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Hi everyone, I just signed up for the Beast cancer 3-day walk. I can't believe it 3-days 20 miles per day is this insane?? I occasionally work out but this is going to be a challenge. I could really use your words of encouragement especially as I begin my training. Thanks. (By the way my ticker is probably way off. My current wt. is 165 lbs.) More info on the walk. Welcome to the Breast Cancer 3-Day: Home My 3-day story Welcome to the Cleveland Breast Cancer 3-Day:

Hi Forestcat and Terrisch, How are you guys doing. How much have you lost so far. I've hit some bumps in the road but am trying to work through it. Terrisch, did you find the sweet spot" for your fill yet. I'm at 3.5 ccs. Hope you all are well and happy holidays.

Hi fellow tens, :rain: It's been a while since my last post but here's what's happening. Since my surgery 10/2 I have been feeling good about my weight loss. (lost 15 pounds the first week; down 20+ lbs. altogether, even had to buy some new smaller clothes) When I went back or my 2nd fill the nurse said I hadn't loss anything in the past month (I thought I had loss about 5-10 pounds) since then I've totally falled off the bandwagon, going back to my old eating ways. I even has a small binge eating episode today. I feel awful, and sick (sick b/c of the band) . I know this is my fault and I know that I know better then this but I just can't seem to get back on track. Any words of support? :help: (P.S- I don't know what my signature says but I'm in the mid-170's)

Hi Onmywaytofit, I went to the Cleveland Clinic and had nothing but positive experiences. I know that there are other hospitals in Cleveland that do the band and I thought I saw a commerical for Summa hospitals recently on TV. Just adding some other options so you don't have to travel so far.

Hey Forrestcat and Terrisch, Glad to hear you both doing well. I had my first fill last week but don't notice a difference yet in feeling full. However I am staying full longer. My second fill is the 5th of December, if not sooner(My doc said to come back in 2weeks if I'm not seeing results). When is your Terrisch? Forrestcat, 30 pound is 30 lbs. Although I do understand why you feel that way. When people ask me how much I lost I tell them from my surgery weight and not my pre-dieting weight. But still be proud of your accomplishments. Have any of you made any mini-goals yet or had any milestones??? Talk to you soon

Quick question, How long were you told you hold off on working out your abs or using weights? I can't remember, but I am getting board with cardio only and am getting really flabby around my mid section:nervous.

Welcome Home and welcome to bandland. I'm sure you're tired and sore but believe me it will pass. I'm sure your resting but thanks for checking in. Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Hey Tens, I was thinking we need a place to share all of our little milestones. Even though my scale does not want to move I had two moments today. The first was that I could not find anything to wear b/c all my day to day clothes were swallowing me, so i found a pair of pants from my smaller years and THEY FIT!!!!! :whoo: Then when I got to work multiple people began to say WOW you're slimming down. What are your milestones????

Hey Forestcat have you checked in with the November monthly group? I know the October threads help me out sometimes. Just a thought....

Here's what I was told when trying to decide on the Cleveland Clinic. I was told that the Cleveland Clinic is world renowned for hospital can't go wrong. I was banded at the Clinic in Cleveland but I'm sure the standards and procedure should be the same, and the staff should be the best in thier fields in your area. Hope that helped.

<p>Great post CookieLover I was thinking the exact same thing.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Hey all you early October banders-Does it feel like surgery was ages ago or is it just me?</p> <p> </p> <p>CONGRATS TO US ALL!!!!!</p>

My actual healthy wieght is below 120 since I'm short but getting anywhere in the 140's or 130's and I would be thrilled. I lost alot during the pre-insuarance stages so right now I'm making mini-goals. My current mini-goal in to be close to (if not in) the 150s by February (my oldest childs birthday)

The Tenacious Tens is the neame of all of us who were banded in October. You can get there from the homepage by going to monthly support group and clicking on October. Here's the link http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f98/ By the way the first few days I felt awful but I was feeling like myself in about a week and a half and have felt good ever since.