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Hi ShinerGirl,

I got your responses on the msg board. I would love to hear more about your PS's and who your doctor is etc. I was banded in June '09 and down 106 lbs. Im afraid health insurance will not cover what id like to have done. Did you have insurance help you with anything?

Hi Jesse,

Had my biopsy and ultrasound done. I'm all clear - thank god! I read a post of yours regarding your arm. Have you tried to use an ace bandage and wrap it? Either wrap it so it's against your body or just wrap it so it doesn't wiggle? Just wondering - I hope you get better soon! I've been struggling lately with gaining weight actually. I put almost 4 lbs back on and in the scope of things.. that's nothing BUT I certainly dont want to go backwards! I'm scared and depressed at the moment for more reasons than the weight gain. I just hope I can find my 'way' again soon.

Hello ArmyGirl,

Prior to getting my lapband I put myself on a 1000 Cal\Day diet and lost 42 lbs. Since getting my band almost a year ago I've lost a total of 106 lbs. So it's been 64 post band and 42 pre band. I walk as much as I can and yes... i do use the wii and I also use another program that uses the wii remotes called "Active". When the weight loss slowed down I started to look for something that could help... something that would be a change and a challenge. That's when I started the Couch-to-5K program. I never thought I could do it but I did... since then I've participated in three 5K races! My best advice is to continue to watch what you eat because the stuff that goes down easy is probably high in calories. ) Let the band work for you... you're obviously doing well with a 70 lb weight loss and dont really need any advice from me. Keep up the good work - it's all worth it!

Hi Jesse...

How did the surgery go? Are you doing OK? Believe it or not, I have to go for a biopsy on my Thyroid this Friday - a nodule that I've had for a while has begun to grow. I also found a sub-mandible lump as well and hoping to have that scanned at the same time. Why is it we get banded to be a healthier person then this stuff happens??? UGH!

Hi Jesse...

How did the MRI turn out? Try not to worry so much about the weight loss... I know it's hard right now but your health concerns come first. Doing the Wii Fit is awesome! Now that the weather is nicer, can you get out to walk at all? I know for me that walking AND doing the Wii Fit really helped. I know too that changing things up makes your body wonder what's going on and releases the weight. How is your water intake? I noticed that to be a huge factor too. I've been bouncing around 3 bls. for the last week or so and it's frustrating because I want so badly to get to my goal weight by my birthday but I know that's going to be impossible so I'm shooting for the end of 2010. (Trying to set a more realistic goal.)

Let me know how you're doing!

Lynn

Hi Jesse )

I ran the 5K on April 11th and if the weather holds I'm actually going to attempt another one tomorrow! I ran it in 37:17 and I'm hoping to do at least that or less since I'll be running alone this time.

How are you doing? Things going OK for you??

Thank you for the picture comment )

Hi lacasst... Thank you for your compliment on my picture. I too agree with you... this is the best and most beautiful tool ever given to me. I have been given my life back so to speak. I ran my very first 5K and the most priceless thing about it is... I did it with my son - something I never thought I'd do!

Hi Jessie,

Look how far you've come. Believe me when I say I 'get it' when it comes to bathing suits. I have to buy a new one this year too and my legs are so much smaller than my top 1/2. I'm not really looking forward to it... but it's a new fact of life, right? LOL!!! Keep up the great work and celebrate how far you've come - you look amazing!