Is there anyone out there with a February surgery date? I found out last week that mine is on February 1. Was shooting for December 06, then hoping for January 07, now thankful it's finally set for February! My surgery is scheduled with Dr. Malley in Kansas City.

I to like the idea of Amethyst, not sure what I would want, but I like it. Are you using the jewelry as a goal to lose a certain amount of weight or all of your weight? I go for my 4th fill 6/12, (I have 1.8cc) I hope this one gets things moving. Every time I start exercising I end up in PT. Now it's my elbow. Maybe if I got off 30 or 40 pounds I could get more active without hurting my self. 4 more days of driving bus and I'll move up to th campground for the summer. Near Hampton Beach NH. I don't care for the beach or crowds but it's in the woods and a real pretty area. so I'll try getting alittle more walking in.

Hi everyone! I'm finally back! My surgery went well and I'm feeling better now. Thanks for the well wishes!

I have updated the list, but sadly have lost a few of the names of people who need to be added. Please let me know if you are not on the list and would like to be (even if you've already told me 100000 times)please.

Here is our updated list.....

b_Russell 02/01

CadillacDave - 02/01

TresChic -02/01

tilde30 02/02

Dori – 02/02

Schindog18(Greg) - 02/02

Susannah - 02/02

Cindibear1 – 02/02<O:p</O:p

Wanna be thin – 02/02

BoomerSoonerz & Wife - 02/02

TravelGirl - 02/05

Staceyrtl - 02/05<O:p</O:p

Ready_to_Lose - 02/05

Twinskd - 02/05

KatyClaire (Eva) - 02/06

Mom2miracleprin - 02/06

Babygrl1234 - 02/06

Mel07 - 02/06

Megret - 02/06

garreau_gal (Dawn) - 02/07

DmMedina - 02/07

MarshallMG - 02/07

Marissa424 - 02/07

Ukangel- 02/07

LapBandNC - 02/07

Lapband4menow - 02/08

Riley - 02/08

NurseCEO - 02/09

DonnaA - 02/09

RavenHeart - 02/10

Terriho - 02/12

PurplePetal - 02/12

BioMama - 02/12

Debi717 - 02/12

Kedasmom – 02/12

Kelsy: 02/12

HeatherPA - 2/9 or 2/12

:thumbs_up:LessofMe - 02/12

mlevel- 2/12

Humponelove - 02/13

RisaAnn - 02/13

Oldgeisser(Terry) -02/13

LouiseR - 02/13

MinnesotaLady - 02/13

MyLifeMyChoice - 02/13

Cchristys - 02/13

Sandy1280 - 02/13

LizRbit - 02/13

becca77 - 02/14

DiscoDiva and Daughter - 02/14

NatalieC - 02/14

Mommyofthreebs - 02/14

Creman - 02/14

vermonster05488- 02/14

HelenC - 02/14

Teacher- 02/14

Zannie -02/15

Kimwolf3 - 02/15

M1Hocker - 02/15

LB304 - 02/15

CP-Mike - 02/15

Mom2Sassy - 02/15

Ambrosia(Sharon) - 02/15

Chelley - 02/16

skinnyjeans - 02/16

dtrmt07 -02/19

Angela - 02/19

Ouachita - 02/19

cosean - 02/20

DooneyJC - 02/20

KHolmes - 02/20

FLPeach - 02/20

Pam~02'07Bander - 02/20

Lexus02 - 02/20

Skyeblue79 - 02/20

StaceyLynn - 02/20

KindredSpirit - 02/21

Jean (Freeksky) - 02/21

armkam- 02/21

Silry - 02/21

Alt - 02/22

Mary - 02/23

Wilma – 02/23

Gretchen - 02/23

rdbiles- 02/23

elm65 - 02/23

November Lily- 02/24

Dakota1984 - 02/26

IN_Denial - 02/26

timeforchange 2/26

Hopeagain 2007 -02/27

SynicalChick - 02/27

Magii - 02/27

Chris - 02/27

JennilynnW - 02/27

Jbtullis - 02/27

Michelle - 02/27

Kathyy68 - 02/28

SunnySea - 02/28

IrishMae - 02/28

Kathy68 - 02/28

CarriedBA - 02/28

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I to like the idea of Amethyst, not sure what I would want, but I like it. Are you using the jewelry as a goal to lose a certain amount of weight or all of your weight? <SNIP>.

