update!

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Hi Val!

Been wondering what happend to you? Good to have you back, I

understand about taking a break every once in a while. 12:30 sounds

good, definatly need directions, my husband will be driving, if he

can take a day off from building our deck, every wknd he spends

planing and designing our deck and maybe a 3 season rm in back. He

loves the weekend project. Hope to see ya all soon.

xoxox

Franca.

> Hi All - Haven't posted in quite some time. Needed a breather. I

have

> often read whre some of you have " disappeared " for a while and said

> you just needed some space for a bit...now, I understand! I'm back

> now though and am looking forward to out luncheon in Boston on June

> 6th if everyone is still up for it. In a couple of weeks I will get

> an approximate count and call Legal Seafoods a few days before just

> to give them a heads up ( and an actual reservation if they'll take

> it). Can someone post some directions for all of us travel dummies

> and does 12:30 sound like a good time everyone?

>

> PS I have no idea if anyone posted anything for me in the past

month

> or so..if so, please accept my apologies for not responding. There

> are toooo many posts for me to back track and check! How is

Corinna?

> Does anyone know?Hi to Sharon in NH and Franca and Diane from RI!!!

[Guest guest]

Corina has posted since she is home. She seems in very good spirits.

Update!

Hi All - Haven't posted in quite some time. Needed a breather. I have

often read whre some of you have " disappeared " for a while and said

you just needed some space for a bit...now, I understand! I'm back

now though and am looking forward to out luncheon in Boston on June

6th if everyone is still up for it. In a couple of weeks I will get

an approximate count and call Legal Seafoods a few days before just

to give them a heads up ( and an actual reservation if they'll take

it). Can someone post some directions for all of us travel dummies

and does 12:30 sound like a good time everyone?

PS I have no idea if anyone posted anything for me in the past month

or so..if so, please accept my apologies for not responding. There

are toooo many posts for me to back track and check! How is Corinna?

Does anyone know?Hi to Sharon in NH and Franca and Diane from RI!!!

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PICTURE! PICURE! PICTURE!

good for you!

Nina

stephanie wilks <skwilks100@...> wrote:

Well, here's what's up!For those who don't recognize me, I'm 30, mom of two little ones. I'm 5' 7.5", and I started my journey at 270 lbs, about ? 110 or 120 lbs over a "good" weight for me.What's my goal? Who knows--pretty much where I land. I figure that I could more than live with 180 (My weight in EARLY high school) which would be a 90 lb loss. If I get to the century mark (putting me at 170) I would be ecstatic. In any case, should I reach the "normal" sizes, I'd be fine. To wear a size 11/12 jean, and a large shirt, would be hunky dory. So, that would put me at?? maybe 180 - 190 lbs? Still very overweight, but I started this journey to be healthier, stop gaining (I gained 10 lbs per kid), and get to a more normal size, so I could go to Walmart and buy clothes

from the regular section, rather than the plus. I'm not even looking to get to my "ideal" weight (I think about 150 to 160?), because even though I have a medium build, certain parts of my body will always carry extra weight.I was banded March 9, 2005 by Dr. Aceves.I lost about 25 lbs in the initial "chunk" loss, via surgery, liquids, etc. I also exercised religiously for the first ? nine weeks or so. (I've been missing out on the gym for the last month, to be honest. I put my daughter in swim lessons that are at 10 am, and we got our pool resurfaced, so pretty much every day we go to lessons, then my friend and her kids come back to my house and we hang out, go swimming, etc. So, I'm not exercising, but I am being active.)Since the initial chunk, I've lost about another. . . dum da da daaaaa!!!! 20 lbs, putting my weight loss at 45 lbs in less than four months. (Actually, about 3

