Hey fellow Samurai, let's use this thread to check-in every time someone has surgery!

Here's how it works: After you have surgery submit a post to this thread giving the date and any other details that you may wish to share.

gg2007 will probably be the first to check -in. Her surgery is today in Belgium.

It is 9/1/08. Officially the month of the Samurai!

Game on!

Congrats on 185. I am just trying to make it to onderland. I have lost some hair. I didn't have a lot to begin with, so I am looking awful. It hasn't grown back yet, but my hair grows VERY slow anyway. I am just going to have to wait it out. I go for my 5th fill on Tuesday. I have been starving since December. I had a fill in January, but it wasn't enough. I waited the 2 weeks to make sure it wasn't going to tighten. I could eat just about any food if I tried. I am struggling really hard NOT to eat those foods. I did eat a hot dog (with bun). I only ate the one, but I should not have. I forgot to mention that I had lost then gained 4 pounds. I have worked to get those back off. I bought an exercise bike to work out and watch tv. I am trying to work my way up to a long time on the bike. It is a struggle.

TY! I have to tell you #5 fill was the "ONE" for me! Hope you hit your sweet spot!!! Good job on getting the bike!!!

#5 was to much for me.... and that's hard to admit. Glad we did a complete unfill, makes me more grateful for what we have.

Ok... I didn't do anything special... so I think my body is finally kicking in again.... But since Monday I lost 4 pounds. Weird. I am watching what i eat more carefully. I'm also making sure I get enough water, and fibre ( I got the fibre chewables that are weight smart or whatever, they're new on the market). I'm finally not fighting constipation. I'm peeing CONSTANTLY! But hey it's helping. I am hungry often, but I do think that's head hunger. Why? Because if I can distract myself, it goes away.

I also started with the wii fit again this morning. It's been so long I barely made it thru some stretches, and 20 minutes of the free step in the fast step. I hope to continue doing it. Pre op I did it daily... I've slacked off.

Admission time... I suffer from chronic back, and arm pain. I have had a spinal fusion, need several more. I have narcotics to take, but they barely take the edge off the pain. I'm afraid to be impared to much. I have the twins to care for ya know. Anyway, since the band surgery was in the fall, it's been a real nightmare to exercise at all. Spring seems to be coming to upstate NY, and I'm feeling a tad bit more human. I love the snow or I'd relocate. I'm on heavy weight pain medication, and it barely takes the edge off. My pcp has offered to increase it, but I'm fearful of being to tired to do much with the boys. Or of falling asleep while caring for them. I won't be irresponsible. Days like today, when Michael kept me up most of the night crying, I haven't even taken any, because I'm so tired, I"m falling asleep without it. Hopefully he's feeling better and will rest tonight.

I will go. Didn't come here to write a book.

Teri

Teri~great job on the 4 lbs!!!

I'm losing very slowly! Even w/ all the exercise I've started. About 1 lbs a week :-(

Slowly but surely. RIGHT????? I still haven't had a fill since Dec 22nd because I missed 2 of them becasue of snow storms. Now they can't get me in till APRIL!!!! Hang in there all! Hope your all doing well!

#5 was to much for me.... and that's hard to admit. Glad we did a complete unfill, makes me more grateful for what we have.

Ok... I didn't do anything special... so I think my body is finally kicking in again.... But since Monday I lost 4 pounds. Weird. I am watching what i eat more carefully. I'm also making sure I get enough water, and fibre ( I got the fibre chewables that are weight smart or whatever, they're new on the market). I'm finally not fighting constipation. I'm peeing CONSTANTLY! But hey it's helping. I am hungry often, but I do think that's head hunger. Why? Because if I can distract myself, it goes away.

I also started with the wii fit again this morning. It's been so long I barely made it thru some stretches, and 20 minutes of the free step in the fast step. I hope to continue doing it. Pre op I did it daily... I've slacked off.

Admission time... I suffer from chronic back, and arm pain. I have had a spinal fusion, need several more. I have narcotics to take, but they barely take the edge off the pain. I'm afraid to be impared to much. I have the twins to care for ya know. Anyway, since the band surgery was in the fall, it's been a real nightmare to exercise at all. Spring seems to be coming to upstate NY, and I'm feeling a tad bit more human. I love the snow or I'd relocate. I'm on heavy weight pain medication, and it barely takes the edge off. My pcp has offered to increase it, but I'm fearful of being to tired to do much with the boys. Or of falling asleep while caring for them. I won't be irresponsible. Days like today, when Michael kept me up most of the night crying, I haven't even taken any, because I'm so tired, I"m falling asleep without it. :cursing: Hopefully he's feeling better and will rest tonight.

I will go. Didn't come here to write a book.

Teri

Teri, just do the best you can. If you can't exercise, then do what the Dr Says. Also, Spring is almost here. A lot of the winter illneses will ease. Also, you will feel better once it warms up. We are all here for you. You are doing a terrific job! Don't worry about writing a book either, it gives us a glimpse of you, and personally, I like what I read!

Take care Debbie

TY! I have to tell you #5 fill was the "ONE" for me! Hope you hit your sweet spot!!! Good job on getting the bike!!!

Well, it has almost been a week with fill #5. So far, I can really tell a difference. I am still on soft foods, so we shall see how I do.

Hang in there Teri!!!

Well, it has almost been a week with fill #5. So far, I can really tell a difference. I am still on soft foods, so we shall see how I do.

Hope # 5 is your magic # too!

I have so much more to lose that the rest of you, my original BMI was 54. I have lost 59 since 9/29/08 (banding) and 6 pounds before that. I think you all are dong terrific. I still have over 100 lbs to lose, so i know it will take me at least 18months. But I am ok with it. Good luck to all, Dor

I have so much more to lose that the rest of you, my original BMI was 54. I have lost 59 since 9/29/08 (banding) and 6 pounds before that. I think you all are dong terrific. I still have over 100 lbs to lose, so i know it will take me at least 18months. But I am ok with it. Good luck to all, Dor

Your weight loss is great! Don't diminish your accomplishments. You should be very proud of what you have done. I am proud to know that we got banded in the same month. You keep up the good work!

I have so much more to lose that the rest of you, my original BMI was 54. I have lost 59 since 9/29/08 (banding) and 6 pounds before that. I think you all are dong terrific. I still have over 100 lbs to lose, so i know it will take me at least 18months. But I am ok with it. Good luck to all, Dor

You are doing great! I want to lose about 90 all together when said & done.

I'm so frustrated!!! What else can I do to lose weight?!?!? I mean come on......I had weightloss surgery & I still struggle!!!! I am measuring , counting, exercising, what else do I have to do!?!?!?!? Sorry for the RANT. I'm sick of going up & down w/ the same few pounds! Any, suggestions??????

Hey everyone!!!!

Can you believe it has been a year already?? Where does the time go??? How has everyone been doing since being banded?? The band was the best thing I could of ever done for myself!!! I was banded Sept 30th and I weighed 299 and as of today I am down 165!!!! I have lost 134 pounds.....I never thought that was possible! I was hoping to have lost 100 in the first year....I am very pleased!!! More than anything I just love being a healthier and happier person! I would love to hear about all your successes!!!! Heres to us! Cheers!!!!

Hey everyone!!!!

Can you believe it has been a year already?? Where does the time go??? How has everyone been doing since being banded?? The band was the best thing I could of ever done for myself!!! I was banded Sept 30th and I weighed 299 and as of today I am down 165!!!! I have lost 134 pounds.....I never thought that was possible! I was hoping to have lost 100 in the first year....I am very pleased!!! More than anything I just love being a healthier and happier person! I would love to hear about all your successes!!!! Heres to us! Cheers!!!!

HOLY BUCKETS!! THAT IS AWESOME!! I was banded on Sept 30th 2008 as well and I am down 67 pounds. Had my year checkup with my surgeon last Thursday the 17th and he was extremely pleased with my progress. He had wanted 50 pounds off in a year, so I am ahead of schedule. I want to be officially over 70 before the 30th, so guess we will see. Again GREAT JOB!!

My year has royally sucked. I'm on the verge of firing my surgeon's too. I still am not at my "sweet spot" can't seem to find it. Either I'm always getting stuck, or it goes right thru. So ok, I'm a failure at yet another thing. I went into surgery at 242. Today i sit here at 232. Wooo hooo 10 pounds lost. In a year? I could have done that before. I'm at the point I'm thinking about looking into revision surgery. My surgeon's started doing it, but the PA and I are not seeing eye to eye.

Teri

Hanging in here. I am down to @ 208lbs from 272lbs on my first appointment with the surgeon.

I have not lost anything really for @ the last 3 months so it's been hard.

My surgeons PA was tough on me this last visit. He said I need to take a closer look at my intake.

I know he's right but it seems so hard right now.

UGH!

I am a bit discouraged. :biggrin:

I am ten feet under with everything in my lfe right now.