Feb 2006 Bandsters: 1 Year Check-up!!

[JanetC 2]

Last update to the list's numbers: 2/20/06

Woohooo, it's been a year! (Or close to it, lol.) I figure it's about time for updates. Here's the last list I had (I added a couple of folks from the other thread that posted after I disappeared). I'd love to hear from ya'll -- anything you'd like to tell us. Some ideas:

• Weight loss so far
  
• Inches lost so far
  
• Are you at goal? How much further?
  
• Favorite NSVs
  
• Would you do it again?
  
• High point / low point
  
• Before & after pics (I know there's another thread for this, but we're special. )

Ok, I guess I'll play secretary. Post your day of surgery, surgeon's name & location (if you want), and any weight loss so far & I'll add you to the list. I've seen it done for other months, can't let 'em show us up! :paranoid

Some of January's & March's bandsters are joining us as well -- the more the merrier! Feel free to add your stats! Our surgeries are close enough that we're dealing with the same stuff.

As you have more weight lost, post it & I'll update. Inches too, if you'd like. And when you have fills, if you want to share that, please feel free. If at all possible, put the size of your band too (it helps for comparison). That way we can track how others on the January / February / March timeline are doing.

Thanks guys!

DISCLAIMER 3/8/06: We're adding in pre-op losses separately. If I didn't have yours, I put (? pre-op). If I got your numbers from your signature, I used your highest recorded weight. So if I'm not correct & it matters to you, please post with the correct numbers.

Edit 4/21: I updated weights based on signatures where I could. Some still haven't checked in, so they show little to no weight loss. Can't help it!

Edit 6/2: Updating everyone's numbers from recent posts and/or signatures. "No update" signifies that I couldn't find new numbers for someone. I'm not taking them off the list, but it does slant the numbers somewhat.

NOTE: The red numbers are overall... I didn't subtract out the pre-op number -- though some people did on their own. Yeah, it's confusing... sorry! I should have done pre-op from the get go.

1 kg = 2.205 pounds (Note to myself, for converting Magic's numbers!)

Thanks!

Jan 24

Gentlespirit (Emily), Dr. O'Brien, Sioux Falls, SD (? pre-op) (-27), Fills: 3/7

Jan 31

Xann77, Dr. Rumbaut, (-0 pre-op) (-19.5), fills: 3/17 (1.33), 3/27 (only .5 in band - evaporation. Now at 1.7cc), 3/31 fill ok!! (2cc)

Feb 1

pthrlisa, Dr Stephen Marshal, Peoria Surgical Group, IL (-22 pre-op) (-31 post-op)(-53)

sky56, Dr Sasse, Reno, NV (? pre-op)

Feb 2

Delia5356, Dr Michael Seger, San Anotonio New Dimensions WLS, TX (-7 pre-op) (-33)

pugmum (Kelli), Dr. John Feng, San Francisco (? pre-op)

msks Dr Malley, Overland Park, KS (Kansas City Metro) (? pre-op) (-12)

Mtorres (Michele), Dr Amy Martin, Richmond, VA. 1st fill: 5/17, 2nd: 7/12 (4cc band)

Skinnyagain? (Tonya), Dr Rumbaut, Monterrey, MX (? pre-op) (-15)

tinainfortunaca (Tina), Dr John Feng, Laparoscopic Associates of San Francisco (2/1 223, 2/8 215) (? pre-op) (-25)

Feb 3

Tamyrn (Tammy in TX), Dr Del La Garza, Monterrey, MX (? pre-op) (-32) Fills: 3/25 (2.5/5), 6/2

wannabelean, Dr. Huacuz, Tijuana, Mexico (? pre-op) (-20) Fills: 1st absorbed, 3/28

Feb 6

Gadgetlady (Elisa), Dr. Brian Quebbemann, CA (10.6 pre-op) (-23.2) Fills: 3/21 (1cc), 4/25 (1.5cc)

Gloria37 (Gloria), Dr Fielding, New York City, NY (19 pre-op) (-29)