1/2 months, and if you want to be picky, I'm actually down forty SEVEN lbs--for the last few days, I've weighed in at a lean, mean, 223.)I started out wearing pants (I just checked the size yesterday) that were, (OMG) 26/28!! The other day, I went to Ross for sh*ts and giggles and tried on jeans. I am a solid !! size 18 now! Better yet, for more giggles I tried on a size 16. As I've stated before, I'm one of the people that the song "Baby Got Back" was written about--as some would say, I'm "bootielicious." So, while the size 16 was definitely too small in the hips and bootie, I GOT THEM ON AND ZIPPED THEM. Not only that, but I zipped them without laying on my back and sucking in my gut or anything--they just zipped on up!So, I didn't buy any jeans. I decided I wasn't going to buy any until I looked GOOD in those sixteens--a little incentive for me!As some of you know, my

hubby is away in Iraq translating for the military. I'm going with my kids to the middle east in ? four months or so, to visit him. I WILL be, at the very least, a REAL size 16 when he sees me! Possibly? dare I hope? a size fourteen?My huband has never seen me that small. When he met me, I was around what I am now, maybe a tad bigger? (I was about an 18/20.) And, it's been years since he's seen me at my current size.I'm thinking that I should bring a babysitter with me, because my husband may be inclined to neglect the kiddies, when he takes a gander at me. *Giggle*BTW, I'm feelin' good today. --

Nina Eguia Patient Coordinator, Dr Aceves888 344 3916 , 619-962-8142nina_eguia@...

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Wow! you are an inspiration! Congratulations!

Update!

Well, here's what's up!For those who don't recognize me, I'm 30, mom of two little ones. I'm 5' 7.5", and I started my journey at 270 lbs, about ? 110 or 120 lbs over a "good" weight for me.What's my goal? Who knows--pretty much where I land. I figure that I could more than live with 180 (My weight in EARLY high school) which would be a 90 lb loss. If I get to the century mark (putting me at 170) I would be ecstatic. In any case, should I reach the "normal" sizes, I'd be fine. To wear a size 11/12 jean, and a large shirt, would be hunky dory. So, that would put me at?? maybe 180 - 190 lbs? Still very overweight, but I started this journey to be healthier, stop gaining (I gained 10 lbs per kid), and get to a more normal size, so I could go to Walmart and buy clothes from the regular section, rather than the plus. I'm not even looking to get to my "ideal" weight (I think about 150 to 160?), because even though I have a medium build, certain parts of my body will always carry extra weight.I was banded March 9, 2005 by Dr. Aceves.I lost about 25 lbs in the initial "chunk" loss, via surgery, liquids, etc. I also exercised religiously for the first ? nine weeks or so. (I've been missing out on the gym for the last month, to be honest. I put my daughter in swim lessons that are at 10 am, and we got our pool resurfaced, so pretty much every day we go to lessons, then my friend and her kids come back to my house and we hang out, go swimming, etc. So, I'm not exercising, but I am being active.)Since the initial chunk, I've lost about another. . . dum da da daaaaa!!!! 20 lbs, putting my weight loss at 45 lbs in less than four months. (Actually, about 3 1/2 months, and if you want to be picky, I'm actually down forty SEVEN lbs--for the last few days, I've weighed in at a lean, mean, 223.)I started out wearing pants (I just checked the size yesterday) that were, (OMG) 26/28!! The other day, I went to Ross for sh*ts and giggles and tried on jeans. I am a solid !! size 18 now! Better yet, for more giggles I tried on a size 16. As I've stated before, I'm one of the people that the song "Baby Got Back" was written about--as some would say, I'm "bootielicious." So, while the size 16 was definitely too small in the hips and bootie, I GOT THEM ON AND ZIPPED THEM. Not only that, but I zipped them without laying on my back and sucking in my gut or anything--they just zipped on up!So, I didn't buy any jeans. I decided I wasn't going to buy any until I looked GOOD in those sixteens--a little incentive for me!As some of you know, my hubby is away in Iraq translating for the military. I'm going with my kids to the middle east in ? four months or so, to visit him. I WILL be, at the very least, a REAL size 16 when he sees me! Possibly? dare I hope? a size fourteen?My huband has never seen me that small. When he met me, I was around what I am now, maybe a tad bigger? (I was about an 18/20.) And, it's been years since he's seen me at my current size.I'm thinking that I should bring a babysitter with me, because my husband may be inclined to neglect the kiddies, when he takes a gander at me. *Giggle*BTW, I'm feelin' good today. --

[Guest guest]

WOW, Steph, congrats, on the 45lbs.

