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)

Febster May Challenge Scorecard!

Starting weight: ___175___

Starting inches: _________

Starting fat %: __________

Week 1:

__ Monday, 05/01 _ Tuesday, 05/02_ Wednesday, 5/03 Thursday, 05/04 Friday, 05/05 _ Saturday, 05/06 Sunday, 05/07

1. Water __9_____ Water ____9_____ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________

2. Exercise ___6_ Exercise __6____ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______

3. Protein ____1___ Protein ____1___ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______

4. Vitamins ___1_ Vitamins ___1___ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______

5. Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______

6. Food log ___1_ Food log _1_____ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______

7. Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______

8. Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______

9. Activity ___2_ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______

10 Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________

11 Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________

12 Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________

Totals Mon____20_ Tues __18_____ Wed ___________ Thurs _________ Fri ___________ Sat ___________ Sun ___________

Mon - Sun total added up: _______ + bonus points: _________ = weekly total: __________

Week 2:

__ Monday, 05/08 _ Tuesday, 05/09_ Wednesday, 5/10 Thursday, 05/11 Friday, 05/12 _ Saturday, 05/13 Sunday, 05/14

1. Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________

2. Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______

3. Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______

4. Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______

5. Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______

6. Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______

7. Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______

8. Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______

9. Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______

10 Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________

11 Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________

12 Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________

Totals Mon________ Tues __________ Wed ___________ Thurs _________ Fri ___________ Sat ___________ Sun ___________

Mon - Sun total added up: _______ + bonus points: _________ = weekly total: __________

Week 3:

__ Monday, 05/15 _ Tuesday, 05/16_ Wednesday, 5/17 Thursday, 05/18 Friday, 05/19 _ Saturday, 05/20 Sunday, 05/21

1. Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________

2. Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______

3. Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______

4. Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______

5. Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______

6. Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______

7. Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______

8. Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______

9. Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______

10 Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________

11 Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________

12 Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________

Totals Mon________ Tues __________ Wed ___________ Thurs _________ Fri ___________ Sat ___________ Sun ___________

Mon - Sun total added up: _______ + bonus points: _________ = weekly total: __________

Week 4:

__ Monday, 05/22 _ Tuesday, 05/23_ Wednesday, 5/24 Thursday, 05/25 Friday, 05/26 _ Saturday, 05/27 Sunday, 05/28

1. Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________

2. Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______

3. Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______

4. Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______

5. Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______

6. Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______

7. Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______

8. Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______

9. Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______

10 Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________

11 Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________

12 Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________

Totals Mon________ Tues __________ Wed ___________ Thurs _________ Fri ___________ Sat ___________ Sun ___________

Mon - Sun total added up: _______ + bonus points: _________ = weekly total: __________

Week 5:

__ Monday, 05/29 _ Tuesday, 05/30_ Wednesday, 5/31

1. Water _________ Water _________ Water _________

2. Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______

3. Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______

4. Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______

5. Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______

6. Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______

7. Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______

8. Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______

9. Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______

10 Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________

11 Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________

12 Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________

Totals Mon________ Tues __________ Wed ___________

Mon - Wed total added up: _______ + bonus points: _________ = weekly total: __________

Grand total:

Week 1 points: ____________

Week 2 points: ____________

Week 3 points: ____________

Week 4 points: ____________

Week 5 points: ____________

My total points: __________

Ending weight: ______

Ending inches: ______

Ending fat %: _______

To The Women In My Circle

When I was little, I used to believe in the concept of one best

friend, and then I started to become a woman. And then I found out that if you allow your heart to open up, God would show you the best in many friends.

One friend's best is needed when you're going through things with

your children.

Another friend's best is needed when you're going through things with

your mom.

Another will be there when you need someone to understand about your weight and why you cant seem to lose those extra pounds that haunt you every day.

Another when you want to shop, share, heal, hurt, joke, or just be.

One friend will say let's pray together, another let's cry together,

another let's fight together, another let's walk away together.

One friend will meet your spiritual need, another your shoe fetish,

another your love for movies, another will be with you in your season of

confusion, another will be your clarifier, another the wind beneath your wings.

