Bigb

it helps but i don't think it counts. a good workout on a staionary bike is go hard, as fast as you can for a minute, then cruse for a minute. Hard then cruse. Push yourself.

I'll agree. The Band only makes it harder to live our lives in the manner that we did before the bad. I doesn't make it impossible. I have the same struggles that you are facing. Hang in there.

I have asthma too. I got on the scale and am back up to 370. Better than 450 but not where I want to be. Thank you guys for the support it helps knowing someone else is having similar struggles and successes

I didn't get to restriction until I reached 9cc's. That was two years ago and I still feel good with it. Fill that puppy up if you have to. You didn't go through all the trouble to get the band to not use the it to the fullest of it's capacity.

I got out on my mountain bike yesterday to enjoy the sun with my kids. We had a great time 60 degrees feels awesomwe. Gonna try my 10 mile loop tomorrow. Wish me luck.

This week has been better than last. I have been trying to get on the trainer but that thing is tourturous. I have been easing back into it. I have been walking on the treadmill and lifting weights some. Got good and sore Monday feeling better today though. I hope some of you are also making strides, or at least back to the baby steps.

Brad

Hello all, Does any one know if Dr. Ponce accepts United Health Care? Thanks for the help. I'm looking to get a fill.

I'm in.We can do it.

It is disheartening to think about the amount of work it will take to get back to where I was last time I posted on here.

Let's get this thread going again. I have gained wieght that has got to come off. I want to start riding again and need support from some of you pros. I will ride on the trainer this evening after work. Who is with me?

Hammer1 i see you are still alive and still posting. I haven't been on here much till as of late. I hope you are doing well and still losing. Brad

I hope you guys haven't give up. I am a long way from being ready for a tri but you guys are motivating. I have been riding my mountain bike a little and have my road bike on the trainer. When I get some more weight off I'll try to start running. I have a little holiday gainage to deal with but I feel like I'm back on track.

I have 9 ccs in a 10cc band and I have trouble with biscuits.

Nice looking Bike

Has everyone given up or just given up on this thread. I have been eating better and trying to get with it again without going nuts. I have been trying to help coach my son's little leauge football team and that takes up a lot of time that I was using to exercise. I went out in the middle of the day today and rode my bike 10 miles. It was the first time that I had rode in a long time and it wasn't too bad. Now for the bad news. I got on the scales today and had lost only 6 pounds in the last month. I guess that is to be expected considering my recent eating habits. Hope all of you guys are seeing some success. Let's keep pulling for each other. Thanks for all the kind words.

BRAD

I have been having a rough go of it here lately. Needs some support. Been craving sweets and not been exercising. got to get back on track.

I went home the same day.

Name.............StartingWeight....Current.....Goal.........To Go

FeliciaLevy75 .......240.................240............190...........50

Hollie ...................154 ................154............125........... 29

areellady............. 189................189............159...........30

klmsilva................216................216............190......... ..26

Boos02................258...............226.............200........... 26

Dionna113...........213...............199.............160............4 0

BIGB....................342...............342.............300............42

I still eat a lot. just not at one time. I eat at least six times a day. the difference is what I eat and the fact that I now exercise. I've lost 107 since Jan 4th. I enjoy life more and more everyday.

When I started lifting earlier in the year I did light weights for 15 reps for three sets, and at least 30 minutes of continuous cardio. I now do much heavier weights for 15 reps and an hour of cardio every other day. I am much stronger and more cut. You have to do the cardio or you won't increase your fintness level. Circuit training is a good idea to tie the cardio into the weightlifting.

I've lost 107 since January 4th. I had a fill on May the 15.

Hollie, well stated. I wish you the best in your study. You have a lot of pressure to do well so that those who are under age and needing the surgery in the future have the opportunity. I'm pulling for you.

Hollie I don't agree with what you say about maybe hammer should have had the bypass. I'm certain there was a psych evaluation involved. I didn't loose any weight the first year I was banded just like hammer. My slow start was due to my lack of commitment to the process. Hammer has taken all the right steps to continue the weight loss and has accomplished a lot in losing 80 lbs already. Hammer just has a little bit longer journey ahead of him than some of the other people with the band. Remember the bypass is no quick fix either. We are all individuals and all respond differently to all of life's stressors.

That's great just stick with it and give it time.

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