ReneBean, Dr. Louis Fox, Surgery Center of Richardson TX (36 pre-op)(-42) Fills: 3/21

Feb 7

Northernsun, (12 pre-op) (-95) Fills: 3/10

ONEderland!! pj robinson, Dr Irani, Bakersfiled, CA (pre-op -14)(total -80) Fills: 4/4 (1.5cc)

Feb 8

cashley, Dr Lusco, Louisville, KY (pre-op -5) (post-op -11)(-28) Fills: 3/21 (2.7/4), 3rd 6/8

Jerseytammy, Dr Gritsus, Wayne, NJ (0 pre-op) (-45) Fills: 3/24 (3.5/10), 4/13 (6cc/10), 5/26 (9cc/10)

Feb 9

Dancer, Dr. Stephen Hamn (0 pre-op) (-28.5) Fills: 4/14 (1.6/4), (2cc/4)

snarlene0214 (Arlene), Dr Rodolfo Sanchez, Monterrey, Mexico. 3 fills (2.9 / 4cc)

Feb 10

Hanrahh, Dr Jay, Dallas, TX (? pre-op) (-36)

SkyeBlu (Skye) (Reno, NV), Dr Billy, Truckee CA (? pre-op) (-41)

Feb 11

StinaNYC (stina), Dr. Fielding, NYC (-7 pre-op) (-35) Fills: 3/22 (1cc), 4/19 (2cc), 5/16 (2.5cc)

Feb 13

Gwendolyn, Dr Wetherille (2nd banding due to slippage at 1 week) (-17 pre-op) (-44) Fills: 3/30/06 (3.0cc), 4/20 (+3.0cc = 4.0cc total **lost 2cc saline)

Mikey, Dr Sewell, Southlake, TX (-48 pre-op, not in total) (-43) Fills: 3/21 (4.5/10), 4/18 (6cc/10), 5/16 (6.5cc/10), 5/30 (7cc/10)

mommy2xp, Dr Christopher Edwards, Springfield, MO (-14 pre-op) (-5)

PinkARinTX (Jessi), Dr Stephen Hamn (? pre-op)

SherryW, Dr Jones, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA (? pre-op) (-39) Fills: 4/12 (1.25/4)

Feb 14

April10 (April), Dr Schmitt, Goodwater, AL (? pre-op) (-21)

Kathybirdseye (Kathy), Dr Laura Machado, San Juan Mercy Hospital, Sacramento, CA. (? pre-op)(-27) Fills: 3/21 (1cc/4)

prinnie, Dr Rehnke, St Pete, FL (? pre-op) (-62.5), NO MORE BP MEDS!!

sourflower, Dr Artuso, New Image Weight Loss Center, Dobbs Ferry, NY (? pre-op) (-15)

SRaeM, Dr Cudjoe, alma, MI, 10cc band (-44 pre-op)(-70) Fills: 3/27 3cc, 5/8 +2cc (5cc/10)

Feb 15

dcmoore (Diane), Dr. Simpson, Phoenix, AZ (+2 pre-op) (-36) Fills: none yet

denog3 (Debra), Dr Carter, Arlington, TX (? pre-op) (-16)

Janet, Dr Sewell, Southlake, TX (-59 pre-op, not in total) (-44) Fills: 3/21 (1.2/4), 4/18 (1.6/4), 5/30 (1.9/4), + several more, heh

LBdancer (Lou), Dr. Schuster, Louisville, KY (-3 pre-op) (-20) Fills: 4/14 (1.5cc)

Feb 16

ricanlady, Dr Patel, Atlantic City, NJ (-10 pre-op) (-41) Fills: 3/15 (2.6)

Rockman, Dr Svein Holsaeter, St Anthony's Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK (-16 pre-op) (-51) Fills:

Feb 17

angiepUK (Angie), Dr Dillemans, Belgium, Heliogast band (? pre-op) (-12)

Feb 18th

asbrown (Anita), Dr. Rudolfo Sanchez, Monterrey Mexico (? pre-op)

