JASON R

helly everyone! its been to long since i have been on her. i have been so busy with the kids and work i havent had time to nothing. my son started t-ball this year and my little girl is in gymnastics. so it took alot of my free time up. then of course theres my autox racing i do.

hows everyone been? hope that everyone is still keeping up all the good work.

me and the wife will be at the support group meeting saturday. its been along time since i went to one and i need to get back into going.

hello everyone

ok venzwife, i know what im about to say you have been told before. the band is just a tool to help you out. just because you can still anything dosen't mean you need to. please try to keep to eatting alittle. i know its hard to do. we all have been there manytimes. im there right now. im going to go and get a fill on the 7th which should put me at 7cc's. if you think you need another fill then call and talk to the office and let them know whats going on with you. you can make your pocket bigger by eatting more then need be. i know you might be getting full on the size of food you are suppose to eat. thats when you need to try a few other thinks. like drink more Water, protein shakes, etc....

well im coming to the next support group meeting. i have missed tha last 2 becuase of sickness and death in the family. and i can tell i need it bad. i had a bad time dealing with my aunt(like a second mother) death. i went into the "bad eatting" mode to feel better. and i have missed seeing all the people from the meets.

and everyone have a great new year

Was it a good meeting Lolly? I had some pictures to do Saturday and couldn't make it. I plan on being at group next month.

How is everyone doing? I am doing pretty darn good. I finally made it into the 170's!! WooHoo!! 4 lbs from my goal and 12 lbs from my BMI goal.

I hope everyone is doing well! Merry Christmas!!!

I hope to make the meeting next month. I think I may just ask off or something. I need some group!!!!

i will be at the next meeting no matter what. i need to go bad.i haven't been in 2 months. i miss it alot. i just been working so much, i haven't had time for anything.

i go 1-7-2010 to see miles.

hello everyone! i know its been someyime since i been in here. but my computer has been in the shop fpr sometime. but im back online now. hows everyone doing?

happy thanksgiving everyone!

well i almost madeit.but i am glad what i have lost up to now! well off to the next place. everyone have a happy thanksgiving!

update for me. im down to 284! i need 4 more pounds i hope i make it.

whats going on everyone?

i had a great time at the meeting saturday! it was good to see everyone that s was there. im going to try to make the next one also. i have been very busy with class and studys. i go and take my test on the 29th. hope its all over then. if i pass it the first time which theres only a 39% passing rate on it right now. thats how hard the test is.

is anyone on here going to help out verionca? i emailed here and told here i can.

not sure how far butler is from trusville. but you might want to check with my dr.@ st.vincents east. dr.miles is a great dr. he is also the first one in alabama to do the lap band surgery. 1-205-838-3047

i will have to say both.

but the bad thing is im still have about another 65-70 pounds to go.

well it looks like everyone is doing fine. Debbut, im glad to see you are doing great.

on a happy note for me im back down to my weight from july. im now back to 299pounds. i had gained weight when i was having some trouble with a fill i had. i went up to 309. but im back down now. thank god i didnt have a leak and im now have great restriction. im shooting to lose another 10 pounds this month. i got to go buy some winter clothes so i want to go ahead and lose somemore first.

Hey Jason that would be AWESOME we have a trail just down the road that goes to GA!!! We've been riding thru the neighborhood like everyday since I got it...zach needs a bigger bike though. hes riding my old one.

Here's some pics if I can get them to attach!

i will have to pick up one more bike. but us 4 can go for a ride. i see when kims ready and get back to you.

