Charlietuna

Hello everyone, kind of slow at reporting back.i had to stop running until i drop a few more pounds, it's ok i'm walking 4 miles everyday. Over the week-end took 2 -6 mile hikes.Things are getting better everyday.Good luck with everyones 5k. Really look forward to doing more running very soon.

Way to get out a move and enjoy the week-end.keep up the good work

Hello, everyone..Such a awesome week-end. My honey and i went on mini vaction. We hike both days about 6 miles, up the hills, down around the lake.Enjoyed all the wonderful fall colors.5 months ago i wouldn't have beenable to do it, since my band and i are change life 1 step at i time"LIFE IS SO WONDERFUL". so much much get up and go lov it. HOPE EVERYONE IS DOING GREAT STUFF TO ENJOY FALL..

You are going to just wonderful.The ladies are there to be on your time.All that stuff is ok, and you will lose, let your band become your best good friend. good luck

Happy Day..I went in and had my first fill.So exciting down another 5 lbs so total lost is 30 lbs since Aug 14,2008.Also 23 inches melted off.I'm walking, running, and doing "Curves "everyday. I just love my band.

i'm with all of you.. lets make things happen in a "BIg Way" i love my band. Name memom***** start*** 210*** goal**110 current*** 170****.

My bike and i have found each other.i ride 21/2 mile everyday and walk also. Hill in front of my house is my friend, no more out of breath,just push forward.and it feels so great.

HELLO EVERYONE, I WAS BAND ON AUG5TH AND SOOO HAPPY.I'VE DROPPED 20IBS, WALKING 11/2 MILES A DAY.GO TO CURVES EVERYNIGHT AFTER WORK. LOOKING GOOD AND FEELING BETTER EVERYDAY.:mad2:

I could stand on top of a moutain and yell all day,'I LOVE MY BAND'. I was band on aug 5th, down 18ibs and many inches.Wearing bras a bought 3 yrs ago.Couldn't wear them to small. They fit and somewhat big. It's like it's melting off by the gallons, no more hurting knees.Up at 6:00a.m. to walk my 11/2:regular_smile: miles before work, doing curves after work.Sleeping like a baby, best in years.I LOVE MY BAND.....

Hello. I was also banded on Aug. 5 but i feel great. Just make sure you are getting in your Protein Shakes & water&&&&&&&&& walking. All of that seems to help me out alot. Good luck!:whatchutalkingabout

I we are just relearning, so ask tons of questions, take notes.But most of all "BE NICE TO YOURSELF>"

I was band on Aug 5th, first couple days was sore and lots of gas.Found walking helps alot and drinking (sipping) my water.Sleep im my bed better than ever. Take your time and good luck:smile2:

Ok, my friend i'm here to be your support.i just wen thru with my band on aug 5th, some what sore but the sky is alot more bluer than a week ago.get your self some sugar free Jello, pudding iceey pops. Go to to your "happy place". See the ne healther, better person. Is it a cake walk..no not at all but the rewards are priceless. Don't let anyone rain on your parade..memom

WOW OH WOW YOU ROCK GIRL..Thanks for the story by next summer i will be back to running, look so forward to it.

HELLO EVERYONE...i was band on aug5th doing great.Few gas bubbles, but the key is walking and sipping your clear liquids.Also heating pad on my tummy.Best of Luck AUGUST NEWBIES..Lets keep in touch.

Lisa, i was band also on the 5th. Came home that evening and doing so so. Had really bad gas so used the heating pad helped, best thing is to walk alot sip your drinks and eat your jello.No one promised it was going to be easy, but look at the reward, "NEWU". lots of luck and tell your family you need their help. good luck memom

Aug 5th, 9:45A.m. was band and ready to find the new me. It went great up and walking in short time.Washome by 4:30 p.m..Little gas in lower tummy but i'm so happy.Wish everyone else that has been here done it, or just looking. DON'T LET ANYONE STEAL YOUR DREAM OF BEING HEALTHER, STRONG AND THINNER. You keep reaching for those bright stars..:wink_smile:

Happy happy new day to you.. Wow isn't life looking just a little brighter?? Best of luck on this awesome new trip.i'm being band on aug 5th..good-luck

Karen, you are going to really like how great everyone is. They will help you all the way. Get us posted on how it goes.i'm on day of liver shrink and doing great.. Good luck

Wow sounds like so many of us is on "the new road". I will be band on aug 5th. Doing liver shrink and so far doing great. Was at son's home to night door bell rang pizza man with 3 big fat hot goodies.soo proud ate nice green salad with lemon juice for dressing. And it was ok. Hospital, nurses have called last two days getting all info. Let's all be each others cheer leader.it's going to be great..

Hi girlie, i hope all went great on the road to the new u. Keep us posted.i'm getting band on aug5th..happy day..

Doc.chamberlin, is my doctor.and i will be banded on aug5th.he and his staff are super great.call carloynn at new u at eirmc. She will help you on the road of the "new u".i have been soo happy 'cause they go to work to make things happen for you.and they are there for u all the way. Good luck memom

happy day for you.best of luck keep us posted. i will be band on aug5th.memom

How are you doing? Is the pain getting better. Let us know memom

HAPPY DAY FOR YOU,i know how long it is to get your ducks in a row.Please keep me posted and i wish sooo much luck with your.. memom

HAPPY DAY FOR YOU KIM, Aug 5th is my date to be band also.I wish you so much positive energies for your new world.I know how hard it's to keep the weight off and "love yourself" i can't wait to find the new me. Keep us posted on how it goes.. memom