Hi all you April Bandsters! We have our own April '09 Forum here. This will be our 1st Master Thread to chat, share dates, diets, feelings, etc. When it starts getting too long (loads too slowly) we can start a 2nd and so on.

Sherry (Sissyh1006) has started a list with all our surgery dates, so she'll be along soon and you can give her updates.

If you want a "Bunny Bandsters - April '09" signature line (see below) then click HERE (feel free to change anything). On LBT go to 'User CP' (in the top banner) then down to 'Edit your Signature' (on the Left column). Now copy the PICTURE of the Bunny signature with the peep and paste it into the edit your signature box.

Can't wait to meet you all! -BG

Hey everybody, I am home from the hospital and doing great with my banding. I was the first realize band my surgeon did but there was a rep from the realize company there to assist and supervise. I will check in with you all later today but wanted to let you all know that I did great and it was because I was covered with prayer and good wishes from you all.

Sherry

We expected nothing but great. So glad you're home safe & sound. Now go get some rest. The prayers are ongoing.

ughhh thanks guys i wish i would have saw this before i cheated i feel horrible:thumbdown:...you guys are my motivation i feel so bad that i cheated ughh:cursing:...

Hey, don't beat yourself up! If any of us here could always control our eating we wouldn't be here! Just like you keep hearing...it's not a diet any more it's a lifestyle change, so take it one day at a time. We're all going to continue to have good and bad days, but this band is FOREVER, so hang in there.

Hey everybody, I am home from the hospital and doing great with my banding. I was the first realize band my surgeon did but there was a rep from the realize company there to assist and supervise. I will check in with you all later today but wanted to let you all know that I did great and it was because I was covered with prayer and good wishes from you all.

Sherry

Thanks so much for the update Sherry...I don't know about anyone else, but I've been on pins and needles all day thinking about our first bunnies! Feel better soon!

Congrats! Getting a surgery date is a great feeling!

Glad you're feeling well and home safe and sound!

Hannah, I cheated too. I said I wouldn't and totally had a small piece of cake at our baby shower last night. Just get back on the band wagon girl! You can do it!

Hey everyone, I weighed in yesterday and lost 17 pds. on my pre-op diet!! I have to go tomorrow and have a scope put down my stomach to look for bleeding ulcers and I will know then if I can have my surgery or not. If he does find ulcers, he won't do it. So I guess, better safe than sorry!!

Be sure and keep me in your prayers!!! I'll keep you posted!

Wishing you the best of luck in recovery. Please let me know any info needed.. God Bless:smile2:

Updated list - with BG's date (congrats!!) and bandsters that have checked in following surgery in a brighter colour.

Anyone missing or any wrong dates?

Wed April 1 = mulderfamily4, Sissyh1006, hhjazzyoo1, lls, kaner, knewme, nataliedg8, Mommad, FDBAGPIPER, spirnat31, Swisskaese, Danielle07

Thu April 2 = smilan, lingling, healthyme2, kerrischafer1, Poodia

Fri April 3 = super_chilli, tish76, vegas girl, watermelon_1, cajunmomma, TxMomof4

Sat April 4 = doodlebug11, GoddessNar

Mon April 6 = swishbc, StephOnee, shakia90, Mona40, Crimson Tide, scottyjay, silverstar79

Tue April 7 = hopeful41411, mobetter, Trulyleaves, daner1110, kmg365, lindasqd51, marlina, Healthydiva50, tcbgirl, susanthomas-pate, opalfire9

Wed April 8 = ldeere2005, tstanart, Singer B, BTHIN09, rdoty, HelloSkinny

Thu April 9 = txsandy, NYlady, murphy5, gamassagegirl, hopeful60, nurseinem, JWL08, cowboyswife, CelticAngel

Fri April 10 = pdburch, JayTee562, jerseygirl518, sdeale0928

Sun April 12 = HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!

Mon April 13 = lachdanon, Elayne, babydoll1

Tue April 14 = Suzdavis, victoria_057, poconomom

Wed April 15 = hannahj914, sylver28, MrsMitch, jukebox81782, mec267's wife, (sissy's office mate - are you on here yet??)