I didnt think I saw you in any of the pictures...I know I hate not having a life too...lol just a couple more months for me though and then its on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OH also I went to a bike shop yesterday after work I GOT a recumbent trike!!! I'll have to post up pics...its a GREAT workout (not stationary)

cool im glad you got one. next time we are up there i will have to try it out. and might have to bring the bikes and we all go for a nice ride.

sorry i missed the walk. i had a bad day today. since i was on call i had to go in and work. couldn't get anyone to cover for me, go figure that. but anyways thats why i wasn't there. im starting to hate not being able to do things i really want to do. i got to get my last certification and be where i can have free time.

i wonder if i can still get my shirt?

lolly, alos try smaller bites. that helps me sometimes. and also take as mich as you can to eat. that way its not that much on you at one time.

jason that is wonderful news and i have not ever done the 24 hr liquids after a fill but will from now on. one quick question i am getting between 750 and 900 calories a day do you think it is ok I was watching biggest loser last night and the made a comment about 1200 calories being what is needed. Finally i will be at the walk and i can not wait for it

well i have always seen where you need to put in around 1200 aday. but you go tto remember the ones on the bigggest loser is working out everyday. so there bodys has alot of stress on them. so they have to put in alot of calories, they are burnning like 2000-3500 aday i sure of.

so for your answear. anywhere from 1100 to 1500 aday and working out aleast 3 days a week you should be fine. but you can always call and ask them at the office.

ACTUALLY- I'm off saturday and My family wont be coming up from Fl due to the flooding in Ga.....SO I'm thinking about coming to the walk. Will kim be there?

Any exercise I can get to help me lose will be great.....I am so close to onderland I can smell it :thumbdown:.5lbs!!!!

Well, I hope to see you all saturday. If not then I will hopefully be at the november meeting. I will finish my 7day work weeks the week before thanksgiving YAYAYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!

JASON- I would DEF watch them from now one when they do your fill to make sure it gets put back in...Working in the healthcare field myself I know how easy it is to "mess up"

yea im going to watch them more close next times. well i did today.

and kim want be there this saturday. she has to open that day.

I met Jason at doctor's office today. I embrassed myself because I called him Troy instead of Jason! I knew his face but his name slipped right by my poor old memory. Bet I don't forget it again.

I got my first fill today, Lisa put in 4cc. After we left there we went to Taco Bell. I ordered a small container of Beans and with the first bite, I started having severe chest pains and the saliva rose up in my throat like crazy. I thought I was going to throw up but it passed. Lisa didn't instruct me in any special diet so I thought the Beans would be okay. I'm okay now but am afraid to eat again. I didn't like that feeling at all.

Is my fill too much??????? Remember 4cc's for first fill.

hello everyone!

it was nice meeting you today lolly! im glad to see you get a fill today. i figure you would after we talked. and yes please do 24hours of liquid diet affer every fill. that gives you time and your band time to fight. and i would say the beans would be to much for you to start out with. if i remember right they are real thick right. those want go down to well. after your 24hr diet go to sometime thin and then easy move into full soilds. it will help you alot. im sorry i should have told you this in the office.

i have to say im sorry for not being on here alot in the last few months. it has been so busy around here. but for now on im going to get back to my old self and help out. ask anythe older ones from in here i was in this room all the time.

well went to see the dr today and lisa pulled all my fuild out and they was only 5cc's in there. she said you can't get it all back out. so she said that i might have as much as 5.5cc's in my band. so she put 6.5 back in. and i can tell you now i have my restriction back to its fullest! WOW! haven't had this much in sometime. i got to go back in 6 weeks and make sure it all stays in there. im thinking last time she just didn't put it all back in.

so who all from here will be there saturday for the walk. i know kaninag and lolly won't be able to make it.

I will thanks!!

OH yeah on a side note am looking to maybe get my arms done and a neck lift HOPEFULLY around september next year. Its the only surgery I want to have I dont really care about anything else but my question is this...what type of plastic surgeon was veronica telling us we needed to use was it like a plastic/reconstructive surgeon? Thanks everybody for your prayers.

yes a reconstructive surgeon is correct. the one that talked said they are the only "plastic surgeon" that studys how the body is suppost to look and not how they would like it to look.

Well, my granddad or step grandad died last night in his sleep so I know I wont be at the meeting saturday and Jason we may not be at the wedding...will keep you posted.

im sorry to hear about this. if theres anything me or kim can do let us know. i will keep you and your family im my prayers.

and yea just let me know about the wedding.

looks like you all are doing good.

and the time is as below kaninag sorry.

