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

Enterprise, your description of the Nutrisystem foods sounds...well, yukky. LOL But now I understand better. It sounds like you really have been following your doctor's guidelines! Good job! As for real alfredo and cookies? Of course you'll have them again! My son just fixed cookies tonight and I had one. Honestly, I'm having a bit of trouble getting my butt in gear these days.

My original goal was 175...I hit 176 and I've been STUCK here for weeks. It's my fault and I also think that I need a fill. I've been snacking too much and when I really eat what I should, I'm hungry. I really want to get down to 155. You'd think that, after losing 80lbs, the last 20 wouldn't feel so HUGE...but they do. Most days, I still feel very fat. I can remind myself that I went from a 24/26 pants to a 12/14, but you know what? Those 14s FEEL like the 26s. Does that make sense?

So in a very real way, I envy a lot of you just starting this journey. I want the excitement back, I want the quick weight losses...I want to be able to eat a chocolate chip cookie and still lose weight. Unfortunately, things that I could allow myself at 250 lbs and still lose weight just don't work at 176 lbs if I want to lose. :

Cindy

Cindy, I appreciate your frank construction advice, and take as such. I wonder if you think canned asparagus spears (just the tips) are okay in the soft food stage. I just love them, and have been having canned French style green beans, beans like pinto and lentils and of course soups after I pick out the meat chunks. Do you have some new suggestions for the soft foods stage.

Terry, I'm NOT a creative bandster. I had a tendency (and still do) to stick to the same foods. I used to eat cottage cheese, yogurt, refried beans, soup, black-eyed peas, spinach, eggs, grits, oatmeal...can't think of what else now. I think almost anything canned is pretty soft.

Cindy

Babygot back -

What brand of split pea soup are you eating? I am having surgery on the 2/2/2007 and want to be prepared.

So, from my pre op I lost 15 pounds in 4 weeks!!! I am doing the happy dance!

Nice job, girl! That is so exciting!!!:high5:

my only problem is the gas stuck in my chest. I know I am not getting enough liquids in but I am getting better. it hurts so bad to laugh and my family are real jokesters.

I'm in the same boat as you. I've only been manageing about 40oz of liquids each day. I can't imagine drinking them any faster! The laughing part sucks too, doesn't it? I had to keep telling my mom to cut it out! Ah well, better to be laughing in pain than not laughing at all, I guess!

ds5001ds (Dee) Newly banded 1-22-2007 :clap2: :clap2:

Please add me to the January's bansters list.

I'm horrified of these chest pains from gas everyone is explaining. Perhaps b/c I've had issues with chest pain from my MVP in the past. Ughhhh, I'll gulp the gas-x. Anyone use the strips yet?

Enterprise, your description of the Nutrisystem foods sounds...well, yukky. LOL But now I understand better. It sounds like you really have been following your doctor's guidelines! Good job! As for real alfredo and cookies? Of course you'll have them again! My son just fixed cookies tonight and I had one. Honestly, I'm having a bit of trouble getting my butt in gear these days.

My original goal was 175...I hit 176 and I've been STUCK here for weeks. It's my fault and I also think that I need a fill. I've been snacking too much and when I really eat what I should, I'm hungry. I really want to get down to 155. You'd think that, after losing 80lbs, the last 20 wouldn't feel so HUGE...but they do. Most days, I still feel very fat. I can remind myself that I went from a 24/26 pants to a 12/14, but you know what? Those 14s FEEL like the 26s. Does that make sense?

So in a very real way, I envy a lot of you just starting this journey. I want the excitement back, I want the quick weight losses...I want to be able to eat a chocolate chip cookie and still lose weight. Unfortunately, things that I could allow myself at 250 lbs and still lose weight just don't work at 176 lbs if I want to lose. :

Cindy

Oops! I hope I haven't done a disservice to Nutrisystem. Most of their food doesn't taste bad at all, but the texture does leave something to be desired. In all fairness, Nutrisystem has a couple of excellent meals that I'm looking forward to eating again in 4 weeks. They make the best granola cereal you'll ever taste.

