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

That's why I have been in the December thread. I like seeing people before and after surgery. I had a slight crisis last week when one of the people was going for surgery on the 5th and I didn't see her until yesterday. Of course my mind is racing. We are 100% so far...whew!

My sugery is scheduled with Dr. Kuri on Jan 9 - As far as the pre-op diet goes, Dr. Kuri reccommends the protien diet if your BMI is over 45. So maybe that is why some have to do it and some not. Anyways, looking forward to checking in with all the other Jan bandsters as we go along our journey!

Michelle

So. Calif

Our list continues to grow!

Angy12314 - 1/03/07

Kellie Reachell - 1/03/07

Babygotback - 1/05/07

SeattleEbeth - 1/09/07

Moog24 - 1/09/07

Sunshine2 - 1/18/07

Phlyinphebee - 1/19/07

Jun0610 - 1/22/07

rsbell - 1/22/07

shues138 - 1/26/07

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Hello Januray Bandsters!

I just wanted to check in! I didn't exercise today. I feel like I should be doing something. I can't start my preop yet, so what do I do to prepare? I have to come here to at least read posts, but I feel like I should be doing something.

Maybe I should go for a walk? I am bummed. I was supposed to be leaving this Sunday to get banded. BOOOHOOOO

Hope you all had a great day! Audree

:help: :grouphug: hello , I am getting banded on Jan 11, 2007 ...I am so looking forward to this .....had any one out there that has already been banded ....had a drink of liquor ???If so ....what kind of coctails can I have after the banding ???? I am a social drinker ....like to have a drink around once a month or so ...but don't know what I can drink after the fact !!!!! Thanks Rose

Band 1/11/07

goal weight 140

5"5'

Hi, this is my first post.

I am scheduled to be banded January 9th. I have been given a pre-op diet but haven't been doing it at all. It looks like I really should get myself on it and stick with it - I have a BMI of 49.:phanvan

PinkyBandito

getting banded on Jan 11/ 2007

goal 140

5'5"

Hi All!!

I will be banded on 01/25/2007 by Dr. Kirshenbaum in Denver. I booked our airfare yesterday, so it's a done deal. I am excited, yet nervous.... I haven't had my phone consult with the Dr. yet. That is scheduled for 12/19. I'll find out about pre-op diets then and when I talk to the nutritionist.

I will probably be doing my fills with one of the Dr.'s at Dean Care in Madison. Talked to them the other day and am just waiting for the paperwork to come in the mail so I can be established as their patient for follow up. I'll probably fly to Denver for the first or second fill with Dr. K, but after that use the Dr's closer to home.

Woo hoo!!

Wow, we're getting a lot of January Bandsters!

Angy12314 - 1/03/07

Kellie Reachell - 1/03/07

Babygotback - 1/05/07

SeattleEbeth - 1/09/07

Moog24 - 1/09/07

PinkyBandito - 1/09/07

Roses733 - 1/11/07

Sunshine2 - 1/18/07

Phlyinphebee - 1/19/07

Jun0610 - 1/22/07

rsbell - 1/22/07

Shesha - 1/25/07

shues138 - 1/26/07

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I am bummed. I was supposed to be leaving this Sunday to get banded.

Audree - don't get depressed, you'll be banded before you know it. And its the beginning of a New Year and it will be great! You'll have year 2007 going off with a bang!

Hey Everyone!!!

Put me on the list for banding 1-10-07! I, too, am very excited. Good luck to us all, I know we can succeed!

I met with the dr last week and have a ton of pre-op appointments in the next few weeks - lab work, nutritionist, etc. The dr wants me to start sampling different Protein drinks to get an idea of what I like. He also wants me to start getting habits set up now like walking, no soda, etc. Also, he suggested a low carb diet until surgery as the first place where weight is lost is the stomach and that can make surgery easier.

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE! I am glad we are in this together.

Updating the list:

Angy12314 - 1/03/07

Kellie Reachell - 1/03/07

Babygotback - 1/05/07

SeattleEbeth - 1/09/07

Moog24 - 1/09/07

PinkyBandito - 1/09/07

Klo - 1/10/07

Roses733 - 1/11/07

Sunshine2 - 1/18/07

Phlyinphebee - 1/19/07

Jun0610 - 1/22/07

rsbell - 1/22/07

Shesha - 1/25/07

shues138 - 1/26/07

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I am glad we are in this together.

Me too! Just think, in January 2008, we can all Celebrate our Band Anniversary!

Hi Everyone ~

I have been looking at this site for several months, but this is my first post. My name is Lynn and I am in Houston. I am scheduled to be banded on 1-12-07 and am very excited, but also very nervous. My insurance does not cover WLS so I will be self-pay. $15,000 is so much money, but I keep trying to convince myself that after I lose the weight, then I won't even think about that. I hope I am right! I look forward to being part of the January group!

Lynn

Hi, welcome Lynn. I am not too far from you, I live in Oklahoma.

I know how you feel about being Nervous. I'm nervous too and excited at the same time. Its such a weird feeling isin't it?

I am lucky that my insurance and employer allow the WLS, because there is no way I think I would be able to come up with the funds to pay for WLS.

I think if your a self-pay, there is even more motivation to take care of your band and treat it like gold, no cheating, etc. I'll only be out of pocket around a $1000, but still, I'm gong to treat it as I do my jewelry and treat it like gold. No cheating around the band for me.

Welcome to our little January band crew. I'll update the list and add you on.

How is everyone else doing? How are you surviving thru the holidays? Who has started a pre-op diet? OMG, January is almost here!!!!!