The Sunday Weekly Weigh-In

I've been MIA for a few Sundays, But back off the road in time for... The Sunday Weekly Weigh-In
December 2nd!  
Only 22 shopping days left for Christmas.....
(Continued thoughts, prayers and well wishes
out for all our guys 'near the edges'.....)


Congratulations and Welcome to our New Guys.
For those of you headed in next week--Have the Greatest!
For those of you just home—
"Keep Sippin' tha****er, and Walkin' Bunches"- Hang in there,
And all of you "Livin' on Liquid only Pre-Op Diets!! Same thoughts-
It Does Get Easier/Different, Each Week!


Yes, using the scales can make some crazy,
(Slower loss is Still Loss!)
-But-
Keeping track and forcing myself to "Watch It!"
Has been the "What works for me," for maintaining my loss.
I’ll eat, but know that I need to exercise a little bit more
If the numbers climb just a little.
That way,
I only make "Little" adjustments to my weekly routine.
If the "Scales Make You Discouraged?"
Then STAY OFF of Them!

But for those who Are weighing in-
Drum roll--------------------------------------

Hop your Azz up on the Scales!

How much have you lost?
Since Surgery?
Or in Pre-Op Diet?

And has the Scale moved this week for you?
If so, How Much?

My Starting Weight? – 385 +
All Time Low – 179

Me?-   
183 Saturday Night Weight....
So, What about YOU?

(NEW GUYS AND LURKERS?
Scan back over the last months of this weekly post,
And you’ll get a fairly clear picture of the fact
that there isn’t a "Typical" progress,
Just massive, persistent, overwhelming - PROGRESS!)


Keep It Up!!!
Best Wishes-

Hi Dx and Everyone! I'm down 1 lbs. this week.
Overall, I'm down 143 since surgery, and down 162 from my highest weight!  

375/215/213 (2 lbs. below goal)

217 today but that's including the 8 pounds of water weight which when I weigh in after all my exercise tomorrow will be gone.   Does anyone else wildly fluctuate 10 pounds on a day to day basis like I do?

Starting Weight - 464
Goal Weight - 205
All Time Low - 201
Total Lost Since Surgery - 254ish pounds

 From reading others' post-op posts (as well as my own experience), I'm beginning to think that large daily fluctuations due to fluids are normal for us  ...   I remember back in my younger days the medicos used to warn us that if your weight varies more than 2 lbs. within a 24-hour period to get to a doc quickly, as it is a sign something may be seriously wrong with the body (e.g. edema from congestive heart failure, etc.) .   &8- O) 

Good morning all & glad you're back Dx, Down 1.5 this week, been on a stall (up & down 1-2 lbs for weeks). No complaints though. I feel great and not done losing yet. Happy Sunday and watch those holiday crowds--and watch those wallets! Highest:         345 Today:            212.5 This week:        -1.5 Total loss:      132.5

They told me in Pre-Op consult, that the key for a fill would be when I was feeling hunger between meals. By that definition, I passed that a few weeks ago. I was dealing with another health issue that prevented me from addressing the need for a fill. During a routine examination, a mass was detected on the right side of my Thyroid. After a fine needle aspiration,. It was determined that the best approach would be total Thyroidectomy. The Surgeon did not want me fiddling with anything that could affect my nutritional intake while he was tracking Thyroid activity prior to surgery, and the levels of the Synthroid in my system post surgery. I have now been released by the Surgeon, so I can now get back on track. I am scheduled for an adjustment Thursday afternoon. Hopefully this will aid me to break this multi-week yo-yo. Over the last 12-16 weeks I have lost the same 10 pounds several times and I know the problem is me. The last fill had my band at 6cc’s, but I have felt like it has gradually loosened up since then. It is either that, or I just am getting used to the band and need it snugged up a bit more. With that all being said, here are my results for last week. 05Oct06          389.0   -           Initial Consult with Illinois Bariatric Clinic 30Jan07           359.6   -           Lap Banding Day 08Mar07         First Fill          Band is at 4cc’s 16Apr07          Second Fill      Band is now at 6cc’s 25Nov07         272.8   -           Last Weeks Weight 02Dec07          272.4   -           0.4# Loss since last Sunday

116.6# Loss overall 87.2#  Loss since surgery 42.0#   Loss since last band fill

well I survuved the holiday without any damage.  It is amazing that I am still losing weight on weeks where my back pain limits any excercise at all.  I ahve an injection on wed for my pain I hope it works.  I am trying to be optimistic but.....

1-22-07 dos    384

2 weeks ago  216 today                214 Original goal was 215, I guess I should be excited but I think I have convinced myself that it is only a number.  200 by my annniversary is now my goal.  If I can get this back pain under control a little I should be able to get there JIm D

Highest 403 Surgery weight 365 Last week 348.6 This Week 344.1 Amount lost this week = 4.5 Amount lost since surgery = 20.9 Total lost = 58.9

Hello all,

I have been eating a lot of the foods that caused me to be obese in the first place. I really need to work on self control. With that said . . .

Here's my numbers:

Starting weight, 1st consult (January 13, 2006) 339

Surgery weight (March 20, 2006): 300

Weight last week: 179

Weight this week: 180

Total lost: 159

Have a great week. Rick

Hi Rick, Just a quick hello & note of encouragement re the temptations of tasty treats. You've made a great and real change, so I doubt that you are the road to ruin. Besides, it's a wise fellow who worries before the pounds pile up. Eternal vigilance for us, eh? Have a great week. Doug