TeriR

I find it very helpful to have something to watch or listen to as well. The fitness center I belong to just opened up a brand new location that is very convenient for me- it is located between my work and my home, and each cardio machine has it own tv with somewhere around 70-80 different channels. I can usually find something that will interest me for 34-45 minutes and it helps the time go by faster. It is also nice when the machines count the calories burned as well, I find myself going a little bit longer just to burn another 25 calories! It is also important to get some weights in 2-3 times a week. A pound of muscle helps you burn more calories than a pound of fat does!

I have been working out at a fitness center since this past December. I try to work out 3-4 times a week and I can honestly say that I look forward to going now. I actually get frustrated when I can't make it! My favorite machine is the eliptical. I was banded on 8/24/06 and did well at first, lost about 40 lbs by December, but then I plataued. It actually has only been in the last couple weeks that I have started to lose again. I feel so much better now, though. I'm no where near as tired as I had been before. I have the energy now to keep up with my two little guys (one is going to be 5 this month and my other is 2 1/2)! Good luck to you, keep at it! You will be happy you did, especially when you are starting to notice the differene in you body as well as your energy!

Hi, everyone. I have a 10cc band and had my first fill on 10/3/06. Supposibly it was 3.4cc fill, but I'm really not that sure I got that much of a fill because I felt a few drops of saline hit my foot when my physician was filling the band. I told him and he agreed that there was indeed some leaking between the syringe and the tubing. I did not feel much restriction after that fill, therefore I just had my 2nd fill yesterday, he added another 2cc (I didn't feel any leaking this time!) for a total now of 5.4cc. I have to say I now feel a good amount of restriction, maybe a little too much. I'll have to see in few more days after the swelling goes down, but right now even the full liquids feel a little tight. Good luck to you all! Teri

Hey guys! I don't want to sound like an idiot, but what does "PB" and "PD" stand for? I'm fairly new still here in lapband land and was just wondering. Thanks! Teri

Heather, July is still a while away, but I hope it goes by fast for you. Look at it this way: you still have 9 month to lose alot of weight! Your family and friends will be so amazed and proud of you! Good Luck and keep in touch! Teri

Hi Heather! Thanks for the welcome! Sorry it has taken so long to reply, work and kids have been keeping me busy. So, what takes you to Portugal? Worldwide traveler?! How long before you return to Florida? I love Orlando, mostly Disney I suppose. Having grown up her in Florida, we went to Disney alot when I was a kid. Now that I have 2 young boys of my own its fun watching them love it just as much! Well, I wish you a safe return! Talk to you again soon. Teri

Melody, Congratulations!! You should be so proud of yourself! The goal for myself is to have lost 50 lbs total by my birthday in February. I think its reasonable, its only 28 lbs in 5 months. I should even be able to exeed that goal if I really apply myself and do all the things that I need to. Well, good luck to you and stay strong! God bless, Teri

Melody, Thanks for the encouragement! My fill went well today and I'm excited to begin this journey. You have done very well! I hope and pray that I do half as well as you! Thanks again! Teri

Hi everyone! I'm new here and from Florida. I live in Newberry, its just outside of Gainesville. I was banded on 8/24/06 by Dr. Hipp and I go for my first fill tomorrow! I'm very excited, seems like my old appetite has returned. I have enjoyed this website, it is very encouraging to see the success people are having with the lapband. Good job everyone! God Bless, Teri