divanita2006

I'm so relieved to know you are feeling better!

I'd like to lift up each and everyone of us on this site: Moderators, Newbies, long-term banded, bandless... The struggle with weight is not the only factor that ties us together. There are so many psychological, spiritual, mental, and physical challenges on the inside of us that make our fat just the tip of the iceberg. I pray for a spirit of compassion, empathy, and brother/sisterhood between us, as well as a heart for forgiveness for our quirks-we all have them. Finally, allow us the capacity to exhibit thoughtfulness and love, rather than judgment. Bless each of you for teaching me what I need to know on my journey!

Mandy: That "mirror" lady is really you! How inspiring for a newbie like me.

Congratulations on your weight loss, my fellow Texan! Sounds like you might be a bit too tight, huh? I'm only a few months out; but there's a lot of veterans here who give great suggestions:)

My Mp3 has six generations of music on it. While doing cardio, I listen to a different decade each time: Summer of 2006: Promiscuous Girl-Nelly Furtado Deja Vu-Beyonce' Ain't No Other Man-Christina Aguilera Lighter's Up-Li' Kim Goldigger-Kanye West Crazy-Gnarles Barkley Be Without You-Mary J. Blige Inspirational Looking for You-Kirk Franklin I Can Only Imagine-Mercy Me In the Morning-Mary Mary We Fall Down-Donny McClurkin Optimistic-Sounds of Blackness Hold On-Sounds of Blackness w/ Roger 60's Tighter n' Tighter-Alive N' Kickin' Grazing in the Grass-Friends of Distinction Love or Let Me Be Lonely-Friends of Distinction Never My Love-The Association Aquarius-Fifth Dimension Stoned Soul Picnic-Fifth Dimension I Could Never Love Another-Temptations My Cherie Amour-Stevie Wonder 70's Signed, Sealed, Delivered-Stevie Wonder I Want You Back-Jackson Five Get it Together-Jackson Five Keep On Truckin' Eddie Kendricks I've Been Searching-Chicago Long Train Runnin'-Doobie Brothers Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing-Stevie Wonder Angie-Rolling Stones I'm So Proud-Johnnie Taylor I Believe in You-Johnnie Taylor All I Do-Stevie Wonder Minute By Minute-Doobie Brothers Try Jah Love-Third World Shining Star-EWF Yearning, Learning-EWF Imagination-EWF Love's Holiday-EWF 80's Too Tight-Con Funk Shun Baby I'm Hooked-Con Funk Shun Breakout-Swing Out Sister Meet Me Halfway-Kenny Loggins Conga-Gloria Estefan I See Your Smile-Gloria Estefan You're the Inspiration-Chicago Love's Light in Flight-Stevie Wonder Close to You-Maxi Priest Wake Me Up-Wham On Our Own-Bobby Brown 90's I like the Way-Hi-Five Weak-SWV Can We Talk-Tevin Campbell Baby Baby Baby-TLC Somebody Loves You-Patti LaBelle Ex Factor-Lauren Hill Everything is Everything-Lauren Hill A Rose is Still a Rose-Aretha I Have Nothing-Whitney 2000's/Booty Songs-Tribute to the Largest Part of My Body Baby Got Back-Sir Mix a Lot Git Low-Lil Jon Back That Thing Up-Juvenile Slow Motion-Juvenile shake that Thing- Feelin' On Ya Booty-R. Kelly Girl, Tonite-Twista'

I couldn't sleep tonight. Thought I'd check to see how you are feeling, love. Holler back at me, okay?

You look so happy and spirit-filled, as if the whole world belonged to you! Your pic should be on a billboard showing others what a beautiful, healthy, loving woman looks like. Magnifique!

God Bless you! He was with you every step of the way:)

I'm beginning my 5th week of exercise: recumbent bike 30 minutes; 5-6 miles elliptical 15 minutes stairs 2 at a time hip hop dancing 5-10 minutes:clap2: X 5 days a week

...I haven't seen or heard from you lately. How are ya'? /you've been on my mind this week.:eek:

I am located in Dallas. Had my 1st fill on 7/25; no restriction yet. I am drinking >64 oz of water, and doing cardio 5X a week (3 hrs total).

Hi, DFW Bandsters: I received my 1st fill on 7/25. It went very smoothly, and quickly. I started with .5 ccs, then they added 2 ccs/4cc capacity. On liquids for 1 day, and eating carefully, but normal amounts (so far).:huggie: fill 1-7/25-2 ccs-total 2.5 ccs

I am in Dallas, TX. I travel alot with work. Maybe I'll have the opportunity to come to So Cal and say hello:rolleyes:

So glad to see your post! I just wanted to hear your "voice" before I turn in for the evening. It interesting, but I have always related to your posts. Now I'll have to stop lurking and start getting to know my bandsters better. You are a gem, remember that! Btw: I am a funny, loving,crazy lady who loves people. I just happen to be black. If you need me , I 'll have to come out there and see about you.

Just stopping by to see how you are feeling today:confused:

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I was banded 6/22; a few days before you. I have been diagnosed with bi-polar for 16 years. I have been on lithium maintenance the entire time, along with ambien and seroquel for sleep. In the early days of lithium, I gained some weight, but it leveled off over time. My lack of activity and sedentary lifestyle put the extra curves on me! After years of ups and downs, the meds have helped me live a productive life. My 21-yr old daughter is my biggest motivator. I wanted so badly to be a good Mom, even when I hadn't learned to love myself yet. I used to hate the meds, thinking that they would make me feel dull. No way! I am still the creative, silly, intelligent lady that I've always been; just more confident, and I have more faith. I paint, draw, flirt, laugh loudly, and I do hip-hop dancing at 47. I got the band because of my co-morbidities catching up with me, and a family full of diabetics. I want to send my love, and give you a counseling resource that might be helpful: Grace-Christian Outpatient-800-781-6113. If you want to holler at someone who understands, let me know. I'll send my #. We are all in this together. You are NEVER alone, love.

Baylor Mom: I was banded at Baylor Dallas by Dr. McCarty. I'm feeling great; going for a fill 8/1.

I have been doing cardio for the past two years,without losing much weight. I was banded on 6/22 and could not wait to exercise again. At my 3-week follow-up on 7/11, the doc gave me the "go-ahead" to resume exercise. So far, I've done (5x per week): 45 minutes of cardio (recumbent bike/elliptical) 15 minutes of dancing (hip-hop) It's a start. Yay!

Congratulations, welcome to bandland! I'm in Dallas and just got banded on 6/22 at Baylor.:clap2:

I'll sign up for the Dallas walk.

So glad to hear from you, lady. You are in my thoughts:)

Dianerbean: I'm interested in the walk. I was banded at Baylor on 6/22 and I'd like to find out more about it.

I'm sending lots of love and prayers your way, Diane. Love your wonderful sense of humor! What a visual-chewing gum that way.

Can't wait to see you all at my favorite BBQ places!:clap2: