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Yes I was unfilled all the way. I had 2.5cc in a 5cc band. As soon as some was released (didn't release all of it on the first visit) all my pain went away. I am now back of to 2cc, but my docotor has been giving me .5cc fills every week. I am at a good spot - would like to be a little tighter, but I know the problems would come again. I have had just a couple of times having the burning pains, and last night had the pain each time I swallowed something. Today I am fine, but will wait a week to see if it continues or if it is just because I am on my monthly. I get tighter around this time.

Hi, I was dx'd with a hiatal hernai in May w/ a small slippage. My doctor released my band for about 6 weeks and everthing went back to place. The research that I did for HH said pretty much they are treated w/ GERD meds (meds for reflux), and only rarely will they do surgery. My chiropractor also will manipulate these back into place. From the research I have done I probably depends on the type of hernia. I think mine was caused from being too tight which caused my band to slip and caused spasms.

Wow - how big is that L A W N? I love to mow lawns, but I own a condo - maybe I need to do this in the summer for people just for the exercise of it.

Depending on the size you are and will need you can do like I do. I have a favoriate bra - I need a 34J - but they don't make it in my size (the bras don't go that small in the band or high in the cup) - I buy a 38H (cup is equivelnt to a J when going down 2 band sizes) and have it altered by taking off 4 inches - this now changes from a 38H to 34J. For every band size you go down the cup size goes up (if you are staying w/ the larger cup). Check out www.brasthatfit.net - this is where I order my bras from and have them altered. If you call ask for Rita and tell her Julie from Cali sent you. Maybe she can help you find something that will wor for you.

YEAH!! SO Proud and happy for you!!!!!!!!

Hey Lulu - I don't know if you are aware but horseback ridding is great exercise - here are the calories burned for 60mins - now I don't know if the caluclations are based on my weight or not since it is part of a website I am using to track my calories, exercise and weight (evenhealth.com). walking mins - 226 general mins - 360 trotting mins - 586 way to go!! I wish I had a horse ;o)

Well I got a 40 min walk in today. I am going to try to get out and walk another 20 this evening. My son has to do 300 sit ups a day during the summer for FB conditioning, so I thought I would joing him and aim for 100 a day.... 25 down - 75 to go :tongue2: Funny thing is - these were the first sit ups in a LONG TIME :thumbup:- w/ out being modified.

Thanks Indio - that was a good read. I can relate to so many of those triggers ) Good to see the things "I already know" do work...now have to put to practice. OH - yesterday was a great daY!! I no over eating, snacking or going off plan. I stuck w/ my daily calories and also walked. Today is going to be grate too - My boots are on and straps are pulled up!! :thumbup:

Somone did you wrong!! I don't even pay for the for my double shot over ice - think maybe 1.89 which is still robbery.

YEP ;o) I am staying on plan today because this is day #2 of getting back on plan.

OH MY GOSH - this is exactly me!! :wink2: - I give my self 3 days in a row before I claim that weight. I get really excited when I hit that new number (when it is a goal #) and do get a little down when it doesn't stay, but I know in a few days If I keep up my good habits, that number will stick When Aunt Flo arrives I am guareenteed 4-6lbs BUT if I am exercising and eating really good and dont cave into cravings during that time I will loose the Water gain and then some ) that is always fun.

I like their canned Double Shot Light - I beleive it is only 70cal and taste so rich and creamy. I can't remember the carb count, maybe less than 20 - thinking 12 or so. BUT Starbucks doesn't carry this - you have to get this at Safeway, Wal-Mart or a local gas station. I also will order a doulbe shot over Ice and ask for a venti cup. I then mix in water and 2 scoops of Muscle Milk Light - Bananna Creme :wink2:) YUMMY - 25g's protein, 195 cal's and 11 carbs - Sometimes walking out I feel embarrised as if I am drinking something really "bad" and want to hide my drink... LOL For a variation to this I will use some cholcolate protein mix w/ the bananna mix and make myself a "Monkey Mocha" For a splurge i will get a tall sugarfree Java Chip Lite 160 cal, 30 carbs, 5g protein. BUT I don't do Starbucks that often - they cost too much and I just don't need it. )

Great thanks LuLuc & Fran for answering. I had to go to the store, and was going to drive because my mom is here, but I decided it dosen't matter she is here I need to walk. :wink2: It is just a short 30min walk up and back. I work from home so it can be hard to take my 15min breaks & lunch breaks and use them for ME, but I will set my goals to walk one 15min break and my lunch break - a minimum of 30 mins. Begining tomorrow.

Thanks Frangipani, Run... :wink2: I havent ventured to that - a few times i would jogg just for a very short distance, only because when I was walking I would feel like I want to "fly" LOL. So this forum is just for accountability, and no specific challange?

HI, I hope I am not sounding dumb - but please explain the exercise challenges to me. I see a Couch to 5K and this one for June, but I don't know what I am susposed to do. I need an exercise challange and accountability. Thanks Much.