiMi Teapot, AngieB2009

    Sun April 26 = Wanttolose, Wanttolose's wife

    Mon April 27 = boomski, shellynnrn, Shrinkerbell, smiletracy, asaylor2009, VADarlene, mlat1822@live.com, ALuv82, tulsarealtorgb

    Tue April 28 = rcher, MSan914, mccall, Jimbo_WV, atomicblonde, dcgraves56, Kara

    Wed April 29 = travelgrl, help1977

    Thu April 30 = kath17268, stephyv, kiposa, fattyfatty2by4

    April hopefuls = Kellster, daqui26, mandilou, mscarly, mommyofone

    Honorary Bunny Bandsters: WannaBe1/2TheWoman


  5. Hey Ann,

    Mmmmm, the idea of coconut rum in with the shake - as good as a shake can get! Sounds absolutely delicious - I'm imagining adding it to a vanilla shake would result in something that tasted like a pina colada. Ohh - my mouth is watering bad. You are wicked for telling me about this as I can't afford to try this stunt with only 1 week to surgery. Well, I guess you'll have to stop soon enough too (ha ha).

    No, not brave to watch the video - STUPID is more like it.

    Lisa had a couple of really bad nights and a bad day since I last wrote. Gas pain was really bad and very bad nausea. She was badly badly bloated. She felt as though she was having a heart attack. I tried a massage on her stomach last night (clockwise circles) and this morning she has come good. She released heaps of gas and has been sitting on the loo a lot. She dropped 2kg (4lbs) since yesterday and is back to feeling good. Lets hope it stays this way. She sees her doctor on Friday so we'll check that she's within the bounds of what is to be expected for someone in her shoes.

    If any of the other girls are out there, please let us know how you're doing.


  6. Congratulations on your surgery.

    Stacey, my partner was banded on the 9th and she has had exactly the same experience. In her case, it was Days 5 and 6 that were really bad for her (though she had continuous pain through to then) - the nausea, heaps of bloating and gas pains - she kept saying that she thought she might be having a heart attack too. Yesterday, she was vowing that she would have the bloody thing removed. Great to hear you're doing better. Lisa's doing better today too - we hope this means a turning of the corner for her. My turn comes April 23 - I am a little scared now after seeing her go through it.

    In case it would help you, if you go HERE you'll find a forum of us all going through similar experiences following banding in April.

    Also, have added your name to the list of April Bandsters HERE. (I wasn't sure of your surgery date - was it April 6?)


  7. Congratulations on your date.

    In case it would help you, if you go HERE you'll find a forum of us all going through similar experiences following banding in April. I believe there are a few hungry people around there.

    Also, have added your name to the list of April Bandsters HERE. (Because of the time difference between the US and Australia, I wasn't sure of your surgery date - is it scheduled for April 28?)


  8. Congratulations on your surgery.

    No advice here as I haven't had surgery yet (scheduled for the 23rd). My partner was banded the day after you and unfortunately, she has not been having such a good time afterward - lots of gas pain, serious bloating, severe nausea.

    In case it would help you, if you go HERE you'll find a forum of us all going through similar experiences following banding in April.

    Also, have added your name to the list of April Bandsters HERE.


  9. Good luck to you and also to zetanett for surgery today. Please check in and let us know how you're going.

    In case it would help you, if you go HERE you'll find a forum of us all going through similar experiences following banding in April.

    Also, have added your name to the list of April Bandsters HERE. (Because of the time difference between the US and Australia [where I am], I wasn't sure of your surgery date - is it April 15?)


  10. Hi there,

    Congratulations on your band.

    Have to agree that you should follow doctor's instructions.

    In case it would help you, if you go HERE you'll find a forum of us all going through similar experiences following banding in April.

    Also, have added your name to the list of April Bandsters HERE. Precious Friend - have added you too - was April 2 the date of your banding?


  11. Hi there,

    Congratulations on your surgery. Hope you are feeling better with every day that passes.

