Hello everyone...I am being banded on April 10th. I am so excited! Seems like it's been forever to get to the countdown, but I think it'll be here before we know it!

Anyone else scheduled in April? We need to come up with a group name!

Carol

Thanks CinnieMae,

Did you get into it? You should be able to update it with the form if you do not just look at it through "view only".

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?k...ycNCaJXg&hl=en

I did sign up, but it only let me view....not real great w/ computers.....I will try tomorrow when the kids aren't bothering me ( 2 boys -have to go break them up, always bickering at my house) LOL! Thanks, Cindy

Hi all you gorgeous April avengers iv come to join you

I think so far im the only one in here from Australia...correct me if im wrong

im getting done on the 18th very excited but dreading my liquid diet which my doc makes everyone do for a MONTH ...start tomorrow ewwwww

to the girls who are giving up smoking how are you all going...im in the same boat managed to stop for 4 weeks with patches but had a brain fart last week and started again(also ate anything crappy i could find in my house) so back on the patches today so far so good

Astrid

Hi everyone! I'm scheduled for April 7th...nervous, excited...lots of emotions rolling around together. what seemed like a distant goal is now in sight...trying to find out good tips on what to have at home post op for comfort/care/healing...anyone have good ideas? Thanks!

Hi everyone! I'm scheduled for April 7th...nervous, excited...lots of emotions rolling around together. what seemed like a distant goal is now in sight...trying to find out good tips on what to have at home post op for comfort/care/healing...anyone have good ideas? Thanks!

Hi lizb88:

There's a thread on the FAQ & reference board with a list of things to have ready for surgery.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f73/post-op-checklists-things-have-before-surgery-14814/

Good luck!

Hi April Avengers!

My name is Kat, I am an April '06 bandster. Last year, I joined the April '07 Shrinking Violets as their mentor...one April bandster to the next.

For those of you waiting to ride again---it WILL happen! I have been riding again for over a year now, it is wonderful not to worry about my weight, and to be able to pop a foot in the stirrup and swing up--at my heaviest, I likely would have dislocated a shoulder minimally!

Just wanted to wish all of you luck as you head into your pre op diets, and off to join us in bandland. Please feel free any time to stop off over in our Shrinking Violets Thread, and ask anything that concerns you.

April is a WONDERFUL month to be banded in. Spring is in the air, and it makes you want to get out and walk, which is the best thing you can do for yourself!

Enjoy the cameraderie, and friendships you will make through your April Avengers -- the Violets are making their Bandiversary trip ( a month late to accomodate everyone!) in May this year, we will meet up face to face for the first time!

Please let us know if we can be of any assistance--we will be hoping for simple, uneventful surgeries and recoveries for you all!!

Kat

O.K. I am trying something and I do not know if it will work but I have created a spread sheet that we can go in and update via a form. We can try it but I can not promise it will work. I listed all those that have posted on this thread and the dates they said their surgery was going to be. I can always add folks to it. I have attached the link here. Bookmark for future use. APRIL AVENGERS 08!! You may have to have a log-in to a google account. I also may need you to send me your e-mail so you can have priviledges this this ??? O.K. I tried it and it looks like you will need to have a google account which is easy to set up. Good Luck.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=peCCLrLaqJpfIS9ycNCaJXg&hl=en

This is just the "viewable" version:

Hi Gina,

I went to your spreadsheet and tried to add my starting weight and it added me again. There are two lines now that say Colorado Chick. Anyway, sorry about that! I didnt see how to update my name since it was already added.

Hopefully you can fix the error!

ColoradoChick (MaryEllen)

Hi April Avengers!

My name is Kat, I am an April '06 bandster. Last year, I joined the April '07 Shrinking Violets as their mentor...one April bandster to the next.

For those of you waiting to ride again---it WILL happen! I have been riding again for over a year now, it is wonderful not to worry about my weight, and to be able to pop a foot in the stirrup and swing up--at my heaviest, I likely would have dislocated a shoulder minimally!

Just wanted to wish all of you luck as you head into your pre op diets, and off to join us in bandland. Please feel free any time to stop off over in our Shrinking Violets Thread, and ask anything that concerns you.

April is a WONDERFUL month to be banded in. Spring is in the air, and it makes you want to get out and walk, which is the best thing you can do for yourself!

Enjoy the cameraderie, and friendships you will make through your April Avengers -- the Violets are making their Bandiversary trip ( a month late to accomodate everyone!) in May this year, we will meet up face to face for the first time!

Please let us know if we can be of any assistance--we will be hoping for simple, uneventful surgeries and recoveries for you all!!

Kat

Thanks Kat! You are my hero! I cant wait to be able to ride again. I want my own horse again some day! My surgery is fast approaching! I am getting pretty nervous! I saw the surgeon yesterday and have the instructions to begin my one week low carb liquid diet next Friday.

scarlettbegonia: WELCOME!!

Kat: Thank you for the offer!! Where is your group meeting? Are a lot of you from the same area? That would be fun!

Colorado Chick,

Yes, I will add and update as we go! This is the only way to to it so I will edit as we add things. If everyone sees that link and posts to it, it will be a fun way to track one another and keep up to date. What fun!

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?k...ycNCaJXg&hl=en

Good luck CC,

Gina

Edited March 18, 200818 yr by GiGiRN

Thanks for the encouragement, Kat. You have done a wonderful job and I am sure that we all hope for the success that you have had. Knowing someone that has already been through this will be very beneficial. I hope all you Shrinking Violets have a wonderful vacation together.

Gina

Hi all,

I am now an April Avenger. I was hoping to have my surgery next week, but the surgeon was all booked. My surgery date is April 4th. I am so excited!!!!

Since I was hoping for next week, I started the liquid diet on Monday. That day wasn't too bad, but today was AWFUL. It didn't taste bad, but the smell just gagged me. Any advice??? Good luck to everyone!

Hi,

I am being banded on April 14th anyone else with that date. Let me know, It would be great to talk to someone that is in the same place that I am....Hope to hear from you soon!!!

Hi,

Just wanted to say hi. I am getting banded on the 14th. I would love to meet someone in the same boat as I am at the same time. If you wanna chat let me know. Take care and GOOD LUCK to you

Hi gigi,

I would love to be added to your spreadsheet. That is an awesom idea. I love it...thanks alot