PharmaGirl

Updated list. Congratulations to all the banded bandsters and best of luck to all of those being banded over the next few days. Anyone missing or any wrong dates? Wed April 1 = mulderfamily4, Sissyh1006, hhjazzyoo1, kaner, knewme, nataliedg8, Mommad, FDBAGPIPER, spirnat31, Swisskaese, Danielle07, Spinner115, misamae Thu April 2 = smilan, lingling, healthyme2, kerrischafer1, Poodia, lml32927, jonnycotes Fri April 3 = super_chilli, tish76, vegas girl, watermelon_1, TxMomof4 Sat April 4 = GoddessNar Mon April 6 = swishbc, StephOnee, shakia90, Mona40, Crimson Tide, scottyjay, silverstar79, JohnB3465, doodlebug11, cajunmomma Tue April 7 = hopeful41411, mobetter, Trulyleaves, daner1110, kmg365, lindasqd51, marlina, Healthydiva50, tcbgirl, susanthomas-pate, opalfire9, Kitten123, jbhinla Wed April 8 = ldeere2005, tstanart, Singer B, BTHIN09, rdoty, HelloSkinny, GitsMardi, MIMA1980, Lapbanded_Paladin Thu April 9 = txsandy, NYlady, murphy5, gamassagegirl, hopeful60, nurseinem, JWL08, cowboyswife, CelticAngel, LivinWithFaith/KY, BethT1027, mi_illusion_st Fri April 10 = pdburch, JayTee562, jerseygirl518, sdeale0928, vagwada Sun April 12 = HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!! Mon April 13 = lachdanon, Elayne, babydoll1, 2Legit2Quit, tawandabee, hairnv, memzie, Jeansthings, aris, Taina009 Tue April 14 = Suzdavis, victoria_057, poconomom, carbgrl, tiffalicious81, valjay, trishb13, moonbeam, auntbrat, jukebox81782 Wed April 15 = hannahj914, sylver28, MrsMitch, mec267's wife, kimba74, (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 Fri April 17 = lapbandgirl2009, lulululu, MissChristina, terelbel, Carrie_W, Ingrien, Rangergirl Mon April 20 = sandi1011, Auddie, Carolnpx, 31andnew Tue April 21 = ThinWithin, bellatrickz, Mand Wed April 22 = early, KikstersRT, Babygirl_68, April09Bandster, birdbrainzz, mec267, Lisacacb5, , Band_Groupie, dminson, Jackiepurs31, trobison, Bobbie72, funnychik, ladyjp Thu April 23 = PharmaGirl, Gavroche2004 Fri April 24 = loulou09, hrtgoeson, KMCD, jodimyers, Luckynjun, SHSUSioux Mon April 27 = boomski, shellynnrn, Shrinkerbell, smiletracy, asaylor2009, VADarlene, mlat1822@live.com Tue April 28 = rcher, MSan914, chiffani Wed April 29 = travelgrl April hopefuls = Kellster, WannaBe1/2TheWoman, daqui26, mandilou, mscarly, MiMi Teapot, mommyofone

Hey MIMA, I know exactly how you feel with the pre-op diet. I was in exactly the same boat last week - the worst imaginable headache (I think it was sugar withdrawal for me) and I could have eaten a horse (and then run after the jockey). The first few days really are the hardest. The headache will pass (lots of water may help - it didn't for me but it didn't make it any worse) though I still feel very very hungry. Anyway best of luck. We've added you to the list of April bandsters. As BG says, please join us there.

And the list continues to grow... Congratulations to all the banded bandsters and best of luck to all of those being banded over the next few days. Anyone missing or any wrong dates? Wed April 1 = mulderfamily4, Sissyh1006, hhjazzyoo1, lls, kaner, knewme, nataliedg8, Mommad, FDBAGPIPER, spirnat31, Swisskaese, Danielle07 Thu April 2 = smilan, lingling, healthyme2, kerrischafer1, Poodia Fri April 3 = super_chilli, tish76, vegas girl, watermelon_1, cajunmomma, TxMomof4 Sat April 4 = doodlebug11, GoddessNar Mon April 6 = swishbc, StephOnee, shakia90, Mona40, Crimson Tide, scottyjay, silverstar79, JohnB3465 Tue April 7 = hopeful41411, mobetter, Trulyleaves, daner1110, kmg365, lindasqd51, marlina, Healthydiva50, tcbgirl, susanthomas-pate, opalfire9 Wed April 8 = ldeere2005, tstanart, Singer B, BTHIN09, rdoty, HelloSkinny, GitsMardi, MIMA1980 Thu April 9 = txsandy, NYlady, murphy5, gamassagegirl, hopeful60, nurseinem, JWL08, cowboyswife, CelticAngel, LivinWithFaith/KY, BethT1027 Fri April 10 = pdburch, JayTee562, jerseygirl518, sdeale0928 Sun April 12 = HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!! Mon April 13 = lachdanon, Elayne, babydoll1, 2Legit2Quit, tawandabee, hairnv, memzie Tue April 14 = Suzdavis, victoria_057, poconomom, carbgrl, tiffalicious81, valjay, trishb13, moonbeam, auntbrat Wed April 15 = hannahj914, sylver28, MrsMitch, jukebox81782, mec267's wife, kimba74, (sissy's office mate - are you on here yet??) Thu April 16 = Jenfs5, scoobydoo, rannah12, vayiayia, Allformyson, Abbie-pie, BeefromCalie, contemplating, Sweet68, Stephanie1972, WishUponABand Fri April 17 = lapbandgirl2009, lulululu, MissChristina, terelbel, Carrie_W, Ingrien Mon April 20 = sandi1011, Auddie, Carolnpx Tue April 21 = ThinWithin, bellatrickz, Mand Wed April 22 = early, KikstersRT, Babygirl_68, April09Bandster, birdbrainzz, mec267, Lisacacb5, , Band_Groupie, dminson, Jackiepurs31, trobison, Bobbie72, funnychik, ladyjp Thu April 23 = PharmaGirl, Gavroche2004 Fri April 24 = loulou09, hrtgoeson, KMCD, jodimyers, Luckynjun, SHSUSioux Mon April 27 = boomski, shellynnrn, Shrinkerbell, smiletracy, asaylor2009, VADarlene Tue April 28 = rcher, MSan914, chiffani Wed April 29 = travelgrl April hopefuls = Kellster, WannaBe1/2TheWoman, daqui26, mandilou, mscarly

Hi and welcome to all the new soon-to-be bandsters, Congratulations on your surgery dates. Thought you might like to know that you can find a whole community of people being banded in April HERE and you can find a list of April bandits HERE

Hi and welcome to all the new soon-to-be bandsters, Congratulations on your surgery date. Thought you might like to know that there's a whole community of us being banded in April HERE and you can find a list of all of us April bandits HERE

Hi and welcome to all the new soon-to-be bandsters, Congratulations on your surgery dates. You will find a whole community of people being banded in April HERE and you can find a list of April bandits HERE

Hi There are lots of us being banded in April and quite a few seem to be going through the same thing as you. You will find a whole community of people being banded in April HERE and you can find a list of April bandits HERE Good luck

Hi and welcome to all the new soon-to-be bandsters, Congratulations on your surgery dates. You will find a whole community of people being banded in April HERE and you can find a list of April bandits HERE

Hi and welcome to all the new soon-to-be bandsters, Congratulations on your surgery dates. You will find a whole community of people being banded in April HERE and you can find a list of April bandits HERE

Updated list. Anyone missing or any wrong dates? Wed April 1 = mulderfamily4, Sissyh1006, hhjazzyoo1, lls, kaner, knewme, nataliedg8, Mommad, FDBAGPIPER, spirnat31, Swisskaese, Danielle07 Thu April 2 = smilan, lingling, healthyme2, kerrischafer1, Poodia Fri April 3 = super_chilli, tish76, vegas girl, watermelon_1, cajunmomma, TxMomof4 Sat April 4 = doodlebug11, GoddessNar Mon April 6 = swishbc, StephOnee, shakia90, Mona40, Crimson Tide, scottyjay, silverstar79, JohnB3465 Tue April 7 = hopeful41411, mobetter, Trulyleaves, daner1110, kmg365, lindasqd51, marlina, Healthydiva50, tcbgirl, susanthomas-pate, opalfire9 Wed April 8 = ldeere2005, tstanart, Singer B, BTHIN09, rdoty, HelloSkinny, GitsMardi, MIMA1980 Thu April 9 = txsandy, NYlady, murphy5, gamassagegirl, hopeful60, nurseinem, JWL08, cowboyswife, CelticAngel, LivinWithFaith/KY, BethT1027 Fri April 10 = pdburch, JayTee562, jerseygirl518, sdeale0928 Sun April 12 = HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!! Mon April 13 = lachdanon, Elayne, babydoll1, 2Legit2Quit, tawandabee, hairnv, memzie Tue April 14 = Suzdavis, victoria_057, poconomom, carbgrl, tiffalicious81, valjay, trishb13, moonbeam, auntbrat Wed April 15 = hannahj914, sylver28, MrsMitch, jukebox81782, mec267's wife, kimba74, (sissy's office mate - are you on here yet??) Thu April 16 = Jenfs5, scoobydoo, rannah12, vayiayia, Allformyson, Abbie-pie, BeefromCalie, contemplating, Sweet68, Stephanie1972, WishUponABand Fri April 17 = lapbandgirl2009, lulululu, MissChristina, terelbel, Carrie_W, Ingrien Mon April 20 = sandi1011, Auddie, Carolnpx Tue April 21 = ThinWithin, bellatrickz, Mand Wed April 22 = early, KikstersRT, Babygirl_68, April09Bandster, birdbrainzz, mec267, Lisacacb5, , Band_Groupie, dminson, Jackiepurs31, trobison, Bobbie72, funnychik, ladyjp Thu April 23 = PharmaGirl, Gavroche2004 Fri April 24 = loulou09, hrtgoeson, KMCD, jodimyers, Luckynjun, SHSUSioux Mon April 27 = boomski, shellynnrn, Shrinkerbell, smiletracy, asaylor2009, VADarlene Tue April 28 = rcher, MSan914, chiffani Wed April 29 = travelgrl April hopefuls = Kellster, WannaBe1/2TheWoman, daqui26, mandilou, mscarly

