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

I have been offline for a few days, so I had a lot of reading to do, to catch up.

It is so wonderful to read the progress of the bunnies that are recovering! It is very encouraging and sets my mind at ease about the whole process.

Tomorrow, I meet with the surgeon, FINALLY! This appt has been made since March 3rd, and we expect will be the last thing to do before the insurance company approves me. If he gives me the green light, I will wait for insurance approval, then be scheduled for the day-long pre-surgery orientation. My nurse/coordinator told me that the next orientation is the 15th, so hopefully I can get into that one. That is where we will schedule the surgery date. I am still hopeful for an April band date!!

Band_Groupie: I am so excited that I am now making lists, lists and more lists....I think I have a list of all my lists!

To all the bunnies to be banded this week: Best Wishes - can't wait to hear how you're doing!

Everyone have a fabulous week!

You're being banded on my 20th wedding anniversary. It was a great day for me and will be for you too.

Lindasqd51

WEll, tomorrow is the big day. I had to start liquid diet on the Sunday. I also had to take protonix (spelling). It's an acid reducer. WEll, I got the top 3 side effects. Called the doc and he said stop taking it. So, really didn't consume anything that stayed down yesterday. Gotta make sure I get more liquid into me today.

How you guys do a liquid diet for 2 weeks blows my mind.

Lindasqd51

Here's today's updated list - getting hard to keep up with the every growing group of bunny bandsters. For those being banded, please don't forget to check in after the surgery and let us know how you're doing.

Anyone missing or any wrong dates?

Wed April 1 = mulderfamily4, Sissyh1006, hhjazzyoo1, kaner, knewme, nataliedg8, Mommad, FDBAGPIPER, spirnat31, Swisskaese, Danielle07, Spinner115, misamae

Thu April 2 = smilan, lingling, healthyme2, kerrischafer1, Poodia, lml32927, jonnycotes

Fri April 3 = super_chili, tish76, vegas girl, watermelon_1, TxMomof4, lich3853

Sat April 4 = GoddessNar

Mon April 6 = swishbc, StephOnee, shakia90, Mona40, Crimson Tide, scottyjay, silverstar79, JohnB3465, doodlebug11, cajunmomma

Tue April 7 = hopeful41411, mobetter, Trulyleaves, daner1110, kmg365, lindasqd51, marlina, Healthydiva50, susanthomas-pate, opalfire9, Kitten123, jbhinla

Wed April 8 = ldeere2005, tstanart, Singer B, BTHIN09, rdoty, HelloSkinny, GitsMardi, MIMA1980, Lapbanded_Paladin

Thu April 9 = txsandy, NYlady, murphy5, gamassagegirl, hopeful60, nurseinem, JWL08, cowboyswife, CelticAngel, LivinWithFaith/KY, BethT1027, mi_illusion_st

Fri April 10 = pdburch, JayTee562, jerseygirl518, sdeale0928, vagwada

Sun April 12 = HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!

Mon April 13 = lachdanon, Elayne, babydoll1, 2Legit2Quit, tawandabee, hairnv, memzie, Jeansthings, aris, Taina009, IsabellaP84

Tue April 14 = Suzdavis, victoria_057, poconomom, carbgrl, tiffalicious81, valjay, trishb13, moonbeam, auntbrat, jukebox81782

Wed April 15 = hannahj914, sylver28, MrsMitch, mec267's wife, kimba74, (sissy's office mate - are you on here yet??)

Thu April 16 = Jenfs5, scoobydoo, rannah12, vayiayia, Allformyson, Abbie-pie, BeefromCalie, contemplating, Sweet68, Stephanie1972, WishUponABand, LDL, loser09, delacruz64

Fri April 17 = lapbandgirl2009, lulululu, MissChristina, terelbel, Carrie_W, Ingrien, Rangergirl, hope4j

Mon April 20 = sandi1011, Auddie, Carolnpx, 31andnew

Tue April 21 = ThinWithin, bellatrickz, Mand, tcbgirl

Wed April 22 = early, KikstersRT, Babygirl_68, April09Bandster, birdbrainzz, mec267, Lisacacb5, , Band_Groupie, dminson, Jackiepurs31, trobison, Bobbie72, funnychik, ladyjp

Thu April 23 = PharmaGirl, Gavroche2004, Goal150

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

Mon April 27 = boomski, shellynnrn, Shrinkerbell, smiletracy, asaylor2009, VADarlene, mlat1822@live.com, ALuv82, tulsarealtorgb

