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

Hello fellow January bandsters. I've been away too because of vacation last week in Las Vegas and Utah. I was able to lose half a pound while on vacation which I thought was close to a miracle! Anyone else try an all you can eat buffet with millions of deserts to choose from?

My daughter is getting married in July in a destination wedding in Jamaica. Now I have even more incentive to lose. I went in for a third fill today and was so glad to see that all of my previous fill (1.3 cc) was still there. This fill added another .3 to bring me up to 1.8 cc.

I haven't been losing as fast and the nurse told me that the closer I get to goal, the slower the weight loss. Bah!

I plan to purchase a swimsuit for the first time in years. I want to wait 2 more months and hope I can get down another size.

Just checking in and happy to see the old gang all still here. Looks like we are pretty much in the same boat. Sailing along slow and steady.

Terry

Just came back from the doctor. I got my second fill I am a little tighter. I felt it tighten up as I was on the table. I believe I have 2cc now. I was only down 1lb since the first fill. I was told by my doctor that I can't have any liquid calories. That means no dannon smoothies or protein shakes. I have to hvae protein bars. Do u all know of any good ones????

The port pain he said that I may have pulled it the wrong way, but everything is ok.!!!!

Purpose: Glad the port pain isn't serious. In my experience, there are NO good protein bars. A 1 lb. loss after the first fill is great, since I've heard that most people don't lose after only 1 fill. I noticed after about a week after the first fill, I was ravenous, so I was pleasantly surprised when I too lost 1 lb.

:clap2:

Hey all…

Just wanted to check in and say Hi to all my fellow January Bandsters. Well, just one month from Sunday - and I will have my first fill. Yes, 90 days later. Hard to believe that I'm actually keeping the original weight loss off - and then some! Since day of surgery, I'm now down 28 pounds. I have absolutely NO restriction - can eat anything I want whenever I want in QUANTITIES that I want. However, I'm being smart and really not going crazy. Though, I have pushed the envelope a time or two. I'm so looking forward to restriction; especially in the summer months when 'picking' at foods can be so much easier.

I'm doing my rebounder and ellyptical machine at home - getting in more exercise that I've ever done. I am just very down and depressed that I have this 90 Global period. I struggled and suffered so long and hard after surgery - and then NOT to have my fill covered until May…sickens me. But…it’s the cards that I was dealt; so be it, I'm now moving on. Having a lot of fun wearing clothes I've not worn in ages…actually going through sizes faster than I had anticipated. Found some very generous friends who have given me bags of clothes to help me work through all this bagginess that is going on.

I'll be sure to get myself back in gear, and back on the board. I guess I am feeling sort of left out; you're all getting fills and doing so well. I'm very envious - and wish I could chime right in and offer some good input - but I can't. I'm stuck behind you guys.

Sheri

Hey Sheri,

Congrats on your weight loss and will power. You've done great! I'll bet the exercise is helping on your journey as well. Keep it up and you'll really impress them when you go in for your first fill.

Keep up the good and HARD work!

Shawn

Where's Sunshine2 (Tonya from Oklahoma)? She hasn't been on here in weeks. Anybody know what's up with her?

Tonya is my Bandster twin...I would like to know where she is too!

Okay, I can officially say that I've been stuck twice and have foamed once! Weird.....each time it happened I was eating cold leftovers out of the fridge. I've had 2 fills for a total of 2.25 in a 4cc band....can still eat Subway sandwiches (although about a 1 inch slice off of one instead of an entire sandwich!). Last time I figured it up I've lost 42 pounds in 13 weeks.....started at a 30/32 and got into 24 jeans about 4 days ago!

Good Evening all

I just got off the scale and I have lost 4lbs since my fill on Tuesday. I am psyched. I start my master cleanse on Monday. YEAH!!!!!!

I was having a very bad day today. I have been crying and having thoughts of going to sleep and never waking up. Its not the weight alone but life in general. I have just been so lonely lately and it has begun to take a toll on me. I have friends that love and care for me so I am so blessed to have family and friends that care and love me. But today I was feeling so so low. So for those of you that r prayers please pray for me. As I type this I am beginning to feel a lot better, but prayer never hurt anybody. Thanks for being there for me.

