NewMechelle

Okay I would like to thank every one that has tried to assist me in my dingy attempts to do the ticker. I figured out how to do the ticker. I got a really cute one, loolks adorable half way almost to goal I have copied and pasted to option one block on the "update signature" area. I have copied and pasted on the option two area. I have tried hitting upload, save signature, and preview signature. Each time I do this It says invalid file. Does any one have any idea what I may be doin wrong? except for a possible shout out saying yea I got it some day lol I swear this is my last "ticker" blog.

I think this has to be a choice made by each individual. I was banded May 28th and feel so blessed to be on this journey. I am actually proud of it. This is not an easy way out. I am still dieting I am still not eating foods I love I am still excercising which I have always hated I am still doing the work. The advantage to the band is it just helps to give me enough will power to do it every day day in day out. When people say Oh my gosh you look so good I smile say thank you and say I had a lap band done in May it has been such a blessing. Like I said it has to be an individuals decision, no right, no wrong. Good luck and God bless.

Well that 49 has been teasing me forever and ever but finally today i hit it. I hit fifty lost. My first big goal. My second goal Onederland. I am 207 today. Onederland, here I come!!!

Well that 49 has been teasing me forever and ever but finally today i hit it. I hit fifty lost. My first big goal. My second goal Onederland. I am 207 today. Onederland, here I come!!!

okay so it is two am my time. I am really done this time i think i may have it this time. I just hate to let this stupid ticker thing beat me. one last try and it is off to bed i go. night all. God bless.:thumbup:

okay so it is two am my time. I am really done this time i think i may have it this time. I just hate to let this stupid ticker thing beat me. one last try and it is off to bed i go. night all. God bless.

I am glad to know I am not the only computer challenged one out there lol. Good luck.

Okay Im fed up I have been playing with this thing forever. This is it for the night. Come on ticker, you can do it you can.!!!!:thumbup::mad:

Okay Im fed up I have been playing with this thing forever. This is it for the night. Come on ticker, you can do it you can.!!!!:tongue:

Okay I too am trying to see if my "Ticker" works, lets see:rolleyes:

Okay I too am trying to see if my "Ticker" works, lets see:rolleyes:

Nope that wasnt me. I have never had a ticker. I have never figured it out. I am way lost!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was commenting on some one elses ticker lol (mechelle)

You know what is cute? When those people who are used to fooling around with computers try to tell us slightly computer challenged folks how to do something and it just sounds like greek to me. Okay I am trying to do a ticker thingy. I clicked on user cp, went to update your signature and then from there......clicked on every possible area and no luck. Yes I admit it. I am not the brightest crayon in the box. Could some one help a sister out? Thanks and God bless. Seriously, talk very slowly and use little words lol. On a positive note, I am down 49 pounds, such a tease, 49 and holding.:thumbup:

You know what is cute? When those people who are used to fooling around with computers try to tell us slightly computer challenged folks how to do something and it just sounds like greek to me. Okay I am trying to do a ticker thingy. I clicked on user cp, went to update your signature and then from there......clicked on every possible area and no luck. Yes I admit it. I am not the brightest crayon in the box. Could some one help a sister out? Thanks and God bless. Seriously, talk very slowly and use little words lol. On a positive note, I am down 49 pounds, such a tease, 49 and holding.

I started my journey on May 28th at 258. I am now 209. I have a long way to go but like you hope to be healthy not a stick figure. The journey is not always easy. There are days you wonder what the heck you did to your self. I promise you it is always worth it. God bless you and good luck along the way.

Okay now that you know how to do it, help a sister out and show me how you do it and put it at the bottom of your blogs each time and update them.!!!!! Hopefulmechelle

Well yesterday was my third fill. Everything went very well. I cant believe what a blessing this whole experience has been. The surgery (not bad at all) the fills (nothing to them) I have just really been blessed. I know not every one is as fortunate but I just feel very thankful. What also seems strange to me is the varrying cc's that are given from doc to doc in a fill. I now have 7.5 cc's in my band. I am really tight but I dont feel misserable. Of course I am only drinking for a week (no solids) so we will see. I have not seen any one on this sight with that much in their band. Am I a little piggy or what? My surgeon was very sweet. Very complimentary on how I am doing. Yesterday was my four month mark. I was down 43 pounds in the office ( my naked wieght before pigging out over the weekend was 49.5 loss) Any way he says I am doing great. I cant wait to get to goal (155) I am just excited about getting to Onderland right now. Hope everyone else is well. God bless. I am so thankful for for this surgeory.

Well yesterday was my third fill. Everything went very well. I cant believe what a blessing this whole experience has been. The surgery (not bad at all) the fills (nothing to them) I have just really been blessed. I know not every one is as fortunate but I just feel very thankful. What also seems strange to me is the varrying cc's that are given from doc to doc in a fill. I now have 7.5 cc's in my band. I am really tight but I dont feel misserable. Of course I am only drinking for a week (no solids) so we will see. I have not seen any one on this sight with that much in their band. Am I a little piggy or what? My surgeon was very sweet. Very complimentary on how I am doing. Yesterday was my four month mark. I was down 43 pounds in the office ( my naked wieght before pigging out over the weekend was 49.5 loss) Any way he says I am doing great. I cant wait to get to goal (155) I am just excited about getting to Onderland right now. Hope everyone else is well. God bless. I am so thankful for for this surgeory.

