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)

Hey guys, so I went to work yesterday..and it wasn't that bad. I am 4 days post-op and am now eating mashed potatoes and oatmeal. It was good to have oatmeal this morning, but I can't say that I am completely full or anything...actually I feel like I could eat alot more. I have my first adjustment on March 14th, so maybe that will be my answer.

Congrats Julie on the band...just a suggestion don't lay around walk around alot!! I kept moving and I think that has helped alot. I am not very sore at all around the cuts just the gas passing through my chest hurts, but its tolerable. Good luck, and I am so happy for us and everyone else that has been or is getting banded this month!!!!

Good morning all,

Well last night I think I reached my breaking point, while making my family dinner I had had enough, so I cut up 2 small potatoes and boiled em. Added some silk milk, a little salt and butter and begin with very small bites. I was ok for the first 4 or 5 bites but then I got all sweaty and sick to my stomache, which scared the crap out of me so I stopped. I had the band on the 8th and have been on Water and vitatmins every since. Yes the Protein go straight through me in a bad way, almost uncontrolable!

Then to top off my night I developed a tooth ache, I dont even have a cavity! Nothing like taing your mind off food than a tooth ache.

I got up this morning feeling weak and a little dizzy. I have talk to my doctor and he said hang in there, if I eat now and vomit I am risking my band slippin....................ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I cant seem to win!!!!!

I am sick and tired of being sick and tired!!!!

Y'all please pray for me!

Hi all,

Everyone seems to be doing great.

I had my surgery on the 21st and today is my first day back at work-even though I am working from home today and tomorrow. I thought I would ease back into it.

The pain has been tolerable; I was very nauseus the first day and threw up a couple times, so hopefully I didnt ruin anything inside. I am taking the pain meds only to sleep and never a full dose, so I should be off of those soon.

So far I am not hungry, but I am on Protein drinks, Water and broth. I hope this lasts, although my instructions are "I can have anything I can drink from a straw- as long as I dont use a straw" --for the first 2 weeks post op. No mashed potatoes for me.

Well everyone keep up the great work!

hello!

I was banded on 2/14 by Dr. Artuso at the New Image Weight Loss Center in Dobbs Ferry NY and have lost 15lbs on my home scale. I have my first support group tonight at the hospital so I will see if the nurses will let me use the scale we used that day!

Feb 2, 2006

Dr. Rumbaut Monterrey, Mexico

Start Weight: 209

Down 15 lbs

Hi my name is April from Goodwater, Alabama

I had the surgery on February 14th, with Dr. Schmitt (-21)

Welcome new Feb bandsters!! Good to see us still popping up!

How are the gas pains doing? They're still kicking my heinie!! The worst is that my hubby got his band 2 days prior to me... and is rocking it. Next to ZERO pain **sigh**. I try not to compare... lol :couch2:

I'm now officially sick of mashed potatoes. Can't wait for the next stage!!

Happy Friday everyone!!

Know what ya mean about the mashed potatoes...I loved them before surgery, but now I am getting so sick of them.

Gas pain is still hurting in my chest. Is that where it is hurting everyone else? It moves right across the center of my chest and sometimes i swear it feels like I am having a heart attack!! I slept in the bed for the first time last night comfortably. A good nights sleep was much needed! Happy Friday to everyone!

Good Morning all

I am feeling much better today. Wednesday night I had cooked some stew beef in the crock pot for dinner the following day, I added some potatoes and seasoning. I put about a half of cup of the juice in a bowl and started out very slowly. OMG was it good. Finally something other than water!!! I had tried the broth out of the cans but couldnt get them down due to the taste but the homemade style did the trick.

I wasnt dizzy this morning for the first time in a while. I actually feel like I am turning the corner. I still cant have solids for another 5 days but some boiled chicken broth is on the menu tonight.

For the first time in a while now I think I might actually make it!!!!

So for all you, like me, that are having trouble with the Protein shakes, your crock pot is your friend. I have to cook for my family and now I am enjoying the meal as well.

Have a wonderful weekend all!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Stacey,

I know what you mean about the gas pain in the chest area. I thought I was going to die. It is the worst. I have been using chewable gas x and that seems to help a bit. Today is really the first day it hasnt been too bad. I have actually been sleeping in my bed the whole time, but last night I must say was the best night so far. Although everytime I want to switch sides, its a big ordeal. Good thing my hubby sleeps through anything.

I think I was naive, when I went into the surgery. I know everyone is different but I truely thought this was going to be a bit easier. Although if it wasnt for the gas pain, it really wouldnt be that bad. There is no pleasing me sometimes.