Hey all…

Just wanted to check in and say Hi to all my fellow January Bandsters. Well, just one month from Sunday - and I will have my first fill. Yes, 90 days later. Hard to believe that I'm actually keeping the original weight loss off - and then some! Since day of surgery, I'm now down 28 pounds. I have absolutely NO restriction - can eat anything I want whenever I want in QUANTITIES that I want. However, I'm being smart and really not going crazy. Though, I have pushed the envelope a time or two. I'm so looking forward to restriction; especially in the summer months when 'picking' at foods can be so much easier.

I'm doing my rebounder and ellyptical machine at home - getting in more exercise that I've ever done. I am just very down and depressed that I have this 90 Global period. I struggled and suffered so long and hard after surgery - and then NOT to have my fill covered until May…sickens me. But…it’s the cards that I was dealt; so be it, I'm now moving on. Having a lot of fun wearing clothes I've not worn in ages…actually going through sizes faster than I had anticipated. Found some very generous friends who have given me bags of clothes to help me work through all this bagginess that is going on.

I'll be sure to get myself back in gear, and back on the board. I guess I am feeling sort of left out; you're all getting fills and doing so well. I'm very envious - and wish I could chime right in and offer some good input - but I can't. I'm stuck behind you guys.

Sheri

good to hear you are out there still but sorry you got stuck having to wait for a fill- 90 days? how dumb are they- they pay for the tool (the band) then won't let you adjust it to work. I am glad you can get a fill now.

on the bright side, you are doing awesome with your eating- :clap2: I can't believe the willpower and progress (I am sure not there yet).

Good Evening all

I just got off the scale and I have lost 4lbs since my fill on Tuesday. I am psyched. I start my master cleanse on Monday. YEAH!!!!!!

:hail: great job- good for you! 4 pounds that fast- that is so good.

as for being sad- I know how you feel, I get the same way. but you know we're all here for you so hang in there and when you feel sad consider doing something nice for someone- it always makes me feel better. I'll pray for you, too.

Okay, I can officially say that I've been stuck twice and have foamed once! Weird.....each time it happened I was eating cold leftovers out of the fridge. I've had 2 fills for a total of 2.25 in a 4cc band....can still eat Subway sandwiches (although about a 1 inch slice off of one instead of an entire sandwich!). Last time I figured it up I've lost 42 pounds in 13 weeks.....started at a 30/32 and got into 24 jeans about 4 days ago!

Your weight loss is so awesome..good for you!

Shawn

hello ladies...

when I went in for my second fill yesterday, I was worried my doctor wouldnt do it..he now does not do fills on Fridays, and I had lost 5 pounds in three weeks..so I told him, well, I am eating anything I want, but have been walking, I have no restriction and I never have...he said walking wont take of the pounds, only caloric restriction..so needless to say he wasnt buying the excercise card..BUT, he did give me a 1cc fill, and said I had resorbed my last...I felt immediate restriction, and, yea!, didnt feel starved yesterday or this morning...the receptionist was even surprised he had done the fill, as I guess he wont do ANY on fridays..*I promised I wouldnt call him this weekend if I had any complications ...so I am a happpy girl at this point...woohoo...

Hey everyone, I can't believe how good everyone is doing!!! My mom took me shopping yesterday and I finally have nice clothes that fit. Before my surgery, I was a size 26, now I have size 22 pants, which I thought was good. Another few pounds, I'll be able to wear a lot of old clothes that I have stored away. I've been working out 30 mins 3x a week so if I hit a plateau i can work out longer and harder. I can't wait until the 26th to see if I lost anything. Keep up the good work everybody!

Okay, I can officially say that I've been stuck twice and have foamed once! Weird.....each time it happened I was eating cold leftovers out of the fridge. I've had 2 fills for a total of 2.25 in a 4cc band....can still eat Subway sandwiches (although about a 1 inch slice off of one instead of an entire sandwich!). Last time I figured it up I've lost 42 pounds in 13 weeks.....started at a 30/32 and got into 24 jeans about 4 days ago!

same here.. "stuck twice and foamed once!" Not pleasant. I had the same experience. Cold food that was probably too dry.

Hi January Bandster friends. I was just on vacation and have very little restriction. I have only had 1 fill and I am due for my next one this Friday. Can someone explain to me how you feel when you know the band is actually working? Unfortunately, I dont remember what it feels like to be full and thats why I had this surgery. When will I feel as if I had surgery? I've only lost 18 lbs and I'm feeling discouraged and hating myself. HELP.....