    In case you're interested there's a forum for all of us banded or being banded in April (and who might be going through similar experiences at the same time as you) HERE. Also, I've added your name name to the list of April bandits HERE.


  12. Hi there,

    Congratulations on your surgery. Hope you are feeling better with every day that passes.

    In case you're interested there's a forum for all of us banded or being banded in April (and who might be going through similar experiences at the same time as you) HERE. Also, I've added your name name to the list of April bandits HERE.


  13. Hi there,

    Congratulations on your surgery. Hope you are feeling better with every day that passes.

    In case you're interested there's a forum for all of us banded or being banded in April (and who might be going through similar experiences at the same time as you) HERE. Also, I've added your name name to the list of April bandits HERE.


  14. Hi there,

    Congratulations on your surgery. Hope you are feeling better with every day that passes.

    In case you're interested there's a forum for all of us banded or being banded in April (and who might be going through similar experiences at the same time as you) HERE. Also, I've added your name name to the list of April bandits HERE. I'm not sure that I have the right surgery date for you though (were you banded on April 4?)


  15. Hi everyone

    Updated list available HERE.

    To shrink the liver, I was advised to do 3 Optifast shakes plus two cups of non-starchy vegies plus 2 litres of Water per day.

    I had a bad headache the first two days that I think were primarily due to sugar withdrawal but am doing a bit better now. However, unlike a lot of people, the feeling of hunger has not dissipated (though it is not as bad as it was the first two days).


  16. Hi everyone,

    Updated list is available HERE.

    Lisa (NYLady) is now on her 4th day post-op. During the day she is doing quite well but at night (usually between 2am and 4am) she wakes with bad pain (just above her diaphragm and in the left shoulder) and feels nauseous with it (watery eyes, salivating, sometimes dry retching). She feels hot and clammy but has chills all the same time. She doesn't have a fever though. It feels like there's a big bubble of trapped gas that she can't expel. She also feels she has a very acidic stomach (though she's not experiencing any reflux or burning).

    If anyone has some advice on how to get rid of a gas bubble quickly (she has used simethicone, has tried walking around for a while) or has experienced something similar, I'd be very grateful to hear from you.

    Ciao for now

    Lili


  17. Hi everyone,

    Here's the latest updated list (updated: 11am, 13 April 2009

    [Australian eastern standard time]).

    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

    Fri April 3 = super_chili, tish76, vegas girl, watermelon_1, TxMomof4, lich3853, mookp. lulu5040, brookeacomer, hanna61, Tall

    Sat April 4 = GoddessNar, lawandad, chubbychops

    Mon April 6 = swishbc, StephOnee, shakia90, Mona40, Crimson Tide, scottyjay, silverstar79, JohnB3465, doodlebug11, cajunmomma, Konda, sgtmtz

    Tue April 7 = hopeful41411, mobetter, Trulyleaves, daner1110, kmg365, lindasqd51, marlina, Healthydiva50, susanthomas-pate, opalfire9, Kitten123, jbhinla, Hlysmom, lobo, ecorreia, knighmo

    Wed April 8 = ldeere2005, tstanart, Singer B, BTHIN09, rdoty, HelloSkinny, GitsMardi, MIMA1980, Lapbanded_Paladin, erinshel, DM Chef, BeerSpiritGuide

    Thu April 9 = txsandy, NYlady, murphy5, gamassagegirl, hopeful60, nursinem, JWL08, cowboyswife, CelticAngel, LivinWithFaith/KY, BethT1027, mi_illusion_st, LINDAPIERRE@ATT.NET, JoyceEggerth, Gavroche2004, Justdoingit

    Fri April 10 = pdburch, JayTee562, jerseygirl518, sdeale0928, vagwada, firefly71, tbryant1216, Kimber7, Boykie, restintx

    Sun April 12 = HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!

