Banded in KS

Awesome Diane! I agree, Cate. I always feel better after I exercise. So, how is the weather in NOLA?

Good job Cate!!! :clap2: Robyn, I am sure you burn a ton of calories with the kind of work you do. Ok, I did it. I did 35 minutes, biked 9 miles and burned 400 calories. It's a start. Now, who thinks we can get two more work outs in this week?????? Hmmm... hmmm.... :nervous (don't hurt me, please)

Cool!!! I am going to go change into work out clothes now and will come back and post after I am done.

Btw, did I mention that I have a headache and am REALLY tired today???

Well, ok Cate... I will commit to going and getting on the bike for 30 minutes tonight ... if you will do 30 min of something too. K????

Cate, I am so with you. I can relate to everything you are saying. I have been stuck in the same spot for quite a while. Initially, it didn't matter to me because I was making pretty good food choices and still working out 2-3 times a week. But now... I am having a hard time getting motivated. I need something to break my lazy routine! :help: Maybe we just need to start small and hold each other accountable. You, however, have had so much happen to you. I can only imagine how difficult your move would be to deal with on top of being newly banded.

CATE!!! Hey there girl!!! I am sorry to hear you had a rough time down there, but I know you can get back on track. When are you coming to see us? :mad:

Katt, Don't worry about which Dr. you are going to. Feel free to post on this thread with all your questions. Good luck with your band!!! :biggrin1:

Way to go Angela!!!! Rock on babe! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Curley, What symptoms are you having that made you suspect a problem? ...and how did your dr. diagnos the slip/stretched stomach?

Hey, Angela... I know you can totally do 3 more pounds!

Diane, Yikes babe! If you can not and are not eating solid foods because of how tight your band is.... you may be too tight. I was too tight for a while and my weight totally stalled. Please be careful and call Billie if you are not sure.

Angela, You must get really tight during your TOM. When I was too tight, I could only eat a couple of small bites of solid protein at a time and was pretty much reduced to mushies. I am just like you. I have only brought food back up once and when I did it was such a tiny insignificant amount--I knew it was not the "offending item". I always just slime and froth and pace and writhe in pain sometimes for hours!! :cry I just always figured that I was not one of the lucky ones that can burp and its all over.

Angela, You are doing so great! The trend with TOM is true for almost everyone I talk to. I definitely get tighter too.

Cynthia, I happen to agree with you about the sg. However, I was not there last time and made to feel un-welcome. I have a previous committment and can't make it this month, but plan to go in Sept.. Pat, keep us posted on how the KC Bandsters group is. I have always wondered about that one. Hey, Angela...are you planning on being in KS anytime soon? I have a few more clothes from my closet you may want to look through. I can even meet you somewhere. I can not believe it. School starts on Wed!!!! :faint: It will be nice to get back to a routine, but everything gets so hectic around my house. Anything exciting going on with the rest of you chicas?????

Hey Angela, what kind of program opens the swf file? I can not view Robyn's animated pics.

Robyn, You look amazing! I am so proud of you. Rock on, babe!

You really do rock Robyn!!!!!!!!!!:clap2: :high5: :dance: :hail: :cheer2: :banana :bounce: :scared:

Hi all! I went in yesterday for my fill and the waiting room was packed!!! They were running out of seats/chairs. Anyway, I got 4 1/2 of the 5 cc's back. I am thinking that I may need a little more, but I am going to give it a couple of weeks. Hey, Robyn... where are you, babe????

Hi all! I have heard about some of the goings on that I missed. Sorry that things worked out the way they did at sg. :cry I would be up for trying another group with you guys. I am not sure we should totally give up on this group though. Let's talk more about it on Sunday. So, was there any words of wisdom that Sabapathy said during the meeting that connected with anyone?

Robyn, We can play it by ear if you want. Just give me a call. Also, when you call the Melting Pot you may want to ask them if they care if we split the dinner for two (with more than two people...) It can get expensive if they don't. I will check in with you all when I get back in town. Have fun at support group tomorrow!

Angela, we should meet up on the 4th. I will bring the clothes with me. Robyn, whaddya think? Diane, Congrats on the wedding dress! That is a great NSV! :clap2: Robyn, I should probably not be so dramatic. I know they triple book for sure. But you get the point. :nervous Hey, btw, I want to go on vacation with you. Do you want to adopt me and take me along for all the fun?!? :biggrin1: If you haven't lost weight Robyn, you may be losing fat and gaining muscle. With all the sit ups and working out you are doing... it is possible you are shrinking in size because of the lean muscles you are building. That can definitely make a difference on your body. I call mine (saggy skin)... squishy or flubber. It is because its so loose and soft and saggy. Kinda sad, but hopefully with time it will improve. At least that is my secret fantasy. I have heard Dr. Hoehn say that once it is stretched, it won't go back. If it doesn't, maybe I will find a way somehow to deal with it in the future. On the back pain issue, YES dear! My back acts up quite a bit, but I have had issues for quite a while. I think its a combination of my tummy and extra chestage! :confused: Sea, What is your name? Do you come to support group?

Robyn, just to forewarn you... Becky said that they are sooooo booked on August 4th that she doesn't even want to be there. She also said that she agrees with all the patients on the triple and quadruple booking. She is kindly requesting anyone that goes in and waits a really long time to see Dr. H to let him know how inconsiderate it is. Apparently, they won't listen to her. She told me all this when I made my appointment for Aug. 2nd. If you don't have to run back home right after your appointment, let me know. You know I will be close by. Yikes--Angela, do you think you may be a bit too tight? Sorry you are having a difficult time. I can relate to the pain issue. You are certainly welcome for the clothes. I am glad someone can use them. Btw, I found some more 22/24's in my closet and sweater drawers. If you are nearby, let me know.

Robyn, Dr. Hitchcock had told the ER doc to take it all out, but I stopped him. I didn't want it all out. And I felt much better as soon as he started taking some out. You guys are all doing great on your eating. A bite or two of a dessert does not a disaster make. It just keeps it real. Hey, Robyn... are you going to see Dr. Hoehn for your one year appointment?