Ya know, I'm kinda looking at the amethyst as a sort of "wedding ring" -- a symbol & reminder of my commitment to my health & the LapBand.

I do have a 50# goal in mind (which is about 2 weeks away, I presume) before buying it, but that's mostly because I'm odd about spending money on myself without a "justification" for it! :target: I can "justify" a reward, but not just a "random" jewelry purchase. :rolleyes :girl_hug:

I've been poking around eBay & TJ Maxx/Marshalls to see what kind of amethyst selection is out there. I've found some cute & affordable pieces, too. I think I'm leaning toward a bracelet, because my nearly 2yo DD loves to pull on my necklaces & earrings, and my ring size is in flux!

:laugh I love that y'all liked the idea of commemorating the Band with February's birthstone! Perhaps we are a bunch a of Amethyst Bandits! :bandit

Suzanne

Hi February Banders --

I haven't been on in a long time (March 2nd to be exact) :-) I have had 2 fills. The first one gave me a little restriction for about a week and I lost about 5 lbs. I wasn't happy with that. The second on which was May 14th gave me more restriction for about 2 weeks. I definately am eating less but I am still SOOOO hungry! I have lost about 10 pounds since this fill and I keep fluctuating between 246 and 250. I have scheduled my next fill for next tuesday (june 19th) and I can't wait!

I really feel like it is just not working. I read all these posts from people that have already lost so much weight and here I am, I have only lost about 25 lbs give or take a few. Does anyone else feel like this?

Does anyone have any good food ideas that keep you full?

Hi February Banders --

Does anyone have any good food ideas that keep you full?

Well, what are you eating? My doc wants me eating my hard protein first (chicken, fish, beef, whatever), then veggies (lettuce doesn't count), and then if there's any room left (usually not much), starches.

If you can give us an idea of what you're eating, we can try to help you with some suggestions....

Hi All - I've just reached the 50# mark yesterday ! I was doing the "happy dance" in my bathroom for sure . I'm going in for my 3rd fill tomorrow a.m. I have to leave my house at 4:30 am to be there by 6:30am. I had been having a lot of bp's with the last fill , but finally figured out I was eating way to fast and not chewing enough, so hopefully that's over.

Teacher - I glad you're feeling a lot better now.:clap2:

Zannie - I have an amethyst ring already , but didn't wear it alot. Now I wear it every day - like my wedding ring - as a reminder of how far I've come and how far I still need to go. Thanks for the idea !

My daughter went to Branson , Mo with my parents last week. She said my mom kept saying how guilty she feels eating in front of me now since I eat so little. My DD told her not to worry about it, 'cause it was my choice to have the surgery and I'm doing well w/it. Have any of you ran into this w/ your families ? I'm not sure if I should say anything to my DM or just let it go. It really doesn't bother me seeing others eat. My attitude about food has really been changing lately and I don't have quite the cravings that I used to.

Kedasmom - how's the woods ? I'll bet you're happy to be done w/ the bus route for the summer huh ! It's nice to have that break. I've started walking 2 miles daily w/ my 3 girls and I think that has helped get the lbs. down more.

Gotta go - time to clean and vaccum.:phanvan:)

id forgotten this stage. Im just now reintroducing some solids and im finding the scales slowly creeping back up. It happened the first time and i told myself "you know this will happen and its normal, just means its time to get back to excercising".

Im tight enough. I cant eat more than a few (like two or three) ounces at a time and if its not soaked in sauce of some sort it comes back up. So, i know its not a "i need a fill" issue. I dont, im sure of it. Ive been working more, and my work involves standing absolutely motionless (pretty much) for 8-10 hours on end. I need to get out and walk or ride the bike more.

So..i know whats going on, and all..just wanted to put it out there so that if someone else was going through this stage, they would know they arent alone.

Hi everyone! I'm finally back! My surgery went well and I'm feeling better now. Thanks for the well wishes!

I have updated the list, but sadly have lost a few of the names of people who need to be added. Please let me know if you are not on the list and would like to be (even if you've already told me 100000 times)please.

