January '08 Bandsters

Bandana · 05-10-2008, 09:27 PM

I think the band is too tight now. Ive had 5 fills in 2 1/2 months. Maybe I should have waited longer after the 4th fill but I'm impatient. Anyway, I've been reading on different site that sometimes it loosens up after the swelling goes down. So I'm going to hold on. It does suck though throwing up food to get rid of the chest pain. I'm giong to stic to mushies for a couple of days and then try solid food again. If I don't feel better by then I'll call the doctor to chat about this.

kcintx · 05-12-2008, 06:53 PM

WAHOOO!! I'm down 67 pounds!! DO YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS...... I'M OFFICALLY UNDER 300 !! WAHOOOOOO...

I haven't seen the 200's in years.. wahooooo!!

I LOVE MY BAND!!!

Bandana · 05-13-2008, 12:38 AM

Kcintz
Congratulations! Congratulations! Congratulations! Your definitely doing the right things. I'm sure you worked hard to lose the weight. Keep it up.
I'm actually trying to break the 200lb mark. It's been about 10 years. I'm at 206lbs from 249. I haven't been able to see my feet in the shower for a long time. LOL
Anyway you should be very proud. I know this is not an easy feat and I struggle with it daily. Right now, I'm having trouble keeping food down, but it's going to get better. Keep in touch

Bandana · 02-06-2009, 12:11 AM

How's the old group? I was hoping we could get together again and chat about how wer'e doing one year out and talk about our struggles with like exercising, chewing slow, restriction or no restriction, healthy eating tips, etc. But let's not forget about the good stuff - how much weight you lost in the past year!!!!!! Come on back. Let's get a January 08 group going again.

kcintx · 02-06-2009, 09:07 AM

Hey, I didn't realize that my feet look so good in the shower!! WAHOOO!! I'm at 249 now.. and it's really odd to think of that number. the 200's, dang !! I'm teaching myself to look for clothes that doesn't have a bunch of "X"'s in the size.. har remember to eat slow, chew good, little bites.. this will pass for you.. get in plenty of fuilds.. You're doing good!!

Bandana · 02-07-2009, 12:46 AM

Thanks for posting. Way to Go Now it's time for a beautiful Pedicure. LOL. Congrats on getting out of the "X's". I felt great too when I got there. 116 lbs WOW. I'm down 90lbs. Needless to say can't wait for the other 10. Was at a plateau for about 3 months.

I'm having problems with getting to the right fil level. They doctor goes up and down .25 or .50 and it's too tight or too loose. They don't be able to take out in the middle range. Do you see that also?

kaninag · 02-07-2009, 11:40 AM

I was wondering if anyone ever got on the Jan 08 support group portion anymore. Its great to be a year out...I was banded 1/31/08 weight loss for me has been really slow until these last 2 months...these last 2 months I think Ive lost about 20lbs or more.
What is January's slogan..I mean Ive seen a lot of the AUGUST ALLSTARS..so what is january?

Bandana · 02-07-2009, 10:59 PM

I gave it some thought about the January slogan. What do you think of these:

January.....Jumping Beans
Jet Set
Jet Setters
Jamboree
Jam Sessions
Journeyer's
Jelly Beans
Winners
"Losers"

Are there others you think are better?

Bandana · 02-07-2009, 11:06 PM

I was banded on 1/28/08. Did you get a fill 2 months ago? I've been at a plateau the last couple of months and since I started walking the "dreadmill" (just 3 weeks ago) I lost 5lbs. And I only do about 30 minutes 2-3x a week.

Eat Slow, Chew Good and Take Little Bites!

kaninag · 02-08-2009, 08:37 AM

What about January Jammers?
oh I like the January Journeyer's too

Bandana · 02-08-2009, 09:51 AM

There is already a Jamming January 07 Bandsters.

I'm leaning towards January Jamboree, I think it sounds like more fun.

Kcintx what do you think of the choices.

Eat Slow, Chew Good and take Little Bites

RedTulips3 · 02-08-2009, 07:39 PM

We decided on a name way back when we were pre-ops. The January 08 bandsters are the "New Year's Knockouts". A bunch of us have a logo or something in our sig lines!

Here are some links to some of the logos if you want to add them to your sig line too!
http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f112/i-ma...e-icons-49327/

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f112/new-...natures-48559/

kaninag · 02-08-2009, 09:36 PM

GREAT thanks!!!

Bandana · 02-09-2009, 10:42 PM

Red Tulip
Thanks for the update. I like the name. I've seen it on the posts but I didn't know it was for Jan 08. I like the logo. As soon as I have time I'll try to get the logo in my profile. I'm spastic when it comes to computers. Right now I'm exhausted and ready for bed. Going to Atlantic City tomorrow to win some money on my penny machines. Thanks again.

Hey Kaninag

SuzanneG · 02-11-2009, 02:39 PM

Hey Guys. I hope I have the same experience some of you have had. I've been on a plateau for several months and I'm struggling with a too tight band.

Going for a slight unfill this Friday. I started Couch to 5K last week and WW on Saturday. Surely something will knock me off this plateau, huh?