YOu GO GIRL,

For my 6 days post-op, I had to take my dughter to the doc this morning, so I decided to weigh on there scale, since it is like Dr. A's and I was down 8lbs, not as great as the 17lb weight loss, someone else loss in a week, but I am happy, thanks Dr. A and Nina, and Yolanda, I feel like I finally have control of my life again.

Tracie B. Update!

Well, here's what's up!

For those who don't recognize me, I'm 30, mom of two little ones. I'm 5' 7.5", and I started my journey at 270 lbs, about ? 110 or 120 lbs over a "good" weight for me.

What's my goal? Who knows--pretty much where I land. I figure that I could more than live with 180 (My weight in EARLY high school) which would be a 90 lb loss. If I get to the century mark (putting me at 170) I would be ecstatic. In any case, should I reach the "normal" sizes, I'd be fine. To wear a size 11/12 jean, and a large shirt, would be hunky dory. So, that would put me at?? maybe 180 - 190 lbs? Still very overweight, but I started this journey to be healthier, stop gaining (I gained 10 lbs per kid), and get to a more normal size, so I could go to Walmart and buy clothes from the regular section, rather than the plus. I'm not even looking to get to my "ideal" weight (I think about 150 to 160?), because even though I have a medium build, certain parts of my body will always carry extra weight.

I was banded March 9, 2005 by Dr. Aceves.

I lost about 25 lbs in the initial "chunk" loss, via surgery, liquids, etc. I also exercised religiously for the first ? nine weeks or so. (I've been missing out on the gym for the last month, to be honest. I put my daughter in swim lessons that are at 10 am, and we got our pool resurfaced, so pretty much every day we go to lessons, then my friend and her kids come back to my house and we hang out, go swimming, etc. So, I'm not exercising, but I am being active.)

Since the initial chunk, I've lost about another. . . dum da da daaaaa!!!! 20 lbs, putting my weight loss at 45 lbs in less than four months. (Actually, about 3 1/2 months, and if you want to be picky, I'm actually down forty SEVEN lbs--for the last few days, I've weighed in at a lean, mean, 223.)

I started out wearing pants (I just checked the size yesterday) that were, (OMG) 26/28!! The other day, I went to Ross for sh*ts and giggles and tried on jeans. I am a solid !! size 18 now! Better yet, for more giggles I tried on a size 16. As I've stated before, I'm one of the people that the song "Baby Got Back" was written about--as some would say, I'm "bootielicious." So, while the size 16 was definitely too small in the hips and bootie, I GOT THEM ON AND ZIPPED THEM. Not only that, but I zipped them without laying on my back and sucking in my gut or anything--they just zipped on up!

So, I didn't buy any jeans. I decided I wasn't going to buy any until I looked GOOD in those sixteens--a little incentive for me!

As some of you know, my hubby is away in Iraq translating for the military. I'm going with my kids to the middle east in ? four months or so, to visit him. I WILL be, at the very least, a REAL size 16 when he sees me! Possibly? dare I hope? a size fourteen?

My huband has never seen me that small. When he met me, I was around what I am now, maybe a tad bigger? (I was about an 18/20.) And, it's been years since he's seen me at my current size.

I'm thinking that I should bring a babysitter with me, because my husband may be inclined to neglect the kiddies, when he takes a gander at me. *Giggle*

BTW, I'm feelin' good today.

--

[Guest guest]

, I read your post at work. You definitely sound like you were in a

good mood when you wrote this. And nina is right, we need pictures!! That

is so awesome that you will be going to visit your hubby and he will

definitely be shocked when he see's you! You go girl!! Congrats!!

In Texas

280/220/160

Update!

Well, here's what's up!