Feb 20

:clap2: AT GOAL Jan 25, 2007!! lisanjason (Lisa), Dr Kuri, Mexico (Home: Riverside, CA) (? pre-op) (-115) Fills: 4/4 1.8, 5/2 1.8 (first 1.8 evaporated), 5/30 (1.3 left - lost .5. Now at 2.2cc. May be slow leak.)

reeizbooje (Sherita), 2/20, start 314, pre-op 14, 2 fills

Scott F, Dr. Hansen, Sandy, UT (-0 pre-op) (-23) Fills: 4/5 1.5cc, 5/5 1.6cc

6 pounds to goal!! skbishop78 (Stacey) (-18 pre-op) (-79) Fills: 3/7 (2.0/9.5), 3/14 (+.08 = 2.8/9.5), 3/28 (+.4 = 3.2/9.5), 4/11 (+.2 = 3.4/9.5), 5/16 (+.3 = 3.7)

Feb 21

Jersey Gurl (Shirley), Dr Spivak, Houston (? pre-op) (-13)

Julie*, Dr Patrick Forgione, Burlington, VT (-10 pre-op) (-28) Fills: 5/22 (.5cc)

kaobspm2 (Kayo), Dr. Pinnar, Reston, VA (-8 pre-op) (-8)

Sunta, Dr Peters, Christiana Hospital, Delaware (-4 pre-op) (-30) Fills: 4/5 (1/4), 5/10 (.5 evaporated + .5 = 1cc/4)

Feb 22

Magic, Dr Vincent Frering, Lyon, France (? pre-op) (-10 kg / 22 lbs)

Feb 24

nanster, Dr Spivak, Houston, TX (Self-pay) (0 pre-op) (-27) fills: 3/23 (1.1), 5/15 (.4 left - evaporation, now 1cc??)

Sandybells, Dr McCollister, Crosby, MN (-21 pre-op) (-47.2) Fills: 4/4, 4th 6/1

sizzles, Dr Kurian, NYC (-0 pre-op) (-25). Fills: 3/30

StormGirl (Dana), Dr Ortiz, Obesity Control Center (? pre-op)

Feb 25

5 pounds to goal!! Cozzie, London (? pre-op) (-36) self-pay, Fills: 4/24 (2cc)

Feb 27

coogie36 (Christi), Dr. Daniel Huacuz, Tijuana, Mexico

Ms. Vicki, Dr H. Spivak (pre-op -3) (-31) Fills: 4/6 (1.5cc/10), 5/1 (.8 evaporated, 2.7 total now)

RoxanneRoll (Dena), Dr Spivak, Houston, TX (0 pre-op) (-12)

Feb 28

DAA, HUP Philadelphia, PA, Dr. Noel Williams (-30) Fills: none yet

Happy2 (Pat), Dr Scott Steinberg, Atlanta, GA (-0 pre-op)(-28) Fills: 4/14 (1.7cc), 5/26

Feb 35 (3/7)

DonnaB (Donna), Dr Roberto Rumbaut, Monterrey, MX (-8 pre-op)(-30) 5'9" Fills: 5/31 (1.4cc)

Tann, Dr Rehnke, St. Petersburg, FL (-19 pre-op)(-138)

[JanetC 2]

Ok, I'll go. First, I'm sorry I disappeared!! I'm afraid I fell off the face of the earth. I got really, really depressed & cut myself off from everyone. Literally. Friends, family, job, church, the works. I'm just now beginning to pull myself out of the pit. It's been bad.

I wouldn't say the depression was band related, though the changes from the band really didn't help, heh. I strongly dislike change! I think I'm still in mourning for my old way of life, even though I'm enjoying the changes the band has brought. Dunno, definitely a work in progress!

I'm frustrated with my results. Starting at surgery weight, I've lost 44 pounds in the past year. Granted, that's amazing for the old Janet. I've NEVER lost 44 pounds & kept them off for more than a week! Actually, I've never lost more then 40 pounds! But I really was hoping for better. *Shrug* I trucked on down to 250-ish & just stopped. I've been right around 250 since Sept. Never below it, mind you, lol.