Walk Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009

Walk Location: Regions Park

Registration: 7:00 am

Walk: 8:00 am

and i go the 23rd to see the dr. i had to change it do to some classes i have to take. trying to get my last certification for work. if i get it then it will mean a big raise and better job position.

not sure if i will be at the meeting this weekend. i got a wedding to go to that day.

Hey alabama bandsters! I'm Brittney and I am about to join the club. I was approved today by tricare and should have surgury sometime in the next month or so with Dr. Robbins in Dothan, AL. Anyone had surgury with him. The girls in the office there seem so nice. Mrs. Meri is so helpful and has been a saint though the whole process. I can't believe I was approved on the first try! I'm so excited and nurvous all in one! Any advice?? I am about to have to start the liver shrinking diet!!

well welcome to the club. its a great club to be in. its the club of the new life! enjoy it because i know i have and alot others have to.

feel free to pm me and ask any questions you have and might come up. this site is a great place to read and make freinds and the way to a better life.

ok, its been slow in here. lets here some updates. anyweight loss in the last few days?

the biggest loser is on tonight. i hope you all is watching it. it always helps me get up and try alittle more.

also if you want to come and donate some money. i will do the walking for you.

i was just wanting to give this a bump. so if you haven't looked into this please do so. the money goes for a great cause. heres some more details about it.

Birmingham, AL

Walk from Obesity - at Regions Park

To register online, please click the "Register Here" button above. If you prefer to mail in your registration, please click here to view and download the printable registration form and click here to view and download the printable registration form for children.

Walk Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009

Walk Location: Regions Park

Registration: 7:00 am

Walk: 8:00 am

Presented By: Advanced Surgeons; The Surgeons' Group - Dr. John Matthews; Freeman and Company; Miles & Schmitt, MD; Children's Health System - Birmingham; Alabama Weight Loss Surgery - Dr. Les Miles & Dr. Lee Schmitt; Birmingham Minimally Invasive Surgery - Jay Long, MD; and Dr. Andrew M. DeWitt, Birmingham Bariatrics

Event Flyer/Walk Brochure: Click to download the flyer for this event and the 2009 Walk from Obesity brochure.

Event Leaders: Sue Bunnell and Michelle McClinton

Walkers: You may seek pledges using the online tools after registration. To collect pledges in person, a printable pledge form is available here.

Event Sponsors: Please contact Sue Bunnell or Michelle McClinton directly for local Walk sponsorship information and opportunities.

For more information, or to volunteer your services for the Walk, please contact:

Sue Bunnell

sue.bunnell@trinitymedicalonline.com

Michelle McClinton

mshellcpc@yahoo.com

205-783-9330

917 Tuscaloosa Avenue SW

Birmingham, AL 35211

I dont use the shot I use EMLA cream. I put it on about an hour before my fill and then wipe it off right before I dont feel a thing, just pushing thats all. Anyhow good luck everybody!

where do you get the cream? or is it something you can buy over the counter.

i have a update for everyone.

i went about 3 weeks ago to get a fill. well dr.miles couldn't get it. so lisa had to come in and do the fill. come to fine out my port as turned sideways some. they said no big deal there. i was like ok then. well lisa pulled some of the fill out and was suppost to put it back in plus .5cc's. well i went home and done liquids for 24 hrs. wll after that i start to feel hungry the next day. i notice after i had eatten i didnt get full like i should. i just took it as my feel just didnt kick in yet. so the next day the samething happen. so i called and got a appointment to see the dr. then that night i started to feel the restriction. so i didnt go to the dr. aftr about 2 days the restriction was gone again. so im gong to call and go tot he dr and see what they can fine out. im hoping that when lisa put the feel back in she didnt put all of it back in. so wish me luck.

so far i have done good i think. i have tried to eat as best as i can with the restriction i got.