For those who don't recognize me, I'm 30, mom of two little ones. I'm 5'

7.5 " , and I started my journey at 270 lbs, about ? 110 or 120 lbs over a

" good " weight for me.

What's my goal? Who knows--pretty much where I land. I figure that I could

more than live with 180 (My weight in EARLY high school) which would be a 90

lb loss. If I get to the century mark (putting me at 170) I would be

ecstatic. In any case, should I reach the " normal " sizes, I'd be fine. To

wear a size 11/12 jean, and a large shirt, would be hunky dory. So, that

would put me at?? maybe 180 - 190 lbs? Still very overweight, but I

started this journey to be healthier, stop gaining (I gained 10 lbs per

kid), and get to a more normal size, so I could go to Walmart and buy

clothes from the regular section, rather than the plus. I'm not even

looking to get to my " ideal " weight (I think about 150 to 160?), because

even though I have a medium build, certain parts of my body will always

carry extra weight.

I was banded March 9, 2005 by Dr. Aceves.

I lost about 25 lbs in the initial " chunk " loss, via surgery, liquids, etc.

I also exercised religiously for the first ? nine weeks or so. (I've been

missing out on the gym for the last month, to be honest. I put my daughter

in swim lessons that are at 10 am, and we got our pool resurfaced, so pretty

much every day we go to lessons, then my friend and her kids come back to my

house and we hang out, go swimming, etc. So, I'm not exercising, but I am

being active.)

Since the initial chunk, I've lost about another. . . dum da da daaaaa!!!!

20 lbs, putting my weight loss at 45 lbs in less than four months.

(Actually, about 3 1/2 months, and if you want to be picky, I'm actually

down forty SEVEN lbs--for the last few days, I've weighed in at a lean,

mean, 223.)

I started out wearing pants (I just checked the size yesterday) that were,

(OMG) 26/28!! The other day, I went to Ross for sh*ts and giggles and tried

on jeans. I am a solid !! size 18 now! Better yet, for more giggles I

tried on a size 16. As I've stated before, I'm one of the people that the

song " Baby Got Back " was written about--as some would say, I'm

" bootielicious. " So, while the size 16 was definitely too small in the hips

and bootie, I GOT THEM ON AND ZIPPED THEM. Not only that, but I zipped them

without laying on my back and sucking in my gut or anything--they just

zipped on up!

So, I didn't buy any jeans. I decided I wasn't going to buy any until I

looked GOOD in those sixteens--a little incentive for me!

As some of you know, my hubby is away in Iraq translating for the military.

I'm going with my kids to the middle east in ? four months or so, to visit

him. I WILL be, at the very least, a REAL size 16 when he sees me!

Possibly? dare I hope? a size fourteen?

My huband has never seen me that small. When he met me, I was around what I

am now, maybe a tad bigger? (I was about an 18/20.) And, it's been years

since he's seen me at my current size.

I'm thinking that I should bring a babysitter with me, because my husband

may be inclined to neglect the kiddies, when he takes a gander at me.

*Giggle*

BTW, I'm feelin' good today.

--

[Guest guest]

Congratulations ! Doesn't it feel good?

Don't worry about the pics... you and your family can see the difference,

and I'm sure you feel better and that's what's important!

You're husband will be thrilled I'm sure!

--------------------------------------------

in Jamaica (yep, the island!)

Lap RNY, 50cm; Feb 5, 2005

Dr. Alberto Aceves; Mexicali, Mexico

243/184/150

--------------------------------------------

At 10:54 AM 6/30/2005, you wrote:

>Well, here's what's up!

>

>For those who don't recognize me, I'm 30, mom of two little ones. I'm 5'

>7.5 " , and I started my journey at 270 lbs, about ? 110 or 120 lbs over a

> " good " weight for me.

[Guest guest]

Name: Wilks

Starting weight: 270

Surgery type: Lap Band

Surgery date: 3-9-2005

# Fills: 2, and a " tweak " of the second fill

Lost so far: slightly over 54 lbs!

Goal weight: ?? Somewhere around 180, give or take.

