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

yes, i'm walking on a treadmill ... i work a night shift so i usually walk about 2 am at work in the gym there, so i can't really walk outside cuz it's too dark and creepy i have a bow flex at home but don't think i should be doing anything on that yet, AND i have billy blanks boot camp work out (woo hoo!) but i don't know that i should be doing that either ?!?!!?

thanks for the advice! i'll try it, i think i'll just keep walking through the pain and see if it gets better ... i haven't had any real problems since i've been banded so maybe it's just a matter of getting through it .... thanks for all the help !!

thanks for the advice! i'll try it, i think i'll just keep walking through the pain and see if it gets better ... i haven't had any real problems since i've been banded so maybe it's just a matter of getting through it .... thanks for all the help !!

anytime..your doing an awesome job!!! you'll get through it!!! :clap2:

Hi everyone,

I just want to let you all know that I bought those Papaya Enzyme supplements. All I can say for now is that they are tasty. I'm still waiting for the pain to go away...then again food is probably not there. Since my other foods have gone down okay. All I have had today is pineapple juice, lemon juice mixed together w/ meat tenderizer and three papaya supplements. So I'm hopeful that tomorrow I won't have any pain!

Be Blessed!

Hi everyone,

I just want to let you all know that I bought those Papaya Enzyme supplements. All I can say for now is that they are tasty. I'm still waiting for the pain to go away...then again food is probably not there. Since my other foods have gone down okay. All I have had today is pineapple juice, lemon juice mixed together w/ meat tenderizer and three papaya supplements. So I'm hopeful that tomorrow I won't have any pain!

Be Blessed!

Hi Sheila..i'm going through the same thing...I had the same "cocktails" you had today...papaya emzymes, pineapple juice and the all so YUMMY meat tenderizer...nothins working either....i called the MD he never called back..so tomorrow I will have some words for him....let me know how you feel! Good luck!!!

Hi Sheila..i'm going through the same thing...I had the same "cocktails" you had today...papaya emzymes, pineapple juice and the all so YUMMY meat tenderizer...nothins working either....i called the MD he never called back..so tomorrow I will have some words for him....let me know how you feel! Good luck!!!

Oh NOOO!! This is awful, worse than after surgery. It feels like a bad twisting sensation. So I don't know what else to do...my doctor just called me and said I can come in the morning at 9am. I am so thankful, because they are booked tomorrow. I hope you hear from you doctor too.

Be Blessed

Hey Edie,

I'm not feeling 'full'...and not sure if I'm feeling 'hunger'. I too am afraid of PBing - and think that might be what is causing me not to eat too much. I'm 15 days out - and all that wonderful restriction/swelling is pretty much gone. I find myself wanting to eat more...I think. Does that sound crazy? Like now, I'm thinking of having cottage cheese, so I get some saiety.

Hi Sherilynn,

I don't feel hungry but I want to taste food. Most of the time, I can't tell if I'm full or not. I guess there is a learning curve to this and we are on it. I feel pretty restricted, especially in the morning. For breakfast I usually just have my protein drink.

Edie

Oh NOOO!! This is awful, worse than after surgery. It feels like a bad twisting sensation. So I don't know what else to do...my doctor just called me and said I can come in the morning at 9am. I am so thankful, because they are booked tomorrow. I hope you hear from you doctor too.

Be Blessed

Thanks...he didn't call yesterday but I'm calling as I type today!!! THIS is horrible!!!! Good luck today!!! Let me know what your MD says..:kiss2:

Pinky12202 (Linda)

Marjon9

Sula (Shawn)

Reesh

Soon2bthin.com

Bandqueen

Chunky Monkey

Muttman

Today marks 1 month since your had your band, tell us about your experiences this month, what have you noticed? What have you learned? What are your struggles? Did you measure before surgery, if so, how many inches have you lost, this tells so much more than the scales....the scales sometimes lie.

Just curious how the 1 month bandsters are doing? I think it would be a good idea for all of us to maybe tell about our first month with the band.

It's been 24 hours since my first fill and I'm not feeling any restriction. I had 2 scrambled eggs and about 10 olives for dinner last night and went to bed hungry. I just knew I wouldn't be one of the lucky ones who gets restriction on the first fill.

You had two eggs and 10 olives and you were still hungry?? Wow, how much can one person eat?

Just kidding, of course.

We were banded the same day. I am one of the "lucky" ones, and I still do have a lot of restriction. This has caused other issues, like a dangerous number of PB episodes, which is not good. But I do know I'm not yet ready for a fill.

Try not to worry too much. Just keep getting fills and adjusting the band until you get it right. Then you'll be well on your way. It won't be long now.

Try not to worry too much. Just keep getting fills and adjusting the band until you get it right. Then you'll be well on your way. It won't be long now.

Thanks, Mark. It gets discouraging sometimes. I feel like I'm just waiting for the band to kick in, and I'm afraid that it may take forever to get there. I'm not known for my patience. But it certainly helps to have the support of other bandsters like you.

It's been 24 hours since my first fill and I'm not feeling any restriction. I had 2 scrambled eggs and about 10 olives for dinner last night and went to bed hungry. I just knew I wouldn't be one of the lucky ones who gets restriction on the first fill.

Do you know what size of band you have? I just read a story of a lady that has had her band Ithink for 6 mos, she had the 10cc (VG) band, it holds 10cc, she is at 9.5cc and finally has restriction.

I know my band is a 10cm - which holds 4cc's.

Hang in there, do you know how soon you can go back for another fill?

Do you know what size of band you have? ....

Hang in there, do you know how soon you can go back for another fill?

Mine is also a 10cc band, which holds 4cc. I think I can go back in 2 weeks for another fill. Meanwhile, it's been 2 hours since my breakfast of yogurt and cheese (total 210 calories) and I'm already getting a headache from the hunger. Ugh! I just have to remember that 2 weeks is not long, right?

Okay, you probably have the 10CM not 10 CC. CC's is the amount of saline it can hold, the cm's is the length/size. Many get confused with the 10cm band thinking is will hold 10cc's. The VG band is actually I think 13cm, which holds 10 cc's. I was reading up on it and it works best for higher BMI patients. It takes longer to get to the sweet spot.

The 10cm band is much smaller, holds less saline (4cc's) and you usually get to restriction faster.

My doctor said the average amount of fills it takes to get a restriction is 3, some more, some less. So I wouldn't worry if you don't feel anything yet, that is only normal.

Just try and survive until your next fill. What you can do for your hunger pains inbetween meals, try and find a low carb/low cal snack. Maybe some string cheese (part skim), not sure if you can eat nuts, but a handfull of almonds always had curbed my appetite too. Also, if you can stand it, maybe a cup of hot broth between meals (me personally, I don't know if I can ever eat broth again, lol).

Your doing goodl!