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 Everyone! I am just checking in. I was up 2 pounds on the scale yesterday,which was very disappointing, but I got my period today, so hopefully that is the reason for the gain. I've only walked one day this week and went to the gym once. It has been such a crazy week and now the weekend is here, but it is my weekend to work. Hopefully next week will be better for my exercise schedule. Have a great weekend!

Gigi

Hi,

Minor victory here. I put on a pair of jeans that usually I have to suck in to fasten, let alone get on after washing them and they were loose!! No change on the scale tho.

Hope all is well.

Sula- That is great! What a wonderful feeling! Good for you!!You must be losing inches.:clap2::clap2::clap2: Keep up the good work! Gigi

Got to move us back to page 1!

Well, my house officially goes up for sale on Monday, so we have a LOT of work to do today. We are finishing up some little fix-up projects, moving more stuff to the storage unit, and doing a deep clean. I am starting to get a little bit stressed out about how I'm going to keep this place in shape for people coming through. It's hard to keep a lived-in house "show"-ready. I'll do what it takes though, because I really want out!

I've been tracking my calories the last two weeks, and I think I've found part of my plateau problem. Although I'm only getting in 1000-1300 cals a day, my fat grams have been up in the 50s. Yikes! I need to find some easy lean Protein.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Hello everyone,

Yesterday was the monthly seminar that my surgeon gives for people considering surgery. As an established patient I volunteer to go and talk to anyone who might have questions. I had someone say to me (who is also a patient) "Hi, are you thinking about having surgery? Which surgery?" I was so mad, sad, stunned, frustrated. I'm sure this person didn't mean to be offensive but the way she worded her question was terrible. I just smiled and said, "I am already a patient, I had LapBand surgery in January."

I have been so depressed - people are so careless and can be so rude!

I am down 55 lbs. I went to a dietician for a "private lesson" last week and she said I am doing fine and am actually ahead of the National Average of weight loss for LapBand patients. Although I feel like I am losing the weight kind of slow, my skin looks good as I build much needed muscle so I try to remember that. I average about 1,500-1,800 calories a day, exercise about 20-60 minutes a day and she said that is definitely perfect. She thought I was at my "sweet spot" as far as fills because I can eat solid foods but not much!

My Protein intake averages 100-120 g per day and she said that was plenty and to be careful not to go any higher. She encouraged me to increase my Metamucil (or any Fiber supplement) to twice a day since I can't get in enough fruits and vegetables. She was adamant about taking my Vitamins and Calcium (I am post-menopausal.)

I was getting severe cramps while swimming and she told me I needed more potassium. I am trying to eat a half of a banana per day and a couple of prunes. I also drink diluted Gatorade or Vitamin Water before and after swimming and that has helped a lot.

Hopefully, these tips can help some of you - I thought it was a very beneficial appt. This dietician is so awesome...her motto is "all foods, fit." In other words, there are no good or bad foods. That is nice since I have really struggled with a binge disorder and the minute someone tells me I can't have something, it seems to be all I want.

Love to you all!

Jennifer

Got to move us back to page 1!

Well, my house officially goes up for sale on Monday, so we have a LOT of work to do today. We are finishing up some little fix-up projects, moving more stuff to the storage unit, and doing a deep clean. I am starting to get a little bit stressed out about how I'm going to keep this place in shape for people coming through. It's hard to keep a lived-in house "show"-ready. I'll do what it takes though, because I really want out!

I've been tracking my calories the last two weeks, and I think I've found part of my plateau problem. Although I'm only getting in 1000-1300 cals a day, my fat grams have been up in the 50s. Yikes! I need to find some easy lean protein.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Juno-610-Best of luck to you on selling your house. Do you have another home that you are interested in? It sure is hard keeping your house "show ready". Good luck to you!

I have been on a plateau for the past month. I can't figure out why though. I see the nutritionist in a couple of weeks. Hopefully she can help figure it out. Good luck to you! Gigi:)

Hello all, life is hectic right now so I haven't even been able to get on the computer - here is what is going on. I went on my cruise and on the 2nd day of the cruise, I slipped and fell, I tore my ACL legament and my MCL, and ripped my cartledge (sp?). Anyhow, I'm off work on medical leave and having surgery tomorrow to repair it, or replace it, I'm using a donor ACL.

Also, when we returned last Sunday, we found our house had completely flooded, EVERY ROOM.

But, besides all this, we had a good time on the cruise. I'm attaching our family portrait. This was taken the night before I got hurt.

sorry for the HUGE picture, I tried to go back and edit the post and make the picture smaller, but it wouldn't let me.

I also had a fill last Friday I'm up to 3.4 cc's and finally feeling a little restriction, I'm going to schedule another fill and hopefully I will hit my sweet spot!

Oh My Gosh Tonya! I am so sorry that happened to you!!! I will be thinking of you tomorrow and hope your surgery goes well.

The picture is beautiful. You have a beautiful family.

Lynn

Welcome back Tonya! We missed you! That completely blows about your leg. How did your house get flooded?

Welcome back Tonya! We missed you! That completely blows about your leg. How did your house get flooded?

Its good to be back! The tubing in the back of the refridge (the one for the ice maker and water), it cracked and leaked everywhere. You wouldn't think that little tube could do that much damage, but let me tell you, it sure did! Buy oh well, it could have been worse. My house is still salvagable, its just a complete mess right now.