    Mon April 13 = lachdanon, Elayne, babydoll1, 2Legit2Quit, tawandabee, hairnv, memzie, Jeansthings, aris, Taina009, IsabellaP84, pottergirl, swrktp, tinalb

    Tue April 14 = Suzdavis, victoria_057, poconomom, carbgrl, tiffalicious81, valjay, trishb13, moonbeam, auntbrat, jukebox81782, butterfly64

    Wed April 15 = hannahj914, sylver28, MrsMitch, mec267's wife, kimba74, DottieDoo, vcatalina1, Jazzy4Health, (sissy's office mate - are you on here yet??)

    Thu April 16 = Jenfs5, scoobydoo, rannah12, vayiayia, Allformyson, Abbie-pie, BeefromCalie, contemplating, Sweet68, Stephanie1972, WishUponABand, LDL, loser09, delacruz64, JUSTTIRED, smiley78, myturn2bhappy, Tammy Webb, Jamie05

    Fri April 17 = lapbandgirl2009, lulululu, MissChristina, terelbel, Carrie_W, Ingrien, Rangergirl, hope4j, WendyII, ISITWORTHIT, pitterpat79

    Mon April 20 = sandi1011, Auddie, Carolnpx, 31andnew, txskoolnurse, phlphan, roscoeburke

    Tue April 21 = ThinWithin, bellatrickz, Mand, tcbgirl, california29

    Wed April 22 = early, KikstersRT, Babygirl_68, April09Bandster, birdbrainzz, mec267, Lisacacb5, , Band_Groupie, dminson, Jackiepurs31, trobison, Bobbie72, funnychik, ladyjp, Nana6, chiffani

    Thu April 23 = PharmaGirl, Goal150, a-newme, kittygirl, TanyaM

    Fri April 24 = loulou09, hrtgoeson, KMCD, jodimyers, Luckynjun, SHSUSioux, MiMi Teapot, AngieB2009

    Sun April 26 = Wanttolose, Wanttolose's wife

    Mon April 27 = boomski, shellynnrn, Shrinkerbell, smiletracy, asaylor2009, VADarlene, mlat1822@live.com, ALuv82, tulsarealtorgb

    Tue April 28 = rcher, MSan914, mccall, Jimbo_WV

    Wed April 29 = travelgrl, help1977

    Thu April 30 = kath17268, stephyv, kiposa

    April hopefuls = Kellster, daqui26, mandilou, mscarly, mommyofone

    Honorary Bunny Bandsters: WannaBe1/2TheWoman


  18. I am doing my damndest to lose weight so that I am:

    • able to move around more easily and to feel more comfortable sitting, standing, walking, etc.
    • not needing to make an effort to get up from a chair, from the bed, etc.
    • able to throw the basketball around with my niece and nephews and not get winded right away
    • able to get down on the floor and play with my 3-year old nephew (and the new baby on the way)
    • able to climb a couple of flights of stairs and not feel puffed out at the top
    • able to ride my bike around the park without difficulty and without needing to feel self-conscious
    • feeling more energetic
    • more comfortable sitting in an airplane
    • more comfortable sitting at concerts, the theatre, the footy, etc
    • not encroaching on other people's territory when sitting on a plane, in a theatre, at the footy, etc. and therefore not having to feel bad when they look at me with that "you're disgusting" looks on their faces
    • able to keep up with others when walking somewhere in a group
    • able to get that exhilarated feeling when I dance and dance and dance
    • not having to dread the next school reunion, family reunion, family photo day, etc
    • able to play 18 holes of golf with friends
    • snoring less and getting all the health benefits that follow as a consequence
    • not getting swollen feet each time I fly anywhere
    • going to live a longer life
    • able to cut my toenails without difficulty
    • able to stand and prepare a meal for friends and do the washing up without getting a sore back
    • able to tie my shoelaces without effort
    • not having to go to the fat people's section/shop to buy clothes
    • able to wear high heels and still feel my feet and toes
    • able to buy beautiful rings that will look good and fit my fingers
    • able to find a bangle that will fit my wrist
    • feeling attractive
    • able to get into sexual positions that are currently not possible!

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