Vanessa P.
I am 29 years old and had lap-band surgery on 2/3/2006.
Here is my timeline:
Nov. 4, 2005 - Met with Dr. Aranow for intitial consultation
Nov. 7 - Attended pre-op informational session
Nov. 14 - first support group meeting
Nov. 21 - second support group meeting
Nov. 25 - psych eval w/Dr. Daniels
Nov. 28 - third support group meeting
Nov. 30 - Upper GI
Nov. 30 - Nutrition meeting w/Elina
Trying to lose those 10 lbs!! :)
Jan. 17 - Dr. Aranow's office submit paperwork to insurance
Feb. 3 - Surgery scheduled.
Well I am back home. Today is my 5th day post-op. Not feeling too good and having trouble with the protein shakes.
January 1 - 244 lbs
Feb. 1 - 231 lbs
Feb. 15 - 223 lbs - Appt. w/Dr. Aranow today
Had my first fill yesterday (3/22). Feeling good.
March 22 - 214 lbs - Dr. Aranow's office (Lost 30 lbs total!!!)
April 1 - 212 lbs
Seems like I am losing slower now that I am on solid foods. Feeling a little restriction but I'd like to have more. Can't wait for that next fill in 2 months! :)
June 24 - 206 lbs (home scale)
July 31 - 205 lbs (home scale)
<>October 18, 2006 - 201.3lbs (Dr. Aranow's office) - fill
December 20, 2006 - fill - 199.3lbs
Feb 1, 2007 - 195.4 lbs
Apr 27 - 187 lbs
June 13 - 185 lbs
