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Llyra

By Llyra, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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vanessa1215    35

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My hubs and I ride (both bandsters) We ride a Triumph Rocket 3.. Well he drives and I ride b!+[# haha! Made a trip to Sturgis in 2009 and it was a wild week at the buffalo chip! Can't wait to get back on the bike! Miss it a lot!

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Maddysgram    6,159

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Rode my bike today for the first time in 4wks. It was really nice. I was flying high out there b/c my favorite black jean jacket that is all bejeweled fit today. I have about 10 brand new Harley shirts hub keeps getting me for Christmas and they never fit, no receipt. There about one size to fitting comfortable. They fit now, but I hate bulges.

So I was one happy Harley riding momma today!

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CHEZNOEL    4,061

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Uh... excuse me, was that bedazzled or befuddled? Just checking! :wub:

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☠carolinagirl☠    18,722

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.be confused......trying to stay ouy of trouble and not offend anyone anymore....gheesh

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Maddysgram    6,159

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.be confused......trying to stay ouy of trouble and not offend anyone anymore....gheesh

Whats the fun in that? Anyway you can't help getting into trouble, it comes naturally.

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☠carolinagirl☠    18,722

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Whats the fun in that? Anyway you can't help getting into trouble, it comes naturally.

yeah i know

i seem to find it well here lately,

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Spoyled    5

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Had to get out and ride my Sportster today-Nice day outside! Was supposed to wait til 6 weeks out, but had no problem at 4 weeks. :)

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Maddysgram    6,159

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Had to get out and ride my Sportster today-Nice day outside! Was supposed to wait til 6 weeks out, but had no problem at 4 weeks. :)

I ride a Sporster too. I was banded 0ct15 Dr didn't tell me when I could ride again, but I felt the time was right.

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Shackwacky    72

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I am a backrest :) My other half rides an antique FLH. I have toyed with the idea of getting my own for years, but we have such a short season here the bean counter in me can't justify the expense of having two bikes...(sitting in the garage for 8 months out of 12)! It will be interesting this summer, I have been uncomfortable on the back in the last ten years or so --- too fat to fit and too out of shape to sit :) Maybe I can lose the mom jeans at the poker rallies too!

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vanessa1215    35

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I can't wait to be more comfortable on the back either! I don't ride my own, mainly the reason you don't... We live in MA so riding season is short and I don't see the need lol

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@Maddysgram, I was banded Oct 18, we're almost on the same track! My husband and I had never ridden until I started this weight loss journey. Most of my calories (and time) were spent drinking beer and eating pizza! I was pretty much a sloth. So, my husband thought of a hobby that we both could do that didn't include drinking. We took Bike Class this past summer, and bought 2 cheap Sportsters to learn how to ride on. It has worked! Can't drink while riding, and we rode a lot! Got me ready for my surgery :) Just able to get back on it yesterday-boy, I felt skinny! haha

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Maddysgram    6,159

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@Maddysgram' date=' I was banded Oct 18, we're almost on the same track! My husband and I had never ridden until I started this weight loss journey. Most of my calories (and time) were spent drinking beer and eating pizza! I was pretty much a sloth. So, my husband thought of a hobby that we both could do that didn't include drinking. We took Bike Class this past summer, and bought 2 cheap Sportsters to learn how to ride on. It has worked! Can't drink while riding, and we rode a lot! Got me ready for my surgery :) Just able to get back on it yesterday-boy, I felt skinny! haha[/quote']

That's great! As long as hub & I have been married(40) there has always been some kind of bike in the family. First were dirt bikes,then small street bikes and after girls were married we both got Harley's. I did change the seat out on my bike for my bigger butt.

It's nice when you live in a warm climate you can ride anytime. Reading the other post made me realize how good I had it.

I'm glad you & hub found a hobby you could both enjoy.

Live to ride, ride to live!

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Spoyled    5

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I upgraded my seat too, have a "sundowner" seat, nice and big. :) My present to myself is to buy a Fatboy Lo when I reach goal weight. maybe I won't need to "upgrade" the seat! You've lost a lot! Any secrets? Have you had a fill yet?

Yeah, we live in AZ so pretty much can ride all year long.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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