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)

Cashley: I agree totally with you...eating out and/or fast food make it difficult to eat and eat healthy. Nachos Bellgrande is also one of the few fast foods I've found that stay down. We went to Joe's Crab Shack last night and I had a tossed salad and crab-stuffed shrimp. They were very good, just had to eat VERY slowly. Couldn't eat the broccoli, rice or bread but the rest was the biggest meal I've had in over 2 months!!

Can any of you "suggest" some of the better eating out/fast food choices you get that go down well. I hate to order something that I end up unable to eat or throw up and waster the money and still go home starving! Also, it REALLY sucks to PB in public and have to rush off to the restroom.

I'm otherwise doing very well except I cannot seem to get myself exercising as I should. Story of my life.

Later,

Nanster

Nanster, I'm reading your last 2 post and it feels like you are copying the pages of my journal. I would love to eat just a few bites of a juicy hambuger with mayo, you know how the bun gets a little soggy from the mayo and veggies...Not gonna happen. All the PBing is scaring me to death, I don't want to lose my band even when I'm whining about what I can't eat I have to admit I love my band. There is no way I could have stuck with a diet well enough to lose 38.5 lbs. in 5 months without my friend the band. I'm planning to move to 5 small meals a day today, I find myself getting way to hungry between meals if I stop with the "soft stop", or PBing if I wait a few minutes and then continue to eat. So, I will come up with some menus stretching my 1000 to 1200 calories over 5 to 6 small meals daily.

Exercise...It's sooo hot outside! I know I have to start...soon.

I miss you all, my friends from the beginning...check in and let us know how you are doing.

Tammy

I had the absolute worst day with the band yesterday. I ate a quesdilla from Taco Bell (not a good choice, but it was quick)...I ate like only bites and felt like I was going to die. This lasted for like 4 hours. I threw up like 5 times and felt like I was choking and my chest was hurting so bad. It was awful. Luckily it all stopped before the Kenny Chesney concert last night...

I thought I was going to have to call my doc. I wonder why that happened? I have eaten those several times before..and I have pbd before but not like this. It was infront of a bunch of girls that i went to college with and only 2 knew that I had the band. They were really worried. So i guess that it is liquids for 48 hours for me.

I find that Wendy's plain baked potato with a little sour cream goes down ok...not a great selection all the time but it does go down well..and it fills me up. and its cheap! Hope everyone is doing well....

YEAH for me..I hit the 150's today!!!!! Ok well its 159...but it is stillthe 150s!!!!!

Hi Everyone~

I'm around too but haven't been online too much recently. We just spent a few days away too w/o internet access and I'm just getting caught up.

My band is pretty fickle too. I am also really really tight right before my period. I find that I eat alot of salad now. It seems like the only thing that I can always eat. I eat it with crabmeat, cheese and cukes. I have also had too much ice cream b/c it's one of those things I can eat like the "old me." Not good but it happens sometimes.

I haven't been PB'ing b/c nothing but slime comes up but I seem to slime quite a bit. Last night I ate a bite of a fat free hot dog and thought I was going to die. It surprises me though b/c I've only had one fill. I just try to be careful.

I'll try to check in more often. I still love my band and it's really helping me realize how much I must have eaten before I had it!

I've previously thought of myself as a quick learner, but not so with the band. I've been restricted for about ten weeks and still, once or twice a week I:

Eat fast, then PB

Eat rice, fries or bread, then PB

Eat something, then drink, then PB

Eat in the morning, then PB

Drink something cold, then eat, then PB

The band is a great teacher. I need to be a better learner.

Hey Scott,

I had surgery the same day as you and started at the same weight as you too!

Good Morning! It's 40 lbs today!

YEA ME!!!

I was banded 2/9/06 By Dr. Rodolfo Sanchez in Monterrey Mexico.

I have lost 31 lbs, I have had 3 fills currently at 2.9 in a 4 cc band.

Starting weight 202

Current weight 171

Goal weight 145

Arlene, Are you returning to Mx. for your fills or doing them in Houston?

You've done so great with your band...I can't wait to be in "Onederland".

I have been going to a fill doctor in Bryan, TX who was banded by my doctor in Mexico. She was trained todo fills by his fill doctor and she is great.

Hello, I just found this thread. I was Banded on Feb 20,2006. I have had two fills. My highest weight was 314, the day of Surgery was 300. Today I am at 275,which is 39 lbs lost. I feel like I'm losing to slowly, and my restriction isn't that great. And I never have PB'd. and I can drink fluids with meals.I just called to schedule another fill today. hopefully this will be the one to change things.

Reeiz, Hey welcome to the thread! I think you need another fill...you should not be able to drink while eating...or atleast thats my experience. But congrats on the 37.39 lost thats great!! Good luck and keep us updated!

Reeiz, Hey welcome to the thread! I think you need another fill...you should not be able to drink while eating...or atleast thats my experience. But congrats on the 37.39 lost thats great!! Good luck and keep us updated!

Thankyou, I see we were banded on the same day. I see you've had 5 fills. Should I be going to have a fill like every 4 weeks?

Thankyou, I see we were banded on the same day. I see you've had 5 fills. Should I be going to have a fill like every 4 weeks?

Some drs don't reccomend that...but mine thinks it is important b/c your first 6 months to a year is the ideal weightloss time. I pushed for the fills b/c my insurance paid 100% of my adjustments for the first 3 months. But I think it was the best thing I could of done. Up until my 3rd fill i didn't feel any restriction what so ever and then really didn't get the feelings that everyone on here was explaining until the 4th fill. I really think you need another fill...ofcourse I am not a doctor..but just speaking from experience. Good luck, and let me know what you decide!

I was told from the beginning that I should keep up with fills,every 4 weeks until I was at a good level.I took that advise and I'm at my 3rd fill which is were I've stopped..........for now.It's been a good one so far and has felt so different from the rest of the fills.By the way I'm another Feb 20th person