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

Today was to have been my first fill but the Dr's office called late Friday and cancelled it. Today I call the office and got the answering service. I asked why was the office closed and she said do to the holiday!!!!! I was stunned. Cancelled a appointment that was made 2 weeks ago for President's day. I am not a happy camper. I too can eat more and more each day. If I had that much will power I would not have need the help of the band.

Thanks for letting me vent!!!!!!!

Hey All!

A few days ago I asked " should I get a fill just 3 weeks before we are scheduled for a cruise on 3-11-07" Well I went to my fill appointment today and told them of my situation and the strongly suggested that I wait till after my cruise. The reason being: they are afraid I will swell up on either the flight to Florida or on the cruise ship itself. They told me that there are a couple of girls on staff that go on cruises and they both say they swell up while on cruises and in fact, the both get a slight unfill before they go on their cruises. They also told me that they can never predict how a fill will go and it would be better to be safe than sorry, after all, the doctor's on the cruise ships would most likely "NOT" know what to do with me should I have problems. So, as one post told me, it's a "NO BRAINER" and another post said to call my doctor. Glad I did. Wheww. I have lost 20LBS since pre-op diet. YEA ME! But I have been stuck for two weeks at the same weight, BOO-HOO, me. I must EXERCISE!!!!!

Dear Olga,

I cut and paste the first forum url. However, when I paste it tells me that it is an invalid file. What am I doing wrong?

Thanks,

Sue

Sue, try the second one..let me know what happens...

Thanks for the tips Bandida!

Be blessed!

Any time Sheila..Let me know how it goes..Keep me posted!!!!

Blessings,

Olga

So glad your doing better Bandida - now we just have to get Sheila feeling 100% better.

Definately..and we will!!!!!:clap2: :mad:

Hey Guys, I haven't been on in a couple of days, I'm down at the Boyfriends house. Been feeling really really good actually. Been great getting out of the house for a few days. Anyway - I don't think I have any restriction. THAT has me scared. I'm making the best food choices I can. Though tonight, I had two small crab cakes, some spinach and a little mashed potatoes - and I felt my limit. By no means would I be so filled on this before my band. BUt here I am 20 days out -and I think about to enter Bandster hell. I am trying to stay on schedule with my small meals; about 5 a day. Surgeon told me NOT to count Calories - Imagine that!!!!!!!!!!! hehehe But I am doing proteins first. Actually had a little ice cream last night. Have had some shaved ham from the deli, hummus, great, great chili my BF made, a crab cake from Wegmans, and some other stuff this past week. Oh yea, lite Turkey spam!!!! All mushi stuff. I haven't weighed since Friday...honestly - I am afraid. I do not want to gain before my fill. Surgeon said no way until at least 6 week visit. So...3 to go - I can do it. Just thought that 'diet' word would be out of my vocab. Would rather stick to small portions of what I want.

He took me off the diabetes meds, b/c my sugars have been so low...and I'm feeling good. I hope you're all well!

Sheri Lynn

PS; Bought a food sealer, and plan on measuring out meals and freezing them for easy access/portion control.

Dear Olga,

I'm not usually this inept at the computer. This darn glittermaker is driving me nuts%$#$%. I have used all of the links nothing works. I don't have a problem with the ticker what am I doing wrong? I won't lose the ticker will I? I'm about ready to through in the towel....

Thanks for all your help,

Sue

Dear Olga,

I'm not usually this inept at the computer. This darn glittermaker is driving me nuts%$#$%. I have used all of the links nothing works. I don't have a problem with the ticker what am I doing wrong? I won't lose the ticker will I? I'm about ready to through in the towel....

Thanks for all your help,

Sue

No worries..I'm here to help...first, which website are you using?

I'm using glittermaker.com.

Thanks,

Sue

Sue..i just went to glittergraphics and made this........I'm just checking to see if it works...I typed your name, chose the 25 font and put in ramdom...then, I chose the 1st forum code and copied and pasted it into the reply box here,,,and it came up like this....did you put it into the edit signature box?

You are a genius, or I am not..lol. I thought I had to put it in the picture area. Thanks for all your help.

You are a genius, or I am not..lol. I thought I had to put it in the picture area. Thanks for all your help.

anytime..it helps when your husband is a computer engineer....lol!!!! i've learned a lot through him!!!:mad:

Olga,

Mine dh is an electrical engineer, so if you have electrical problems I'm your girl!

Sue

Olga,

Mine dh is an electrical engineer, so if you have electrical problems I'm your girl!

Sue

hey, I'll keep that in mind!!!:mad: I'm just glad you got your glitter to work...YEAHHH!!!!!:clap2:

Hey All!

A few days ago I asked " should I get a fill just 3 weeks before we are scheduled for a cruise on 3-11-07" Well I went to my fill appointment today and told them of my situation and the strongly suggested that I wait till after my cruise. The reason being: they are afraid I will swell up on either the flight to Florida or on the cruise ship itself. They told me that there are a couple of girls on staff that go on cruises and they both say they swell up while on cruises and in fact, the both get a slight unfill before they go on their cruises. They also told me that they can never predict how a fill will go and it would be better to be safe than sorry, after all, the doctor's on the cruise ships would most likely "NOT" know what to do with me should I have problems. So, as one post told me, it's a "NO BRAINER" and another post said to call my doctor. Glad I did. Wheww. I have lost 20LBS since pre-op diet. YEA ME! But I have been stuck for two weeks at the same weight, BOO-HOO, me. I must EXERCISE!!!!!

This is good information to know, I am going on a cruise 8/05 - I go on them all the time too, usually 1 time per year at least. I've already got one booked for 2008 too! Anyhow, I will make sure I don't get a fill right before my cruise! The cruise doctors are not the equiped and THEY ARE VERY EXPENSIVE. I got sick one time and had to go get some meds, $200 later (just for a visit) I got some medicine.

Have fun on your cruise. I'll want to hear all about it, so make sure you come back and tell us how your band did on the cruise. Also, how you enjoyed it with the band. I'm worried the cruise won't be as appealing to me now that I have the band, because a lot of the fun on the cruise for me was eating, and eating, and eating. I got dessert with every meal! I usually gain 10 lbs on a cruise!

Where are you guys going? What cruise line?

I had a good workout tonight on the treadmill, I think I'm finally over my pain with the treadmill and I am 4 1/2 week post op. I still can't lift weights, but will be able to in a couple more weeks I think.

Well, I'm headed to put on my PJ's crawl in bed with a good book and have some major R&R.

night everyone.