HI Im Janica from MN, banded June 30th 2010

[JanicaPeterson 0]

Morning all....

Here it is post op day 10...And I am doing GREAT....

When I first started this journey back in January I was 262 lbs, and my BMI was 44... Today I am 219 lbs and not sure what my BMI is at this point....I had my surgery done at Fairview U of M campus in Minneapolis, MN. I made the decision to make this change when I realized that I was having too many health problems related to weight and just couldnt do it alone... I had to lose 20 lbs prior to surgerry and I was able to manage losing about 30...I have about another 80-90 to lose to be at our goal weight for me, I am 5'4... I was off pain meds by Monday, had a bout out dehydration Sunday - Tuesday that was treated Tuesday with a trip to the hospital for IV treatment, was put on Full liquids Wednesday and am enjoying having something other than Jello and juice

Anyways, Im new to all this so I dont have any answers, and am full of questions BUT I am here to listen and be supportive... Love and HUggs God Bless....

[Amaris 0]

Congrats on doing so well! I love reading stories like yours, as it encourages me. Sorry to hear about the bout of dehydration, but it sounds as though you made it past that.

I'm hoping for a late-August surgery date, so I'm soaking up all the information I can get! Keep us posted on how you are doing!

[reverie 49]

Congrats on your loss and good luck on your journey. You're doing awesome.

[mindnbody 0]

Hi Janica. My name is Arlene. Myweight is 263, 5'5", BMI 44, age 47. I hope to have my surgery by late August. I'm excited to read about your journey since our starting weight and BMI is the same. How long did you stay at home after the surgery?

[craftinggal 0]

Your BMI is 37.6.... Already better. Good luck and I look forward to seeing more posts.

[JanicaPeterson 0]

Hi Arlene....

I will be going back to work part time this coming friday... I work as a cashier so I cant do the heavier things due to lifting restrictions... Good luck on your surgery... let meknow how it goes...