Update on Journey 5/17/06 -

5/17/06 --> As of today I have lost another 3.2 pounds for a total of 40 pounds to date...YEAH...

5/15/06 --> I went in this morning and got a fill of .5cc for a total of 6.5 in my band.

Well its been 4 months and 8 days since surgery. I am down only 37.4 pounds. I believe its time for another small fill, as I have gained 1.4 pounds in the last 10 days. However, it could be muscle gain, inch loss as I exercised 3 times at Curves last week and then 2 evenings Pepper and I went for long walks. (I try to exercise about 3-4 times per week, but up here alot of the places , like Curves will be closed on weekends during summer). So today I went and the doctor placed another .5cc to my band for a total of 6.5cc in the band. Now its a wait and see if this is enough when I go back on solid food after 24 hours on liquids today.

Its finally summer time in ALASKA, YEAH!!!!!!! 6 More weeks and Gene, Cindy and Randy will be here....

4 months post op

Hello,

Well I am 4 months post-op this week (5/7/06). I have lost a total of 37.4. I am right on target with my wait lost. I should average 8-10 pounds a month, slower weight loss is expected with the lapband, slow is always better. My hair has started growing back in and getting little thicker. I am almost off all my pre-surgery medications. I feel a lot better and have so much more energy. I am now able to get into clothes that I have not worn in some time. Below is an updated picture that was taken 5/2/06.