georgia girl

Hey Suzanne. I am having a heck of a time trying to get my band replaced. My doctor's office is making me really mad. My insurance has approved to fix it, but they are telling me I need to pay $3,000.00 to the hospital. First, I just don't have the money. Secondly, I don't think I should have to pay any more money to have this fixed. It's not my fault that my band is leaking. The office manager at my doctor's office said she was going to try and figure something out, but I'm not holding my breath! I've gained about half of the weight back that I originally lost (30 lbs from the steroids and 20 from being able to eat anything). I started my diet back a few of weeks ago and I've lost about 7 lbs. I forgot how hard it is to lose weight on my own! I am thinking of starting over the c25k again. I may try and start it tonight or tomorrow... I haven't had to catch up on all the post yet, but I hope everyone is doing okay. I've missed talking to my c25k buddies!!

Hi everyone! Sorry I haven't checked in lately. Kathy, to answer your question.....eeehhh. Honestly I'm soooo frustrated with the whole situation. I am sick and tired of having to get fills every 2 weeks! They put extra fluid in because they know I'm eventually going to lose it, so I'm usually extremely tight the first few days (which is miserable) and then within a a couple of weeks able to eat like crazy again. I'm sick of this cycle! I didn't get my Dec fill and haven't made an appointment yet. I just wish it could be fixed. At this point, removing the band doesn't sound so bad either. I haven't read up on all the posts yet, so I hope everyone is doing well!!

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YAY DANNY!!!!!! I was glad Amanda was voted through, even though she didn't stand a chance. I would have thought Liz would have lost more weight than she did. Danny looked AWESOME! He looks at least 10 years younger (maybe 20). Rudy looked really good too! Rebecca looked AMAZING! I hated her hair though. So glad she beat Tracy! Tracy did well, but she looked sickly to me. Especially in the face. Antoine and Abby looked really good too! I'm so glad Danny won!!!

Looking forward to the finale tonight!!! Can't wait to see how everyone looks!!

I'm rooting for Danny!! GO DANNY!!

Glad to hear you are doing well! Hope you heal very quickly! Congrats! It always feels good to win! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!

I'm really looking forward to the special show tonight too! I've been saying for years now that need to do a special like this. I'm anxious to see Tara. I know it was only last year that she was on the show, but she's my favorite contestant of all-time! The Green Machine!!

Well, I was a little surprised that Amanda made it to the finale. I was sad to see Allen go though. I am rooting for Danny or Amanda (although I really don't think Amanda has much of a chance at winning). Jillian hit the nail on the head when she was talking to Rudy. Like she said, they should be looking out for themselves and be proud of it. Rudy knows he was playing the game. Why lie about it? What a wuss!! I've lost respect for him and I hope he doesn't win! I think it will come down to him and Danny in the end. GO DANNY!

Well.....did you win??? I ran outside today. It was such a beautiful day for running. Not too cool, not too warm.....just right! Hope everyone is having a great weekend!!

Welcome sndycnrd! I managed to get through another day of week 4 today....without choking, lol! I may do week 4 again next week. I don't feel like I'm quite ready to move on yet. I also did Pilates today, so I'm sure I'll pay for that tomorrow! Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

I was starting to really like Rebecca too! And yes, she looked fabulous!!! I used to like Rudy, but I think he is really shady. I don't mind someone playing the game, but I think he is full of crap! If ANYONE seems untrustworthy, it is him IMO. If you're going the play the game, play the dang game and own up to it! Don't make up stupid excuses for the choices you make! Amanda is okay. Liz is soooo annoying to me. Guess I'm rooting for Allen or Danny now... I hope either Rudy or Liz is the next to go!

Scratch that. I tried some tonight and not a big fan. I really liked the flavor but I didn't really like the texture. Oh well, at least I can say I tried it once, lol!

Well, I started week 4 today and I thought I was going to die!! I did finish it, but it was a challenge. I had to cut my first 5 min run a little short (probably 1 minute short). Not sure what happened, but I was having a touch of reflux this morning when I woke up and I started choking during my run! I almost puked on the treadmill, lol! I eventually recovered and was able to finish the rest. I haven't been able to eat anything today! That is really weird for me. Maybe mother nature is about to visit??? I don't know. My restriction seems to be holding out longer this time. I think my band is possessed :biggrin:

When I first started working out I was 330 lbs and I started on the elliptical too. I thought I would die after about 3 minutes too! I kept at it and eventually worked up to a full hour on the elliptical. It was hard to do, but I just kept adding a couple of minutes each time. Keep at it! It's hard, but it will get easier!!

Okay, I have been wanting to try tofu for quite some time, so I am going to buy some tomorrow. Problem is, I don't have a clue how to cook with it. So, if you use tofu, please give me some suggestions! Cooking instructions, recipes, best kind of tofu to use....I need them all! Thanks in advance!!

Kathy- glad the weather is treating you nice! It's good to hear from you. Enjoy those runs while you can! Hope everyone is doing well! I ran 3 times last week and plan to move to week 4 tomorrow. My SIL is running with me and we've been working with a trainer at the gym some too. He worked us HARD Friday...I could barely walk yesterday. Today is much better. I no longer feel like an old lady, lol! Have a great week everyone!!

Oh, gotcha. I will look into that!! Thanks

Oh, thanks for the thicker fluid suggestion Suzanne. I doubt they would use it since they want to see more fluid leaking, lol. But, thanks anyway. If the leak doesn't get bigger soon, I may just suggest it so I can get some decent restriction!!

Hey Suzanne! Well, I didn't get the news I wanted. I was missing 1.2cc in 2 weeks. Unfortunately, it is still a pretty slow leak, even though it's getting worse. With it being so slow, it's not going to show up on the dye test yet. So, that means I just have to go in every 2 weeks for measurements and fills until the leak gets bigger. I was really hoping to be able to do the dye test and get the surgery over with!! He did say that he could go ahead and do surgery, but there is no guarantee he would be able to find the leak. I don't want that to happen so I guess I have no choice but to wait it out. Hopefully the leak will keep getting bigger and it will big enough to do the test on soon!

WTG on the running Kathy! I didn't do any exercise today. I am sooooo sore from lifting weights yesterday. Too much, too quick I guess. I plan on working out tomorrow though. I go back to the doc on Monday, so I'll let ya'll know what they say. I don't really know how much fluid will be missing, since it's only been 2 weeks since my fill. I guess it will give us a better indication of how fast the leak is. Have a great weekend everyone!

It really does look fun! It's something fun I could do on my off running days. Be sure and let us know if you get one. I'd love to know if it is worth it. I bet it's really hard to do.

Did ya'll see the Street Strider they advertised on Biggest Loser? That is the coolest looking thing. A bike/elliptical in one. I looked it up and it cost about $2,000.00....bummer.

Hey A lot less! I am doing okay. I haven't been posting on the food thread because I have a leak in my band and I've been eating like a cow!! I did start running again today, so maybe I can at least keep that part under control for now. Thanks for checking up on me. I will start posting again soon. I'm thinking of going low carb until my band is fixed. At least then I would be losing some. Anyway, talk to you later!

I'll never be at my sweet spot until they fix this leak. I've had my band for 2 years and have never had good restriction. I think the reason they put so much in the first time, was because he was trying to see how fast it would leak with more pressure in it. Unfortunately, it didn't leak quite fast enough. Your surgery is getting close! Hope you heal very quickly so you can run again soon! I ran today! Went back to week 2 and did fine with it. I may try week 3 next time and see how it goes. Also did arm, leg and ab training. I think I am going to be very sore tomorrow!