But whatever their assignment in your life, on whatever the occasion,

on whatever the day, or where ever you need them to meet you...with

their gym shoes on and hair pulled back or to hold you back from making

complete fool of yourself ...those are your friends.

It may all be wrapped up in one woman, but for many it's wrapped up

in several ... one from 7th grade, one from high school, one since having WLS, several from the college years, a couple from old jobs, several from church, on some days your mother, on others your sisters, and on some days it's the one that you needed just for that day or week when you needed someone with a fresh perspective, or the one who didn't know all your baggage, or the one who would just listen without judging...those are good friends/best friends.

I thank my girlfriends, those who honor intimacy, those who hold

trust, and those who hold me up when life is just too heavy!

The special bond we share is unique. Thanks for the words we've

shared. The prayers we've sent up. The laughs, the tears, the phone calls, the emails, the shopping, the movies, the lunches, the dinners, posting, posting, posting and the reading, reading, reading.... So whether you've been there 20 minutes or 40 years, I love you and thank you for being the friend I need when I needed her!

Pass this on to the women that God has placed in your life to make a

difference. I just did!

Have a great week everyone.

Starting weight: ___274___

Starting inches: _________

Starting fat %: __________

Week 1:

__ Monday, 05/01 _ Tuesday, 05/02_ Wednesday, 5/03 Thursday, 05/04 Friday, 05/05 _ Saturday, 05/06 Sunday, 05/07

1. Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________

2. Exercise ____ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______

3. Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______

4. Vitamins ____ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______

5. Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______

6. Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______

7. Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______

8. Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______

9. Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______

10 Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________

11 Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________

12 Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________

Totals Mon________ Tues __________ Wed ___________ Thurs _________ Fri ___________ Sat ___________ Sun ___________

Mon - Sun total added up: _______ + bonus points: _________ = weekly total: __________

Week 2:

__ Monday, 05/08 _ Tuesday, 05/09_ Wednesday, 5/10 Thursday, 05/11 Friday, 05/12 _ Saturday, 05/13 Sunday, 05/14

1. Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________

2. Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______

3. Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______

4. Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______

5. Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______

6. Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______

7. Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______

8. Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______

9. Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______

10 Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________

11 Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________

12 Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________

Totals Mon________ Tues __________ Wed ___________ Thurs _________ Fri ___________ Sat ___________ Sun ___________

Mon - Sun total added up: _______ + bonus points: _________ = weekly total: __________

Week 3:

__ Monday, 05/15 _ Tuesday, 05/16_ Wednesday, 5/17 Thursday, 05/18 Friday, 05/19 _ Saturday, 05/20 Sunday, 05/21

1. Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________

2. Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______

3. Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______

4. Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______

5. Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______

6. Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______

7. Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______

8. Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______

9. Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______

10 Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________

11 Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________

12 Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________

Totals Mon________ Tues __________ Wed ___________ Thurs _________ Fri ___________ Sat ___________ Sun ___________

Mon - Sun total added up: _______ + bonus points: _________ = weekly total: __________

Week 4:

__ Monday, 05/22 _ Tuesday, 05/23_ Wednesday, 5/24 Thursday, 05/25 Friday, 05/26 _ Saturday, 05/27 Sunday, 05/28

1. Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________ Water _________

2. Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______

3. Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______

4. Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______

5. Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______

6. Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______

7. Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______

8. Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______

9. Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______

10 Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________

11 Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________

12 Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________

Totals Mon________ Tues __________ Wed ___________ Thurs _________ Fri ___________ Sat ___________ Sun ___________

Mon - Sun total added up: _______ + bonus points: _________ = weekly total: __________

Week 5:

__ Monday, 05/29 _ Tuesday, 05/30_ Wednesday, 5/31

1. Water _________ Water _________ Water _________

2. Exercise ______ Exercise ______ Exercise ______

3. Protein _______ Protein _______ Protein _______

4. Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______ Vitamins ______

5. Calcium _______ Calcium _______ Calcium _______

6. Food log ______ Food log ______ Food log ______

7. Choices _______ Choices _______ Choices _______

8. Personal ______ Personal ______ Personal ______

9. Activity ______ Activity ______ Activity ______

10 Weight ________ Weight ________ Weight ________

11 Inches ________ Inches ________ Inches ________

12 Fat % _________ Fat % _________ Fat % _________

Totals Mon________ Tues __________ Wed ___________

Mon - Wed total added up: _______ + bonus points: _________ = weekly total: __________

