9/18/05

Would really like to hear some feedback from those who were banded in July 2005. Need to here how your progress is going. Here are my stats - Banded 7/27/05 in Everett, Wa. @ NWWLS by Dr. Montgomery. Pre surgery 296, day of 292, 1st preop visit 286, 1st fill 9/8 268. Lately getting alittle despondant now that newness is wearing off. Maybe there are other who would be willing to share their experience with me.

This sight has been so supportive of me and those who have been banded for some time have given me such wisdom and insight, it has been invaluable. But I would like to know how others like myself are doing. (ie have you had pb's, have you got an eating plan down yet, have had a fill yet etc)

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Micki

I was banded July 25, 2005. I have lost 40 lbs. to date. A lot in a small amount of time. I have definetly slowed down and have started exercising to jump start my loss again. I am trying to get by with no fills and really think that I can control this with the help the band gives me. I truly am game for the retraining of my mind about eating and exercise. I know I have to do the work and use the band as the tool that it is.

I have lost 30 lbs since being banded on July 22, 2005. I kind of feel like I'm not doing as well as ya'll are. I have had 2 fills and steadily losing about 2lbs a week.

i had my band on 19 july 2005 i have only lost 16 lbs had my second fill 3 weeks ago it has restricted me a bit but i still go for the wrong stuff some of you are doing really good i tell myself even a pound is better than nothing keep happy everyone

Thanks to whoever bumped this thread so we can check in on each other! First of all, everyone is doing great! Isn't it great to feel successful at the weight loss thing for once? And know it isn't going to go away?

I'm going to tell what is my "overall" weight loss, from a highest weight of 285. Now, I am 248, so my total loss is 37 pounds. This does not match my ticker, because I started it at 282, my weight at my consultation before surgery. I have lost about 4 inches pretty consistently at every body measurement, like chest, waist and hips. I am two sizes smaller than I was before surgery. Definitely, my weight loss has slowed from a very fast rate at first, but I've only had one fill, by choice. I'm learning to work with the band, and straighten out my head hunger. I need a little wiggle room to do that. Keep on going, July bandmates! Cindy