Ok, I guess I'll play secretary. Post your day of surgery, surgeon's name & location (if you want), and any weight loss so far & I'll add you to the list. I've seen it done for other months, can't let 'em show us up! :paranoid

Some of January's & March's bandsters are joining us as well -- the more the merrier! Feel free to add your stats! Our surgeries are close enough that we're dealing with the same stuff.

As you have more weight lost, post it & I'll update. Inches too, if you'd like. And when you have fills, if you want to share that, please feel free. If at all possible, put the size of your band too (it helps for comparison). That way we can track how others on the January / February / March timeline are doing.

Thanks guys!

DISCLAIMER 3/8/06: We're adding in pre-op losses separately. If I didn't have yours, I put (? pre-op). If I got your numbers from your signature, I used your highest recorded weight. So if I'm not correct & it matters to you, please post with the correct numbers.

Edit 4/21: I updated weights based on signatures where I could. Some still haven't checked in, so they show little to no weight loss. Can't help it! :Banane23:

Edit 6/2: Updating everyone's numbers from recent posts and/or signatures. "No update" signifies that I couldn't find new numbers for someone. I'm not taking them off the list, but it does slant the numbers somewhat.

NOTE: The red numbers are overall... I didn't subtract out the pre-op number -- though some people did on their own. Yeah, it's confusing... sorry! I should have done pre-op from the get go.

1 kg = 2.205 pounds (Note to myself, for converting Magic's numbers!)

Thanks!

Jan 24

Gentlespirit (Emily), Dr. O'Brien, Sioux Falls, SD (? pre-op) (-27), Fills: 3/7 - no update

Jan 31

Xann77, Dr. Rumbaut, (-0 pre-op) (-19.5), fills: 3/17 (1.33), 3/27 (only .5 in band - evaporation. Now at 1.7cc), 3/31 fill ok!! (2cc)

Feb 1

pthrlisa, Dr Stephen Marshal, Peoria Surgical Group, IL (-22 pre-op) (-31 post-op)(-53) - no update

sky56, Dr Sasse, Reno, NV (? pre-op) - no update

Feb 2

Delia5356, 2/2, Dr Michael Seger, San Anotonio New Dimensions WLS, TX (-7 pre-op) (-33) - no update

pugmum (Kelli), Dr. John Feng, San Francisco (? pre-op) - no update

msks Dr Malley, Overland Park, KS (Kansas City Metro) (? pre-op) (-12) - no update

Skinnyagain? (Tonya), Dr Rumbaut, Monterrey, MX (? pre-op) (-15) - no update

tinainfortunaca (Tina), Dr John Feng, Laparoscopic Associates of San Francisco (2/1 223, 2/8 215) (? pre-op) (-25) - no update

Feb 3

Tamyrn (Tammy in TX), Dr Del La Garza, Monterrey, MX (? pre-op) (-32) Fills: 3/25 (2.5/5), 6/2

wannabelean, Dr. Huacuz, Tijuana, Mexico (? pre-op) (-20) Fills: 1st absorbed, 3/28

Feb 6

Gadgetlady (Elisa), Dr. Brian Quebbemann, CA (10.6 pre-op) (-23.2) Fills: 3/21 (1cc), 4/25 (1.5cc)

Gloria37 (Gloria), Dr Fielding, New York City, NY (19 pre-op) (-29) - no update

ReneBean, Dr. Louis Fox, Surgery Center of Richardson TX (36 pre-op)(-42) Fills: 3/21

Feb 7

Northernsun, (12 pre-op) (-45.5) Fills: 3/10 - no update

pj robinson, Dr Irani, Bakersfiled, CA (pre-op -14)(total -38) Fills: 4/4 (1.5cc)

Feb 8

cashley, Dr Lusco, Louisville, KY (pre-op -5) (post-op -11)(-28) Fills: 3/21 (2.7/4), 3rd 6/8

Jerseytammy, Dr Gritsus, Wayne, NJ (0 pre-op) (-45) Fills: 3/24 (3.5/10), 4/13 (6cc/10), 5/26 (9cc/10)

Feb 9

Dancer, Dr. Stephen Hamn (0 pre-op) (-28.5) Fills: 4/14 (1.6/4), (2cc/4)