Cindy, it sounds like you've been doing great. And, yes, I understand how a 14 can still feel like a 26. I've been fat for so long, it's in my head as much as it's on my body. Getting your self-image to see the reality of your weight loss can be difficult. In the past, when I've dieted and gotten down to a size 12, I couldn't see that much difference in the mirror. I'm going to have to work on that.

How many fills have you had? When was the last one?

How many fills have you had? When was the last one?

I've had 4 fills. The first was about 3 months post-op. That one didn't do anything, so I went back about 3 weeks later. Then another about 10 wks later and my last one 10 wks after that. That was end of October, so if my "pattern" is any indicator, it's time for another one because it's been almost 3 months since my last fill.

Cindy

ds5001ds (Dee) Newly banded 1-22-2007 :clap2: :clap2:

Please add me to the January's bansters list.

Congratulations and welcome to January bandsters!

I'm horrified of these chest pains from gas everyone is explaining. Perhaps b/c I've had issues with chest pain from my MVP in the past. Ughhhh, I'll gulp the gas-x. Anyone use the strips yet?

Sherilynn, I used the chewables and the strips. I actually preferred the strips. They did help, but a heating pad helps even more.

Gas X Strips are great and the relief is almost instaneous!

And I'm so freaking out! Not sure if it's nervousness, excitment, anxiety - I just don't know. I AM addicted to being on the board every minute. lol

This weekend I'm going to:

Get laundry together

Buy my New Whey Liquid protein for first few days

Mani/pedi

SHAVE

Get out my slip on clothes and put them in a pile - easy access for the next couple of weeks

Figure out what movies I want

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Okay - I'm finally BACK.

For all the new Members, I have sent and email to Angy (jen) to update her first post with all the new members. And let me tell you, I spent the last hour and a half going thru over 35 pages and I think I got everone, but if I missed anyone let me know. Hopefully Angy will update the list soon. I noticed she hasn't been online since the 17th, hope she is doing okay.

I kinda stayed off the board, was feeling really down and didn't want to bring anyone down with me. I was in a lot of pain and still have a small bit of it today, but not near as bad as before. My vision kept coming and going, my blood sugar was dropping low, then I would drink apple juice to bring it back up. Its been a vicious circle for me. I'm still off work, and there is still no way I could sit at my desk all day. I seem to feel great in the mornings, but as the evening comes around I am experiencing pain.

Okay enough of the down side, let me tell you some exciting news. Yesterday I went to see my surgeon, as I was sitting there in his office, he walked in with his hands held out to shake my hand, and he had the biggest smile on his face. he told me I hold the record for losing the most weight for so fast for the first visit of any of his lap band patients ever. Ofcourse he is taking the beginning weight when I first went to see him - but he does that with all his paiteints, and most gain before surgery, however, I tried to lose. Then he asked if I would like to be in his calendar for 2008? Me a calendar girl? Wow. He told me if I keep up my progress he wants me to come back in June and talk to him, he will start the calendars for 2008 in August and he wants me to be in it if I continue to lose. So, I've got a little motivation. He also wants me to be in a fashion show in October they put on. I feel like a superstar and all I've done is follow their direction.

I'm down to 215 lbs now. I need to change my stats. According to the doctor, I've lost 33 lbs. In my books, since surgery I've lost 13 lbs, I think that is pretty good for 8 days. However, I'm trying not to focus so much on the weight loss right now but healing and getting better. The doctor is the one making a big deal out of my weight loss. lol.

Anyhow, now that my vision is FINALLY BACK - I will check in more.

Hope everyone is doing okay.

Sunshine2,

Welcome back. You were dearly missed! I've missed all of your humor and cheerleader pep talks! I'm so happy to hear that you're on the road to a full recovery, and I'm very sorry to hear it's been painful for you.

Wow; Calendar girl!!!!!!!!!! Just don't forget us (soon to be) little people here at little 'ol LBT!!!!! AWESOME news on the weight loss as well!!!

Feel better, I'm sure each day will improve.

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