Challenges so far: 1)The dreaded hair loss, which I've mentioned and

updated about a couple posts ago.

2)Also, as I've mentioned to some who have emailed me off-list with

questions, I had never had general anestesia before, so didn't

know what it was like to wake up from general. Like waking up,

from being dead--quite awful.

3)Dealing with all the attention to my weight loss. It sounds weird,

I know, but I'm not into attention. I did this for me and my kids

and my husband, and I'm happy for US. But when others who

don't know about the surgery notice and comment on my loss,

and ask questions, I get quite uncomfortable. Not uncomfortable

that I've lost weight, but just the attention in general--I prefer to

not be noticed.

4)Cookies. I'll explain that in a new post.

Well, that's me today! Next!

--

[Guest guest]

Hey, Stephnie,

That was my worst experience about the whole surgery, I never told anyone on this site, because I did not want to scare any one off, but waking up after surgery was the worse, I felt I couldn't breath and my mouth was so dry I felt I was in the a dessert and had been all day, they won't let you have any water, but they will give you guaze dipped in water to suck on, I kept timing the doc and when my two hours was up I kept reminding them I was ready to go to my room. It was scary coming out of anesthia, everything bothered me from the thing on my head to the wraps on my legs, and the blood pressure thing on my arm, I think I took the head thing and the bp thing off right when I woke up, I was just so ready to get back to my room, but alll in all they took great care of me.

Tracie b.

[Guest guest]

Congratulations be sure to get some rest and keep us posted how you are doing.

Connie

onewhoseeks77 <onewhoseeks77@...> wrote:

I got the CI (Advanced Bionics) Thursday, Sept. 14th. 06

I get it turned on, on Oct.2nd. The surgery was about 2 1/2 hrs. and

everything went very well. No Dizziness to speak of, the meds seem to

keep the pain down at this point. I am so relieved to get it done, now

I'm looking forward to Oct.2nd. (Let the mapping begin:).

" The Miracle at Ohio State "

aka Nucleus Freedom

Implanted 10/04/2005

Activated 11/1/2005

Surgery: Ohio State University

Surgeon: Dr. Bradley Welling

http://internalmedicine.osu.edu/article.cfm?ID=2021

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone!

I'm finally gaining the energy to get on the computer and check email and

such, so I thought I would email an update.

Surgery went very well Wednesday, and the actual PT starts tomorrow, so I'm

just sort of in between this weekend. I'm sitting up in a wheelchair and

toured the hospital today (to look at the lake). Everything is going very

smoothly (with the exception of not being able to move...), but each day is

a huge push in the right direction. I am ready to be home now and

recovering, but I have to wait a few more days for that. I hope things are

going well for everyone -- and THANK YOU so much for all the beautiful

flowers! My room looks so pretty and vibrant, and all the nurses comment

on how pretty they all are! Hopefully I will get on the computer again

pretty soon -this is my first attempt so far.

Have a great evening and good week!

--

I'm not short. I'm built low to the ground for speed and accuracy!

" Life is 10 percent what you make it and 90 percent how you take it. "

There is no such thing as an underestimate of average intelligence.

- Henry

To be stupid, selfish, and have good health are three requirements for

happiness, though if stupidity is lacking, all is lost.

- Gustave Flaubert

[Guest guest]

, so good to hear from you and get an update. I know you emailed me

a while back and sent me pictures.

Glad to know you are doing well, and hope it continues. I'm glad to that

you checked in when you did.

One of the problems with the health care bill on the table in the USA is

we don't really know yet just what the bill includes or what it leaves

out...and it was being pushed and I'm not even sure our congressmen know exactly

what it includes. I think what we've been trying to say is slow

down...let's find a fix that does not give the government so much control, but

allows

our doctors to do that. Many of us agree we need a fix...just not one that

the government has so much control over.

I am sure we're not hearing the real and complete truth from anyone, but

we need to take the time to learn and be informed.

Hey, sign in a little more often, we miss you.

Love

Maggie

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