Hope everyone is doing well! Remember Gas x is our friend!

Happy Friday!

Kayo

-9 pre op

-11 post op

Hi Everyone-

Just checking back in- Today is day 4 since surgery and I am still on Clear liquids. Tomorrow and Saturday are full liquids and then it's mushies for 2 weeks. So far any urge to eat has been in my head but I am doing well sipping Water and stuff.

I am still pretty sore but haven't had much gas pain. I am trying to get used to the strange sensation that I feel when I drink more than a sip. It's like I can feel my body telling me to stop or something. My surgeon said that is mainly from the swelling and the feeling will go away soon.

Hope everyone is doing well and recovering nicely.

Gosh Janet... I'm jealous.... sick of mashed potatoes!! I was banded the same day as you and my Dr. still has me on liquids/shakes etc. I won't hit the mashed potatoes or mushies until next week. I guess every Dr. has their own rules and I'll wait my turn, but it's getting harder every day. My appetite is starting to come back with a vengeance.

Anyway...good luck to everyone. FEB06 Bansters ROCK. We're doing great. And BTW... I'm now down 7.5 lbs woohoo!!

GasX is my new best friend.

Go Lou with the weight loss, woohoo!! :confused:

I gave up the mashed potatoes & went back to liquid yesterday, lol. It seems to help the gas pains somewhat. I can't keep taking 3 hours to moan & groan after eating / drinking, lol! I'll try again in a couple of days & maybe more of the gas will have cleared out. I wish there was a way to know that BEFORE I made myself hurt!

My lifeline: Nature's Best Isopure Zero Carb Ready-To-Drink clear Protein drinks. 40g protein, 0g carb or fat... and CLEAR!! Ok, they taste like unsweetened Kool-Aid with an aftertaste like mud, lol, but they are helping me feel fuller. (Nope, they don't pay me for marketing, lol, but they should!!)

All in all I'm still glad I did it... can't wait to get over the swelling & gas & get filled & on the way! And aren't the scars incredible? Can't believe how fast they're healing!! (My 15-year-old scars don't look as good!)

(( Hugs!! )) to all those healing Febsters! We're gonna make it! (Yep, I'm taking it on faith! :confused:)

Hey Everyone, Haven't posted in a while. I was banded 2/13/06 and there is still a bit of pain in the area just below my left ribcage. I started back to work this past Tuesday and luckily for me my boss told me she didn't want to see me in there full days. That actually helped because let me tell ya that area was really sore after sitting at a desk for 5-6 hours. I worked a full day Friday and I could definately tell a difference. Much stiffer when I went home but, at least I can take it easy today. Other than occassional left shoulder pain I'm doing ok. I still think theres a bunch of gas in me that I haven't been able to get rid of though. GasX helped some but, this is going to have to take it's own course I guess.

Each doctor definately has his/her own food plan. I was on clear liquids for 1/2 a day on my last day in the hospital then told I could go to full liquids meaning Soups, blended cottage cheese, yogurt no fruit type stuff. I'll be on this until 2 weeks (Until 3/1) then I'm suppose to be on mushies for 3 weeks then I can move to the regular stuff. They say you need this because the less your stomach has to work to digest food the more it will sit still so the stitches inside can heal. My doc used a method (not sure the name) where they use extra skin/fat (?) so that the band isn't just around your stomach. It hads like a cushion to the band which helps with prevention of erotion. Those stitches help hold the band in place so it's important that they heal up first before the tummy needs to do aerobics to digest your food :confused: I thought that was interesting and makes me want to stick to the diet he has me on.

I'm down 19 pounds since the start of this whole thing so that makes me happy. (Gained like 8 pounds with surgery...all that Fluid they pump into you lol) I still feel like this is a dream and still afraid I could fail at this attempt to lose weight too. God help me!

Anyone else get hiccups more now that they are banded? I've noticed I have. They don't last long but, it's annoying :confused:

Hugs to all and I wish you the best with your bands!

Sherry

I haven't noticed hiccups, lol, but I have these pitiful little burps that are plentiful & don't seem to do much, lol. Mikey laughs at me, they're so wimpy!

I'm glad you can do half days! Sounds like you've got a good boss. :confused:

I'm afraid to fail too. And this post-op healing period is really tough mentally. We're not supposed to be thinking diet & weight loss... we underwent major surgery, but won't REALLY see results until we get a good fill. I don't wanna wait!!! Wah!!! **Sigh** LOL, sometimes I'm so childish! :confused:

Have a quiet, relaxing day!