My restriction is fine, not sure how much I have anymore (lost track). I can eat anything & everything, but have to do it VERY slowly & carefully. Some days I don't eat much, some days I can eat the world. I get really restricted around that time of the month, hate that!

So, for my list:

• Weight loss so far: 44 pounds
  
• Inches lost so far: 53 inches
  
• Are you at goal? Not even halfway. How much further? *sigh* 110 pounds (Around that, not sure what my goal is.)
  
• Favorite NSVs: I can wear my wedding ring again. I put on size 18 pants the other day. (Couldn't close them, but got 'em over my hips!!)
  
• Would you do it again? Yes, in a heartbeat. Overall the changes have been good. I'm not happy with where I am, but I'm definitely not gaining, which I was before the surgery!
  
• High point: The beginning (honeymoon). I loved the hope. Low point: Probably my 1 year appointment. I really thought I'd finally broken 250, but I hadn't. Oh well.
  
• Before & "during" pics: I'm still working on sizing them, but here's my scar pics. It was hard to find the scars! Didn't realize how much they had faded. One NSV, I guess, lol, it seems my boobs are further away from the scars then they used to be, the port scar is now above my underwear line, and I have a waist now, woohoo!

I've missed you all! Hopefully some of you are still on LBT & can forgive me for disappearing! Hope you're all doing awesome & getting all the success you deserve!!

((( Hugs all around!! )))

Janet

[MyKdsDad 1]

Well dang, Janet, you could be my wife if you weren't you. Joy has been at 256 since last August. Same restriction and everything... She's headed in for a doctor's visit and maybe another fill on March 8th. I mean, she's been on a plateau for 6 months. Let's do lunch!!!

[JanetC 2]

Absolutely, Randy, lunch is a must!! I'll start a thread in the Texas forum. Glad you're still around here!

I'm really wondering if my plateau is more mental then anything. I think that I'm uncomfortable losing beyond 250. I'm not really happy at 250, but I can stand it: I have sufficient clothes, I stalled here a while on the way up, I still have enough fat to "protect" myself while not having so much that I can't turn over in bed. And to be honest, as soon as people started noticing I was losing, I stopped. Sad, but true.

So I'm trying to find counseling that is both cheap AND useful. And hopefully come to terms with myself so that I can let myself move on.

Thanks for posting & give Ms Joy a hug for me! Hope to see you both soon!

[JanetC 2]

Finally finished my pics... and worried that this thread is gonna be just me, lol. Where'd you all go? I came across Sunta's pics in the picture thread, you look amazing!! *sigh* Hopefully everyone's just out for the weekend.

[divanita2006 0]

Janet:

You are gorgeous in that red! Your face looks even younger than before. Most of all, I'm glad that the dark cloud of depression finally "took a hike". February has been the moody, sad month for me. I have to make a real effort to stay engaged and around people.

I've done well with the weight journey, but I've been pretty much alone on the journey. Back in September, I got together with some really adventurous ladies and went roller skating a few times.

I miss your smiling face; can't wait to see you and Ms. Joy and Randy.

[lisanjason 0]

I'm coming up on my 1 year bandiversary on Feb 20th.So much has happened since then.I was able to lose 115 pounds within 7 months.I worked my butt off to get to that goal.I then went on to have a Tummy Tuck and breast lift with implants in October.I then 5 weeks later had a lower body lift to revise and correct a botched tummy tuck! Since the full lower body lift in December I've lost another 15 lbs.I am now at goal weight of 125 lbs as of Jan 25th.I went from an initial size 28/30 pants and a size 4x blouses @ 255 lbs to a current size 1 pants and a size medium blouse.I am loving the new me.I am so happy with my new bod!I have a hard time recognizing myself in a mirror sometimes,It brings me to tears to realize how far I've come. EVERYTHING physical in life is so much more comfortable in this size body.I can't explain the way I feel but to say I have no regrets of getting banded and would do it again in a heart beat.I love what it has done for me and how it has changed my life,as well as my family's life,having a "new" Mom and Wife.I wish everyone knew about the band or would be willing to give it a chance instead of opting for more drastic procedures.I referred my sister to Dr Kuri in TJ,who did my band and she was banded in April,she has lost 85 lbs so far.

