Sunday Weekly Weigh In

Hi Guys! I believe that Dx is in Tunica, MS for the Quix reunion.  So I thought I would get us started. I haven't posted in a few weeks, as I was traveling in East Asia.  However, I was able to keep up my diet and exercise routine.

I just got back and weighed myself.  I have lost 3 lbs. since my last posting.  Today I'm 198.  This is the first time I have been under 200 in at least 25 years!

Overall, I'm down 158 since surgery, and down 177 from my highest weight!  

Highest: 375
Surgery: 356
Last Weigh In: 201
Today: 198

Hi Jim, Maybe our traveling paths crossed.  I just got back last night from a week in Beijing.  Lost 10 lbs during that week long stay.

Consult and Starting Weight (1/1/2008) - 395 Day of Surgery (1/15/2008) - 370 Day I returned Home from Surgery (1/18/2008) - 384 Today (3/16/2008) - 319 Weight lost to date – 76 Tom

Tom, Yes, we were in Beijing at the same time.  It's a small world. Congratulations on your progress.

I was fortunate enough to experience yet another week with most excellent results. This is my 62nd week of posting my current progress. With that all being said, here are my results to date.

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
06Dec07          Third Fill        Band is now at 6.25cc’s
30Jan08          254.8   -           Happy Bandiversary!
03Mar08         Fourth Fill      Band is now at 6.70cc’s

09Mar08         248.6   -           Weight last Sunday
16Mar08         247.0   -           1.6# Loss since last Sunday

142.0# Loss overall
112.6# Loss since surgery
4.0#     Loss since last band fill

Starting BMI = 57.44
Current BMI = 36.47

Looks like I may have passed through my minor stall. 4 weeks out from surgery now. Highest: 319
Surgery: 290
Last Weigh In: 275
Today: 269  I think I need to calm down a little and let things work @ the speed they need to work naturally.  In my head, the anxiousness to see the 'big' changes makes me more impatient.  I know patience is a virtue... unfortunately, it's not one of my strong points. But I'm working on it

Here are my numbers for the week. Highest: 306
Surgery: 291
Last Weigh In: 217
Today: 214 As you can see I am down another 3 pounds.  Last week while out shopping with the wife I saw this pair of short on sale that I wanted.  I tried on a 34" waist and guess what?  They fit!!!  That means not only have I lost 92 pounds but I have also gone down 10" in the waist. You guys are an inspiration and an encouragement as we travel this journey together.

Bill

Hi all,

Highest                - 363 Date of Surgery    - 346  (5/21/07) Last week            - 178 Today                  - 177.5

Loss for week      - .5 lbs down  Total loss from DOS -  168.5 Maybe slowing down a bit?  Have a great week, Brian

Morning boys, todays stats: 2 weeks post op: 432 Day of surgery (4/10/06): 417 Today: 183 Total loss: 249 I have put on roughly 8 pounds the past 6 weeks because I've been back at the gym religiously since healing up from my surgery in early December, and I know its all muscle mass, which makes me feel good. I got my latest lab results from my PCP on Friday (I have my labs done every 6 months) and he told me that they couldnt be better, that I had the labs of a healthy 20 year old (I am 43).  He wants me to have a series of ultra sound test done and a stress test, just to rule out any underlying issues.  We'll see what the insurance will cover and go from there.  I have a 2 year follow up with my surgeon at Cleveland Clinic in Ft. Lauderdale on 4/11, so I'd like to get all the testing done before than so I can provide the results to my surgeon. K, getting ready to go to the gym and then shopping.  My best buddy and I are going to Tampa next weekend to Busch Gardens to go roller coaster riding all day, so I want to get a good pair of cargo shorts.  Gonna be a hot day here today, sunny and 90.  Gotta love South Florida.  Have a good weekend all. John

Starting weight 6/23/06 ---- 346

Goal Weight reached on 7/23/07 ---- 180

December's weight (last time I posted here) --- 180

Todays weight --- 185

Total lost----161

Hello all,

The last couple of weeks I have been helping a brother cut down trees and burn bru**** amazes me that I can climb up and down the mountain and not get out of breath. It is such a great feeling to be a help doing these chores and not being physically unable to be of use. Another side benefit is my brother has installed two zip lines on his property and I was brave enough to go down one of them. I would never have done that 2 years and 159 pounds ago.

Here's my numbers:

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

Surgery weight (March 20, 2006): 300

Lat weigh in: 182

Weight this week: 180

Total lost: 159


Have a great week, Rick