Grand total:

Week 1 points: ____________

Week 2 points: ____________

Week 3 points: ____________

Week 4 points: ____________

Week 5 points: ____________

My total points: __________

Ending weight: ______

Ending inches: ______

Ending fat %: _______

Hey TXTammy (to differentiate from JerseyTammy )! Mikey's & my fills are 4 weeks apart. That seems to be long enough for them to settle in & decide just how much they're going to restrict us. My 2nd fill did take a week to kick in -- weird experience. And now it seems to be backing off again, so maybe it was hormonal swelling.

But yeah, I'd think that end of May or sometime in June should do the trick for you! Hang in there, it really does get easier when your fill is working harder! And good job on starting the exercise! You'll be ahead of the game if you do! A few of us have a "no chocolate" pact... you're welcome to join if you'd like!

Welcome back from vacation, Michelle! Glad you had fun! And you're just in time to kick it into high gear! :rant: Glad you're joining us for the race!

And how is everyone doing this morning? Drinking that water? Looking for ways to increase your lifestyle activity level? Starting some exercise? I've been searching for stairs to climb so I can get another point! Heh, I might be obsessive compulsive!

We're about to measure to get our starting numbers... wish us luck!

I love that poem, J-Tammy! It is so right about there being many friends instead of one best friend! I'm so glad I found you guys & that we're all along for our weight loss journeys! I'm so excited for us!! We're going to be new people & next year is going to be better then this one!!! (Been a long time since I could say that!)

Hi Everyone,

Haven't checked in for awhile. I had a busy weekend! Historic house tours Saturday and Sunday during the day and partying with friends at night both nights! At least I got alot of exercise. I was soooo hungry this weekend, I think because of my period. Does anyone else notice eating more at that time of the month? I was like the bottomless pit! I didn't gain anything though, thank goodness, probably because I walked so much all weekend. I go for my second fill next Wedneday (I wonder how much he'll put in!) and I'm hoping that will help to control my portions and hunger better. I'm losing, but too slowly for my taste. I've lost a total of about 25 pounds since surgery and seem to be losing an average of 1 pound a week now, but I want that to be 2 at least. Been doing really good at the gym and have started weight training! I love it! I want to be able to kick ass!

Seems like everyone is doing well. Have a wonderful week!

I just got back from having my second fill. My first fill was 1.5cc and I only had .7 this morning. The technician initially put in 1.7 then looked with the flouroscope. Too loose, so she added .5 more, looked again, still too loose, then added .5 more. That was much better, so I had a totally of 2.7 added today. Every now and then I get a slight pain in my chest which I guess is from the fill. Now when I drink something, I have to go slower; I can't just keep swallowing like before. I had only lost 2 lbs since my last fill on April 6. I'm hoping it will start coming off faster now.

Heya Becky! Good to hear from you! Sounds like you had a great weekend! Yeah, I'm starving during that time as well. I hate it! And I seem to get more restricted, which is strange & irritating! :rant: Though it helps me stay on track, so I should be thankful! 25 pounds is awesome!! And with the weight training you'll compact, you're gonna look great!

Congrats on your restriction, Ms Vicki! Glad you got some more fill! Remember to slow down & give yourself time between bites! Be gentle to yourself & feel it out. (I repeat that to myself after each fill... actually, I say it before each meal, lol, Mikey must just love living with me! )

Hi Janet,

This is a great idea. Count me in. I will be seeing my son & his family next month & want to lose at least 10 more lbs. So - this is just what I needed.

THANKS !!!

Diane

2-15-06

282/253/150

Major victory for me!

I started weight training tonight! YAHOO! We have a home gym and lots of free weights, but I never manage to get off my butt to use them!

So, before dinner and while hubby was on the phone, I made it upstairs and got an upper body work out in!

Slow and steady!!!

Hope you all had a good day!

I worked out for the first time today.....well haven't worked out in weeks...or like months. So i walked for 30 minutes at 6:00 am ...it felt great. I am going to do some Gazelle tonight. If yall know what a gazelle is...it always kicks my butt!!! WEll good night everyone, and chat with ya tomorrow!

I weighed this morning, up 2 pounds. JanetC, I'm in with the no chocolate pact....Do I need to take an oath or something?

I have decided I need to give up all obvious sugar, I understand there is sugar in lots of foods, but cake, cookies, candy, etc...Those things are not on the "good food" list. Because sugar has been my friend for so many years I believe I should say good-bye to it....Divorce it...Yeah, I'll see it around, but I will not have a close relationship with it anymore.

Any ideas about a ceremony or something tangible I can do make our parting of the ways seem real?

Anyone want to join me with a food divorce of you own?

Hi all!

JanetC: Count me in too. Although I don't know how to "download" the recording sheets you so kindly provided. Could you give me some instructions?

I am scheduled for my 2nd fill on May 15th. I find my band to be very flexible...meaning, one day restricted like crazy and the next very little restriction at all.

I can eat salad REALLY well, which is surprising to me. I haven't really eaten ANY meat yet at all, other than ground beef or chicken breast (bite size) pieces. No pork chops, roast, steak, etc. but I honestly haven't felt deprived of it either.

I have not been PB'ing much at all anymore, but I do get the golf ball rather quickly when I reach a "full" level. No warning usually, it just starts. But, if I stop RIGHT THEN (with THAT bite!) I do okay.

My most annoying problem has been taking my medications. I have a total knee replacement, so every time I go to the dentist I have to take prophylactic antibiotics. I have to take FOUR capsules at a time. I open them and put them in a spoon of yogurt but they are still REALLY nasty (bitter) and it lasts a long time in my tastebuds!!! They tried to find an alternative, but liquid would require drinking almost 100cc and injections can only be given IV, not IM, so my dentist won't do it. So, I'm stuck with unloading capsules every time I go for an appointment. Also, one of my daily medications is a capsule and I have to do the same thing with that one. It's not that bad, it's just a hassle that I never had to deal with before. If I needed a medication I could just pop a pill--much easier for me than liquids. But, now I HAVE to take liquid because of the band. I know, I know...small sacrifice to pay, but it's just annoying to me.

I am hovering again at the 22 pounds lost mark. I confess that I haven't been exercising like I should, although I do eat quite well, I think.

And, I have to confess also that I had a part of a caffeine-free Coke last week for the first time...it was AWESOME!!! But, I'm not going to restart that habit. I have gotten used to no drink at meals and am satisfied with my Water and coffee the rest of the time.

All is going well for me overall with the band. It is no longer the entire focus of my life/time. It has blended smoothly into my life.

Stomach flu has been very rampant here the last 2-3 weeks. I really have a phobia about getting that...would that cause erosion or anything or would you just be sick like everyone else is sick?? Just wondering.

Guess that's all for now. I'll catch up on personals later this week.

My sister, neice and GREAT-neice are coming May 11, so I have quite a bit of getting ready to do. Mainly house cleaning and shopping for baby stuff. I can hardly wait to see them!!!

How do you guys get your "ticker" and "signature" and photos into your log area????? Do you have to download from a site??? Please help me, all you computer wizards out there!

Have a great week, Feb bandsters!!

Nanster

Hey Nanster, I totally agree with you on the pills... wow it's just hard to get them down. I hate the taste and it's even hard when they are split in half.

As far as the ticker goes in your signature you just click on someone's ticker and it will link you to the website. You can go though the steps to create your own ticker with the designs and weights you want in it. When you are done you will copy the BB code (they give you several but this site uses the BB code) and then come back here.

Once here go into the User CP area (control panel) and you can create a signature. From there you will paste the code you copied from the other site.

For copy and paste you can use your right mouse button and select copy (or paste) from the menu. You can also do Ctrl C (to copy) or Ctrl V (to paste).

Good luck with your signature.

Cashley-thanks for the "ticker" help....I think I got it done!! Now to try to cut/paste the May worksheet from JanetC...wow, ultimate computer challenge, huh???