Here is our updated list.....

b_Russell 02/01

CadillacDave - 02/01

TresChic -02/01

tilde30 02/02

Dori – 02/02

Schindog18(Greg) - 02/02

Susannah - 02/02

Cindibear1 – 02/02<O:p</O:p

Wanna be thin – 02/02

BoomerSoonerz & Wife - 02/02

TravelGirl - 02/05

Staceyrtl - 02/05<O:p</O:p

Ready_to_Lose - 02/05

Twinskd - 02/05

KatyClaire (Eva) - 02/06

Mom2miracleprin - 02/06

Babygrl1234 - 02/06

Mel07 - 02/06

Megret - 02/06

garreau_gal (Dawn) - 02/07

DmMedina - 02/07

MarshallMG - 02/07

Marissa424 - 02/07

Ukangel- 02/07

LapBandNC - 02/07

Lapband4menow - 02/08

Riley - 02/08

NurseCEO - 02/09

DonnaA - 02/09

RavenHeart - 02/10

Terriho - 02/12

PurplePetal - 02/12

BioMama - 02/12

Debi717 - 02/12

Kedasmom – 02/12

Kelsy: 02/12

HeatherPA - 2/9 or 2/12

:thumbs_up:LessofMe - 02/12

mlevel- 2/12

Humponelove - 02/13

RisaAnn - 02/13

Oldgeisser(Terry) -02/13

LouiseR - 02/13

MinnesotaLady - 02/13

MyLifeMyChoice - 02/13

Cchristys - 02/13

Sandy1280 - 02/13

LizRbit - 02/13

becca77 - 02/14

DiscoDiva and Daughter - 02/14

NatalieC - 02/14

Mommyofthreebs - 02/14

Creman - 02/14

vermonster05488- 02/14

HelenC - 02/14

Teacher- 02/14

Zannie -02/15

Kimwolf3 - 02/15

M1Hocker - 02/15

LB304 - 02/15

CP-Mike - 02/15

Mom2Sassy - 02/15

Ambrosia(Sharon) - 02/15

Chelley - 02/16

skinnyjeans - 02/16

dtrmt07 -02/19

Angela - 02/19

Ouachita - 02/19

cosean - 02/20

DooneyJC - 02/20

KHolmes - 02/20

FLPeach - 02/20

Pam~02'07Bander - 02/20

Lexus02 - 02/20

Skyeblue79 - 02/20

StaceyLynn - 02/20

KindredSpirit - 02/21

Jean (Freeksky) - 02/21

armkam- 02/21

Silry - 02/21

Alt - 02/22

Mary - 02/23

Wilma – 02/23

Gretchen - 02/23

rdbiles- 02/23

elm65 - 02/23

November Lily- 02/24

Dakota1984 - 02/26

IN_Denial - 02/26

timeforchange 2/26

Hopeagain 2007 -02/27

SynicalChick - 02/27

Magii - 02/27

Chris - 02/27

JennilynnW - 02/27

Jbtullis - 02/27

Michelle - 02/27

Kathyy68 - 02/28

SunnySea - 02/28

IrishMae - 02/28

Kathy68 - 02/28

CarriedBA - 02/28

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:usa: Wallygirl - 2/15/2007

Hi Please add my name to the list of february Bandsters...

I was banded 14th February 2007 in Brugge, Beligum by Dr. Dillemans.

I would also love to see how you are all doing. Some seem to be doing really really well (30+pounds!!) I have lost 20 pounds so far. I have had 2 fills. 1st fill was 5 mls and the second 1ml. I lost all of my weight to date BEFORE the second fill, and have actually gained 1 and a half pounds since my second fill.... This is obviously concerning me somewhat... have I sprung a leak??

I have, however, been on holiday for a fortnight and eat whatever I wanted, so its hard to tell if its simply over indulgence

I am having my 3rd fill on thursday. Roll on thursday!

