Ok, I'll start......from last friday to yesterday

May 29th current weight 266

pounds lost -2

total -23

Cya guys next friday...happy losing !!!!

I just found the May bandsters... so I'll start w/my weight the day of surgery was 346.6 but my pre-op weight 2 wks prior to surgery was 358.5. I was banded on May 19, 2009. I had my first fill on 6/12 with 2CC's... I was down to 334.5 by that point. I went for my 2nd fill on 7/22, 1 CC and I was down to 313.5. I had to go back the next week, I was too tight, they took out 1/2CC leaving me with a total 2.5 CC's in my band. I go for my 3rd fill on Sept 9th. By my scale two days ago I was down to 308.4, so I hit my total since surgery is 38.2 but a grand total of 50.1. I am THRILLED!!

Congrats Less! You can see the difference in your face. It's always nice to weigh less than the hubby. GB

I haven't posted in a while because I have been stuck in band hell... the deepest, darkest place ever!

I just had my 3rd fill this week, and I have 5.75 cc's (in a 10 cc band) and hopefully I wont be as hungry as I have been.

Even having said that, I lost 11 lbs this past month from my 2nd to 3rd fill! I am down 29 lbs since first seeing the surgeon, and 66 since I began this whole experience with the 6-month diet ordeal.

Yay!!!

Dropped a few more (was down, up, down) and hit a new mark - 210 this morning, 76 pounds gone! (most of it before surgery, but still a good amount since).

I went in for my 2nd check up and we decided not to do another fill. So I'm at 2.4cc and will let it ride for now - I'm losing at a good rate and feeling good restriction. I can reevalute going forward and we'll change our minds on more fill if necessary.

10 more to go to get under 200 and 40 more to go for my goal.

It's been awhile since I've posted. I have lost 73 lbs and feeling great! Great job everyone on their weight loss.

The scale finally moved downward this week. I am .2# down from my lowest the first week of August but I am 1.6# down from 8/14. I had a fourth fill yesterday and am hoping that this is the right amount to help me continue losing.

Congrats to everyone on their weight loss!

Starting weight 214

Surgery weight 199

Today's weight 173.6

Thank you so much tulsarealtor. and that picture was taken over 20# ago. I need to post a new one.

congrats on all the mayo bandidto weightloss this last week. here to a great weightloss this week! keep up the great work!!!!:biggrin:

Oh, by the way Ann. I was standing at the deli at Giant Eagle a few days ago buying stuff for an Itial. hoagie for my husband thinking how much I would love to have one. All the sudden an image of a cat and a mouse popped in my head saying "remember diet" I laughed out loud in the store. They probably thought I was nuts.

Anyway thanks for the laugh! It helps.

LOL! I'm glad I could be of help. :biggrin:

I was away on vacation last week so I haven't weighed in until this morning. I actually lost 5 lbs. since my last weigh-in, for a total of 60 lbs. lost. I am so excited! :biggrin: I did a lot more walking and swimming at the beach, so that helped tremendously!

Congrats to everyone -- you're all doing soooo well! :blushing:

Wow! I feel like I'm always bringing up the rear.... Banded May 11th, have had 3 fills and only lost 22.5. I swear I've got the metabolism of a banana slug! I'm also having trouble feeling full- I feel like I can put way too much in there at any time. Maybe next time I'll ask for a quick floro with the fill. Anyone else slow losing out there among the Mayo Banditos?? I want to be brave and keep checking in- Beth

Yes, too slow. I am down to a pound a week if I am lucky. I have scheduled 2nd fill for the 21st. Mine will always be with fluro, so maybe I get enough this time to have some restriction.

I can eat anything, and way too much if I want to. I don't care to have any episodes like others have had to endure, however, I do want to get the most out of the band.

Patience, Patience! Not my best quality.

At least the weight is not going up.

Had a great week. Still tight which is a good thing. Lost 4 lbs.....down a total of 99 lbs......Hopefully, next week a milestone will be reached.........

Awesome John, so close to 100!!!!!! You are unbelievable!!!!

Last Friday- 242.5

Today- 238.5

Lost 4 pounds this week! I was happy!

Good luck everyone.

Good grief John, you left us in the dust. You're amazing.

No loss this week for me. Patience, patience. I have to work hard at not getting discouraged. I know it will happen in time. I'm just waiting for that fill on the 21st.

Good luck to everyone next week.

It happened!! I finally broke into ONE-derland!!!

Last week - 200.3

This week - 198.2

Down 2.1!!!

Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend!!!

WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!! You all are amazing!!!! :w00t: You have all done so well this week! Even you, Rebecca, because you are hanging in there! :thumbup:

And, John, you're the first to get to 100!! We have to have a party for you!!! :party:I hope you don't abandon us once you reach your goal. You started this group and are our inspiration, and we would like to see you continue to check in and give us tips and support. :smile2:

I lost 2 lbs. this week, for a total of 62 lost so far. I'm really happy! I made a change two weeks ago that I believe has really helped me. I started drinking an Unjury protein shake every morning for breakfast. I never am able to eat much in the mornings and therefore, I sometimes skipped breakfast and didn't get enough protein in for the day. Once I started doing the protein shake every morning, I felt like I had more energy, and I've lost 6 lbs. in the two weeks since I've been doing it. Can't be certain that it is related, but it makes me feel better, so I'm going to keep it up. Just thought I'd pass that along in case anyone else is skipping breakfast because of being too tight in the morning.