Feb 10

Hanrahh, Dr Jay, Dallas, TX (? pre-op) (-36)

SkyeBlu (Skye) (Reno, NV), Dr Billy, Truckee CA (? pre-op) (-41)

Feb 11

StinaNYC (stina), Dr. Fielding, NYC (-7 pre-op) (-35) Fills: 3/22 (1cc), 4/19 (2cc), 5/16 (2.5cc)

Feb 13

Gwendolyn, Dr Wetherille (2nd banding due to slippage at 1 week) (-17 pre-op) (-44) Fills: 3/30/06 (3.0cc), 4/20 (+3.0cc = 4.0cc total **lost 2cc saline)

Mikey, Dr Sewell, Southlake, TX (-48 pre-op) (-60) Fills: 3/21 (4.5/10), 4/18 (6cc/10), 5/16 (6.5cc/10), 5/30 (7cc/10)

mommy2xp, Dr Christopher Edwards, Springfield, MO (-14 pre-op) (-5) - no update

PinkARinTX (Jessi), Dr Stephen Hamn (? pre-op) - no update

SherryW, Dr Jones, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA (? pre-op) (-39) Fills: 4/12 (1.25/4)

Feb 14

April10 (April), Dr Schmitt, Goodwater, AL (? pre-op) (-21) - no update

Kathybirdseye (Kathy), Dr Laura Machado, San Juan Mercy Hospital, Sacramento, CA. (? pre-op)(-27) Fills: 3/21 (1cc/4) - no update

prinnie, Dr Rehnke, St Pete, FL (? pre-op) (-62.5), NO MORE BP MEDS!!

sourflower, Dr Artuso, New Image Weight Loss Center, Dobbs Ferry, NY (? pre-op) (-15) - no update

SRaeM, Dr Cudjoe, alma, MI, 10cc band (-44 pre-op)(-70) Fills: 3/27 3cc, 5/8 +2cc (5cc/10)

Feb 15

dcmoore (Diane), Dr. Simpson, Phoenix, AZ (+2 pre-op) (-36) Fills: none yet

denog3 (Debra), Dr Carter, Arlington, TX (? pre-op) (-16)- no update

Janet, Dr Sewell, Southlake, TX (-34 pre-op) (-63) Fills: 3/21 (1.2/4), 4/18 (1.6/4), 5/30 (1.9/4)

LBdancer (Lou), Dr. Schuster, Louisville, KY (-3 pre-op) (-20) Fills: 4/14 (1.5cc)

Feb 16

ricanlady, Dr Patel, Atlantic City, NJ (-10 pre-op) (-41) Fills: 3/15 (2.6)

Rockman, Dr Svein Holsaeter, St Anthony's Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK (-16 pre-op) (-51) Fills: - no update

Feb 17

angiepUK (Angie), Dr Dillemans, Belgium, Heliogast band (? pre-op) (-12) - no update

Feb 18th

asbrown (Anita), Dr. Rudolfo Sanchez, Monterrey Mexico (? pre-op) - no update

Feb 20

lisanjason (Lisa), Dr Kuri, Mexico (Home: Riverside, CA) (? pre-op) (-54) Fills: 4/4 1.8, 5/2 1.8 (first 1.8 evaporated), 5/30 (1.3 left - lost .5. Now at 2.2cc. May be slow leak.)

Scott F, Dr. Hansen, Sandy, UT (-0 pre-op) (-23) Fills: 4/5 1.5cc, 5/5 1.6cc

skbishop78 (Stacey) (-18 pre-op) (-41) Fills: 3/7 (2.0/9.5), 3/14 (+.08 = 2.8/9.5), 3/28 (+.4 = 3.2/9.5), 4/11 (+.2 = 3.4/9.5), 5/16 (+.3 = 3.7)

Feb 21

Jersey Gurl (Shirley), Dr Spivak, Houston (? pre-op) (-13)

Julie*, Dr Patrick Forgione, Burlington, VT (-10 pre-op) (-28) Fills: 5/22 (.5cc)

kaobspm2 (Kayo), Dr. Pinnar, Reston, VA (-8 pre-op) (-8) - no update

Sunta, Dr Peters, Christiana Hospital, Delaware (-4 pre-op) (-30) Fills: 4/5 (1/4), 5/10 (.5 evaporated + .5 = 1cc/4)

Feb 22

Magic, Dr Vincent Frering, Lyon, France (? pre-op) (-10 kg / 22 lbs) - no update

Feb 24

nanster, Dr Spivak, Houston, TX (Self-pay) (0 pre-op) (-27) fills: 3/23 (1.1), 5/15 (.4 left - evaporation, now 1cc??)