Here is our updated list.....

b_Russell 02/01

CadillacDave - 02/01

TresChic -02/01

tilde30 02/02

Dori – 02/02

Schindog18(Greg) - 02/02

Susannah - 02/02

Cindibear1 – 02/02<O:p</O:p

Wanna be thin – 02/02

BoomerSoonerz & Wife - 02/02

TravelGirl - 02/05

Staceyrtl - 02/05<O:p</O:p

Ready_to_Lose - 02/05

Twinskd - 02/05

KatyClaire (Eva) - 02/06

Mom2miracleprin - 02/06

Babygrl1234 - 02/06

Mel07 - 02/06

Megret - 02/06

garreau_gal (Dawn) - 02/07

DmMedina - 02/07

MarshallMG - 02/07

Marissa424 - 02/07

Ukangel- 02/07

LapBandNC - 02/07

Lapband4menow - 02/08

Riley - 02/08

NurseCEO - 02/09

DonnaA - 02/09

RavenHeart - 02/10

Terriho - 02/12

PurplePetal - 02/12

BioMama - 02/12

Debi717 - 02/12

Kedasmom – 02/12

Kelsy: 02/12

HeatherPA - 2/9 or 2/12

LessofMe - 02/12

mlevel- 2/12

Humponelove - 02/13

RisaAnn - 02/13

Oldgeisser(Terry) -02/13

LouiseR - 02/13

MinnesotaLady - 02/13

MyLifeMyChoice - 02/13

Cchristys - 02/13

Sandy1280 - 02/13

LizRbit - 02/13

becca77 - 02/14

DiscoDiva and Daughter - 02/14

NatalieC - 02/14

Mommyofthreebs - 02/14

Creman - 02/14

vermonster05488- 02/14

HelenC - 02/14

Teacher- 02/14

Zannie -02/15

Kimwolf3 - 02/15

M1Hocker - 02/15

LB304 - 02/15

CP-Mike - 02/15

Mom2Sassy - 02/15

Ambrosia(Sharon) - 02/15

wallygirl- 02/15

Chelley - 02/16

skinnyjeans - 02/16

dtrmt07 -02/19

Angela - 02/19

Ouachita - 02/19

cosean - 02/20

DooneyJC - 02/20

KHolmes - 02/20

FLPeach - 02/20

Pam~02'07Bander - 02/20

Lexus02 - 02/20

Skyeblue79 - 02/20

StaceyLynn - 02/20

KindredSpirit - 02/21

Jean (Freeksky) - 02/21

armkam- 02/21

Silry - 02/21

Alt - 02/22

Mary - 02/23

Wilma – 02/23

Gretchen - 02/23

rdbiles- 02/23

elm65 - 02/23

November Lily- 02/24

Bluegem-02/24

Dakota1984 - 02/26

IN_Denial - 02/26

timeforchange 2/26

Hopeagain 2007 -02/27

SynicalChick - 02/27

Magii - 02/27

Chris - 02/27

JennilynnW - 02/27

Jbtullis - 02/27

Michelle - 02/27

Kathyy68 - 02/28

SunnySea - 02/28

IrishMae - 02/28

Kathy68 - 02/28

CarriedBA - 02/28

reqgoddess-02/28

:thumbs_up:Here is our :update:D list.....

b_Russell 02/01

CadillacDave - 02/01

TresChic -02/01

tilde30 02/02

Dori – 02/02

Schindog18(Greg) - 02/02

Susannah - 02/02

Cindibear1 – 02/02<O:p</O:p

Wanna be thin – 02/02

BoomerSoonerz & Wife - 02/02

TravelGirl - 02/05

Staceyrtl - 02/05<O:p</O:p

Ready_to_Lose - 02/05

Twinskd - 02/05

KatyClaire (Eva) - 02/06

Mom2miracleprin - 02/06

Babygrl1234 - 02/06

Mel07 - 02/06

Megret - 02/06

garreau_gal (Dawn) - 02/07

DmMedina - 02/07

MarshallMG - 02/07

Marissa424 - 02/07

Ukangel- 02/07

LapBandNC - 02/07

Lapband4menow - 02/08

Riley - 02/08

NurseCEO - 02/09

DonnaA - 02/09

RavenHeart - 02/10

Terriho - 02/12

PurplePetal - 02/12

BioMama - 02/12

Debi717 - 02/12

Kedasmom – 02/12

Kelsy: 02/12

HeatherPA - 2/9 or 2/12

LessofMe - 02/12

mlevel- 2/12

Humponelove - 02/13

RisaAnn - 02/13

Oldgeisser(Terry) -02/13

LouiseR - 02/13

MinnesotaLady - 02/13

MyLifeMyChoice - 02/13

Cchristys - 02/13

Sandy1280 - 02/13

LizRbit - 02/13

becca77 - 02/14

DiscoDiva and Daughter - 02/14

NatalieC - 02/14

Mommyofthreebs - 02/14

Creman - 02/14

vermonster05488- 02/14

HelenC - 02/14

Teacher- 02/14

Bunnykin4u - 02/14:kiss2:

Zannie -02/15

Kimwolf3 - 02/15

M1Hocker - 02/15

LB304 - 02/15

CP-Mike - 02/15

Mom2Sassy - 02/15

Ambrosia(Sharon) - 02/15

wallygirl- 02/15

Chelley - 02/16

skinnyjeans - 02/16

dtrmt07 -02/19

Angela - 02/19

Ouachita - 02/19

cosean - 02/20

DooneyJC - 02/20

KHolmes - 02/20

FLPeach - 02/20

Pam~02'07Bander - 02/20

Lexus02 - 02/20

Skyeblue79 - 02/20

StaceyLynn - 02/20

KindredSpirit - 02/21

Jean (Freeksky) - 02/21

armkam- 02/21

Silry - 02/21

Alt - 02/22

Mary - 02/23

Wilma – 02/23

Gretchen - 02/23

rdbiles- 02/23

elm65 - 02/23

November Lily- 02/24

Bluegem-02/24

Dakota1984 - 02/26

IN_Denial - 02/26

timeforchange 2/26

Hopeagain 2007 -02/27

SynicalChick - 02/27

Magii - 02/27

Chris - 02/27

JennilynnW - 02/27

Jbtullis - 02/27

Michelle - 02/27

Kathyy68 - 02/28

SunnySea - 02/28

IrishMae - 02/28

Kathy68 - 02/28

CarriedBA - 02/28

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Hi,

I'm slow too; however, I know it is working for me because I'm finally down lower than I have been in 6 years and it's been nearly impossible for me to get down to 242 in the past. As of today, I've now lost 29 lbs. I got my 4th fill Tuesday. I'm up to 3.1 cc's in a 4 cc band. I'm determined for this to work. I purchased a bodybugg last week and since I've been wearing that, I lost 7.2lbs. For me, it's about moving all day long....tapping my foot if I have to just burns more calories than sitting still. I swear, desk jobs suck for calorie burning. LOL!!

Try not to compare your weight loss with others...that can be discouraging. Just remember that the 25lbs you have lost makes you feel so much better. Afterall, I imagine that you, like me, got the lapband because you have a hard time losing weight. Just keep moving. Good luck!

Hi February Banders --

I haven't been on in a long time (March 2nd to be exact) :-) I have had 2 fills. The first one gave me a little restriction for about a week and I lost about 5 lbs. I wasn't happy with that. The second on which was May 14th gave me more restriction for about 2 weeks. I definately am eating less but I am still SOOOO hungry! I have lost about 10 pounds since this fill and I keep fluctuating between 246 and 250. I have scheduled my next fill for next tuesday (june 19th) and I can't wait!

I really feel like it is just not working. I read all these posts from people that have already lost so much weight and here I am, I have only lost about 25 lbs give or take a few. Does anyone else feel like this?

Does anyone have any good food ideas that keep you full?

Ill be taking the leap into my 4th fill in about 1 hour!!!!!!!!!!! Hate getting the fill, but I am very eager for the restriction!!!!! I've been at a plateau for quite some time (more than a month)

Wishing everyone continue success!!!!!!!!!

Happy Summer!!

Hello everyone, I'm up at the campground now, this is for the summer. I got a fill just before I left. This one put me in a place I've been waiting for since Feb.12th. I went out with friends to a pizza shop. Normally I could eat 3/4 of the pizza easily. 1 peice and I was stuffed. What a wonderful feeling. Now I feel like doing something, so I have been out for a walk every morning and evening. I have 2.1cc in a 4cc band. Now I have to wait till I can get to a scale to see if things are moving in the right direction. Maybe I'll see a difference in my clothes before I get to that scale. (I don't have to unzip my pants when sitting anymore:clap2:) Bonnie

Hello everyone!

Just wanted to say Happy Summer and let's keep up the good work!!!

I just had my 30th birthday yesterday and was mourning that, but when I woke up this morning, I had the best birthday present of all...I hit 50 pounds. Let these goals keep us going!!! Let us spend the next 30 years being skinny.