Survey- Start Wt. Current Wt.

My Surgery date 12/27/05 Start weight 275 Current weight 219 Height: 5'2" Goal 155 Loss so far 56 lbs

It's been a full four months for me, my surgery was December 2nd! Height: 5' 6" Stats: Starting weight: 288 Weight today: 212 Lost:76 pounds I go back to the doctor on Thursday for a checkup, my only complaints are acid reflux, and the weight loss has slowed down so much. I had hoped I would be at the ONEderland by now.

Did anyone have the LapBand rather than RNY? I ask because my Lapband Surgery was 12/07/05 and I have lost ... not much. 25 pounds. Body is changing and pants fit differently but NOTHING like what you guys have done!!!!!

I had RNY but at my first preop visit they went over both and said that lap band is a lot slower but at 5 years the loss is equal.....so it will probl just take you longer.....and you'll get there without hair loss and smelly farts. Blessings, Jody

Take heart my dear Wendy - I had lapband on 12/29/05 and have lost 25 pounds as well. We aren't supposed to lose as fast as those RNY folks! Inches are a bigger thing for me though. And, I don't think I will have to worry about a lot of loose skin. I think the slower loss is giving my skin time to "bounce back". I know it's frustrating when we can "taste" thinness but we'll get there! It took me 25 years to get to 217 pounds, I can't expect to get back to 135 in 3 months. Hang in there!!! Kim 217/192/135 Banded 12/29/05

Pre op weight 423 now 315 40 was pre surgery rest after I love this surgery

My surgery date 12/14/05 Pre-op weight - 284 current weight - 220 5'4" total loss so far 64. I have gone from a 24W to a 16W. This is awesome. People I haven't seen in awhile don't recognize me. Does anyone have problems with immediate family members (like mom, sisters, aunts) not acknowledging your weight loss? It gets frustrating. I know I did this for myself but it still feels good to get compliments.

Starting weight - 308 Current weight - 253 Total loss - 55 lb. I feel as though I am a slow loser, but it WILL come off! Pat

Day of Surgery: 12/21/2005 Weight morning of Surgery: 281 lbs Current Weight: 218.5 (as of last wednesday) Total Loss (so far): 62.5 lbs Goal: 156 lbs at 5'8 -- I'm exactly half way there! Only another 62.5 lbs to go! I've dropped from a (very, very) tight size 24 down to a Walmart 18 misses. It was very exciting! And I bought a size Large sweater from H&M! Congratulations to all of us LOSERS! Jessie

Surgery Date: 12/27/05 Start Weight: 372 Sugery Weight 354 Current weight 265 Total loss 107lbs!