Sandybells, Dr McCollister, Crosby, MN (-21 pre-op) (-47.2) Fills: 4/4, 4th 6/1

sizzles, Dr Kurian, NYC (-0 pre-op) (-25). Fills: 3/30 - no update

StormGirl (Dana), Dr Ortiz, Obesity Control Center (? pre-op) - no update

Feb 25

Cozzie, London (? pre-op) (-36) self-pay, Fills: 4/24 (2cc)

Feb 27

coogie36 (Christi), Dr. Daniel Huacuz, Tijuana, Mexico - no update

Ms. Vicki, Dr H. Spivak (pre-op -3) (-31) Fills: 4/6 (1.5cc/10), 5/1 (.8 evaporated, 2.7 total now)

RoxanneRoll (Dena), Dr Spivak, Houston, TX (0 pre-op) (-12) - no update

Feb 28

DAA, HUP Philadelphia, PA, Dr. Noel Williams (-30) Fills: none yet- no update

Happy2 (Pat), Dr Scott Steinberg, Atlanta, GA (-0 pre-op)(-28) Fills: 4/14 (1.7cc), 5/26 - no update

Feb 35 (3/7)

DonnaB (Donna), Dr Roberto Rumbaut, Monterrey, MX (-8 pre-op)(-30) 5'9" Fills: 5/31 (1.4cc)

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June 2nd average rate of loss update:

The numbers displayed are:

Avg weight loss, weeks post-op, date of surgery, name, pre-op loss, total loss.

NOTE: If I didn't have any recent updates, I didn't include your numbers. If you'd like to be included, please PM me or post on the thread. I'll be happy to include you!

Taking the post-op weight loss only (if I don't have numbers for pre-op, it's the entire thing) & divide it by the number of weeks post-op. Anything from 1-2 pounds a week is optimal. Less then 1 = turtle, more then 2 = super rabbit.

DISCLAIMER: I counted anything from Monday - Saturday as being in the same week. Technically some have had a couple more days to lose, but it shouldn't be sufficient to really screw up the numbers.

SUPER RABBITS!!!

(I'm guessing there should be some pre-op loss on some of these.)

4.17 15 weeks 2/14 prinnie (? pre-op) (-62.5)

3.86 14 weeks 2/20 lisanjason (Lisa) (? pre-op) (-54)

2.81 16 weeks 2/8 Jerseytammy (0 pre-op) (-45)

2.60 15 weeks 2/13 SherryW (? pre-op) (-39)

2.57 14 weeks 2/25 Cozzie (? pre-op) (-36)

2.56 16 weeks 2/10 SkyeBlu (Skye) (? pre-op) (-41)

2.40 15 weeks 2/15 dcmoore (Diane) (+2 pre-op) (-36)

2.25 16 weeks 2/10 Hanrahh (? pre-op) (-36)

2.15 13 weeks 2/27 Ms. Vicki (pre-op -3) (-31)

2.07 15 weeks 2/16 ricanlady (-10 pre-op) (-41)

Rabbits -- within expected range

1.93 14 weeks 2/24 nanster (0 pre-op) (-27)

1.93 15 weeks 2/15 Janet (-34 pre-op) (-63)

1.88 17 weeks 2/3 Tamyrn (Tammy in TX) (? pre-op) (-32)

1.86 14 weeks 2/21 Sunta (-4 pre-op) (-30)

1.83 12 weeks 2/35 (3/7) DonnaB (Donna) (-8 pre-op)(-30) 5'9"

1.80 15 weeks 2/13 Gwendolyn (-17 pre-op) (-44)

1.78 16 weeks 2/9 Dancer (0 pre-op) (-28.5)

1.64 14 weeks 2/20 Scott F (-0 pre-op) (-23)

1.64 14 weeks 2/20 skbishop78 (Stacey) (-18 pre-op) (-41)

1.75 16 weeks 2/11 StinaNYC (stina) (-7 pre-op) (-35)