Thu April 16 = Jenfs5, scoobydoo, rannah12, vayiayia, Allformyson, Abbie-pie, BeefromCalie, contemplating, Sweet68

Fri April 17 = lapbandgirl2009, lulululu, MissChristina, terelbel, Carrie_W

Mon April 20 = sandi1011, Auddie, Carolnpx

Tue April 21 = ThinWithin, bellatrickz, Mand

Wed April 22 = early, KikstersRT, Babygirl_68, April09Bandster, birdbrainzz, mec267, Lisacacb5, , Band_Groupie

Thu April 23 = PharmaGirl, Gavroche2004

Fri April 24 = loulou09, hrtgoeson, KMCD, jodimyers, Luckynjun, SHSUSioux

Mon April 27 = boomski, shellynnrn, Shrinkerbell, smiletracy

Tue April 28 = rcher, MSan914, chiffani

Wed April 29 = travelgrl

April hopefuls = Kellster, WannaBe1/2TheWoman, valjay, daqui26, mandilou, BethT1027

Edited April 1, 200917 yr by PharmaGirl

Want to wish God Speed to tomorrow's line up,

Smilan, lingling, healthyme2, kerrischafer1 and poodia

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please keep posting.

Been thinking about all the April 1st Banders all day! good to hear updates already! I was originally scheduled for the 1st, but had to reschedule to the 9th since i didnt have anybody to take me.....(not sure who is in charge of the 'list' but can you add me to the 9th please?? thanks!)

I'll keep checking back to read the post-op updates!!

Good luck!!

Sissy, so happy to hear from you and that all went well!

Good luck and happy thoughts to all of you scheduled for tomorrow!

HI SISSY I WILL LOVE TO BE A BUNNY BANDSTER:)

MY BAND DATE IS APRIL 13TH :smile2:

Hi All, I'm excited, I too got a band date today - April 14th will be my band b-day!!! Glad to hear you are doing great Sissy! Hope everyone else who went in today is too. Good luck to those on the list for tomorrow yours will be great too!!:smile2: I do have a 1200 calorie diet for 10 days and 2 days of liquids. Starting tomorrow:w00t: Best to all!

Can you feel the Earth shaking? I'm hopping up and down!!!

I finally got my date!!!!!!!!! I can't even believe it!!!!

APRIL IS GOING TO BE ONE TERRIFIC MONTH!

- April 24, is our 27th Anniversary

- April 27, is my big 5-0th Birthday (April 28th is DH's 50th too)

and starting off my magical April week,

drumroll please..........

- April 22 is my Band Birthday!!!!

Wow, all within 7 days! Now, off to blog about all my fun today!

BAND_GROUPIE: Woo HOO!!! I was thinking about you today, and hoping you'd get your date. Very exciting!! I'm still a "hopeful" for April....

HANNAH: Hang in there, girl....don't worry about the cheating..put it behind you and re-focus. Don't worry about the mean high schoolers...you are a very brave young lady to be going through what you are going through, and they aren't even worth stressing over.

SISSY: Yayyy! Our first documented 'banded bunny'! So glad things went well for you and looking forward to hearing about your experience and progress. Rest and be well.

Best Wishes to all the April 2 Bunnies - As Band_Groupie said, I thought all day about the April 1 group, and will do the same tomorrow. Good Luck to all!

Hi, everyone,

First of all, good luck to all you bunnies who are scheduled tomorrow for your surgery! I will be thinking of you and sending prayers your way!

Can you all believe it is APRIL tomorrow!!??:thumbup:

OK, now for the weird thing...I went for my pre op exam today and I about fell off the exam table when the doctor said there is NO PRE OP DIET required!:confused: HUH? I have been anticipating weeks on liquids before the surgery and come to find out, she only requires it in "certain patients, depending on how they carry their weight." For me, she said my weight is pretty evenly distributed and not primarily around the middle of my body, so she just requires no gaining of any more until surgery. And if I want to on my own I can do a diet, but not required. I am still surprised at this. I think I will still do the protein shakes in the morning and at noon and try to eat like I have the band already if I can.

Could you guys send me a small sample of what you are eating during a day? Maybe I can sort of copy yours? I just don't wanna have a fatty liver. I know my doc knows best, but I haven't heard of anyone else with NO pre op diet. Are there any of you out there?

thats awesome scooby. And here we thought that I was lucking out by not having to do all liquid...LOL. I actually have read on here where some doctors do not require any pre-op diet. I dont know if the "way we carry our body weight" had any thing to do with my pre-op diet or not. I do not carry my weight around my middle, mine is mostly lower body so I am assuming my liver is not that big ??? But I dont really know of course so that is why I must follow my doctors recommendations :wink: