I am scheduled for June 26th, 2008. I will be having the traditional surgery but with the special consideration for my gallbladder scar. The first consult made it clear that they couldn't do much about my bulge right above the belly button. I have an extra bit of fat on the opposite side from the scar due to the revision I had on the scar a few years ago. They took out some of the fat under and around the scar but it left a bulge of fat on the other side from the scar. I want it to be more...

Banded Feb.23, 2006 Dr. McCollister @Crosby, MN
Started process : 08/12/05 weight 211 lbs @5' 2"
2/24/06- Weight 190 lbs Date of banding.
6/1/06--Weight 163.8 lbs (4th fill)
6/12/06--Weight 161.4lbs. Unfill today
7/27/06--0.3 added 159.2 lbs
8/29/06-No fill-158 lbs
9/14/2006- 159.1 lbs. 0.4 brings me to 2.4 cc.
10/12/2006-157 lbs. M
1/09/2007-154 lbs no fills since 9/14/06
Measurements 44-37-42

I was given a 0.4 fill today so it brings me up to 2.6 I believe. I am starving at 10:00 PM. Had the fill at 2 today. He said to try the level and if I am too tight come back in for an unfill and they would squeeze me in.
He is so nice..! I have to come back Oct. 12 3:45. Also have a lab appt. Oct. 5 --8:30 am. Don't miss that one...Fasting is important! 159.1 lbs. Up one pound from last time. Oh crap!
We have discovered beautiful biking trails in Crosby that are paved and run along...

0.3 today so I think I am at 2.0 currently. I thought I was at 2.3 before I went today?
I need to increase my exercise so I can get the most out of the band adjustment.
Supposed to be hot again over the weekend. At least it isn't the Florida humidity to go with it.
This month I want to really lose some weight. I have had my band for several months and need to maximize the effect.
159.2 lbs today...

Yesterday was so full of fun and excitement for me. My love planned a beautiful day with horseback riding shopping and whatever suited us. I had been wanting to go to a stable for a long time. What a beautiful place to do that. Pillsbury State Park in Pillager, Minnesota is so neat! I was totally surprised By the terrain. It was heavily wooded and hilly with valleys and just quite a lot of trails. OMG what a place! The guide said to come back for rides during the fall for autumn colors and...