I WISH EVERYONE LUCK AT REACHING YOUR GOAL & I WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY FIRST YEAR BANDIVERSARY!!

PS having trouble posting pics,if anyone willing to post them for me via personal email,please let me know. Thanks!

[skbishop78 0]

Hey guys...

I don't have any before pictures to really show b/c I wouldn't let anyone take pics of me...but here are some afters....I was at 215 on my scales the day of surgery and now I am 131 on my scales at home. I went from a size 20 to a size 6! I am so glad to read of eveyone's success!!!

[Northernsun 4]

I had set a goal for myself of at least 100 lbs by my banding date but missed it by 8 lbs. Really bothered my till my Dr (again) told me how good I was doing and (again!) gave me the didn't gain it all in a yr speech. The month is not over yet and I am nearer- now need 5 lbs to make it. I was finally able to start excersising and that has helped get the scales moving. Whether I make the 100 this month or not, the changes a yr have made are incredible and I am looking forward to the changes this next yr will bring. Oh my, It has been fun! Just by reading all the different posts I have finally gotten it through my head that we are all different- some of us will loose faster and some slower and just because someone has lost the same amount in half the time does not deminish what I have done personally. If we were all the same what a boring world this would be!!

[TracyinKS 7]

thanks to all who have posted on this thread! Keep them coming!

[tann 2]

Hi Feb '06 bandisters, could I be added to your group:confused: Feb. is my birth month too:heh: My band month is not active. I got banded March 7,2006. My preband weight was 421....402 day of band....and today I'm at 283. I hope to be at 278 by the end of this month.:nervous

[cozzie 0]

Hi everyone

My year is up next Sunday and I have 5lb left to my goal weight - It has been a good year and I feel like a different person and also people even treat me differently - so if anyone who is reading this and is thinking about getting a band - go for it

[JanetC 2]

Oh my goodness, everyone's done awesome!!

First, thanks Randy & Anita for your wonderful encouraging words! Love ya both! Can't wait for lunch!

Grats Lisa!! 115 in 7 months? That's amazing!! And a new body to boot, I'm so jealous!! Feel free to email me pics & I'll post 'em: Janet at MikeyCunningham dot com (I'm spelling it out so spiders can't grab it -- supposedly that works, lol).

Stacey, sweet pics!! You are gorgeous!!!!!! And you look like you've never ever been overweight, that's so cool! What's your secret?

Wow, Northernsun, 92 pounds in a year? Congratulations!! That's so awesome!!!!! Congrats on the exercising as well, that'll make a huge difference, I'm sure!

Tracy, good luck on your band journey, how exciting for you!!! Keep reading, it helps so much!

Welcome, Tann!! We'd love to have you in our group! We have a couple of others from March, heh. Wow, 138 pounds & you're not at a year yet? You're rocking!!! Keep up the great work!

Hey Cozzie! So glad you're still on LBT! 5 pounds to goal, that's terrific!! Congrats on a job well done!!!! So glad you've had a good journey!

Now to go update the numbers... hopefully I don't miss anyone! :Banane43:

(( Hugs to all!! )) Thanks for posting!

Janet

[skbishop78 0]

Hey, thanks Janet for the compliment

I asked my Docs office to email me my before pic so that I can post it. I hope that they send it to me. I will post it right away!! Congrats to everyone...we should all be soooooo proud!

[pj robinson 0]

hi everyone,

i am so encouraged & inspired by everyone's experiences. keep up the great work. as for my update, my scale read 198 lbs this am. down 80 lbs.

i am happy. anniv date was feb 7th. i have a lg hiatal hernia above my band that will need to be surgically corrected at some point according to my md. still taking nexium twice a day. otherwise, life is great. good luck to everyone. stay focused.

take care & god bless, pj

278/198/175

banded 2/7/06

dr irani in bakersfield,ca:clap2: