Road Queen

My band was very sensitive to heat last summer. I am going to Cancun to climb the ruins in the western Yucatan. My surgeon thinks I should have some of my fill taken out - my arguement is that I can go to Cancun and get it out if needed. Has anyone used the facility in Cancun? Are the drs there full time or only on a scheduled surgery basis? Any help would be appreciated.

That is great. It will help to have someone to talk to that understands what the band is all about. Good luck. Celeste

I had one of the cheap models (I am short) and liked it. The problem is that when it lays down, it overpowered my rooms in my house. I have a very small house. If I ever get a larger house I will probably buy another. Also, they do have tapes to do Pilates on the total gym. There is also one of those 8 minutes a day workout tapes you can order. Good luck.

1/10/2005 weight 179 (yes, I'm gaining) NSV - exercised every day last week NSV - started getting the bathroom and spare bedroom fixed up - paint, tile, floor, etc nsv - my fill dr said I am losing fat around my port - making it easier to access.

Today I wil 1) walk 60 minutes with weighted shoes 2) not eat after 7 3) spend my noon getting closet doors

Congratulations!! I think that recognizing that smaller clothes fit is a second NSV. Keep up the good work. Celeste

Mand, I'm so sorry you and your daughter have to go through this. (and your family). It must be terrible for her to feel this way. I hope you soon find answers and treatment. I'll remember you in my prayers. Celeste

Come on Lisa you can do it. For $500, I can fly to Vegas and do your paperwork. Us anal accountants get into that!! I did my 60 minutes on the treadmill - wearing shoes with 3 pounds weights in each of them. It took 4 hours - but I got it done. I emptied out the medicine cabinet, toilet topper, etc; took off some wallpaper in the bathroom, - and then I called the painter/varnish guy and a tile guy. They are coming to give me estimates Monday night on the bathroom and finishing the bedroom stuff. I cheated!! Lisa, take them fur babies for a walk. I miss Schnapps so much - its been 10 days and I still cry a few times a day..... Celeste

for 1/2 c chicken meat 135 if breast meat only 110

1) 60 minutes on the treadmill 2) organize remaining remodeling work in spare bedroom and upstairs bathroom

Keep us updated. I'll remember you in my prayers. Celeste

Good job!! He should treat you to a special valentines gift!! Celeste

I ditto all said above. You have proven that we can overcome any obstacles (at least you have) and still maintain a great attitude. Thanks for being here and supporting all of us. Celeste

After kind of following the program, I'm much better today than I was a couple of years ago. I love 27 thing flings. They are the greatest. In fact, I think I will do one Saturday in my bedroom closet. Thanks for reminding me to get back in gear. Celeste

I would bring some hummus, bean dip, cream cheese ball, - things that fit into the mushies category. Then I would load it onto a single cracker, chip, or something that will dissolve into mushies in your mouth. Also, since this is winter, did you think about Soup - something with alot of broth so nobody notices you skip the food in it. Hot spiced apple cider is another option. I have to quit because I"m making myself hungry...

Someone asked what kind of a bike I was going to buy next. I have been in this mental funk and need a place to rattle so here it goes. I have been working on getting a federal budget job in Africa. I am closer away but thinking it may not be for me. After having to put my sick, elderly dog to rest, I don't know if I could handle all the additional change of 1) living in one of the poorest countries in the world 2) having housing provided that I have no say in 3) at best, riding some street/dirt bike combination - while worrying about theft - cuz car jackings are the number one crime 4) being 40 flight hours from home, etc 5) safety, being alone far from home, etc I initially went into these interviews trying to get placed in central or south america. Since I am not fluent in spanish, Africa turned into my only option. There are advantageous - 1) the country is beautiful and close to S. Africa where many HOG rallies and hd rentals are available. 2) I would have a challenging and rewarding (frustrating) job 3) I love to travel and would be able to see part of the world unavailable to me now. etc 4) be able to ride unique new roads and countries Now, if I stay here, I will 1) continue international travel 2 or more times a year 2) continue taking one big motorcycle trip each year and many small ones (this summer I would be riding in ND alot for work - and getting paid for mileage) 3) buy either a new Road King Custom or Springer Classic (or both) 4) adopt a new dog (or two) Thanks for giving me this place to vent. I think all of this has been overwhelming for me but putting it down in writing has been therapeutic. Now I need to get back to work and think tonight!

Good job!! You are someone who is talented, organized, and able to market your abilities. I am so happy for you. Enjoy the cruise, bask in the attention from the exhibit, and recognize the long-term effects of having your poetry published and brought to many. Congratulations!!!

Congratulations on the weight loss and your committment to working out.

I was just re-reading this thread. In the fourteen weeks since I was rejected, I have lost 5 pounds. That must be why I'm so bummed out. But I am watching what I eat (not being perfect though) and generally exercising 4-6 days per week for 50+ minutes. I am guessing that I have hit a tough plateau and don't know how to get out of it. I'm going on vacation in 11 days and I really wanted to be the weight on my signature again but alas, its not to be. I'm only over a couple of pounds but they sure seem to want to stay - good friends I guess. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to vent. Celeste

Welcome to Bandland. This is a great site to learn more. Good luck. Celeste

Yes, mushrooms swell. When my brother had diverticulitis and a clostomy, I made him homemade mushroom Soup. He thought I tried to kill him and made me drive him 40 miles to a dr in a blizzard (it took over 3 hours). The dr said mushrooms are known to swell and he wasn't going to die... I do eat mushrooms but in very small bites and chewing well. Crab stuffed portabellos are awesome. Celeste

Thanks for all of your support. This board and the chat room kept me going through the long weekend. I started hiring home remodeling help yesterday. I am going to get the projects done that are difficult with an animal living there now - that way when I am ready to be a doggie mom again, my house will be ready. Thanks again. Celeste

Kare, I have been using the CD and enjoying it but haven't gone through the whole thing yet. That pace sets a pretty intense workout - I was doing some aerobics to tracks 8,9,10 (I think) this morning and it was kicking my rear!!! I will let you know when I get through the whole thing. Thanks for making these. Celeste

I have always lost weight slowly. Even on phen-fen my best month was 6 pounds. I managed to take off 9 of the pounds pre-surgery so really since surgery (7 months) I have only lost 26 pounds. I have also been stuck for the last 10 weeks. I had alot of stress during that time too but the cool part is, I didn't gain 20 pounds like I would have before. I am fluctuating up and down 3 pounds. But my goal this new year is to work on the rules. I will be content if I go back to my usual loss of .6 - .8 pounds a week or 3 pounds a month. That will be 3 pounds less than the month before!! And 12 pounds in 3 months. And hopefully by 18 months post-op, I will be at goal. Patience is my new motto. Good luck on your decision.

Alex, thanks for everything you do but what are you doing working on the site at 5 am on New Years day!!! We all appreciate it. Celeste