MissMom24

Did 50 minutes cardio yesterday, 15 minutes on weights and then has a massage!! LOVED THAT! Anyways, I have been doing ab work on the ball, my abs are sore...but and this is crazy...my port is sticking out and it almost looks bruised. Is this normal? Thanks!! Everyone sounds like they are rockin'! Keep it up!!

I have had 2 c-sections, one was emergency as well. I had the surgery and was fine. It was so much easier than a c-section!! I would think that if previous surgeries were an issue, your doc would have told you. Good luck to you! Brandy

Great idea!!! I would love to have one! Brandy

Thanks guys!!! I was pretty into working out this past spring/summer, so I am hoping to get there again. I did 50 minutes cardio yesterday and feel great today! Will be going back this afternoon. I will add weights as well.

I want to join you guys!!! I was banded on 12/12 and now I am comitting my self to the gym! I am curious though, do you recommend cardio and weights? Or start with one, then when you plateau, add the other? Thanks Brandy

Good for you girls!!! I have 4.15 in a 10cc band...I am going to try to get in next week for a little bit more. I am getting close, but know I am still not there!

I do, although for me, it seems alot harder. I never noticed before, but people eat so FAST!! That is the hardest part when eating out, not holding everyone else up. I know that it should be about the company, but I tell ya, people go with one thing on their mind...to EAT!!

LA...let me talk to my hubby...I would love to have one. I will let you know! He is at a coaches clinic today, and hopefully in a decent mood! HA!

Not to big of a DUH!! My own gym membership has been coming out for 2 years and I have only been consistent in going for maybe 5 months...I am trying to change that now. I am dressed for the gym and ready to go. I am commited to 5 days this week...hopefully with that, the scale will start moving again!

I tried for 2 years to have BCBS of AL pay, I couldn't get it covered even with co-morb and the 6 month diet. I had letters from 2 seperate doc's and everything. What company do you work for? My husband (who carries the insurance), works for Motion Industries. Hopefully BCBS will cover you, or be different than when I applied! Good luck to you! Brandy

Glad your here Dee!!! Welcome to bandland, Miss. Bandito!!

AWWWW FW~ {{{{HUGS}}}} I agree with Viri! If it easy, then it is not appreciated. If you had to work to get where you are, it is so much sweeter. You need to think about YOU, which I know, can be very difficult! But where will you be in 5, 10 even 20 years if you don't change. Think about your kids, if it is hard now...it is only going to be harder with time. I hope you can find your answer. You need to do what is right for you, if lap band is it, then you will have peace and you will just know! Brandy

Fluffywiddow~ I like the Jarrow Formulas...Buy Discount Vitamins, Supplements, Low Carb and More at www.Vitacost.com. They are not over priced and you get a big tub. The chocalate is great in the blender with milk and ice! Hope you get your financing worked out. I had to postpone my surgery as well. It was a huge disappointment, but I just had to have faith that it would all work out in the end. Brandy

I agree, the smell is HORRIBLE!!! Taste is so-so. I like the Jarrow...Buy Discount Vitamins, supplements, Low Carb and More at www.Vitacost.com

This is becoming a biggie for me!! :tongue: I just want to eat, no rhyme or reason, I guess I just miss it! I could use lots of tips on how others deal with head hunger. Thank you so much! :tt1: Brandy

That is great for you!!! I was banded 12/12 and have already had 2 fills and am going to go in for a 3rd in about 2 weeks! Consider yourself lucky!! Brandy

Hi~ I had my 2nd fill yesterday 4.15cc total in a 10cc band. I was curious about the whole Water thing...are you supposed to sip when properly filled? I can still chug it down :tongue:, with no issues at all! I was just curious if when your filled if it is harder to do that. Thanks in advance! Brandy

Well, I am still getting really hungry!!! :tongue: I am going to give this fill 2 weeks, then I am going in again! How many fills did it take everyone to hit their "sweet spot"? Bahot~ Keep it up chickie!!! Your doing awesome!!! Mal~ How are you feeling? Thanks for the update on Dee! Marcy~ Glad you had a fun time at your pot luck. My dad would have loved trying all of that stuff!! Lap~ You always have so much info!! Have fun re-doing the dining room! I love re-decorating, my husband hates that! :biggrin: Hope I didn't miss anyone, if so I am sorry!!! Pray that I can stay strong for 2 weeks!!! Brandy

Awesome!!! I had my surgery there as well and it was a teriffic place!! You will soon be in band land!!

Bahot! You rock girl!!! I am trying to get motivated to working out, it is just so cold and dark in the mornings!!! (That is me whining!!!) Yep, that was me with 2 little ones. My daughter was the dark haired cutie and the blonde "afro" was my little day care girl. We brought LOTS of princesses' so that they were plenty distracted! Isn't the fill process crazy?? I thought that I was going to have a major panic attack at the first one. It didn't hurt, but the "sound" of when he goes in and out of the port, seriously makes me want to climb the walls. What did you get filled to? I am at 4.15cc now, and can tell a little difference. I lost 3 pounds in 3 weeks. He seemed ok with that, but I am not. I have the mentality that I paid 10k for this, I want to be at goal by 9 months...not 18-24 months. But that is me... Will you be at RR next week?? I am planning on going, hopefully we can meet face to face then! Brandy

Tiny~ Dr. K was $9950.00 in Colorado. To me that was cheaper than anywhere in the US and I had peace of mind that I was not in Mexico. I just happened to luck out and have him local! Brandy

My kids were 14, 10, 7 & 4...I did not tell them anything, just that I was tired and needed to rest. You should be fine without them knowing. Just tell them that you need to rest.

WOW! That is phenomenal! Great job!!

I have had a few drinks and no issues. I still eat to fast, chew to little and tend to "gulp". I had fill #2 this morning so am hoping that it will help. Brandy

BTW...I am back from my fill and Dr. K said he is ready for you Dee!