This is my first post and I am a little nervous, not too familar with how these forums work so here goes...

I was banded by Dr. Aceves in Mexicali, Mexico on January 12, 2006. I just finished the Clear liquids stage, wasn't too bad although I never thought that chicken broth could taste so good (little bit of heaven after nothing but Water and apple juice.) :hungry:

I have lost 12 pounds since the surgery but am worried about what will happen now that I'm on soft foods. I don't want to gain it back. It's all so new.

I'm so pleased to have found a place where I can 'meet' other bandsters. My surgery sister, Michelle, has been a godsend to me and shared this site with me. Thanks Michelle!

Not only did you find the best support group in the world, but we have a whole Banded Bikers section! Welcome, and congrads on your new band!

Awesome, from my browse this morning I could see there were a few bikers. I'm just a passenger on my husbands hog for now but plan on getting my own as soon as I loose some weight. I don't feel confident about handling a bike on my own until I'm a little less bulky. I like the Dyna but hubby wants me to get a Road King (like his). Where is the Banded Bikers section?

Well, not really a section...more like a thread. It's in the Lap Band Talk Lounge. There are some good pictures and lots of DeLarla bragging about her new bike....LOL Welcome to the forum, Dawn.

It used to be just a thread till I posted my new beauty there. My bike now qualifies it for an entire section, thank you.

Boys, hmpf!

Welcome to band land Dawn

I was also banded in Mexico on January 12... but I was with Dr. Rumbuat in Monterrey. I have a nother week on liquids... and a little scared of adding real mushy food.

Stay in touch and keep up the good work.....

Donna

Dawn, don't allow hubby to decide what YOU will ride. Start trying them all out now. Sit on all the different bikes at the Harley dealership, snag rides with anyone who'll take you on back. Would you let hubby pick out your shoes or handbag? Same with bikes, we each have different personalities and preferences.

My husband wanted me on a Dyna, and I almost bought one like his. But I was hesitant and waited. Then I sat on the 2006 Street Glide last month and saw angels. I grew out of my Sportster in the first year. Great bike but too small for an Amazon like me. I ride hubby's Dyna sometimes, which is like riding a bad ass chopper. My new bike is like driving a Mercedes. They're all different - only your butt will know when you find the bike that's right for you.

(hiding eyes) Next thing you know, she'll be showing us her tats... :girl_hug: :girl_hug:

Welcome to LBT! Yup, quite of few of us bikers on here. There's nothing wrong with riding with DH, it's getting to ride that counts. When you are ready, you'll know it!

I have a Herritage Softtail, and I love it. I wouldn't trade it for any other bike! I had mine lowered and had an easy pull clutch put on it. My hands are so small it really made a big difference for me. Each person has their own idea about what they like, that's what's so neat about owning your own, nobody can tell you how to dress it out or how to drive it! I have black fringe all over my bike.

Glad to have you aboard! Don't worry too much about the gaining right at first, some people do gain and others lose. During the first phase it is all about healing properly, so that is your biggest concern right now. The weight loss will come after you get your first fill if it doesn't come before then. Good luck!

GO BETTY! YOU CAN DO IT!!

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Thanks for all the encouragement. I'm so glad to have 'met' you all. This is exactly what I was looking for.

DeLarla, I'd love to see a picture of your bike. It sounds beautiful. I can tell you are in love with it, I hope I find something I love just as much. Now I have to go look at the street glide, haven't sat on that one yet. I like the Dyna just because I can reach the ground when I'm sitting on it. At 5' 3" I have some trouble with the handlebars and height on most bikes. I like Betty's idea of an easy pull clutch, I've never heard of that before. Looks like I have some homework to do. Oh well, keeps my mind off food!

Betty, you are my new roll model...92 pounds, wow! Congratulations, I know you worked hard to get there.

Hi Dawn, Welcome to the coolest forum on the internet...LOL

Congrats on getting banded....don't worry about gaining any weight once you start the next stage, you will probably go up and down a few pounds until you have your first fill. Right now you are just suppose to heal.

And yes there are a few of us banded bikers here. I ride a Road King Classic..it is a big bike for me as I am only 5'2 and with all the added chrome, bags and other added goodies to numerous to mention it is just under 900 lbs. I would love to get it lowered but for now I just wear TALL boots...lol But like Delarla said when you sit on a bike you will know what one is made for you. I too started out with a sportster, which is a great bike but just was not comfy for the long hauls.

nice to meet you and hope you stick around.