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

HUBBA HUBBA

JT. You look amazing. Look out reunion.

They'll all be singing "who who - who who".

:thumbup: If only.....Thanks you guys...

It's a pretty good feeling I'm in 36 paints and XL shirt both are new this weekend...

Edited March 3, 201016 yr by JayTee562

You look great JT!!! No one would even know you had ever been heavier. Shopping must have been fun in those new sizes!

Thanks BG I only bought a few things but it was nice to get those smaller pants. My co-workers said my butt isn't at my knees anymore.

JT- You look great!!! Congrats on the smaller pants & shirt. I'm so happy for you!

I'm so glad I signed on today. I'm just giddy with joy for my fellow bunnies. You guys inspire me more than you could ever know. I failed my band at first, truly did everything not to help myself. But now I feel like not only can I work it,but that I AM working it! I can't wait to share my results like JT & BG have. Today is good day a really good day!

Thanks agan everyone!! This fill has been great although tryng somtimes but I thinkk I'm going to have a bit (.25-.50) removed at my next appointment. I think this is still going to give me results but allow me to get a little more water and nutrition.

My endoscopy went great...everything is the right size/working, just mild reflux damage mainly in the esophagus so they have me starting the Nexium again. It's great to know that everything with my band/pouch is great though...after almost a year I was really curious to find out! Pics of my pouch stoma on Friday's blog if you want to be grossed out LOL!

BG - Glad everything looked OK.

I saw the doc today and got .5 cc unfill I hope I don't regreat this, in the evenings I've been able to eat more this last week. He was very happy that I lost 22 pounds since I'd last seen him about 8 weeks ago. Hopefully this unfill will allow me to get my water and help me make sure I get my protien in.

Went to Dr. Yesterday. Decided against the .05 unfill. I just want not to be sick. He wasn't concerned that I'm getting in only half my calories. I go back in 6 weeks. Nut did tell me about a protein called Nectar that I think I might like.

Jerseygirl- Hope the calories are going OK, I hear nectar is good.

I've got gallbladder surgery on Monday (single incision...like it matters now that I have the 5 LB scars lol). Off to Ohio for the weekend in a few min. Have a great weekend all!

Edited March 26, 201016 yr by Band_Groupie

I too have been struggling with getting enough calories and especially protein- I a m just not hungry! I just bought a sample pack of the Nectar Protein from www.smartbodynutrition.com They had a sample pack of I think 14 flavors for like $15 bucks It came to 22 with shipping. I have heard great things about this being mixed with juice or milk or even water and by far it is the best tasting so I am eager to try it- Should be delivered this weekend.

I like the Nectar -- but also am an UNJURY fan - chocolate UNJURY with 1/2 frozen banana, milk and flax seed makes a great shake!

Band Groupie--What were the issues that you need to have your gallbladder out?

I saw the doc today and got .5 cc unfill I hope I don't regreat this, in the evenings I've been able to eat more this last week. He was very happy that I lost 22 pounds since I'd last seen him about 8 weeks ago. Hopefully this unfill will allow me to get my Water and help me make sure I get my protien in.

JayTee, how are you doing since you had some unfill? I actually called today to make appt for next week to have a bit of unfill, I cannot hardly eat anything without it coming back up.:tt1:

JayTee, how are you doing since you had some unfill? I actually called today to make appt for next week to have a bit of unfill, I cannot hardly eat anything without it coming back up.:tt1:

I'm kind of dreading it. I think I lasted through the worst part of the fill so by the time I got my unfill I had adjusted to it and it was like a normal fill...if any of that makes sense.

I'm able to eat bread and I haven't been able to eat Bread for about 6 months when I knew I couldn't eat it I didn't miss it, I've had bread 3 times this week.