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

gigi, I know what you mean about forcing things down today..my doctor said clear liquids for 24 and then full liquids..so I got right on that..but like I said, I think I overdid it...the gas pains werent so bad they kept me up, but they sure are annoying..I feel the best that I have right now, so maybe tomorrow I will take my walk~:clap2:

Checking in for the day...

I've been settling into the mushies pretty good. I can definitely eat more than the 1/2 cup I'm supposed to, but I'm doing my best to restrain myself. I AM definitely satisfied with just the 1/2 cup, so there's no reason for me to eat more. It's one of those old habits I gotta break! :confused:

I found a really neat little food/exercise journal. It's called DietMinder. I have looked at a ton of these, and this is the only one that I really felt fit what I was looking for. Check it out. I decided to pick this up because I am required to keep journals of food and exercise for my fill appointments. I figured it would be easier to have it all in one little portable place.

Everybody keep up the good work!

Maria

Hi,

I have a question for Dr. Spivak's patients- I called today to make an appointment for my first fill. I was banded on the 19th of Jan- and will have my first fill on the 16th of Feb. Now, the question. Did Dr. Spivak's office have any of you get your fill at the surgical center on South Main in Houston?

I said Oh we don't see Dr. Spivak on your 1st appt.- and the lady on the phone said only if you request to see him. Is that the way your fills were handeled?

Please advise.

Thxs,

Deb-Texas

I am so worried about getting dehydrated that I'm really doing a good job at forcing liquids down. First 48 was clear liquids and today I was allowed to add protein shake; so I did whey into my chicken broth. Had an ice pop, some apple juice, jello. Can go to full liquids on Saturday...I'll try every soup out there.

Trying not to let it get monotonous. Gas pains are rough; I too had an 'accident' today - thank the lord I wore a Poise pad just incase.

My bandages came off as well, just left with steri strips. TINY little incisions; but the port looks larger than I thought it would be. But I'm not getting up close and personal with it either.

Going to try to sleep in the bed tonight; the recliner is NOT good for sleeping.

Checking in for the day...

I've been settling into the mushies pretty good. I can definitely eat more than the 1/2 cup I'm supposed to, but I'm doing my best to restrain myself. I AM definitely satisfied with just the 1/2 cup, so there's no reason for me to eat more. It's one of those old habits I gotta break!

I found a really neat little food/exercise journal. It's called DietMinder. I have looked at a ton of these, and this is the only one that I really felt fit what I was looking for. Check it out. I decided to pick this up because I am required to keep journals of food and exercise for my fill appointments. I figured it would be easier to have it all in one little portable place.

Everybody keep up the good work!

Maria

That is so awesome that you are learning about yourself and changing habits!! You will be successful! So, many of us don't learn, myself included. But, I have caught myself and reigned in!

Good Job!!!!

I am so worried about getting dehydrated that I'm really doing a good job at forcing liquids down. First 48 was clear liquids and today I was allowed to add protein shake; so I did whey into my chicken broth. Had an ice pop, some apple juice, jello. Can go to full liquids on Saturday...I'll try every soup out there.

Trying not to let it get monotonous. Gas pains are rough; I too had an 'accident' today - thank the lord I wore a Poise pad just incase.

My bandages came off as well, just left with steri strips. TINY little incisions; but the port looks larger than I thought it would be. But I'm not getting up close and personal with it either.

Going to try to sleep in the bed tonight; the recliner is NOT good for sleeping.

You are doing a great job with the water. It is such an easy thing to overlook! I never knew since I have gone through times of not drinking much liquid but I guess being banded changes things.

The port incision looks big at first then shrinks. After they were totally healed I started massaging ScarGuard into them!!

Hi,

I have a question for Dr. Spivak's patients- I called today to make an appointment for my first fill. I was banded on the 19th of Jan- and will have my first fill on the 16th of Feb. Now, the question. Did Dr. Spivak's office have any of you get your fill at the surgical center on South Main in Houston?

I said Oh we don't see Dr. Spivak on your 1st appt.- and the lady on the phone said only if you request to see him. Is that the way your fills were handeled?

Please advise.

Thxs,

Deb-Texas

Deb, they told me the same thing. But they also said that if I had any questions or concerns that I wanted him to address, I should make my first fill appointment on a Thursday. Thursday is the one day he is at the Surgery Center. The rest of the days he is at his office. I made my appointment for exactly 5 weeks, which falls on a Monday (February 12) and I didn't want to postpone any later than that. I'm beginning to feel like I could eat more, and get hungry again a couple hours after eating.

Then again, maybe I will call to move ahead to the earlier Thursday.

Terry

Less than 12 hours to go. I just finished my last meal. I was good..it was sushi.

Less than 12 hours to go. I just finished my last meal. I was good..it was sushi.

gigi, I know what you mean about forcing things down today..my doctor said clear liquids for 24 and then full liquids..so I got right on that..but like I said, I think I overdid it...the gas pains werent so bad they kept me up, but they sure are annoying..I feel the best that I have right now, so maybe tomorrow I will take my walk~:clap2:

Hi TracyV- I am so glad that you are doing well. I have to do clear liquids for 1-2 weeks with the addition of protein of some sort. I am burping alot though. I hope that doesn't hurt the band. Take care-Gigi:)

it is funny how all doctors are different...I only had 24 hours of clears, and had some very thin cream of wheat for breakfast..it was the best thing I have ever tasted! I am going to see my horsey for the first time since and take a nice walk...my doctor is so cool, he emailed me last night and told me to WALK WALK WALK...I am going to buy a yam today, bake it, mash it, then thin it with chicken broth and have it for lunch...I have always been a creative cook, now it is just going to be smooshie fare....

I did 1 hour on my elyptical machine!!!

That makes 2 times this week!!!

One day at a time.

I am also going to give myself a choice of what activity I am going to do everyday:

1. walk around the block

2. Elyptical at home

3. Gym

4. Dance video workout

I tell myself I am just getting on for 15 minutes, but end up staying on!

I can't imagine doing an hour on elyptical - whew! Congratulations.

I like your list of choices for exercise, I'll think up a list for me too. Great idea!

Terry

it is funny how all doctors are different...I only had 24 hours of clears, and had some very thin cream of wheat for breakfast..it was the best thing I have ever tasted! I am going to see my horsey for the first time since and take a nice walk...my doctor is so cool, he emailed me last night and told me to WALK WALK WALK...I am going to buy a yam today, bake it, mash it, then thin it with chicken broth and have it for lunch...I have always been a creative cook, now it is just going to be smooshie fare....

Tracy, you are doing so good! The smooshie yam sounds good! Share more of your creations.

Terry

Less than 12 hours to go. I just finished my last meal. I was good..it was sushi.

Make sure you come back and tell us how you are doing!

...I ... had some very thin cream of wheat for breakfast..it was the best thing I have ever tasted!

I'm noticing this type of thing a lot also. Some fresh made broth or soup can be like the best thing in the world. Just a few weeks ago I was eating steak, fried chicken, fettucine alfredo, and other foods of this type and wondering how I was going to live without these things. As it turns out the lowly bowl of thin cream of wheat can taste better than any of that stuff. It may not always be that way, exactly. But I think in general eating the bandster way will result in a more enjoyable eating experience compared to the old way of bludgeoning my digestive tract indiscriminately with every animal, vegetable, and mineral I could get my hands on.