Crimson Tide

I want to set my goal weight at 280. Can someone add it to the list? There is probably a way to do it without retyping everything i just don't know it. Let me know how to do it. Thanks. The reason i put such a big goal is because of the postop diet. Greg

Count me in. Getting banded in 13 days. Starting weight for challenge is 296. Greg

Congrats. Gena You'll do wonderful Greg

Swishbc,I read in a post once about people being upset about loosing an average of 1 pound a week.They said to take 1 pound of fat and put it in a skillet and melt it and thats what a pound of fat looks like. Just imagine if we take that 100 pounds we've lost and melted it what that would look like. It's gonna take some time but it is gonna be so worth it. Keep up the good work and keep us posted on your journey. Greg

Pete, Sounds to me like this is one of those NSV (non-scale-victory) weeks. The clothes are getting bigger so you have lost inches. Like they said Probably water weight. Hope i do as well as you.

Not banded until 4/6 but have preband victories. 1. Lost over 40 pounds 2. 48 pants to a 44 3.4x shirt to some 2x (depends on how made) 4.more energy I know it's a hard road but i also know the best is yet to come. CONGRATS TO ALL OF US!!!!! Just recieved my preop diet and all they told me to do was not to smoke and drink alcohol.

Not banded yet but will be in 3 1/2 weeks. You are doing great. Lots of weight loss since january. Just a thought, have you checked your NSV's. Even though the scale hasn't moved you could be losing inches. They say 1 to 2 pounds a week average is normal. Everyone hits times that the scale don't move. Like guy said you are doing your part you just need the band to do its. Remember you didn't gain the weight in 1 day and you can't loose it in 1 either and 1 bad eating day is better than 365 bad eating days. Your avatar picture looks great and keep up the good work. Keep us posted on your progress. Greg

congrats on being bumped up.

Wishing you the best. Having surgery the same day, I'm going to Tijuana Mexico for surgery. Keep us informed with your progress. Greg

Congrats on the date. Your getting your band before i do. I get mine on April 6. You picked the right place on forum to write. Great support here. I haven't been given instructions yet on pre-op diet but i think i'll call Monday. I think i'm ok though because i've lost about 42 pounds since Thanksgiving. Best of Wishes Greg

My insurance does cover it (when it wants to), so me and my wife decided to go to Tijuana Mexico and get it done. We are selfpay and cheaper in Mexico than in the U.S. She had hers done in November 2008 And mine will be done April 6 2009.

I read the Men's Forum and the Powder room. I learn things from both but i will admit the Powder Room is more entertaining. We could use some shaking up in here.

Hi, I'm from Alabama also. (Anniston that is). I am self-pay so i am scheduled to go for surgery on April 6 in Tijuana Mexico. I am going to Dr. Ortiz at the OCC center. Best of luck to all.

Just got below 300 myself. Getting banded in less than 6 weeks.

Having my surgery in Tijuana April 6. Wife had hers done there in Nov. She paid $8000 and I'm paying $7500 because of 2nd surgery. I've seen it for cheaper and they are probably good but I know you could not ask for a better clinic. Our Doctor is Dr. Ortiz at the Obeciety Control Center. Dr. Dewitt in Birmingham is doing my wifes fills and I will use him also. My wife said Dr. Dewitt told her he did the surgery for $11,500. She was really pleased with him. PM me if you would like more info on Mexico. We would be glad to help. Best of luck.

Good job Jason. Hope i do as well as you are doing when i'm banded.

congrats. Thats wonderful

There hasn't been much activity here in a few days. I was checking in to see how everyone is doing. I hope all is well and everybody has good news to report on their weght loss.

Your on a roll now. Keep up the good work!!

welcome to the forum.

Hi. I want in to. I'll be banded April 6, 2009 in Mexico by Dr. Ortiz. Been on a diet (not as strict as I should be), but I have went from 342 to 302, and from a 48 waist to a 44 waist. Been holding my own for a bout 3 weeks now and I'm getting ready to get tougher on myself. Need the group help after banded. Good luck to all and I believe were all winners!!

welcome to the forum.

Just seen your post. Sorry i'm late but welcome to the forum. I believe Dr.Dewitt is the doctor my wife uses for her fills. She liked him very much. Keep everybody posted with your success.

Where: Mexico Who: By Dr. Ortiz at the OCC When: April 6, 2009 First Fill: Sometime in June

My doctor wants me to loose 5 percent of my weight. When my wife had the band installed in Nov. 08, I had the doctor weigh me. I weighed 340. I decided then to start a diet. I'm having surgery April 6 09, and I wegh 302 with over 2 months left before surgery. Should I do the strict liquid diet or should I keep doing what I'm doing? I have already lost about 11 percent of my weight.