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I'm on a countdown to get as close, if not hit my goal by my 1 year anniversary! Exercise - 15 min recumbant bike, leg lifts with ankle weights, calf raises Wt this morning 175.2

I'm on a countdown to get as close, if not hit my goal by my 1 year anniversary! Exercise - 15 min recumbant bike, leg lifts with ankle weights, calf raises Wt this morning 175.2

Yesterday, I did the recumbant bike, some resistant leg lifts (ankle weights). Goal for today is do 15 min on bike - maybe 20, and then do some upper body workout. My therapyst said if all goes well, in about 2 weeks, I might be able to get on the elliptical machine - Yay!

Yay!!!! Congratulations! I agree with you, Life just keeps getting better! I'm trying to focus on hitting my goal, or at least be very close to it by my 1 year anniversary. I'm about 27 lbs away from it!! I have not been 27lbs away from my goal since my first year in college! I no longer wonder "if" I will lose weight and hit my goal, but I wonder "when" I will do it. Such a wonderful feeling now. I no longer worry about my weight like I used to, I know that I will and am getting better with each and everyday!

Welcome back!

Well, yesterday was my first trip back to the gym since July! I haven't been able to make it to the gym since my surgery. My physical therapist put me on a bicycle to get my movement back in my knees, so I headed to the gym and did 15 min on the recumbant bike. I did work up a little sweat, but not much. I could not go that fast, but I'm just happy that I did it. I go to therapy today and they will put me on the bike there, and do leg lifts with ankle weights so I'll get a little exercise today too. I'm taking baby steps, trying to get back into the exercise game. It's going to be awhile before I can start lifting weights again with my legs, but at this point, I will be happy to be able to get on a treadmill again... Weight this morning 175.1. The fill is working, I got full after about 4 bites of weight control oatmeal.

Well, yesterday was my first trip back to the gym since July! I haven't been able to make it to the gym since my surgery. My physical therapist put me on a bicycle to get my movement back in my knees, so I headed to the gym and did 15 min on the recumbant bike. I did work up a little sweat, but not much. I could not go that fast, but I'm just happy that I did it. I go to therapy today and they will put me on the bike there, and do leg lifts with ankle weights so I'll get a little exercise today too. I'm taking baby steps, trying to get back into the exercise game. It's going to be awhile before I can start lifting weights again with my legs, but at this point, I will be happy to be able to get on a treadmill again... Weight this morning 175.1. The fill is working, I got full after about 4 bites of weight control oatmeal.

Thats a million dollar question, my fills have all been so different, and lasted different lengths of time. My first fill lasted the longest, then the 2nd fill was nothing, the 3rd fill lasted good again, and since then, my fills haven't even lasted thru the weekend (max 2 days). The fill I recently got (my 6th), seems to be working, I'm 2 days out and have some restriction - I'm not sure its enough, but for now I'm going to stick with it and see how I do. I have no problems getting things stuck at all. But when I eat, I can now feel the food passing thru my band, or if I eat too fast, I can feel it in the back of my throat sometimes, which to me tells me I have a band!!! I think everyone is different, so you just have to see. The key to knowing if you need another fill is the following: 1) If you eat slow, (take about 15 to 20 min to eat max 1 cup of food), are you full after you eat for 15 to 20 min? 2) Do you stay satisfied for 4 hours? If your getting hungry in 2 hours - my doc says even at 3 hours, its time for a fill. These are the two keys that my doc uses to see if you need another fill.

I think most doctors will fill you to the maximum, I know my doc will. My fill doctor and my surgeon are different. My surgeon only does the surgery, then his partner does the fills. He also does fills for people who were banded by somewhere else. I asked him about being filling to the max, and he said we will keep filling until I have restriction, even if its 5cc's. He said the band can hold 5cc's and probably more, but the manufactor says only to 5cc's.

Yes stay off your knee for sure!!!! You need to let it heal. I had two completely severed legaments (My ACL AND LCL), I also had my MCL torn, but not completely severed. I also had my cartialidge thrown into my joint and my meniscus needed to be repaired (had to drill holes in my knee for this one). So, it is NOT a fun surgery. I'm 7 weeks out and still on crutches - but I was actually on crutches 2 weeks before I had the surgery, so I've been unable to walk since August 7th, SUCKS. So, I would take it easy, you maybe could do some arm lifts (work the biceps, triceps shoulders). But I would check with doc first, trust me, you do not want this surgery. I hate to scare you, but the therapy is pure hell, its the worse pain I've ever had to endure - and I have a high pain tolerance (had both of my kids natural - very rarely need pain meds). So, exercise could be put on hold for you until your body is ready, you don't want to push it.

