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

Hey everyone! I'm back and banded! Whoo-hooo!!!!

Everything went really well, and I'm feeling pretty good. My back is freakin' killing me, but the heating pad seems to be working. No incision pain so far, but it is hard to take a deep breath and stand up straight. I'm in for 2 weeks of full liquids, but man --- it is really hard to get past the mental block of just having few sips at a time!

One funny thing... My surgery went so fast (45 mins) that when the doc came out to talk to DH and my mom, they freaked out thinking something was wrong! Turns out I have "great anatomy" (LOL!), which I guess made it easy to do.

Did anyone else get pictures of their insides? My doc gave me two pics -- one that shows the band in place and another that shows one of the sutures around the band. I'll post them next week if anyone is interested. It's kinda neat.

I'm at my mom's for a few days, so I probably won't be on as much as usual. I'll try to keep up. Can't wait to hear from my date twins!

Maria

Congrats!!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: My doc gave me photos after my gallbladder surgery in October. I was surprised to receive such a souvenir!! LOL I met my surgeon today and he was really nice and answered all of my questions. Unfortunately, I have more pre-op tests tomorrow since they didn't schedule them with the others yesterday. I was not happy with the one nurse when she tried to tell me that my heart skipped beats 4 times. My heart was fine yesterday during my tests and my ekg was perfect last week. I have to have one tomorrow for surgery so wish me luck that all turns out well. I really feel I was nervous and anxious so I will close my eyes and picture being thin on the beach in Hawaii!!:huggie:

Congrats on the loss!!!:clap2: :clap2: I also made my 6 week fill appointment. How do they determine if they give you one?

Hi Audree!

My doc said today that he does a fill when you start to feel really hungry and want to eat like you did before the band. Otherwise, he doesn't add restriction to the band.

My doc said he doesn't do a fill until 5 weeks.....I'm going to starve to death by then! I've been really good till today (5 days post-op) and tonight I'm starving! Finally decided I needed something besides soup.....shouldn't have done it but there was some micro-ravioli in the cabinet that the kids wouldn't eat and I did! I only ate about 8 or 10 of them and I mushed them up really good and wow it was fantastic! Didn't think I would ever say that about ravioli!!

Good luck to all of tomorrows bandsters.....thoughts will be with you!

I am almost 3 weeks post op. I have already made my 6 week fill appointment for Feb. 17. They didn't ask me any questions though!

I thought this went well with all of us!!! Let's keep it real!!! We are all in this together!!

You are friendly, kind and caring

Sensitive, loyal and understanding

Humorous, fun, secure and true

Always there... yes that's you.

Special, accepting, exciting and wise

Truthful and helpful, with honest advice

Confiding, forgiving, cheerful and bright

Yes that's you... not one bit of spite.

You're one of a kind, different from others

Generous, charming, but not one that smothers

Optimistic, thoughtful, happy and game

But not just another... in the long chain.

Appreciative, warm and precious like gold

Our friendship won't tarnish or ever grow old

You'll always be there, I know that is true

I'll always be here... always for you.

Smooches....:kiss2:

I am scheduled for 1/29/07.

Thanks,

TrishD

I am scheduled for 1/29/07.

Thanks,

TrishD

CONGRATS!!! MY thoughts and prayers are with you!!!:huggie: Keep us posted!!!

I thought this went well with all of us!!! Let's keep it real!!! We are all in this together!!

You are friendly, kind and caring

Sensitive, loyal and understanding

Humorous, fun, secure and true

Always there... yes that's you.

Special, accepting, exciting and wise

Truthful and helpful, with honest advice

Confiding, forgiving, cheerful and bright

Yes that's you... not one bit of spite.

You're one of a kind, different from others

Generous, charming, but not one that smothers

Optimistic, thoughtful, happy and game

But not just another... in the long chain.

Appreciative, warm and precious like gold

Our friendship won't tarnish or ever grow old

You'll always be there, I know that is true

I'll always be here... always for you.

Smooches....:kiss2:

That was really nice!! I truely do feel a bond with all of you. We really are taking the journey of our lives with each other. We understand each other in that special way, that only a bandster can. I am so glad to have a group of ladies like you to come to every day and share the joy and pain with.

I am scheduled for 1/29/07.

Thanks,

TrishD

Welcome!!!

How are you doing on your pre op?? Do you have any questions??

:clap2: :faint: :hungry: goodbye to the old me and hello bandland after tommorow, sorry guys I won't be able to post again for 10 days after but will give all you an update on how things went soon as possible. Thanks to all for being so supportive and being so helpful in making my decision to be a fellow bandster.:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Well now that I am home and settled I can say that I AM BANDED!!!!!!!! It was a great trip. Went to Dallas and had the surgery on Friday the 19th. I had a small tickle in my throat and when I woke up from the sx I had a big sore throat. Other than now having a head cold I feel great. No pain meds, very little gas pains and only have sore tummy pains when I cough.

Hope eveyone else goes this smooth.

Rene':clap2: Happy to be banded.

Congrats! My throat was pretty sore after surgery too. I think it was from the breathing tube though. Glad you are feeling good -- isn't it a relief to have it done?

Congrats!!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: My doc gave me photos after my gallbladder surgery in October. I was surprised to receive such a souvenir!! LOL I met my surgeon today and he was really nice and answered all of my questions. Unfortunately, I have more pre-op tests tomorrow since they didn't schedule them with the others yesterday. I was not happy with the one nurse when she tried to tell me that my heart skipped beats 4 times. My heart was fine yesterday during my tests and my ekg was perfect last week. I have to have one tomorrow for surgery so wish me luck that all turns out well. I really feel I was nervous and anxious so I will close my eyes and picture being thin on the beach in Hawaii!!

I wouldn't worry too much about the skipped beats. Did she say anything more specific about them? Many people have what are called PVCs, which can sometimes feel like skipped beats. They are usually harmless unless they are very frequent or you have several of them right in a row. If they only showed up on that one EKG, that is probably what they were. I think you'll be fine Did you have a stress test at all?

Maria (who works in cardiology)

Day 2 post op....

I feel so much better after sleeping last night. Needless to say, I did not sleep very well in the hospital Monday night. My back is still hurting, but the heating pad is doing wonders. My mom spread Bengay all over my upper back before I went to bed last night and that helped a ton too. I woke up once or twice because I realized I rolled over onto my stomach -- oops!

Still no gas or incision pain. I'll count myself lucky there. I have been taking Tylenol with codeine every 6 hours, so I'm sure that's helping.

Yesterday I barely managed to get 42oz of liquids in. And that was with sipping something constantly! I'm getting an earlier start today, so hopefully I'll get to 64oz at least. And to whoever mentioned those Imagine soups --- they are wonderful!

Ugh... can't wait to take a shower today! LOL!

Maria

That was really nice!! I truely do feel a bond with all of you. We really are taking the journey of our lives with each other. We understand each other in that special way, that only a bandster can. I am so glad to have a group of ladies like you to come to every day and share the joy and pain with.

Amen!! Same here!!!

Good Morinig everyone! new bandsters~I hope everyone is feeling better...."old" Bansters~Keep up the awesome job. Soon to be bandsters~I'm wit' you guys...2 more days(I'don't count today)....My good thoughts and prayers are with you all!! Have an AWESOME DAY!!! Blessings and smooches...:kiss2: Olga