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I walked, went bike riding, dang that little bitty bike seat was so far up my butt crack and now I'm sore from that and went 4 wheeler riding. O.T. a little bit, I had to life my dh air compressor and lift it up over the rails on his big tall pickem up truck and must have done something to my stomach muscle. It's so sore around the area of my port. Has anyone else done anything this stupid?

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mysherrijo - I feel your pain!! I didn't even do anything stupid - I just sneezed too hard and I really feel like something tore around my port area. It's been hurting so badly since Thursday - especially when I move while sitting. From what I hear, it should feel better in about a week and we won't know if we did anything to the port until we get filled again. Let's just say I'm in no hurry for a fill right now - the pain is horrendous. I hope you feel better soon!

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Desiree if your port is still hurting from your sneeze you should call your doctor tomorrow. It shouldn't hurt that long.

My little dog jumped up on my stomach this afternoon and it really hurt my port but it is better now. I think both of your pains should have gone away by now or will be soon. If not talk to your doctor.

I have had a wonderful day with my hubby. I think I learned how to deal with my irritation with him. I just ignore him until I am calm. We just had a great day together. We went to church and then out to eat and then we watched the football/baseball game together. It was really fun.

I hope everyone has a great week this week. I am very tired and am going to bed soon so I will say goodnight and God bless.

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I had to work today and it's my 6th day in a row. I'm a makeup artist for Neiman Marcus and we're in our fall "Beauty Week" promotion. (more like "Beauty Hell Week"!!) My feet are sooo tired but I made myself go for a 45 minute walk tonight. Must admit I felt better. I hope that counts for the challenge.

I'm sorry to hear that some July Bandsters are having a few bad days. You know, we will all be getting more attention as the weight comes off. Maybe some significant others will realize that and pay a little more attention to their manners.

Stefani

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Sherri,

I agree with the others-I know you have already called but call again if you're not better today-tell them the pain is different than anything you have experienced and you would like to speak to the doctor or make an appt to be seen.

And tell them if they don't that I will drive over there from Tennessee and "speak" to them myself.(never tick a nurse off we are bitter,overworked,underappreciated and underpaid-a bad combo) Oh yeah and hungry...

Don't make me angry, you wouldn't like me when I'm angry (or hungry)

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Michelle- Tennesse huh? I knew I liked you (I am really a Georgia girl love-jacked to Jersey). I also like your pic.....green. Nice color. Today sucked for me but I will not dwell on it because I will become crazed like the far right side of the pic. All I (or anyone) can do is pray and hope for a better tomorrow.

Got my teal colored wrist band in the mail today (like the yellow Lance Armstrong bands) from Iamed (or however you spell their name- the company that makes our lap-bands) and it is pretty cool. Says "I'm with the band". They are free.

Here's to a good Tuesday.

Ruthie

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Oh cool! How do you get them? I want one. My favorite color is green. By the way I am doing fine today. Just getting ready to go to bed. Please let me know how to get the Bracelet. Thanks Night all!!:notagree

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I got an email that my Bracelet was on it's way the other day. Maybe it will be here tomorrow :rolleyes:

I had an extremely busy day at work today. I'm just checking in to say hi before I go to bed. I've got to stop staying up so late!!

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Hi, Someone asked me what I major in, and I just wanted to say that I major in Vocal Performance in Classical Opera. I'm earning my Masters right now, I received my Bachelor's degree in the same thing. Got to go to class!

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Tomorrow is weigh in day for me. I really need to know how to change my ticker. Please somebody tell me how to do it. I tried what ya'll told me before and it didn't work. So I need more detailed instructions because I am old and not so bright on this. Please help!:help:

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Beth...I will look up the person's e-mail for you from the lap-band company. I wasn't ignoring you....it's after 11 PM here and we just got home from a stint at ER (DH's vision was blurry and with someone who has had a stroke you don't ignore blurred vision...he's okay as far as we know....gonna follow up with retina specialist). I promise to find it for you though!!!!

Ruthie

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I just hit 75 pounds, only 39 to go :(

I just started going to the rec. center here at UIdaho, it's pretty kickass. Now I have a place to work out three times a week instead of going to a personal trainer.

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Hope you don't mind me joining in. I was banded July 10th in Belgium by Dr Marc Fouquet. I live in the uk.

Just had first fill, 9th September, although have no restriction as yet. Have another fill booked for 14th October so fingers crossed for that one.

Am trying as hard as I can to stay on the straight and narrow, especially as I can eat as much as I could pre-op and have lost 30lb so far which i am thrilled with.

Luck and best wishes to all

Laura x

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