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Is the surgery cheaper in Mexico than in the US. Granlady Banded by Dr. Horgan 2/7/06

Betty Boop, Instructions given to me. Go to CP, click on Edit Avator, then click custom avator and you can choose one of the icons there or you can upload a picture from your computer or an URL. It was so easy. I had to thank Wheetsin for her help. Granlady

Wheetsin, Thank you for your instructions I tried it hopefully when I post this note you will see my face. Thanks again. Granlady

I could not figure how to get my face next to my name so I put me in the message and it did not show up. Someone tell me howto get my profile picture next to my name. Granlady

I just hit twoterville on Wednesday. It was a struggle and I made a mini goal of going to 275. I had my third fill on June 20. I learned I have a VG band that holds 11 cc. 1st fill was 3.8, 2nd was 1.2, and the 3rd was 2.0 so I think thats a total of 7.0. I feel more restriction than before. Keep working at it you will join us. I am making a concerted effort to stay there and make it to onederland. Granlady

Hi I had a third adjustment on June 20. I feel a little something I am going to see if this works, if not in four weeks I will go for number four. The only way I lose is to not eat and Dr. Horgan told me absolutely no liquids to eat solid food. I was 302 when I intially started the process the process took so long waiting for approval I went to 325. Dr. Horgan would not do the surgery until I was back to or below 302. During the pre-op liquid diet I went down to 294. 1st fill (3/7/06) I was 292, 2nd fill (5/9/05) I was 304, 3rd fill (6/20/06) I was 301. This morning (6/22/06)I am 298. I plan to be strategic about what I eat and on Monday I am going back to the health club and excercise. I go to "Ladies Workout Express" it is similar to "Curves" but they do have a treadmill and elliptical machines. It is on 93rd and Halsted. I'm setting a mini-goal of 275 which would be 23 pounds Granlady

Hi this is Granlady I'm checking in and weighning in I am now 299.2 Had my third fill on June 20 still not sure if it will work but I am going to give it a good effort. I read about the diet I guess I am the only one who likes cabbage soup but I like cabbage anything. I am going to try the Sacred Heart Medical Diet as soon as I can have solids. C- 299.2 (-3.8 this week / total 8.8) Highest 350 surgery 294 Joined 308 Goal 185 Current 299.2 Granlady

I hope this chart went into the right place I can not find the first form I filled out on June 4th. Granlady H:350/C:303.8/-46.2/-4.2 this week Gone for Good Club June Challenge Score Card Points earned for Rule 1 For each day that you drink a minimum of 64oz of water, you earn 1 point. You may earn a bonus of 5 points for a perfect week. 5-31_____6-01_____6-02_____6-03_____6-04__1___6-05__1___6-06__1___6-07___1__ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-08_____6-09_____6-10_____6-11_____6-12_____6-13_____6-14_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-15_____6-16_____6-17_____6-18_____6-19_____6-20_____6-21_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-22_____6-23_____6-24_____6-25_____6-26_____6-27_____6-28_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ Grand Total_______ Points earned for Rule 2 For each day that you exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes, you earn 2 points. You may earn a bonus of 5 points for a perfect week. 5-31_____6-01_____6-02_____6-03_____6-04_____6-05__2__6-06__2___6-07__2___ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-08_____6-09_____6-10_____6-11_____6-12_____6-13_____6-14_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-15_____6-16_____6-17_____6-18_____6-19_____6-20_____6-21_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-22_____6-23_____6-24_____6-25_____6-26_____6-27_____6-28_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ Grand Total_______ Points earned for Rule 3 For each day that you do not eat foods that contain flour or sugar, you earn 3 points. (sugar substitutes are allowed) You may earn a bonus of 5 points for a perfect week. 5-31_____6-01_____6-02_____6-03_____6-04_____6-05__3___6-06___3__6-07__3___ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-08_____6-09_____6-10_____6-11_____6-12_____6-13_____6-14_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-15_____6-16_____6-17_____6-18_____6-19_____6-20_____6-21_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-22_____6-23_____6-24_____6-25_____6-26_____6-27_____6-28_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ Grand Total_______ Points earned for Weight loss For each pound that you lose during the challenge, you earn 1 point Beginning weight 6-04: 308 Weigh-in weight 6-7: 303.8 Weigh-in weight 6-14: Weigh-in weight 6-21: Weigh-in weight 6-28: Total lost during challenge: Total points earned for Rule 1:4 Total points earned for Rule 2: 6 Total points earned for Rule 3: 9 Total points earned for weight loss: 4 Total Challenge points earned: 23

Hi everyone My name is Granlady I was banded on February 2, 2006 I have lost nothing. I had 2 adjustments one March 7.2006 and one May 9, 2006. I feel like nothing has changed. I never get full, I can eat anything and as much as I want. I need some Help and encouragement. I have been looking for a support group to see if I can make a difference and not feel like surgery was a waste of time.

Thank all of you for your commets and encouragement. Here's alittle more info on me. I was banded 2/2/06, Icame from 325 to 294 on pre-op liquid diet. I do not remeber the size of the band but on my first fill I was given 3.2 cc and on my second I was given 1.8 and I am getting ready to schedule a third. My concern is I can eat anything I want and as much aswant. I have never had a full feeling and n othing causes me to be nauseated or to regurgitate. So I just eat force of habit and lifestyle. I actually do good during the day, it is after 4pm when the none stop eating wants to set in. I exercise at least three times a week for 30 minutes or more and I drink lots of Water. Granlady Banded:02/02/06 Dr. Horgan Surgery:294 1st fill (3/7/06): 192 2nd fill(5/9/06):304 today (6/4/06): 308:help:

Hi Hunny Bunny, I live in Chicago and was banded by Dr. Horgan at the University of Illinois Hospitals. Unfortunately I feel like I have had no success. I had surgery on 2/2/06 and 2 adjustments but I have gained weight rather than loss it. That's why I began to seek out a support group. How are you losing so good with no band? Granlady

My name is Granlady my stats are as follows H-350, S-294, J-308, G-185, C-308. I have not had success with the band. the weight I lsot was on the liquid diet before surgery. I have actually gained weight since the surgery. Reading this thread has motivated me to get on track and try harder. I really need some :help: .

This is just the support I need to get kicked into gear. What a great idea. Granlady:) Gone for Good Club June Challenge Score Card Points earned for Rule 1 For each day that you drink a minimum of 64oz of water, you earn 1 point. You may earn a bonus of 5 points for a perfect week. 5-31_____6-01_____6-02_____6-03_____6-04__1___6-05_____6-06_____6-07_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-08_____6-09_____6-10_____6-11_____6-12_____6-13_____6-14_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-15_____6-16_____6-17_____6-18_____6-19_____6-20_____6-21_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-22_____6-23_____6-24_____6-25_____6-26_____6-27_____6-28_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ Grand Total_______ Points earned for Rule 2 For each day that you exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes, you earn 2 points. You may earn a bonus of 5 points for a perfect week. 5-31_____6-01_____6-02_____6-03_____6-04_____6-05_____6-06_____6-07_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-08_____6-09_____6-10_____6-11_____6-12_____6-13_____6-14_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-15_____6-16_____6-17_____6-18_____6-19_____6-20_____6-21_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-22_____6-23_____6-24_____6-25_____6-26_____6-27_____6-28_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ Grand Total_______ Points earned for Rule 3 For each day that you do not eat foods that contain flour or sugar, you earn 3 points. (sugar substitutes are allowed) You may earn a bonus of 5 points for a perfect week. 5-31_____6-01_____6-02_____6-03_____6-04_____6-05_____6-06_____6-07_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-08_____6-09_____6-10_____6-11_____6-12_____6-13_____6-14_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-15_____6-16_____6-17_____6-18_____6-19_____6-20_____6-21_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-22_____6-23_____6-24_____6-25_____6-26_____6-27_____6-28_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ Grand Total_______ Points earned for Weight loss For each pound that you lose during the challenge, you earn 1 point Beginning weight 6-4: 308 Weigh-in weight 6-7: Weigh-in weight 6-14: Weigh-in weight 6-21: Weigh-in weight 6-28: Total lost during challenge: Total points earned for Rule 1: Total points earned for Rule 2: Total points earned for Rule 3: Total points earned for weight loss: Total Challenge points earned:

I only told my son & his wife, my brother and my 2 best friends who always support me. I did not want to be under surveillance all the time and if I fail I did not want to be ridiculed. Granlady