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Yeah Really. I think even if i did have to self pay it probably would of been the best investment i could of made! I feel guilty as my diet has been a little off this weekend with traveling for a wedding and i gave myself a little break yesterday. Im back on today but i cant get to the YMCA today as there closed (American Labor Day thing). I actually cant wait untill tomorrow when i can exercise really good and get back to my regualr 1200-1400 calories. How weird is that? I want to exercise. Ok did you ever hear of Hemel Hempstead? Thats where i lived and worked and played all over London every day. I miss it sometimes. I like the big city feel. I think i would be happy living in New York City for a while.

Welcome Fairlydust. I was born and lived in London UK untill i was 22 and moved to the states. I saw a few ppl were banded on the NHS, how can that even be possible?

Sep 3rd, 50 mins walking round Zoo and chasing the little ones!

September 1st, 50 laps swimming. 1250 yards. September 2nd- Nothing, went to a wedding in Chicargo.

Delta- I visted Montreal in April this year for buisness. It was kinda cool to get out the States on one of my buisness trips. Now i am going to be going there every year about April. I have got to get my french up to a better speed this year.

Dibaby- Thanks, hope your feeling better. im watching you closely and cheering you on for that last 23LBS!

Banded August 6th and i reached my weight loss goal. 45 pounds this month.

Friday 31st, 60 laps swiming. Reached my August Goal:)

yep i did call in and let the supervisor that wasnt cool. Anyway up to 60 laps a day now! 50 most days, did 60 yesterday. Lovin it.

I saw your excersize progress bar for August,...CONGRATS on going past your goal for the month, that is awesome! How did you do it??? I have a question for you... How much exercise did you do in the beginning of your weight loss. For me I can walk some but too much and I start to get shooting pains down my sciatica even worse than normal. I'd say the most I do right now is about 20-25 minutes (at a very slow pace) only completing about 1/2 - 3/4 of a mile in that time frame. For me walking really hurt me too much, huge back and ankle problems after about 20mins. I started to swim again and its perfect. i have worked up to 50 laps in about an hour. Thats 1450 Calories at my weight! I know its not for everyone but its really working for me. I was banded Aug 6th and could do none for 2 weeks. Then i started doing 6 days a week, hour a day and ive lost nearly 40lbs for the month of August.:faint:

ok, Thursday 30th. 50 laps of pool, 1250 yards.

Thanks Areellady, its nice to know people notice things like that and care about how well your doing. Im on my way out the door to the gym, 4.15am! ahhhhhh! i was just checking the weather to see if it was ok to ride my motorcycle in and i couldnt resist looking in here.

Ok all time record today. 60 Laps of pool in 1:15. Thats 1500 yards. Keep it up everyone.

Ok after this week i need to keep by exercising going though Sept. I have a possible fill coming up in Sept to as i am sure most of you do. I am looking to try and get to the YMCA 6 days a week. Anyone want to join me. It REALLY pays off when i exercise hard as i have a sit in a chair all day job. I am hopeing to get to 399LBS by Sept. So im thinking i can shoot for 20LBS by October. Commit here and update to keep it up! Commitment: 26 Days of exercise in Sept!

Hey thanks. I got my new digital scale today that goes up to 440LBS. I got it off ebay for yes.......$1 Shipping was like $17. It actually works though (Thank God). Read my wifes weight correctly too. Been exercising 6 days a week at the pool and really watching my calories on Fitday.com

Today was my weigh day to. Im reallying pushing to lose 40lbs for the month of august.

Im pretty sure that everyone gets it. You dont always remember it because they put it down there when you out and take it out before you wake up. They have to wake you a little to get it out to make sure you are going to wake up before they pull it out but your in such a 'twilight' you wont always remember. When you go 'under' you are so far under that you wont breathe on your own so they have a machine breathe for you. I dont see how you can not have one becuase you wont breathe in surgery if you dont (not really a good thing) Worst case is on really really big people (Like over 600) they have to do it before your out because if they put you out first your throat will collapse under the weight and they cant get the tube in. I saw that on big Medicine and it is a nightmare. As soon as its in you will be out in like 10 seconds. I think if there was an option not to do it they wouldnt do it all the really big people.

Colds suck

Tuesday Aug 28th 50 Laps @ the Y, Swimming. 1460 Calories. O yeah. Darn erlderly lady with the blue flowery swim cap is still kicking my butt.

OK Terry get your #*! back to the gym! Was that good? Serioulsy though, i think you were smart to concerte on quiting and quiting alone! Good for u! Just think of all the health benefits your going to have! Keep it LADY! (I keep thinking your picture looks like Princess Leia)

Way to go Chimbore!!!Thats like er....um....oh 18mph! Rockin!!

GO Areellady!! Im going to be watching for that p.m. !

Ok, i have been keeping my swimming up. 50 laps a day at the Y. Even on Sats. One thing ive noticed. Some swimmers seem to think its ok to spit in the pool. YUCK! I know its all chlorinated at everything so i let it go. Then this morning, the guard was obvisouly not feeling too good, coughing a little, and to my horror she comes over and spits in the pool too. TWICE :speechles. Right in someones lane! :omg: I pay like $500 a year for a Family membership and i think its going up to 700 next year. Anyone think this is ok? I though about calling and complaining to her supervisor but i think i will just ask her NOT to do that instead. She was all her cell phone this morning too for about 10mins.

Swam 50 Laps Monday (25yard pool) took 1hr 10mins. O how i love Monday 5am workouts :speechles

I would say wait at least 1 week for banding. When i went to my 1 week checkup doc said as long as i feel ok then go ahead and exercise. Every doc is different. No stomach exercises for a while though. And i am waiting a few weeks before i lift some weights again. Bottom line......ask your Doctor.