I just had my 6th fill, i'm at 3.8 cc's in a 4 cc's band and feel some restriction. I've dieted and worked out hard the first 9 months in order to lose the weight. So hang in there, the restriction takes time for some of us, others get it right in the beginning. We're all different. At 2.0 cc's - I had nothing, I too could anything, but I tried to diet and watch what I ate to help me lose. Now that I have some restriction, I"m hoping the band will help me out!

Yes, Yes, Yes. I'm on my 6th fill! I'm at 3.8 cc's in a 4 cc band. I'm hoping the restriction I have today will last. I just got the fill yesterday. The doc says I'm a rare case, but I find a lot of people in the forum have had the same problem. But the doc snuck up on my fill this time, (eased the saline solution in slowly - vs rushing a fill).

Anyone up for a challenge? You ladies & men ready to countdown to our 1 year anniversary? Most of us have about 3 months before our 1 year anniversary. Ready to make these last 90 days count? Even thru the holiday season? Well, I am!! Who is with me? I can't do as much exercise since I am on a leg brace & crutches, however, I'm going to do whatever and whenever I can. I want to make each day count and see how much I can lose before my 1 year anniversary! So here goes day 1 of 90 - Exercise: Recumbant bike 15 min - I have to go really slow, still trying to get my knee to move. leg lifts with ankle weights - I can't do weights yet, but my therapist have given my 2 lbs ankle weights and I can do leg lifts. Its a start!

I had the same feeling after my surgery, but it went away. I felt like air was trapped. But it did go away at about 2 weeks. But you should still get it checked out.

Thought I would share my 8 months pic comparison. The first pic was taken the night before surgery, the 2nd pic was taken on 8/7 on our family vacation. I am amazed at how different my face looks.

Well fill number 6 and I'm up to 3.8 ccs. I've had restriciton before, but it goes away, so I'm hoping this time it last. I'm on liquids for a few days, then mushy's. Now I'm ready to lose the final 30 lbs!

Well fill number 6 and I'm up to 3.8 ccs. I've had restriciton before, but it goes away, so I'm hoping this time it last. I'm on liquids for a few days, then mushy's. Now I'm ready to lose the final 30 lbs!

Tracy, we are going to give you an honoray January Bandster title!! We want you to be a Jan. bandster too! The doc filled me up 3.8 cc's and I do feel the Water going thru my band. So I think I finally have some restriction! I'm hoping it last. I've felt this before, but then it goes away. The doc snuck up on my fill this time, so I didn't have as many spasms, so maybe this fill will work. I'll know in a few days....or at least in 2 weeks. I'm ready to get the last 30 lbs off!

I Have Restriction! I'm so excited, I'm hoping it last! The doc filled me up to 3.8cc's and this morning I'm drinking liquid calories (a no - no) but I didn't want to PB, so I thought I would take it slow today. Three drinks of this frozen coffee drink and I'm full. I'ts taken me over 45 min and I'm still only 1/2 way done with the drink. Man, I hope this fill works!

First of all, how did you post pics in your journal? I've been trying to figure it out and cannot! You look absolutely GREAT, you are beautiful, inside and out! Wow!

I'm at 3.4cc's and still do not have the restriction I'm supposed to have. So, I'm headed for fill #6 today. I do have "some" restriction, but I need to be tighter. I'm hoping fill #6 will jump start my weightloss again. In the past 2 months I haven't lost any weight, however, its my own fault. I haven't tried either. Will update more in my journal later.

I'm at 3.4cc's and still do not have the restriction I'm supposed to have. So, I'm headed for fill #6 today. I do have "some" restriction, but I need to be tighter. I'm hoping fill #6 will jump start my weightloss again. In the past 2 months I haven't lost any weight, however, its my own fault. I haven't tried either. Will update more in my journal later.

