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

It was me! They were from cookinglight.com. You can probably find it if you search for posts by me through my profile. :eek:

Thanks so much. I really loved it! Let me know if you find some more good recipes.

The Only Meds I am taking for pain is Motrin for my joint pain and I have taken it for years.

Perhaps our dreams are more vivid because our stomachs are not so full and our bodies don't have to put forth all the effort to digest all that food that may also allow us to sleep deeper which in turn allows us to dream more ? Who Knows ?? But I am glad to be dreaming again after 11 yrs.

Hope you are all having a restful weekend !

Joanne

How are you guys losing weight so fast? I had mine done the 17th of January and since January, pre-op diet included, i've only lost 20 pounds. What do you guys do?? Let me in on the secrets!!

How are you guys losing weight so fast? I had mine done the 17th of January and since January, pre-op diet included, i've only lost 20 pounds. What do you guys do?? Let me in on the secrets!!

Since my surgery I've lost 37 pounds. I don't know how I did, honestly. While I was on liquids I lost 20 pounds, then an addition 17 lbs one month post-op. I'm not going to weigh myself until my first fill on 3/21.

I don't know what the secret is. I only eat 1/4 c or 2 oz a meal, I ate 3 "meals" and two "snacks" so that I'm satisfied. For my meals I hold liquids 1 hour before and 1.5 hours afterwards. Snacks though I keep kind of liquidy (like applesauce) so that I don't have to do the hold fluid rule. I also make sure to eat my protein first. For example, right now I ate 1 oz of ground turkey and 1/8 cup of collard greens. I made sure to eat the turkey first so that if I did get full, it would be on protein. I ate the whole 2 oz and I'm stuffed! So now I won't drink anything until midnight.

I also make sure to exercise 5 x a week. I do a brisk 2 mile walk w/ weights that I found on Comcast OnDemand.

For some inspiration, here's what I ate today, also if you want you can read my journal because that will have some meal ideas too:

Breakfast--One scrambled egg

Lunch--2 slices of turkey breast with 1 T of low fat veggie cream cheese (made it into a roll-up)

Snack--Atkin's protein shake

Dinner--1 oz ground turkey and 1/8 cup of collard greens

I hope I could help with some tips

Keep up the good work :clap2:

So, I signed up for a volunteer program at my local aquarium and I got an email saying they want to set up an interview and the training starts on Thursday. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited! I have been hanging out at this aquarium since I was like 5. I have tears in my eyes I'm so excited, this is like a dream come true!!!!! Sometimes too they will offer employment for volunteers as well which I'm hoping is what will happen to me.

My ultimate goal is to go back to college and get my B.S. in Marine Sciences. This is hopefully the first step.

OMG I'm so excited I can't SLEEP!

ARGHHHHHHYAYYYYYYY:scared:

Wow! Congratulations Shues!! I just love aquariums!

So, I signed up for a volunteer program at my local aquarium and I got an email saying they want to set up an interview and the training starts on Thursday. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited! I have been hanging out at this aquarium since I was like 5. I have tears in my eyes I'm so excited, this is like a dream come true!!!!! Sometimes too they will offer employment for volunteers as well which I'm hoping is what will happen to me.

My ultimate goal is to go back to college and get my B.S. in Marine Sciences. This is hopefully the first step.

OMG I'm so excited I can't SLEEP!

ARGHHHHHHYAYYYYYYY:scared:

Congrats!!!!:clap2: :clap2:

Thanks guys, I'll let you know how it goes. I've had such a bad week this past week and this really brought my spirits up big time! It's so funny, I told everyone on here before I told my parents (well it's 11:49 pm and they're asleep) so you guys are officially the first to know!

So, I signed up for a volunteer program at my local aquarium and I got an email saying they want to set up an interview and the training starts on Thursday. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited! I have been hanging out at this aquarium since I was like 5. I have tears in my eyes I'm so excited, this is like a dream come true!!!!! Sometimes too they will offer employment for volunteers as well which I'm hoping is what will happen to me.

My ultimate goal is to go back to college and get my B.S. in Marine Sciences. This is hopefully the first step.

OMG I'm so excited I can't SLEEP!

ARGHHHHHHYAYYYYYYY:scared:

Shues!!! Congratulations! I said that if I ever hit the lottery, I'd go back to school for my degree in marines sciences. My passion started years ago with my trips to the islands, swiming with the dolphins and scuba diving. Oh wow...you'll have to get pics!!!!:myscared:

Congrats Shues! I have a feeling my youngest son will be following the same path. He has always had a fascination for our aquarium.

Hey January Bandsters,

Is anyone else now experiencing heartburn? I'm meaning those of us who did not have a heartburn issue before surgery? I'm not sure...but yesterday, around 4 p.m., I started with some bad heartburn. And here I am again today - around the same time- feeling some heartburn. Coincidence? Maybe. Foods shouldn't really be an issue - not eating anything crazy either day. Heck, could be stress for all I know - tomorrow is my first day back since surgery.

Just wondering if anyone banded around the same time as me is in the same boat.

Sheri

Hi all

I am excited I have always had issues with getting myself motivated to work out. I am so busy during the day and I am not a morning person. A new gym is opening up close to my job and home and the best part is drum rollllllllllll!!!!! It's 24 hours I am so excited. They just opened today. They have private showers and dressing rooms.

Also I have been working on making better choices and I couldn't help but get on the scale today and I lost 7.5 lbs. It's not the 20 or 30+ like all of you all but I am praising God for the little because he is going to make it much.

I am glad to have found this thread because I have no other outside support. God has blessed me with an outlet to give my success and shortcomings. I say shortcomings because God is my guide and he can never fail. I am just feeling good this evening and wanted to share.

I look forward to losing all with you as we gain life.

Love you all

Be and Stay Encouraged!!!

Hey January Bandsters,

Is anyone else now experiencing heartburn? I'm meaning those of us who did not have a heartburn issue before surgery? I'm not sure...but yesterday, around 4 p.m., I started with some bad heartburn. And here I am again today - around the same time- feeling some heartburn. Coincidence? Maybe. Foods shouldn't really be an issue - not eating anything crazy either day. Heck, could be stress for all I know - tomorrow is my first day back since surgery.

Just wondering if anyone banded around the same time as me is in the same boat.

Sheri

I don't think I was having heartburn, but trapped air again. It seems to be gone now, thank the Lord. I have to stop using straws, but when I go out to eat I CAN'T drink without a straw.

I don't think I've ever had heartburn before, so I don't know if I get it or not. I do burp a lot more now! At first it was embarassing, but now I'm used to it!

Hi,

Had my fill on Wednesday and can definately feel restriction. I've also attended a support group last thursday which was motivating. There were some old time banders there, some newbies, like myself and one who was getting hers today.

For those of you who live in a more settled area...the only place to get fills in Montana is here in Great Falls, so people have to travel to get it done..as well as the surgery. It would be a great business opportunity for someone to get the training to do fills!

On a more fun note, I'm down 26 pounds and have been doing a bit of exercise. I think we might see spring in the days ahead and I'm just feeling great!!

One thing that I'm working on keeping on top of is it is better for me to use smaller, salad plates and to keep in mind "normal" portions. I do tend to make good food choices but we all have our moments.

Hope you all have a wonderful day and week.

Shawn