1.73 15 weeks 2/14 SRaeM (-44 pre-op)(-70)

1.44 16 weeks 2/8 cashley (-5 pre-op) (-28)

1.44 14 weeks 2/24 Sandybells (-21 pre-op) (-47.2)

1.50 16 weeks 2/7 pj robinson (-14 pre-op)(-38)

1.29 14 weeks 2/21 Julie* (-10 pre-op) (-28)

1.18 17 weeks 2/3 wannabelean (-0 pre-op) (-20)

1.13 15 weeks 2/15 LBdancer (Lou) (-3 pre-op) (-20)

1.12 17 weeks 1/31 Xann77 (-0 pre-op) (-19.5)

Turtles -- slower then 1 pounds a week

(Most likely I don't have updated numbers for some of these.)

0.93 14 weeks 2/21 Jersey Gurl (Shirley) (? pre-op) (-13)

0.80 15 weeks 2/13 Mikey (-48 pre-op) (-60)

0.79 16 weeks 2/6 Gadgetlady (Elisa) (-10.6 pre-op) (-23.2)

0.31 16 weeks 2/6 ReneBean (-36 pre-op)(-42)

Had my fill, and I think I feel a difference. I am on liquids and they are going down fine, we'll see how it goes after the liquids.

Julie, I doubt your band has slipped...my Dr says it is highly unlikely a band to slip unless you pb frequently! Have you PB'd at all? I would call your Dr for sure. Let us know how it goes....good luck sweetie!

Wow! LOL, things have been hopping! I had to make notes to keep it all straight!

We're doing great... though we totally ran out of steam on our diet. I was doing great as long as we were on the post-op diet... but our doc's diet is only for 3 weeks, can you believe it! I was terrified of not following it... but now that we're off it, **sigh**. Yeah, thank goodness we don't have a scale... I would be SO depressed! I'm dreading getting on it next Monday! In the past, I haven't been able to successfully diet for longer then 4 weeks. I made it to 6 weeks this time, lol, that in itself is a miracle!

We've been trying to gear up on the exercise... but we've fallen off that wagon too, lol. Today is a new day!!!

I have found that as long as I chew well & eat slowly & use "food lube" (salad dressing, catsup, etc), just about anything goes down. I really didn't need to know that, lol! When I don't eat slowly (my big downfall), it HURTS!! But 15 min & the pain is gone... **sigh**. It hasn't slowed down my calories much, lol. Cannot wait for our first fill!

And on to my notes:

StormGirl: I hear you on the starving bit! That's so exciting that you're getting married in June! Congrats! If you're seriously needing to drop poundage before the day, you may have to suffer through a diet... I don't know if the fills will catch up in time! But at least anything you lose, you should keep off this time! Cuz by June your band should be all full & happy!

nanster: Our surgeon doesn't even require liquid for fill day! I think I might do it anyway, just because, but he doesn't require any special diet at ALL.

SherryW: I read an article last week that advocated THREE months of rest before fills! It strongly suggested it, lol, made me feel guilty for getting it before that! So know that you're being safer then the rest of us. (Don't know if that helps, lol, but it's all I've got!) I love your tips for in-between hunger! Thanks!

Stacey: Hehe, I hear you on the nuggets! As long as stuff has "food lube" (something to dip it in), it goes down just fine (well, after chewing forever, of course, lol)!

ReneBean: We're getting our fills on the same day! Woot! Cannot wait!

Tammy: Hehe, we've been in "last meal" mode for a month now, lol. We did it before we started the pre-op diet, lol, then the day before surgery, and now (AUGH!!)... we're doing "last meal before the fill". **sigh** When will we learn!

Michelle: Hope you're feeling better!

Becky: SO glad cutting out dairy helped! Hope you can ease back into it later! And congrats on getting through the liquid diet... you're almost there! :lovechoc:

Julie*: Congrats on the weight loss, wow! :welldone: That's awesome!

Stacey: Awesome news on the 2nd fill! Wow!

Julie*: I'm glad Tilly was able to help you! It seems that for right now at least, lol, everything is gas (or wind, lol), huh! :welldone:

nanster: LOL at the steristrips! :success1: They told us we could take ours off after a week, lol. Go, um, take a bath & hope they soak off! Hehe. :waytogo: Grats on the loss!!