Good Morning all. I go for fill #6 today!!! I'm soooo excited, and hopeful this fill will put me where I need to be! I'm at 3.4 cc's and still barely any restriction. I can eat whatever I want - I don't have to take small bites, and it has been nice not to PB, but, I know that I need to be tighter! The band does however keep me from overeating. I can't eat near as much as I used to. I haven't lost any weight in over 2 months now, I know 99% of the blame is mine, not the bands fault. I have been eating like a crazy woman, so I'm back on track and hopefully fill #6 will keep me on track..... Talk to you guys later..........

Okay, I haven't posted since JULY!!! Here is what has been going on - I leave 8/4/07 for a vacation that we saved for for an entire year, we were headed to the Carribean for a 7 day cruise with my husbands entire immediate family. Things started off great, great whether, I looked darned good in my $280 pink beaded gown (got it for $24.00 on clearance - what a steal). My DH & I booked a private room on the cruise and my kids were in the next room - how much more romantic good you get? I decided I would splurge on the trip, eat whatever the heck I wanted, so I order the chocolate melting cake after dinner. Let me tell you it was heavenly! Well, day 2 of the cruise was huge party, all the cruise passengers were divided up into teams, Red, White & Blue were the team colors. We were the White team. That evening, we went to the lounge where all the other fellow white team members were, and everyone was on the dance floor having a great time. Then they said they would tap couple on the shoulders and they wanted them to stay on the dance floor for a "dance off". Wouldn't you know it, my DH & I were chosen. So we are out there dancing and having a great time, and we're down to the final 4 couples, and suddenly, the floor was wet, and my leg slipped. I tried to not fall, but down I went. As I went down I felt things inside my leg rip like never before. I could not get up. My DH & others carried me off the dance floor and I was in so much pain. The nurse came up with a wheel chair and I opted not to go to the doctor on the ship (its about $300 minimum to see the doc). I wanted to put ice on it and see how it felt the next morning. The next morning, it was as big as the ship (my knee). So I went to see the doc, who basically told me there was nothing they could do. They gave me a shot for pain & swelling and wrapped it up and said enjoy the rest of the trip. Yeah, right. So, the remainder of the 5 days I was in a wheel chair and made the best of my trip. I wasn't able to snorkle, or go the beach, or even swim. But I did drink, eat and have some fun. I enjoyed watching everyone else, but I was in a lot of pain. Okay, fast forward.....We arrive home on 9/12/07 only to find our house had completely flooded, I mean every room! It was totally ruined! Or at least unlivable for a few weeks. The smell was horrid. So here I am, totally unable to walk, no house to live in, by this time, I'm really feeling sorry for myself - so I eat...and eat, and eat some more. Bad habits sure do come back fast! Fast forward again.....I had surgery on my knee 8/22. They replaced two of my legiments with donors, and fixed another one (MCL, LCL & ACL were all damaged). They also had to clean out my cartlidge, and do a major menicus repair, drilled wholes in my knee and everything. The doctor broke the bad knews that I would not be able to put any weight on my right knee for at least 6 weeks and I would be totally bed ridden for 2 weeks. So, what do I do, I eat, and I eat and eat. My congregation were so kind to prepare meals for my family, and let me tell you, the ladies cooked wonderful - but fattening meals. But I ate them anyhow. How could I not? Fast forward, during this time, my grandmother grew ill, she & I are extremely close - I am also her power of attorney. Well, she passed away so I had to deal with planning the entire funeral with no help from my family. They were all wanting to do it their way when they knew how she wanted her memorial. They knew she gave me specific instructions, so I fought with them and this caused more emotional eating. Well, my house is almost back in order, I am now able to put a little weight on my right knee, and walking now with 1 crutch. I survived my grandmothers funeral - and I finally stepped on the scales.....I was so shocked and relieved to see the scales went up 5 lbs. Yes, only 5 lbs!!!!! I love the band, I truly love this band. Pre band, I would have gained a minimum of 20 lbs. I have done it over and over and over. I always gain quickly and after 2 months of eating whatever I wanted, I am shocked the scales are only up 5 lbs. The day I left for the cruise I weighed in at 174.6 - I was up about 3 lbs, because I was down to 171. I weighed this morning and I'm down to 175.6 - almost my pre cruise weight. I feel like the past 2 months were just a waste for me, but on the other hand I've learned that I will never be fat again as long as I have my band!!! I can go off of dieting and not gain 20lbs. I am so happy with the band. Now that I am over my self-pitty party, its back to the grind with eating right. I can't exercise yet, but I can't wait to get back into gear with exercise. Well, thats my end of summer story....I'm looking forward to getting my life back on track!