Updated list - with BG's date (congrats!!) and bandsters that have checked in following surgery in a brighter colour. Anyone missing or any wrong dates? Wed April 1 = mulderfamily4, Sissyh1006, hhjazzyoo1, lls, kaner, knewme, nataliedg8, Mommad, FDBAGPIPER, spirnat31, Swisskaese, Danielle07 Thu April 2 = smilan, lingling, healthyme2, kerrischafer1, Poodia Fri April 3 = super_chilli, tish76, vegas girl, watermelon_1, cajunmomma, TxMomof4 Sat April 4 = doodlebug11, GoddessNar Mon April 6 = swishbc, StephOnee, shakia90, Mona40, Crimson Tide, scottyjay, silverstar79 Tue April 7 = hopeful41411, mobetter, Trulyleaves, daner1110, kmg365, lindasqd51, marlina, Healthydiva50, tcbgirl, susanthomas-pate, opalfire9 Wed April 8 = ldeere2005, tstanart, Singer B, BTHIN09, rdoty, HelloSkinny Thu April 9 = txsandy, NYlady, murphy5, gamassagegirl, hopeful60, nurseinem, JWL08, cowboyswife, CelticAngel Fri April 10 = pdburch, JayTee562, jerseygirl518, sdeale0928 Sun April 12 = HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!! Mon April 13 = lachdanon, Elayne, babydoll1 Tue April 14 = Suzdavis, victoria_057, poconomom Wed April 15 = hannahj914, sylver28, MrsMitch, jukebox81782, mec267's wife, (sissy's office mate - are you on here yet??) Thu April 16 = Jenfs5, scoobydoo, rannah12, vayiayia, Allformyson, Abbie-pie, BeefromCalie, contemplating, Sweet68 Fri April 17 = lapbandgirl2009, lulululu, MissChristina, terelbel, Carrie_W Mon April 20 = sandi1011, Auddie, Carolnpx Tue April 21 = ThinWithin, bellatrickz, Mand Wed April 22 = early, KikstersRT, Babygirl_68, April09Bandster, birdbrainzz, mec267, Lisacacb5, , Band_Groupie Thu April 23 = PharmaGirl, Gavroche2004 Fri April 24 = loulou09, hrtgoeson, KMCD, jodimyers, Luckynjun, SHSUSioux Mon April 27 = boomski, shellynnrn, Shrinkerbell, smiletracy Tue April 28 = rcher, MSan914, chiffani Wed April 29 = travelgrl April hopefuls = Kellster, WannaBe1/2TheWoman, valjay, daqui26, mandilou, BethT1027

Great suggestion kaner. Another alternative could be one of those opaque sports bottles.

You bugger! You got me good.

Hey guys, My hand is up too. However, I know that it is up to me to do the work to actually lose weight. Our surgeon was pretty adamant that if you stick to the rules (no drinkable empty calories, 3 small meals with Protein first, exercise, water) and work with him in making sure you're at the "sweet spot" then you will definitely lose weight. He made us laugh when he told us that he is at the point where if he has someone come in who asks "why aren't I losing weight", his response is "you tell me why you aren't losing weight". Our weight loss is our own responsibility. All the band and the surgeon can do is give us the tool to help us achieve that. For me, I am really hoping that that losing weight and keeping it off is going to be much easier if I don't feel that gnawing starving feeling in my stomach when I go more than a short time without eating - that is all I want from the lap band.