Stacey: Keep us updated! You're the guinea pig for all of us! :waytogo:

My surgery was February 13 in Springfield, MO by Dr. Christopher Edwards.

I have lost 14 pounds pre-op and 5 pounds post-op.

Awesome!! Welcome mommy! And happy 1 month bandiversary!

*laugh* I just noticed my weight-loss surgery is linked on your blog.

Oh my word, lol, you were the "1st bandster in Springfield"? Hehe, too cool! We have a celebrity in our midst!

Celebrity riiiiiiiiiiggght. *laugh* I'm stressin' now. I've GOT to make this thing work. I can't wait for my fill!!

ok ya'll....I don;t know what is wrong with me. I am so emotional. I have cried for like the last 45 min. here at work at my desk. Everything bad has happened today, but besides that I woke up mad at the world for some reason. Its not even that time of the month. I don't know whats wrong with me.....do you think I am actually pissy b/c I can't eat? I mean I am overboard pissy. Not your average just in a bad mood. I have been crying at everything...and I am so sharp with my daughter whom I love more than anything in the world. It has come and gone for about a month...but today is the worst. I feel so bad for snapping at my daughter..she is 2 for Pete's Sake.....and I snapped at her. Bless her heart...okok I am crying while typing. I feel like I am losing my mind!

Boy do I hear you!! And with the media attention on you, ouch!! Talk about living in a fish bowl!

Hang in there... fills are coming!

Oh my word, Stacey!! Stop, stand up, put your arms around yourself & hug yourself HARD!!!

Breathe deeply 3 times... tell yourself that you're ok & you're doing amazing!!!

Walk to the bathroom & splash your face with cold water (use a paper towel & pat it -- if you're wearing make-up). Stretch in the bathroom a couple of times -- get the blood to flowing.

Then hug yourself again, get yourself some protein & water... or warm tea, yum!!

... And go schedule an appointment for a haircut, manicure, pedicure, something for YOU!!!

Surgery is known to cause mood swings. AND it's a full moon right now, so the tides are against us...

Be nice to yourself!! You need some pampering!!

(( Hugs!!! ))

Stacey

I am right there with ya, but I didnt know that surgery was known to cause mood swings, I just thought I was finally loosing what little mind I hve left. I too have been "pissy" and weepy for awhile now. Oh some days I just want my husband to say something wrong so I can go off and release the beast....lol. Ok I am not Normal...

I think I maybe experiencing food withdrawl, does that make any sense. I mean for me food was a drug. Now that I am trying, key word "trying" not to make bad choices with my food it is like my drug that has lost its power. Food was my best friend and now I feel almost betrayed.

God does any of this make sense??

Someone in some thread said that food was their best friend... and that they buried that friend on their surgery day.

I like that analogy, cuz I'm going through classic grief symptoms: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance (hmmm, haven't felt that one yet!). I bounce around among the top 4, lol.

Oh to hit #5!!!

Hi everyone,

Yup, I agree that it's gas pains. I think I have just really overdone it with dairy and carbs and it's not agreeing with my body. My DH got me some GasX and I am trying a day of very low dairy to see if that helps.

Stacey and others: I have been going through the exact same thing. I am luckier than most though b/c I go to a weekly group therapy meeting that I've been going to for 3 years as part of a weight loss clinic. The psychologist we meet with specializes in obesity and we talk every week about the emotions surrounding food etc. I really think it has helped me to prepare for the challenges of finding a new "friend" besides food.

But, I am still having a hard time too especially in the evenings.

Janet: Thanks for the kudos about my weight loss. I am pretty happy about it. 10 pounds was on the 10 day liquid diet that I had to do before the surgery.

I am finding that I have less restriction each day. I start on solids next Tuesday and am curious to see how that goes for me.

I'm glad we're all sticking together. It really helps!

Thanks ya'll....am a little better...but still could bust out into tears if someone looks at me the wrong way! Wearing my feelings on my sleeve I guess...I never understood that saying...if anyone knows what that means let me know. lol! Anway...everyone else have a good day!

I have always heard that it means.........You dont hide what you're feeling well. If you are sad everyone knows your sad, if your upset every knows it and so on.......instead of hiding your feeling deep down their on your sleeve for everyone to see.