Okay, I haven't posted since JULY!!! Here is what has been going on - I leave 8/4/07 for a vacation that we saved for for an entire year, we were headed to the Carribean for a 7 day cruise with my husbands entire immediate family. Things started off great, great whether, I looked darned good in my $280 pink beaded gown (got it for $24.00 on clearance - what a steal). My DH & I booked a private room on the cruise and my kids were in the next room - how much more romantic good you get? I decided I would splurge on the trip, eat whatever the heck I wanted, so I order the chocolate melting cake after dinner. Let me tell you it was heavenly! Well, day 2 of the cruise was huge party, all the cruise passengers were divided up into teams, Red, White & Blue were the team colors. We were the White team. That evening, we went to the lounge where all the other fellow white team members were, and everyone was on the dance floor having a great time. Then they said they would tap couple on the shoulders and they wanted them to stay on the dance floor for a "dance off". Wouldn't you know it, my DH & I were chosen. So we are out there dancing and having a great time, and we're down to the final 4 couples, and suddenly, the floor was wet, and my leg slipped. I tried to not fall, but down I went. As I went down I felt things inside my leg rip like never before. I could not get up. My DH & others carried me off the dance floor and I was in so much pain. The nurse came up with a wheel chair and I opted not to go to the doctor on the ship (its about $300 minimum to see the doc). I wanted to put ice on it and see how it felt the next morning. The next morning, it was as big as the ship (my knee). So I went to see the doc, who basically told me there was nothing they could do. They gave me a shot for pain & swelling and wrapped it up and said enjoy the rest of the trip. Yeah, right. So, the remainder of the 5 days I was in a wheel chair and made the best of my trip. I wasn't able to snorkle, or go the beach, or even swim. But I did drink, eat and have some fun. I enjoyed watching everyone else, but I was in a lot of pain. Okay, fast forward.....We arrive home on 9/12/07 only to find our house had completely flooded, I mean every room! It was totally ruined! Or at least unlivable for a few weeks. The smell was horrid. So here I am, totally unable to walk, no house to live in, by this time, I'm really feeling sorry for myself - so I eat...and eat, and eat some more. Bad habits sure do come back fast! Fast forward again.....I had surgery on my knee 8/22. They replaced two of my legiments with donors, and fixed another one (MCL, LCL & ACL were all damaged). They also had to clean out my cartlidge, and do a major menicus repair, drilled wholes in my knee and everything. The doctor broke the bad knews that I would not be able to put any weight on my right knee for at least 6 weeks and I would be totally bed ridden for 2 weeks. So, what do I do, I eat, and I eat and eat. My congregation were so kind to prepare meals for my family, and let me tell you, the ladies cooked wonderful - but fattening meals. But I ate them anyhow. How could I not? Fast forward, during this time, my grandmother grew ill, she & I are extremely close - I am also her power of attorney. Well, she passed away so I had to deal with planning the entire funeral with no help from my family. They were all wanting to do it their way when they knew how she wanted her memorial. They knew she gave me specific instructions, so I fought with them and this caused more emotional eating. Well, my house is almost back in order, I am now able to put a little weight on my right knee, and walking now with 1 crutch. I survived my grandmothers funeral - and I finally stepped on the scales.....I was so shocked and relieved to see the scales went up 5 lbs. Yes, only 5 lbs!!!!! I love the band, I truly love this band. Pre band, I would have gained a minimum of 20 lbs. I have done it over and over and over. I always gain quickly and after 2 months of eating whatever I wanted, I am shocked the scales are only up 5 lbs. The day I left for the cruise I weighed in at 174.6 - I was up about 3 lbs, because I was down to 171. I weighed this morning and I'm down to 175.6 - almost my pre cruise weight. I feel like the past 2 months were just a waste for me, but on the other hand I've learned that I will never be fat again as long as I have my band!!! I can go off of dieting and not gain 20lbs. I am so happy with the band. Now that I am over my self-pitty party, its back to the grind with eating right. I can't exercise yet, but I can't wait to get back into gear with exercise. Well, thats my end of summer story....I'm looking forward to getting my life back on track!