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

Hi All,

My surgery is Jan. 25th. and I noticed that a lot of you are doing a pre-op diet. The packet from my doctor only requested that I have clear liquids two days before surgery. I'm starting to worry that maybe I read it wrong! I guess I'll recheck the information. I was instructed to start taking a multiple vitamin a month out so I am doing that now.

Reading this site really keeps me motivated. Especially the before and after photos. I'm struggling with the excercise part so I always visit this site and then go for my walk. I can't believe I have a problem with a 30 minute walk. Really, what is that all about? :help:

Take care all of you and have a safe New Year's Eve.

Edie

Hi All,

My surgery is Jan. 25th. and I noticed that a lot of you are doing a pre-op diet. The packet from my doctor only requested that I have clear liquids two days before surgery. I'm starting to worry that maybe I read it wrong! I guess I'll recheck the information. I was instructed to start taking a multiple vitamin a month out so I am doing that now.

Reading this site really keeps me motivated. Especially the before and after photos. I'm struggling with the excercise part so I always visit this site and then go for my walk. I can't believe I have a problem with a 30 minute walk. Really, what is that all about? :help:

Take care all of you and have a safe New Year's Eve.

Edie

Hi Edie! I have seen that some people get a pre op diet and some don't. They really vary in strictness. Some do like an Atkins. I was told for one week to eat protein shake for breakfast and a Lean Cuisine for lunch/dinner.

I can't get my @$$ to do any form of exercise right now either. I was doing so good, then the kids Thanksgiving vacation threw me off and I have not been back to the gym or anything at all!

At least tonight we are just staying home.I don't have any parties to have to face with lots of yummy food.

Audree

Ok all...I'm offically ONE MONTH OUT! So, this time next month; I'll be getting 'fine'. lol!!!

Just think...this time NEXT New Year's...we'll all be healthier!! Wow...I could be off my Sugar pills, High Blood Pressure pills too! Awwwww, I have a tear in my eye thinking abou it.

I had a protein shake for breakfast, lean cuisine for lunch and soup. Dinner we went out for new years with our kids. I had a chicken salad and a couple of my daughters fries.

I feel bad that I am not 100% on plan, but I am eating way less than usual and healthier. I am making better choices too.

HOpe you all have a great New years!

Audree

Hi January bansterbabes!

I am starting my preop diet today, the same one as Audree. I'm on my way over to GNC for supplies. This mrning I had a Slimfast Optima. It wasn't too bad but I can see it getting monotonous. Oh well, wanta shrink that ole liver so the surgery goes easier. Any favorite protein drinks out there? It's too late to order online so I'll have to make do with Slimfast I guess. Well, off the the GNC!

Cheers,

Susan

I just wanted to check in and see how everyone was doing! Happy New Year! I am down 1 more pound??? How can I be losing weigt so fast? I was 185, then after a couple of weeks and the holida eating, I went up to 190.

Today I weighed in at 184.5!!!!! Was I really eating that much? I think so! I have not added the exercise yet either. And I am eating a little extra to fill me up, like extra veggies and some lean protein. Last night we went out to dinner with the kids and I had a chicken salad for dinner, plus a couple of my kids frys! I had unsweetened iced tea.

I know if I told my mom, she'd say why can't I just dod this on my own. I just can't maintain weight loss. I can sure start a diet good, but then it starts to fizzle out, then those "I can't not celebrate this birthday, anniversary, party, date,etc" excuses to over eat come up and then the yo yo starts again!

Audree

I just got back from GNC. I was kind of disappointed. Everything is geared for bodybuilders and is very expensive. I ended up buying a vitamin powder instead of the liquid because it looked like a better deal. So I guess I'll just mix it with other things. Everything is a learning curve with this. I bought some protein powder, protein drinks, aloe vera water and a shake cup. Then I went to the grocery store and bought some Slimfast Optima and boullion. I just want this preop phase to be over. I wish it wasn't a week away.

Cheers,

Susan :hurt :hurt :hurt

Seems like forever.

Well I'm down to the final hrs., as my surgery is in the morning. The liquids have been flowing fairly well today however, I might have a struggle to get through the next two weeks. I'm outpatient here in San Antonio, so I'll post if I'm up to it when I'm released. Pray for me...my journey has just begun.....:clap2:

Well I'm down to the final hrs., as my surgery is in the morning. The liquids have been flowing fairly well today however, I might have a struggle to get through the next two weeks. I'm outpatient here in San Antonio, so I'll post if I'm up to it when I'm released. Pray for me...my journey has just begun.....:clap2:

Congrats on your surgery tomorrow!!! Mine is Friday. Come back and let us know how you are doing!!!

Audree

Today is day 4 of my pre op. I had a protein shake for breakfast and a lean cuisine with added corn for lunch. I am drinking tea also.

Breakfast: Protein shake: 250 cal

Lunch: Lean Cuisine: 340, corn=140, a little shredded cheese=50

Total calories=530 for lunch

How are we all doing on our pre op? Or Post op?

Sunshine2: Where are you? Has anyone heard from her? I am hoping she is okay.

Audree

It is my second day of clear liquids only. My surgery is in the morning. I don't feel nervous or hungry although I am a little spaced out. I am curious to see how the surgery goes, how the band works and I feel like I can actually succeed - positive attitude always helps!

Congrats jenslapband...I'm in the morning as well. I hope everything goes well for you!!!!!

Congrats Kristi and Jenslapband! Tomorrow is the first day of your new lives! Think positive and I'm hoping everything goes super for both of Y'all! Please check in when you can and let us know how you're doing! I'm struggling with the liquid pre-op. It seems so hard to do!

I Should Be Banded January 26th If All Goes Well

Can't Wait It Is All I Think About

Hello everyone, thought I'd check in. I've been doing the low carb diet now for 7 days. So far so good I guess. I haven't stepped back on the scales, refuse to do that too often (if it doesn't go down fast enough it upsets me). Amy wanted us to do a bio of ourselves so heres mine: I just turned 54 yrs old. My husband died 8 years ago Christmas day. I have 2 grown children of my own and still consider 4 of my step children as my own, but thank God they are all grown. My oldest still lives at home with me. I am an O.B. nurse, work night shift on week ends. Working nights gives an extra challange to dieting!!!!! If you've never done it, you can not fully understand. Sometime there are 24 hour days like my Thursdays, I get up Thursday morning and don't get to bed until Friday morning, about every 4 hours I 'wanta eat something' even if it's just to help me stay awake. I haven't always been fat, but for the last 20+ years I just kept getting bigger and bigger. Every diet I've ever went on, and I think I've been on them all, I lost, only to gain back more than I origianally lost. Bad enough that it scares me to be on a diet. Surgery just 14 days away!