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

Hugs TCB! Sorry that it was post poned.

Glad to hear it's going well Momma D!

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

Hi Hopeful41411 - good luck tomorrow, will definitely say a prayer for you, have a great sleep - just think, this time tomorrow you will be well on your way - let us know how you are doing ok.

best wishes

Best of luck to our Bandsters in the line up tomorrow.

Hopeful41411, Mobeter, Trulyleaves, daner1110,

kmg365, lindasqd51, marlina, Healthydiva50,

susanthomas-pate, Opalfire9, Kitten123 & jbhinla.

Tcbgirl, so sorry to hear of yours was postponed.

Keep in touch everyone.

Hi, This is my 1st post on Bunny Bandsters and 2nd post in all. My band date is April 27th. Yay!

I have a question: Does anyone know how soon we can exercise after surgery? I have a party scheduled 4 days after. It's a Sock Hop with dancing, etc...

I'm glad to be here!

Best of luck to our Bandsters in the line up tomorrow.

Hopeful41411, Mobeter, Trulyleaves, daner1110,

kmg365, lindasqd51, marlina, Healthydiva50,

susanthomas-pate, Opalfire9, Kitten123 & jbhinla.

Tcbgirl, so sorry to hear of yours was postponed.

Keep in touch everyone.

i love how you say good luck to everyone...i cant wait untill my date..

Glad to hear it's going well Momma D!

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

Best wishes and prayers to all the bunnies being banded tomorrow!! TCB, I'm sorry you were postponed; hang in there, it'll happen soon enough!

Hi, This is my 1st post on Bunny Bandsters and 2nd post in all. My band date is April 27th. Yay!

I have a question: Does anyone know how soon we can exercise after surgery? I have a party scheduled 4 days after. It's a Sock Hop with dancing, etc...

I'm glad to be here!

Congrats on your band date! I would consider VERY slow walking after a week, and maybe cardio after two weeks, I would definitely NOT jump around four days post op! You will be very sore!!!!

Hey Sissy could you please add me to your list I was banded on April 3rd

Hey how do you make the weight ticker??

Welcome! Ticker tutorial on LBT with photos, click HERE.

mommad, you're on the list. Anyone missing or any wrong dates?

wed april 1 = mulderfamily4, sissyh1006, hhjazzyoo1, lls, kaner, knewme, nataliedg8, mommad, fdbagpiper, spirnat31

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

tue april 7 = hopeful41411, mobetter, trulyleaves, daner1110, kmg365, lindasqd51, marlina, healthydiva50, celticangel, tcbgirl, susanthomas-pate, opalfire9

wed april 8 = ldeere2005, tstanart, singer b

thu april 9 = txsandy, nylady, murphy5, gamassagegirl, hopeful60, nurseinem

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

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

fri april 17 = lapbandgirl2009, lulululu, misschristina, terelbel, carrie_w

mon april 20 = sandi1011, auddie

tue april 21 = thinwithin, bellatrickz

wed april 22 = early, kikstersrt, babygirl_68, april09bandster, birdbrainzz, mec267, lisacacb5

thu april 23 = pharmagirl

fri april 24 = loulou09, hrtgoeson, kmcd, jodimyers, luckynjun, shushioux

mon april 27 = boomski, shellynnrn, shrinkerbell, smiletracy

tue april 28 = rcher, msan914

wed april 29 = travelgrl

april hopefuls = kellster, band_groupie, wannabe1/2thewoman, valjay, daqui26, mandilou, betht1027, swisskaese

add me to the list too!!!! Pottergirl is on the 13th!!!!!

do you guys think that its bad that i want my goal weight to be 125 and i am 305 now do you think that is to small for my fame

Hey 21 is a really low BMI, but you're really young, so it would look better on you than me. I was a 20.5 when I got married and I was too thin, but I'd look bad at my age with even a 21 BMI...weight shifts. I'd set something in the middle of your 'normal' BMI range...and what I always say is, you'll know it when you get there!

so maybe like 140

Shrinking the Liver-

FYI...I thought I'd look up how a liver shrinks through diet...just curious, since my doc doesn't require a pre-op diet. Here's what I found out (surgery article from BOSPA):

By following a strict diet (low fat, sugar and carbs), your body reduces its glycogen stores (glycogen is a form of sugar stored in the liver and muscles for energy). With each ounce of glycogen, the body stores 3–4 ounces of water, so when you follow a very strict diet, especially one that is low in starch and sugar, your body loses its glycogen stores and some water. The liver shrinks as it has less glycogen and water in it. This diet is only recommended for one week before surgery and is not to be followed post–operatively. It is quite possible you lose a lot of weight that week, but it will be mainly be water loss. Please ensure you continue to drink throughout the day.

I thought it was interesting that it explains that the liver is shrinking because of water loss in the liver. That also explains why people gain weight many times once they get back on normal foods, even when they're not eating many Kcals...the water is coming back too.

Edited April 7, 200917 yr by Band_Groupie