Hey Tamara, You got me scared now. Why do you think you want to ask the surgeon to remove the band?

Good luck to all of the April 1st bandsters. Check in after surgery and I'll turn the confirmed bandsters bold. Here's yet another updated list. Anyone missing or any wrong dates? Wed April 1 = mulderfamily4, Sissyh1006, hhjazzyoo1, lls, kaner, knewme, nataliedg8, Mommad, FDBAGPIPER, spirnat31, Swisskaese, Danielle07 Thu April 2 = smilan, lingling, healthyme2, kerrischafer1, Poodia Fri April 3 = super_chilli, tish76, vegas girl, watermelon_1, cajunmomma, TxMomof4 Sat April 4 = doodlebug11, GoddessNar Mon April 6 = swishbc, StephOnee, shakia90, Mona40, Crimson Tide, scottyjay, silverstar79 Tue April 7 = hopeful41411, mobetter, Trulyleaves, daner1110, kmg365, lindasqd51, marlina, Healthydiva50, tcbgirl, susanthomas-pate, opalfire9 Wed April 8 = ldeere2005, tstanart, Singer B, BTHIN09, rdoty, HelloSkinny Thu April 9 = txsandy, NYlady, murphy5, gamassagegirl, hopeful60, nurseinem, JWL08, cowboyswife, CelticAngel Fri April 10 = pdburch, JayTee562, jerseygirl518, sdeale0928 Sun April 12 = HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!! Mon April 13 = lachdanon, Elayne, babydoll1 Tue April 14 = Suzdavis, victoria_057 Wed April 15 = hannahj914, sylver28, MrsMitch, jukebox81782, mec267's wife, (sissy's office mate - are you on here yet??) Thu April 16 = Jenfs5, scoobydoo, rannah12, vayiayia, Allformyson, Abbie-pie, BeefromCalie, contemplating Fri April 17 = lapbandgirl2009, lulululu, MissChristina, terelbel, Carrie_W Mon April 20 = sandi1011, Auddie, Carolnpx Tue April 21 = ThinWithin, bellatrickz, Mand Wed April 22 = early, KikstersRT, Babygirl_68, April09Bandster, birdbrainzz, mec267, Lisacacb5 Thu April 23 = PharmaGirl, Gavroche2004 Fri April 24 = loulou09, hrtgoeson, KMCD, jodimyers, Luckynjun, SHSUSioux Mon April 27 = boomski, shellynnrn, Shrinkerbell, smiletracy Tue April 28 = rcher, MSan914, chiffani Wed April 29 = travelgrl April hopefuls = Kellster, Band_Groupie, WannaBe1/2TheWoman, valjay, daqui26, mandilou, BethT1027

Yet another updated list. Anyone missing or any wrong dates? Wed April 1 = mulderfamily4, Sissyh1006, hhjazzyoo1, lls, kaner, knewme, nataliedg8, Mommad, FDBAGPIPER, spirnat31, Swisskaese, Danielle07 Thu April 2 = smilan, lingling, healthyme2, kerrischafer1, Poodia Fri April 3 = super_chilli, tish76, vegas girl, watermelon_1, cajunmomma, TxMomof4 Sat April 4 = doodlebug11, GoddessNar Mon April 6 = swishbc, StephOnee, shakia90, Mona40, Crimson Tide, scottyjay, silverstar79 Tue April 7 = hopeful41411, mobetter, Trulyleaves, daner1110, kmg365, lindasqd51, marlina, Healthydiva50, tcbgirl, susanthomas-pate, opalfire9 Wed April 8 = ldeere2005, tstanart, Singer B, BTHIN09, rdoty, HelloSkinny Thu April 9 = txsandy, NYlady, murphy5, gamassagegirl, hopeful60, nurseinem, JWL08, cowboyswife, CelticAngel Fri April 10 = pdburch, JayTee562, jerseygirl518, sdeale0928 Sun April 12 = HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!! Mon April 13 = lachdanon, Elayne, babydoll1 Tue April 14 = Suzdavis, victoria_057, poconomom Wed April 15 = hannahj914, sylver28, MrsMitch, jukebox81782, mec267's wife, (sissy's office mate - are you on here yet??) Thu April 16 = Jenfs5, scoobydoo, rannah12, vayiayia, Allformyson, Abbie-pie, BeefromCalie, contemplating, Sweet68 Fri April 17 = lapbandgirl2009, lulululu, MissChristina, terelbel, Carrie_W Mon April 20 = sandi1011, Auddie, Carolnpx Tue April 21 = ThinWithin, bellatrickz, Mand Wed April 22 = early, KikstersRT, Babygirl_68, April09Bandster, birdbrainzz, mec267, Lisacacb5, , Band_Groupie Thu April 23 = PharmaGirl, Gavroche2004 Fri April 24 = loulou09, hrtgoeson, KMCD, jodimyers, Luckynjun, SHSUSioux Mon April 27 = boomski, shellynnrn, Shrinkerbell, smiletracy Tue April 28 = rcher, MSan914, chiffani Wed April 29 = travelgrl April hopefuls = Kellster, WannaBe1/2TheWoman, valjay, daqui26, mandilou, BethT1027

