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)

Ok I missed this post COMPLETELY over the past 2 weeks....

I was banded February 10th in Truckee CA by Dr. Billy

I'm down 15 lbs to date!

Skye from Reno, NV

BTW....GREAT JOB EVERYONE!

Hey ya'll.

I amhaving chicken noodle soup right now...and even eating the noodles (Doc Said I could) I stop at 1/2 cup, but know that I can eat more. I feel so hungry!!! I can't be very swollen in my stomach because I am so hungry!!

The old thoughts of stopping by and getting a chees burger at McDonalds keeps creeping in my head...I know I won't but those old thoughts are still there!! Does anyone else have that? I want something good to eat sooooooo bad. Gosh, I feel like I am going to fail on this...this is a really bad day for me. I just want food. I think if I saw a dramatic loss since surgery Iwould be better, but I haven't eaten anything and the scale isn't moving. I feel so bummed!

Maybe tomorrow will be better for me.

hey my surgery was on feb 16,2006

Dr.Patel. Atlantic City, NJ

Start weight 240(day of surgery)

Current weight 236:clap2:

I am getting the hiccups too- they don't last long either.

Today is harder for me. I am hungrier today and find myself wanting to snack. I think I've been in the house too long or something. I was able to have some cream of mushroom soup (drained the mushrooms) and put some oyster crackers in it too. I could've eaten about 3 cups of them!

I also had a 1/4 c of ice cream with my daughter and then had to remind myself that I am not on an "anything goes soft diet". The rest of the ice cream is in the trash!

Julie

I think I'm doing worse than everyone. I'm astounded (and jealous!) of people banded recently eating noodles and potatoes! I was banded on 2/21, so I'm six days post-op, and I am totally struggling with even drinking juice! I have really horrible gas pains, pressure in my chest, burning, etc., plus I have terrible burning pain in one area of my abdomen when I move. I can't tolerate protien drinks at all! I tried some and became so sick with horrible gas that I almost threw up! So I've been doing clear liquids (plus very watery pea soup) for the past few days, and taking in about 200 calories a day! Everything I injest gives me gas! I am also extremely lethargic and exhausted, and today I developed a racing heart (probably from low blood sugar and lack of nutrition). I'm still sleeping in my recliner. Anyone out there feeling like me a week out???

Sunta-

I am so sorry that you are having so much trouble. I have had an easier recovery but not everyone recovers the same. You must have more swelling I guess. I hope you feel better soon.

My experience has been so extremely different from everyone elses I just wonder if I even have a band. I never had ANY GAS at all. I actually have less gas now than ever before in my life!!!!! I feel completely normal and have absolutely no restriction what so ever. I can drink and eat anything and feel just the same as always. I have lost nothing.... I have gained nothing. I was banded on Feb. 2nd and I am hoping to have fill soon if I can get the copy of my medical record from my doctor! I am hoping after my fill I will finally see the results of my great expense! Good luck to all of you who are suffering so. I wish I could make the pain go away, but trimming 20 to 30 pounds will soon make you grateful that you went through this agony! Keep in touch! :paranoid :eek:

Hey!

StormGirl (Dana)

Banded 2/24/06

Dr. Ortiz

Obesity Control Center

I'm avoiding scales for now... :eek:

Sunta,

In my first 2 weeks I couldn't even think about eating noodles. I drank broth and had clear liquids. Sugar free jello was particularly soothing to me...I did have a protein shake daily, sometimes I had to force it down. Water definitely. I hope you feel better soon!!! :eek:

Kelli

Welcome to the new bandsters! :confused:

Oh Sunta -- I hear ya! I'm sorry you're feeling so awful!! Do be sure you're sipping TINY sips & try not to swallow air while you're at it.

I TOTALLY don't recommend the following (it's against surgeon's orders)... but when I drink I have really sensitive teeth, so I don't close my mouth. As a result, I swallow TONS of air... and was feeling the worst chest pains. I thought I was having a heart attack!

Alex suggested a straw (which I've used all my life 100% of the time, because of my teeth). My doc had said no to them, so I was cautious about it... but I seem to have beat the air!! I can now drink Water again, thank goodness! :confused:

When is your follow-up appointment? If you're not better soon & don't have an appointment scheduled, I'd call your surgeon!

Whatever you do, remember to relax, take it slow, tiny bites / sips & chew chew chew! (It's my new mantra, lol.)

Hang in there!! (( Hugs!! ))

I am so sorry to hear that you are having such a hard time. Have you called your DR just to check in to make sure this is all normal. I know bodies are different, but if you don't get something in you soon I am afraid you will get really sick and end up in the hospital to get nutrients through an IV. None of us want that!!! Call your Doc or his nurse, and let us know how your doing. I have had the opposite recovery where I feel like I can eat anything....wondering if mine is even in there. good luck and let us know!! My thoughts are with ya!

Good Morning all.

I finally made it, day 21 after surgery so I can eat "soilds" now with my doc's blessings, I have to be honest I didnt think I would make it there for a while.

Thank you all for all your kind words and prayers, you guys have been my saving grace.

How I have a question.........Can we ever eat popcorn again? I know it is way too soon to be eating that questions but the family wants to go out this weekend to a movie and I was just wondering, is popcorn a casuality of band?

For all of you having a hard time, take it from someone who knows, talk to your doctor and tell people how you are feeling, chances are your not alone!

Have a great "FAT FREE TUESDAY" everyone!

Congrats Tammy!! I'm soooo glad you made it!

I've heard of folks having popcorn, but I've also heard that some can't. I know it's hard to be sure it gets chewed well -- those silly little yellow corn husk-thingies would hurt like the dickens in the wrong spot!

If you decide to try it, only have a few pieces, chew forever & wait & see what happens. :confused:

Good luck!

I was banded on 2/6/06 by Dr. Fielding in New York City and I've lost 26 lbs. :clap2:

Hey everyone, a quick update: I am feeling a bit better. The gas is not as painful (more of a discomfort than pain really), and the area near my ribs is alot better. I can now bend halfway down, get up from a chair with minimal pain, and even get in and out of a regular bed! (although I am still sleeping in a recliner.) The lingering problem is the acidy gas that bubbles around my stomach, chest, and throat all the time. Despite that, I was able to drink TWO Ensures yesterday!!! Woo Hoo! Plus lots of water and tea! Who ever thought I would go from being a huge eater to celebrating being able to drink two Ensures? LOL! Well, I am really thirsty right now so am heading off to make some peppermint tea. Congratulations to all who have done so well and once again thank God for this board!!!