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

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

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

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

BabyGotBack,

How long was your stomach sore for? Today is day 5 for me and I was just wondering. I am still getting shoulder pain every now again. I am returning to work tomorrow. I will try and make it all day but I sit for 12 hours and was thinking i may need to lay down a little.

Well, tomorrow is all clear liquids, for one day prior to surgery. Tonight my father is cooking for me; lobster tail and filet mignon from Omaha Steaks. Mom opened a bottle of Korbel to reflect my 'Going, Going, Gone' attitude with the weight.

I know compared to many of you who have had a long pre op diet; this seems like non-sense. But regardless, tomorrow is going to be difficult for me. No solids, and the day before surgery. Yikes. Nerves are creeping in for sure. I definately couldn't be any more ready than I am now. I am just wanting to be healthy. I've packed my overnight back for the hospital, got my Rx's together and I think that's it. I'll be sure to check in tomorrow. Alot 'busy' stuff planned to keep me going and the mind occupied. I'm hoping I sleep LATE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sherilynn, it's all relative. :confused:

I do envy you your filet and lobster tail. I had been on Optifast for 4 weeks, so my appetite was far gone. My "last supper" the night before surgery was 1 cup of whole wheat noodles with tomato sauce and a small bag of doritos. LOL! Boy was it good!:hungry:

Maria

I'm a January bandster (1/24). I did it as soon after the holidays as I could!

BabyGotBack,

How long was your stomach sore for? Today is day 5 for me and I was just wondering. I am still getting shoulder pain every now again. I am returning to work tomorrow. I will try and make it all day but I sit for 12 hours and was thinking i may need to lay down a little.

My stomach was never really sore from the surgery. I did have gas pain in my stomach for about 3 days. The shoulder pain is gas too. The reason I didn't have such bad gas was because I threw up after surgery and when I was throwing up, gas was forcefully coming out of my mouth. It was so weird.

Tylenol liquid helped me in the beginning. Also a nice heating pad on the stomach and shoulder. I used to lay on mine at night.

My friend told me it took a month for all the gas to come out!

Well, tomorrow is all clear liquids, for one day prior to surgery. Tonight my father is cooking for me; lobster tail and filet mignon from Omaha Steaks. Mom opened a bottle of Korbel to reflect my 'Going, Going, Gone' attitude with the weight.

I know compared to many of you who have had a long pre op diet; this seems like non-sense. But regardless, tomorrow is going to be difficult for me. No solids, and the day before surgery. Yikes. Nerves are creeping in for sure. I definately couldn't be any more ready than I am now. I am just wanting to be healthy. I've packed my overnight back for the hospital, got my Rx's together and I think that's it. I'll be sure to check in tomorrow. Alot 'busy' stuff planned to keep me going and the mind occupied. I'm hoping I sleep LATE!!!!!!!!!!!!

You are almost in Bandland!!:clap2: :clap2: Just try to get a good night sleep! Let us know how it goes!

BabyGotBack,

Thanks for the info. I just feel like I would have done alot of sit-ups. Well good luck on your journey.

I'm a January bandster (1/24). I did it as soon after the holidays as I could!

Congrats on entering Bandland!!! How are you doing?:biggrin1:

three days...stocked up on EVERYTHING thanks to everyones tips..including gasx and liquid tylenol, have my broth, multiple waters(propel, vita water, special k protein water), jello, popsicles, and heating pad..am I forgetting anything??? oooh, Im nervous, I am goign to call my doctor tomorrow and ask for something prior, like valium or xanax...does everyone have to stay overnight in the hospital? I am planning on going right home after surgery..but it seems like alot of you stayed the night...I dont want to, I want to be in my own bed (I washed all my bedding and did all my laundry!) Im soooo ready!!

You are almost there!! Cool!

Our stats sound the about the same!

Today went well. I was able to have a sirloin hamburger patty with mushrooms, 1/2 cup black beans with cheddar cheese for dinner.

I got in 1230 calories, 81 grams of protein.

I knew I was done when I had to sit up and take a deep breath.

I feel comfortable and satisfied. I didn't feel like pbing.

My fat intake was high, 80 grams. I think that is too high. I guess I can only takle one thing at a time. Today I was tring to focus on getting 1200 calories in and protein. The higher calorie foods are high in fat. I have to work on that.

Today was a good day!

:clap2: :clap2: i' m getting banded on Monday!! 01/29/07. Nervous & excited. Thanks for this message board it has been a great!!!

Good luck tomorrow. I am one day after you. Let us know how you are feeling. :confused:

three days...stocked up on EVERYTHING thanks to everyones tips..including gasx and liquid tylenol, have my broth, multiple waters(propel, vita water, special k protein water), jello, popsicles, and heating pad..am I forgetting anything??? oooh, Im nervous, I am goign to call my doctor tomorrow and ask for something prior, like valium or xanax...does everyone have to stay overnight in the hospital? I am planning on going right home after surgery..but it seems like alot of you stayed the night...I dont want to, I want to be in my own bed (I washed all my bedding and did all my laundry!) Im soooo ready!!

I stocked up too. I found a great deal on a Sunbeam twin blanket for $21.00 at Wal-Mart to have an all over heating pad since I have to sleep partially sitting up on the couch after surgery. I had my gallbladder out in October and could not lay down in my bed for a week! :confused:

Hello everyone!!

I can't believe that I only have 2 days left. Clear liquids tomorrow and getting mentally prepared! I am excited and nervous. I think I ate all of my favorite foods this weekend knowing that I will be looking at food very differently for the rest of my HEALTHY life. I said my prayers in church today for a speedy recovery and a smooth surgery. I wish everyone here the best and I thank you for sharing so much with me. I have learned more here than anywhere.

Christine

Here we are coming to the end of January!!! It feels like yesterday that I was banded! I can't believe it went by so fast!

Congrats to all that are entering Bandland in the next couple of days!

Let us know how you are all doing!

We get to travel down this road together!

I am also so happy to have a group of such great people!

We always stay positive and just try to support and motivate each other. Thanks for making it an enjoyable and safe place for us all!!!!

Audree