I almost cried when I saw your blog. Sometimes a "mild heart attack" or health problem of any kind is God's way of trying to warn you before it is too late. You are sooo young. You can do this. I have no will power and I have had my band since May 28th and though there are days that are tough and I wouldnt trade it for nothing. I am about a half pound away from being down 50. You are so worth it. Good luck and God bless.

This is the only way I know how to do this. Kandi5911, I hope you are still out there. I dont know how to find you, dont know how to do those cool little measuring tapes at the bottom of the screen with every ones starting weight and goal weight. Heck I didnt even know I had a personal message till I accidently came accross your message. I am so sorry to respond back so late. Dr. Shina's number is (812)256-7431. He is extremely bright, knows his stuff, very honest open and even to the point of blunt. I have heard alot of people complain that he doesnt have much of a bedside mannor however I think he is dry but very funny if you pay attention to him. He has offices in Louisville as well if that is more convenient but his Charlstown office can give you the other numbers if needed. I would ( and obviously did)trust him with my life. Good luck and God Bless. Hopefulmechelle:smile:

This is the only way I know how to do this. Kandi5911, I hope you are still out there. I dont know how to find you, dont know how to do those cool little measuring tapes at the bottom of the screen with every ones starting weight and goal weight. Heck I didnt even know I had a personal message till I accidently came accross your message. I am so sorry to respond back so late. Dr. Shina's number is (812)256-7431. He is extremely bright, knows his stuff, very honest open and even to the point of blunt. I have heard alot of people complain that he doesnt have much of a bedside mannor however I think he is dry but very funny if you pay attention to him. He has offices in Louisville as well if that is more convenient but his Charlstown office can give you the other numbers if needed. I would ( and obviously did)trust him with my life. Good luck and God Bless. Hopefulmechelle:smile:

CORRECTION LOLOLOLOL I AM 210.5 DONT I WISH,. I MUST HAVE BEEN DREAMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOPEFULMECHELLE ON MY WAY TO 155 LAP BAND FAMILY SLOW AND STEADY I GO.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello Lap Band family. It has been a little while since I have bloged. Hope all is well with everyone. I am doing pretty well. Very hopeful (as my name says lol) that my fill I am getting on Monday does the trick with out giving so much restriction I cant even get my own saliva down. I am down 47.5 pounds. I feel good, am happy with the progress, just starting to be sooo hungry again. It is much harder when you are starved. So when you reach your "sweet spot" is that it? No more fills for good? or in time does it start to losen up? Or does it only losen up if you start to abuse it and eat too much? I have some restriction now, get some stuff stuck if I am not careful, some kinds of breads and other foods i shouldnt have at all. That tells me this thing is working. I am only 4 pounds away from my half way point. I wanted to lost 103 pounds. I am soooooo excited. I am 110.5. Cant wait to get into onederland again. Bye the way I am one of the hard headed ones who was convinced I didnt need the protien shakes. If you have a band you DO need the extra protien and yes it does help you to lose more weight. Each time I am at a stand still, all i gotta do is start the shakes again. I am a believer now. It's a daily shake for me. God bless!!!!!!!!!!:thumbup:

Hello Lap Band family. It has been a little while since I have bloged. Hope all is well with everyone. I am doing pretty well. Very hopeful (as my name says lol) that my fill I am getting on Monday does the trick with out giving so much restriction I cant even get my own saliva down. I am down 47.5 pounds. I feel good, am happy with the progress, just starting to be sooo hungry again. It is much harder when you are starved. So when you reach your "sweet spot" is that it? No more fills for good? or in time does it start to losen up? Or does it only losen up if you start to abuse it and eat too much? I have some restriction now, get some stuff stuck if I am not careful, some kinds of breads and other foods i shouldnt have at all. That tells me this thing is working. I am only 4 pounds away from my half way point. I wanted to lost 103 pounds. I am soooooo excited. I am 110.5. Cant wait to get into onederland again. Bye the way I am one of the hard headed ones who was convinced I didnt need the protien shakes. If you have a band you DO need the extra protien and yes it does help you to lose more weight. Each time I am at a stand still, all i gotta do is start the shakes again. I am a believer now. It's a daily shake for me. God bless!!!!!!!!!!:tt1:

Hey congrats on your surgery. I had my band placed on May 28th of this year. I am doing well, healed well and am very healthy and my port sight is still very tender to the touch and even sticks out a little. There are times when I will get a sharp pain in that area, I just think where they attach the port it is kinda indefinately sensitive, if the pain gets real bad I wouldnt be worried, if in doubt, call your doctors office, this will be a life long journey and you need to develop a relationship with them there and feel comfortable asking questions. Good luck and God bless.