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

I know I'm not a January Bandster.... but I'm addicted to the supportivness of this thread... I read it daily...... and I just had to say.. that last night I was picturing myself in the Petho Pose! LOL!!!!!

Thanks Audrey!

Yea Audree is something else!!! Hi Audree!!

I am frustrated for you too. We will still be bandsisters though.

texasbighair

01/30/07

230/230/150?

Hey Amy I hear you on the fiber thing. I went 14 Days! after surgery not going, not fun. I am now a daily Oatmeal eater,~ at least until I get burnt out on it. Did you guys know that Cinnamon is a appietiet ( I know I spelled that wrong) suppressent. I have been adding just splenda and Cinnamon to a runnier Oatmeal and I almost have to be reminded about lunch.

Congrats to everyone on the Awesome wieght losses already.

I wasn't going to wiegh in for a while but had a Dr's Appointment today and they kind of made me. I'm down 10lbs (maybe more but I didn't wiegh right before surgery) which I am happy about since I didn't have a pre-op and only really a week of full liquids after. I also had a great drop in blood pressure which I am excited about.

O.K sorry to rambel.

Hope everyone is having a good hump day.

Sara

I know I'm not a January Bandster.... but I'm addicted to the supportivness of this thread... I read it daily...... and I just had to say.. that last night I was picturing myself in the Petho Pose! LOL!!!!!

Thanks Audrey!

No problem!!! You are welcome here! I think it just really matters where you feel you get what you need in way of suppport. Before the January thread, I had to make my own, the Lower BMI thred to get support. So, I am blessed to have you guys and them now!!!

Hey, Strike a Pose, a petho pose that is!!!:faint:

And it works!!! I have gotten people letting me know it does!!!

Man, there is a lot to catch up on if you miss a couple of days!!!

Anyway, I had a great report at the Doctor yesterday -17 pounds!!!

Woohoo!!! Now I'll have to figure out how to change my ticker.

To all who haven't been banded yet - I just have to say - it has been great so far. I came to the realization that this new lifestyle is going to save me money in the long run. Last night I had a meeting that included dinner out at the end and I looked on the menu and my choices were a. soup for $3.50 (I didn't like the kind they had) and b. a baked potato for $5 - it was great!

One word of advice is - drink your water and add some fiber - I had a bout with constipation last week-end that was killer and I don't want anyone to experience that -

Have a great day.

Audree, thanks for all the updates - where do you find the time!!!!!

17 POUNDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!! I still have not weighed myself yet.

Well, in between all my daily stuff, I squeeze time in here. I love to research and just share what I find with you all!!!

Yea Audree is something else!!! Hi Audree!!

Hey Sheila!!!! How's it going girl???????????

What about me???? January 16th!

What about me???? January 16th!

Hey!!! Congrats on your banding? How did it go? How is your pOST op going? What is your post op diet like?

Everything seems to be going ok so far. I was only advised to be on a liquid diet for the first three days or so and was then told I should be trying things like scrambled egg, well-cooked vegetables. minced beef in gravy and other foods of similar consistency. Haven't had a problem yet. I'm still a bit sore and one of my small scars is looking a bit weepy but otherwise I'm fine. Thank God the shoulder pains have been and gone!!

So far, nothing has been cancelled...just not 'cleared'. Tomorrow, God on my side - I'll walk out of the Caridiologist with that clearance...and Tuesday will still be THE BIG DAY. Shouldn't be an issue, my Stress Test, etc. were no more than three weeks ago!!!!!

Send some good vibes my way!!!!!!

Everything seems to be going ok so far. I was only advised to be on a liquid diet for the first three days or so and was then told I should be trying things like scrambled egg, well-cooked vegetables. minced beef in gravy and other foods of similar consistency. Haven't had a problem yet. I'm still a bit sore and one of my small scars is looking a bit weepy but otherwise I'm fine. Thank God the shoulder pains have been and gone!!

My incision was looking a little read and I just put some alcohol on it. I had to be on a 3 week liquid diet. I barely get to eat solids on Saturday!!:faint:

I am excited but then again I am scared. How is the food going down? Have you pb'd?

So far, nothing has been cancelled...just not 'cleared'. Tomorrow, God on my side - I'll walk out of the Caridiologist with that clearance...and Tuesday will still be THE BIG DAY. Shouldn't be an issue, my Stress Test, etc. were no more than three weeks ago!!!!!

Send some good vibes my way!!!!!!

:rockon: :Banane44: :woot:

How is the food going down? Have you pb'd?

No. I haven't had a problem with anything going down and in fact, if it wasn't for the scars and the fact that I haven't been hungry I'd hardly believe the band had been fitted at all. I know this will change with time as I've heard a lot of people have only run into problems after their first fill...

I have also had the constipation situation! I am taking my benefiber religiously! I would suggest that everyone do that too. It was SO BAD! I Had my 2 week post op and had some more foods added and have lost 20lbs according to their weights. I hope your surgery goes on as scheduled sherilynn. I hope everyone else is doing well today!

I think my morning coffee keeps me regular somehow. It makes me go no matter what!