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weights and a 20 minute spin on the trainer after work at the gym

Thanks for sharing B-52! I couldn't agree more. I had a small amount ( I don't know how much) removed about three weeks ago, due to getting stuck on a pill and having some irritation that lasted for a few days. I too, know that there must really be a fine line between "proper" adjustment and "close" adjustment. I am finding it more like a diet again now....and I suck at dieting. Can't wait to get back in to see my surgeon to return to the Happy spot for me. Best wishes!

5k run this evening. TGIF!

Totally normal! Not a lot of us were told about this "bandster hell"....but it's very real for many. It was for me. The swelling from surgery subsides, and you feel no different than before banding. Exactly how it was for me too. Rest assured, after you start getting adjusments, the band works. Until then, its just willpower that will get you through this phase. Hang tough and do your best to limit your portion sizes. And try not to test the types of food you can eat. Stick to your surgeons choices and allow yourself to fully recover from surgery. There'll be happy days ahead! Best wishes!

I have a minimum weekly "goal" of 210 minutes. 30 minutes per day average. I just checked my activity tracker and for the last year, I've averaged 558 "exercise" calories per day.....I don't exercise every day, but over the course of the year, it evens out. (203,526 calories for the past year) Minute wise, its right at 50 minutes per day average over the last year. ExerciseCalories with average2014-04-11 (4849).xlsx These are numbers from LoseIt!, but pretty close to my HRM tracked numbers, which show 189,xxx calories of exercise.

26 mile bike ride this morning. Feeling it!

5km run after work today. Happy hump day!

1 mile sprint, then 40 min walk this evening. Lovin this weather!

I don't have any problems eating popcorn. I have it a few times per year....usually at a movie theater.

Hi Pinksjo1, Not sure if you'd be interested, but we have meetings the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month in the Metro East at the Collinsville Doubletree. Its led by a NUT from St. Alexius and we usually have several WLS patients attend with every type surgery. It's open to anyone who's had or contemplating WLS. All are welcome! Several members from this site attend. PM me if you'd like more info. Thanks, David

Weights and a quick spin on the trainer. Now ready to watch some BIG BLUE BASKETBALL!

Great job!!!!!!!!! You did it and had fun... Congrats!

One of the "lapband Pioneer surgeons", you'll see mentioned often on here, Dr. Paul O'Brien suggest that "a glass of wine with meals which we have shown is good for your health and good for your weight loss when taken in a modest amount." So, IMO, enjoy! http://drsimpson.net/weight-loss/Dr-Obrien's-golden-rules/Dr-Obrien's-golden-rules.htm

Everyone has different experiences, but for me, having a properly adjusted band is the most important thing. You're not there yet....so as others have suggested, do your best to limit your calorie intake and do what YOU can as far as exercising/walking/moving....everything helps. You can get through this "bandster hell" as its called for a reason...one day at a time. Best wishes!

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45 minute walk in the park this afternoon.

8km run this morning....gonna be a busy day. Blues Hockey game at 1pm....then BIG BLUE Basketball this evening. Liver, don't fail me now! Shout out to my friend who's doing a Color Run down in Atlanta today.. Go @LadyDiva618 Congrats on your first 5K race!

Weights and a little bike ride at the gym today. Happy Friday everyone. GO BIG BLUE!

I agree with PdxMan....Nothing better than getting the correct shoes FOR YOU.

Swimming and weights at the gym this afternoon before work.

So true my friend! Since SOME of us STILL have a basketball game this weekend, I like your reference to MJ..... just do it!

WTG SillyAuntDi.... you didn't let your trainer canceling on you stop you. Great job!

I've been missing your runs too! So glad to see you posting them again. After all, YOU got me started with this running thing. In case I haven't told you lately. .... THANKS!

Way to go @@LadyDiva618 that's awesome! 4 miles! We will do a half together later this year.