ROLL CALL lets hear about you!
on 1/13/09 4:26 am
I started at 266, last time I weighed it was 168 but it's been awhile. I go in on thursday and I'm really hoping for an even hundred lost.
I had my surgery in Mexico, Lopez was the fellows name (I think, I honestly don't remember). Now I use Dr. Nelson at OWLO for my follow ups. Oh, I had a lap band put in.
I've not had anything major at all, had a couple of unfills due to flue/vomiting but for some reason stomach and intestinal stuff freaks me out big time and I've probably been more compliant at this then I have ever been on anything in my entire life. I think that some people don't take the lap band seriously and don't follow instructions, and you can get into serious trouble if you don't. Low risk does not mean NO risk.
I know how hard it is for banders. And for you to have lost over a hundred..sorry I am believing that. Is super. You may not have the risks that an rnyer has but to me having the band is just hard.
Btw I have someone that I am counseling. she is hoping to have the band in March..do you have any suggestions I can give her...
I'm delighted to see how many others are succeeding! My stats:
Highest weight ever.........................360
starting weight ................................347.5
weight on day of surgery.................322
date of surgery................................3/31/08
surgeons name...............................Dr. Walton
type of surgery................................RNY
current weight.................................185 (ish)
have you had any complications....No, unless you count having to sit on one of those donut pillows because I've been re-introduced to my tailbone.
starting weight ................................278
weight on day of surgery.................269
date of surgery................................08/14/08
surgeons name...............................Dr. Gornichec
type of surgery................................Lap Band
current weight.................................245 -250'ish
(not weighing this week)
how far out are you........................5 months
have you had any complications....none
It took me 4 months to get to restriction, but it was worth the it!
Highest weight ever.........................378 (Second Appt. w/ Dr. W.)
starting weight ................................374 (First Appt. w/ Dr. W.)
weight on day of surgery.................330
date of surgery................................05/05/2008
surgeons name...............................Dr Greg Walton
type of surgery................................Gastric Sleeve
current weight.................................230
how far out are you........................8 Months, 1 week
have you had any complications....No physical complications, but my head still has some issues... can't fill a plate with the right amount of food, can't pick the right size clothes off a rack, can't seem to visualize myself at this new size except in photos, etc...
All in all, I would do it again tomorrow if needed. It has been possibly the best thing I've ever done for myself (although "doing for myself" is still sometimes a challenge as well.)
Have a great evening, and thanks for the topic!
John
weight on day of surgery.................302
date of surgery................................02.05.08
surgeons name...............................Dr. Gorospe
type of surgery................................rny
current weight.................................188
how far out are you........................11 months
have you had any complications....no
now how are you doing??? I think I am doing great!!!!! Just have 28 more pounds that I want to get off and I will be super happy. Doesnt mean that I cant lose more but I will be happy with that 28.
