kbuttrey

Hey guys and gals!! Okay so here's my update complete with Before, and Current Pics. Let me say... so far AWESOME!! No complaints, no issues, all goodness so far. I know eventually I'll plateau, but when I do I'm ready for it. Starting Weight at Start of my Pre-Op Diet 360 Lbs, Surgery Day Weight 331, Current Weight 279!! I'm shooting to get down to 220 or so, so 59 more to go, seems I'm losing 3-4 a week right now which is fantastic. Good luck to all!! If any guys in KC have any need for size 48 britches, and a whole mess load of 3x's shoot me a PM. Stay Strong All, Kevin

Starting Weight 360 Surgery Weight on 11/23/2010 331 Weight as of this Morning 315!! Mini Goal of 299.9 by Dec 28th!!! Long Term Goal of 220. Keep going guys we can do this!

Hi Sandi!! No worries!! I was banded on 11/23, and my Dr. Moved me over to Mushies as of last Friday at my first post op visit. I think what you are seeing is a classic case of each doctor being a little bit different! I wouldn't worry about it. Just get back on the routine your Dr. has you on and you'll be fine!! Best of Luck! Kevin

Morning Folks!!! Happy Sunday! I've got a quick question regarding rate of weight loss. Being a guy, it's my understanding that our weight loss tends to be greater than our female counterparts, but how much is too much to lose in a week? I'm down exactly 43 pounds since the beginning of this journey 5 Weeks ago. 29 Pre Op and 14 Lbs since surgery on Nov 23rd. Is that about right? Any words of Wisdom would be appreciated. My first fill is scheduled for Dec 28th. Portion sizes have been good, just start Soft Foods on Friday. I have been walking about 3 miles a day since receiving clearance from my Surgeon. Am I just concerned about nothing? Thanks guys! Kevin

Thanks for the responses yall!! I appreciate it. I figured the weight loss is more rapid in the beginning but just wanted to double check! Thanks a million! Kevin

Hi everyone!! Okay just wanted to take a minute to introduce myself. This site has been a god send for me since I've decided to start down the road for the Lap Band. I've already been to the seminar, and have my first appointment on August 30th. I know I'm going to Self Pay, so no insurance issues to deal with! BCBS of KC is Horrible, BTW. Had to throw that out there. Any other Kansas City folks banded or going to be Banded? I'm hoping to have my surgery the week of Thanksgiving ( for time off purposes). I'm a big guy, always have been heck I was 200 lbs at age 12. I'm so looking forward to being 200lb or lower at age 30. I'm 340-350 now, so I know I've got along way to go, so any advice would be most appreciated! Looking forward to getting to know everyone! Kevin

Hey Bob! Congrats on the Birthday! You and I share our Band date as I was banded Tuesday as well! I too thought Thanksgiving was going to be tough with Family over, but I was suprised how filling chicken broth was! Ha Ha! My dr says I can start on really thin Mushies today(Thin oatmeal, Grits, Creamy Soups etc), but I'm going to wait till tonight, to see if i have any hunger. Keep in touch! I'm excited to see how this works out for the both of us! Good Luck, and stay focused! Kevin

Well guys!! Just got home from the Hospital Newly Banded! Dr. said my Liver looked fantastic(probably from doing the Pre-Op Diet an extra two weeks), totally worth it, lost 32lbs on the Pre-Op! Dr. Malley here in KC gave me the Lap Band AP Large so I've got the 14cc Band! Not gas pain as of yet, well a tad that I was able to walk off and deal with so far, but it's been managable. The whole process, was fantastic. Here's to the next step. I can't wait to see what these next 12-18 months hold, let alone the rest of my new life!! Good Luck all and God Bless!! Kevin

Hi guys!!! Any thoughts on starting the Pre-Op Diet Early? :thumbup: My Dr. says it's two weeks, I wanted to start a week early just to make sure the liver is small enough!! Think there would be any issues with that? Let me know what you think, Kevin

November 23rd!!!! Tuesday before thanksgiving! Looking forward to it!!! Kevin:thumbup:

I'm on the books for 11/23/10.. Lovin' it and looking forward to it! Hope to chat with everyone a bunch during the time leading up! -Kevin

I'm so excited, got my date today 11/23/10, it'll be right after I'm done with my graduate school trimester! I'm so excited! Any suggestions on what to do between now and then? I'm all ears! Lookin' forward to it! :cursing: Kevin

Thanks so much! I appreciate the Advice! I guess getting going back to the Gym wouldn't be a bad idea at all? What about the Appetite/Dietary, should I start restricting or getting used to smaller things now? Thanks again all! :biggrin: Kevin