My surgery is tomorrow afternoon, so I'm sure I'll be on drugs for the next few days and be knocked out, but I'll check in as soon as I'm up to it.

I miss my exercise! I haven't been able to exercise in 2 weeks now, sucks. I am at a stand still with my weightloss!

Its good to be back! The tubing in the back of the refridge (the one for the ice maker and water), it cracked and leaked everywhere. You wouldn't think that little tube could do that much damage, but let me tell you, it sure did! Buy oh well, it could have been worse. My house is still salvagable, its just a complete mess right now.

My surgery is tomorrow afternoon, so I'm sure I'll be on drugs for the next few days and be knocked out, but I'll check in as soon as I'm up to it.

I miss my exercise! I haven't been able to exercise in 2 weeks now, sucks. I am at a stand still with my weightloss!

Oh Sunshine2, I'm also sorry to hear about your accident and home flooding. If it's not one thing, it's two...however you look AMAZING!!! You have a beautiful family as well! Your hard work has really paid off!! Congrats DIVA!!! Take it easy.

Be blessed!

Sunshine, That is a beautiful picture of a beautiful family. You good great! That is so amazing to be able to go on a cruise and not gain about 10 pounds.

I'll be praying for you during surgery, and hope to see you back on line soon.

PS I went with my family on a cruise at end of July with about 20 people because my daughter was married during port stop in Jamaica. Wedding was lovely. I'm worried about all the people we met in Jamaica while we were there. Still haven't heard back from any of them by email.

Hurry back and get well soon.

Terry

PS I went with my family on a cruise at end of July with about 20 people because my daughter was married during port stop in Jamaica. Wedding was lovely. I'm worried about all the people we met in Jamaica while we were there. Still haven't heard back from any of them by email.

Hurry back and get well soon.

Terry

ME TOO Terry!

My family took the same cruise Tonya did - out of Galveston, on the Carnival Conquest to Jamaica, the Grand Caymans and Cozumel the week of July 22nd through the 29th and we are all worried about our sweet Dolphin Cove tour guide, Mitsue and our bus driver.

My kids have asked about them several times in the last few days with all the news coverage of the Hurricane. I wish there was some way we could know that they are okay . . .

Lynn

Tulip (Terry) ~

I was just looking at your numbers and noticed that you have 2.6cc in your band.

I have a 4cc band too and have 2.2cc in there now.

I am wondering if I need another fill - ??? I am curious if you know how much difference you FEEL with a little more fill . . . Some days I can eat anything and other days I can hardly get anything down.

Does that question even make sense???

Thanks,

Lynn

Hello everyone,

Yesterday was the monthly seminar that my surgeon gives for people considering surgery. As an established patient I volunteer to go and talk to anyone who might have questions. I had someone say to me (who is also a patient) "Hi, are you thinking about having surgery? Which surgery?" I was so mad, sad, stunned, frustrated. I'm sure this person didn't mean to be offensive but the way she worded her question was terrible. I just smiled and said, "I am already a patient, I had LapBand surgery in January."

I have been so depressed - people are so careless and can be so rude!

I am down 55 lbs. I went to a dietician for a "private lesson" last week and she said I am doing fine and am actually ahead of the National Average of weight loss for LapBand patients. Although I feel like I am losing the weight kind of slow, my skin looks good as I build much needed muscle so I try to remember that. I average about 1,500-1,800 calories a day, exercise about 20-60 minutes a day and she said that is definitely perfect. She thought I was at my "sweet spot" as far as fills because I can eat solid foods but not much!

My protein intake averages 100-120 g per day and she said that was plenty and to be careful not to go any higher. She encouraged me to increase my Metamucil (or any fiber supplement) to twice a day since I can't get in enough fruits and vegetables. She was adamant about taking my vitamins and calcium (I am post-menopausal.)

I was getting severe cramps while swimming and she told me I needed more potassium. I am trying to eat a half of a banana per day and a couple of prunes. I also drink diluted Gatorade or Vitamin Water before and after swimming and that has helped a lot.

Hopefully, these tips can help some of you - I thought it was a very beneficial appt. This dietician is so awesome...her motto is "all foods, fit." In other words, there are no good or bad foods. That is nice since I have really struggled with a binge disorder and the minute someone tells me I can't have something, it seems to be all I want.

Love to you all!

Jennifer

Jennifer,

Thanks for all these helpful tips. I'm sorry that the lady said the wrong thing. I've been frustrated that people haven't been saying anything. I get, when I egotistically mention my weightloss, "oh, I thought you looked thinner, but didn't want to say anything." It just brings home that we really need to do this for ourselves and plug on without the comments of others. Maybe that is what this group is about here...we can give all the positive feedback we want to. And do!!

I just got back from a week of "dog trialing" in eastern Montana. I did a lot of movement but managed to eat a boatload of homemade chocolate chip cookes and snickerdoodles. Sigh..my downfall. My fill has given me a couple of problems and this is the first time. My DH says..eat with your left hand..it'll slow you down For the first time, eggs wouldn't go down!! I love omlettes but didn't get to finish mine yesterday. I took it home and heated it up for lunch. I finally figured it out that I think it was the mushrooms in the omlette. (lightbulb moment!)

Hey, Sunshine, welcome back. Sorry to hear about your mishap. I was on a cruise last year and a member of our party fell over a thresh hold and had to be airlifted out for surgery in the US. We were in Ensenada, MX at the time.

Well, more later folks, I gotta get to work.

Shawn