Welcome. You've all been added to the list of April Bandsters now, which you can find HERE.

Another updated list. Anyone missing or any wrong dates? Wed April 1 = mulderfamily4, Sissyh1006, hhjazzyoo1, lls, kaner, knewme, nataliedg8, Mommad, FDBAGPIPER, spirnat31 Thu April 2 = smilan, lingling, healthyme2, kerrischafer1, Poodia Fri April 3 = super_chilli, tish76, vegas girl, watermelon_1, cajunmomma, TxMomof4 Sat April 4 = doodlebug11, GoddessNar Mon April 6 = swishbc, StephOnee, shakia90, Mona40, Crimson Tide, scottyjay Tue April 7 = hopeful41411, mobetter, Trulyleaves, daner1110, kmg365, lindasqd51, marlina, Healthydiva50, CelticAngel, tcbgirl, susanthomas-pate, opalfire9 Wed April 8 = ldeere2005, tstanart, Singer B, BTHIN09 Thu April 9 = txsandy, NYlady, murphy5, gamassagegirl, hopeful60, nurseinem, JWL08, cowboyswife Fri April 10 = pdburch, JayTee562, jerseygirl518, sdeale0928 Sun April 12 = HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!! Mon April 13 = lachdanon, Elayne, babydoll1 Tue April 14 = Suzdavis, victoria_057 Wed April 15 = hannahj914, sylver28, MrsMitch, jukebox81782, mec267's wife, (sissy's office mate - are you on here yet??) Thu April 16 = Jenfs5, scoobydoo, rannah12, vayiayia, Allformyson, Abbie-pie, BeefromCalie, contemplating Fri April 17 = lapbandgirl2009, lulululu, MissChristina, terelbel, Carrie_W Mon April 20 = sandi1011, Auddie Tue April 21 = ThinWithin, bellatrickz Wed April 22 = early, KikstersRT, Babygirl_68, April09Bandster, birdbrainzz, mec267, Lisacacb5 Thu April 23 = PharmaGirl Fri April 24 = loulou09, hrtgoeson, KMCD, jodimyers, Luckynjun, SHUSHioux Mon April 27 = boomski, shellynnrn, Shrinkerbell, smiletracy Tue April 28 = rcher, MSan914, chiffani Wed April 29 = travelgrl April hopefuls = Kellster, Band_Groupie, WannaBe1/2TheWoman, valjay, daqui26, mandilou, BethT1027, Swisskaese

Welcome and congrats on your surgery date. Thought you'd like to know that there's a bunch of us getting banded in April who are all going through the same thing as you. If you go HERE, you'll find an area where you can find us all. You've also been added to THIS LIST of April Bandsters

Welcome and congrats on your surgery date. Thought you'd like to know that there's a bunch of us getting banded in April who are all going through the same thing as you. If you go HERE, you'll find an area where you can find us all. You've also been added to THIS LIST of April Bandsters

Congratulations on your surgery date and welcome. You've been added to the list of April 2009 Bandsters HERE

Welcome Swisskaese and scottyjay. You've both been added to the list of April bandsters. Swisskaese, let us know when you have your date. All the best!

Hey Poodia, Welcome - you've been added to the list too.

Hey Tamara, I can't believe I'm not going to be starving! Lets hope you're right about that too. Great to hear that you're doing well and still losing weight. I'm jealous that you're eating real food (albeit minced or in very tiny pieces). The referred shoulder (and sometimes people get referred neck pain too) is apparently due to gas that is difficult to expel. Apparently walking helps get rid of the gas. If it is really bad you could try some Degas or Infacol wind drops and see if they work any better than the pain relievers. They are very inert products (just have simethicone in them) and are therefore very safe. Or maybe try some peppermint or spearmint tea. As for being hotties - we're all already gorgeous - now we just want the outside to reflect our inside!