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Don't look at it as an all or nothing thing. Just do 5 minutes. After a few days you will be doing more just because it feel more comfortable to do it longer. Play a game with yourself. You cant do something you LOVE until you do the 5 minutes. Put notes on the mirror asking if you did your 5 minutes. If you have a friend who will help ask them to give you a call every day to ask the same question. Good luck!!

Well looking at the weight load- It might be a while before I can try one of these.

Anyone think it might be because you have less insulation(fat) to keep you warm?

if you can't go to the gym for a while make sure to get a letter from your Dr to suspend your membership. that way you're not paying for time you are no using. Good luck!!

BigDawg- welcome to Bandlandia!!

Ok since I can't motivate myself to exercise regularly I've got a trainer. I had my first appointment Friday. I am one sore puppy. But good sore if there is one. I'm with Fenton on the erosion of motivation thing. In the past I just slack off and the next thing I know I haven't moved with a purpose/exercised in months. Time will tell. Sometimes veteran banders talk about a "soft stop". It's a sense or physical feeling that tells them to stop eating. I think for some hiccups is a soft stop. Harley the tattoo is great. I love the compass rose. Is it on your arm or leg? What were you rewarding for? When I hit 200 Im getting the shamrock over my port. I off to go buy a new sports bra. So if you don't hear from me in a couple of days it's because I'm crumpled on the floor of the changing room tied in knots of spandex. Fenton you are soooo lucky you don't have to deal with bras:cursing:

I found this from Theme Park Insider: Bigger riders mean bigger headaches for theme parks Bigger riders mean bigger headaches for theme parks they have some links to other information too. Good Luck I will watch you from ground. :rolleyes2:

You can get rid of those black adhesive marks with 'liquid bandage' Just smear some on and it rubs off really easy.

I finely emptied the camera of the pics b4 and after surgery. This is the pic of me b4 surgery with the smiley and the shamrock on my belly for the surgeon to find. He said everyone in the surgery suite got a good laugh. He put the port under the smiley. :cool: Regarding the verdict: I hope things aren't too bad when it is announced. I'm surprised that more folks aren't shot with the amount of them "pointing things" at cops. Christine why do you even have the Cookies in the house? Lesson learned:don't bring the tempting stuff within distance of temptation. That said tomorrow is another day. Happy New Minute!! Fenton my sister came out to be with me around band time and not once did I try to convince her to try the band(she is bigger then me). Folks have to come to this decision on their own and no amount of harping from us will get them there. The best thing you can do is be a good band roll model. Kerri thats what we are here for- vent away. then LET IT GO! Focus your energy on yourself. As always someone will be out there to suck it away from you. :crying: Step out of range and continue. You're doing GREAT!!! Welcome Crystal!!

[ATTACH]17[/ATTACH] Here is the pic of me B4 surgery with the smiley and the shamrock on my belly. The Dr put the port right under the smiley.

[ATTACH]17[/ATTACH] Here is the pic of me B4 surgery with the smiley and the shamrock on my belly. The Dr put the port right under the smiley. :w00t:

Here are my scars one week out and 7 weeks out. I don't see much difference. The smiley is what I drew on my tummy for the surgeon to find. The shamrock is because I am a Shrinking Shamrock banded in March. I had very little bruising. I did use Arnica Montana. headstandconsulting-2.WlsBoardMobile.apk here are the main ones close up with a ruler to show scale.(pic is upside down, oops)

If you have never had surgery before try to ask other close family members if they have had issues with anesthesia. As this might be an issue with you. don't stress about it. Just let them know about all the drugs you take even the herbs and supplements. As they might have a effect. There will be a form you fill out and like others said they might check your airway( they didn't mine) Good luck.

there is really good fat free milk out there. It's called Skim Plus(I think it is only on the east coast though) or something like that. I tastes good and they have boosted the protein content. Check it out.

The weight you gained with the steroids is the hardest to lose. But Im sure you will sweat it off!!!

At the top of this page look for--User CP-- and click this takes you to your user information. On the left side scroll down to --Settings and Options-- find --edit signature-- and click See the edit box? This is where you paste the information you copied from the ticker site. (if you haven't done that yet open a new tab and set up your ticker at Graphical Tickers and Trackers: Weight Loss, Trying To Conceive, Pregnancy...) Good luck

"Say a prayer for me" I think that is Duran Duran LOL:lol:

Ah Journey... don't stop believing! I think we need an anthem here at the shamROCKS.

Harley go to the range with a BIG caliber gun. That will work those arms. Jon/fenton Five book series? I can hardly wait. Don't be shy about blowing your horn, for the book or weight loss. To all that have a bite here and there. Isn't that why you got the band? So you could still enjoy your life? Conscious eating, just don't stuff things in mindlessly. My friend is trying to get me to do yoga. The last time I did it my hands got so sweaty I almost broke my nose when I slipped off the sticky mat. It is supposed to be good for the body and mind, even gentle. Anyone want to weight in on the topic?

I have some stupid big scars. I don't know if this is just me or Dr's handy work. One is 2 3/4", two are 1" and three are 1/2". Is that normal? I've been thinking about taking up yoga. Nice gentle body work. Only thing is last time I tried my hands got so sweaty I slipped and almost broke my nose. Or maybe a personal trainer. I have an appointment with the Dr next week and maybe get a fill if the Dr thinks I'm really trying. I think it is interesting that some Dr hand out fills like candy and others like bestowing a knighthood.:confused2:

I have some stupid big scars. I don't know if this is just me or Dr's handy work. One is 2 3/4", two are 1" and three are 1/2". Is that normal? I've been thinking about taking up yoga. Nice gentle body work. Only thing is last time I tried my hands got so sweaty I slipped and almost broke my nose. Or maybe a personal trainer. I have an appointment with the Dr next week and maybe get a fill if the Dr thinks I'm really trying. I think it is interesting that some Dr hand out fills like candy and others like bestowing a knighthood.:confused2:

Yep ME. :tongue_smilie:

Mostly they help-Its called co-morbidity. As long as you are cleared for surgery you are fine.

Carrie- flush the candy!!! Throw it away. Give it away. Get away from the chocolate. NOW

I tried putting oatmeal in my protein shake this morning. It is really filling. Thanks for the tip!