Tue April 28 = rcher, MSan914, chiffani

Wed April 29 = travelgrl

April hopefuls = Kellster, WannaBe1/2TheWoman, daqui26, mandilou, mscarly, mommyofone

Edited April 7, 200917 yr by PharmaGirl

Hi

MommaD checking in. I am most excited for all you folks getting banded in the next couple of days. When I think of how nervous I was last week, if I had only known, it would have been easier. Guess that is something we all need to go through. I joined this group over a year ago which of course is when I picked the name Mommad. I couldn't for the life of me remember what on earth it stood for until one of you referred to me as Momma D and now I get it - thanks, I am indeed Momma D! It was driving me nuts - oh the silly things in life. In terms of relaxing and watching TV, you are absolutely right. I threw in a load of laundry today, vacuumed the family room floor (a very small room) and dusted the TV and then napped for an hour - too funny. My mom is still here helping me out which I really appreciate it. I am struggling with what to eat, oh I mean drink this week. I have started on Slimfast which is allowed and oh so yummy but it seems to upset my stomach so I am back on chicken broth which isn't exactly a candle lit dinner material !! :eek: Well I have decided to stay off work until at least Wednesday this week and maybe even Thursday, we'll see. Good luck to all you having surgery today and in the coming days.

p.s. I lost another pound, now down 14 :w00t: and I am telling more and more folks what I've done - decided that this wasn't so embarrassing after all - what the hell, we all have something we need a little help with right:blink:, this is a good thing, we've taken control and have sought some help - good for us !!!:eek:

It is 89 degrees in Orlando today and I am heading there for a week on April 24th - I won't be in a bikini but I will be in more comfortable clothing that's for sure

I am going back to work tomorrow for part of the day and then I am off the rest of the week in observance of the holiday of Passover. I will start my "real" week of work next Sunday. I will have to bring my food to work for the first time ever until I go on regular food. This week and next is mushy food. It is going well so far. My husband prepared pureed brussels sprouts with pureed chicken and mash potatoes. It was delicious. Tomorrow I am going to have fillet of sole and some other vegetable.

Glad to hear it's going well Momma D!

I called this afternoon and I have to be at the hospital at 7am tomorrow! :eek: Please say a prayer or two for me.

Glad to hear it's going well Momma D!

I called this afternoon and I have to be at the hospital at 7am tomorrow! :eek: Please say a prayer or two for me.

My show time is 5:30am on Friday and our drive is about 20-30 mins in good traffic. Not so bad for me cause I can't eat anyway but the person taking me has to have a 2 hour wakeup cycle and a pot of coffee to get going.

ha ha ha I was suppose to have surgery at 7:30, so I'm glad that it's a little later! My hubby was super happy to not have to wake up so early.

It's great to hear how others are doing and the excitement of those of you preparing for surgery in the next few days. I am 5 days post-op and feeling pretty darn good. I'm thrilled to be here and am very excited for the journey ahead. I've told just about everyone about this surgery and I can't even begin to tell you how much support and encouragement I have received. It's really quite remarkable. I made the decision early on to be open about lap-band, party because that is my personality and partly because I wanted to avoid a bunch of whispering. If people are going to talk, I want them to be talking with all the facts and on my side, not making judgements. Anyway, my community can also help keep me accountable for the long haul. I wish everyone the best on your own journey and may all your healthy dreams come true!

:eek: Kaner

:w00t: Allright! Called BC today and approval letter is on the way! Really feeling good about this now. Only 22 days till the beginning of a new me.:eek: Hey MSan914 and chiffani keep your posts up, after we are all banded. I guess I'll have to work on some kind of ticker now that everything is finalized. Can't wait to join all the rest of the banded bunnies!:wink:

My doctor called off my surgery (April 7th) and moved it to April 21st due to my sinus infection. I have to be on liquid diet again for another 2 weeks :-)

I hope my sinus clear up so I can get my band.

Just heard from my doc. I go into the hospital at 6am. So, by this time tomorrow all is said and done. My doc does 2 day liquid, then 2 mushy , then on to regular food.

Hey--Kmg365 I have a feeling we liked the same show from the seventies.

Lindasqd51 (squad 51):eek:

Just heard from my doc. I go into the hospital at 6am. So, by this time tomorrow all is said and done. My doc does 2 day liquid, then 2 mushy , then on to regular food.

Hey--Kmg365 I have a feeling we liked the same show from the seventies.

Lindasqd51 (squad 51):eek:

Best wishes tomorrow! I love your post op diet...mine's 2 WEEKS liquids, 4-5 WEEKS mushies, but I'm not complaining (not pre-op diet here). Let us know how you're doing!