October 2006 Bandsters!

[JDru 0]

How is everyone doing?? It's been quiet around here lately. So I weighed in this morning and I am down 3.8 pounds! I think the exercise definitely helps. Sepaking of...on my way to the gym. Happy Sunday!

[soniacan 0]

good morning friends

i definitely need to get back on track! i know i've been snacking more and being inconsisent with my workouts,

i was so thrilled last week when i dropped 4 pounds! only to have gained 3 back this week! what the heck!

i stopped by the tae kwon do place around the corner to get info on classes. i left tho without asking how mch it would cost. i'm going to make my fill appointmnt for the end of the month. we'll see,

[linadu 0]

Hi everyone,

Good job JDru, your well on your way to the Valentines Day Challenge, and keep up the exercising, you motivate me to get my but started.

Sonican don't let one week throw a whammy to you, you'll be back to losing when you weigh in next week, that's the hardest thing with weight loss, it fluctuates so much and it can be so agravating but don't let it get you down. The holiday's are thru and we are off to a fresh new start.

I weighed myself this morning and I lost 5# so that makes 6# total for the V-day challenge. I finally broke my platoue, I'v been losing and gaining the same 1# for about 3 weeks. Now I just need to add my exercise and things will go better.

[soniacan 0]

hi friends!

i kno w this is off topic but i thought i would ask my favorite october group - do u like your job?

I spent most of the day repeating to myself - cant quit, dang mortgage! and dang hubby who would keel right over if i just up and quit!

i wasn't prepared to not go to lunch and then wrk til 730, so food decisions where not the best. we have a very chocolate friendly work.

it was deinitely a Monday!

Hope u guys had a much better day!!

[Jimboss 0]

Good Morning October Bandsters!

It's been a few days since I posted so I figured I better get off my butt and make my appearance known. I've been struggling a bit lately and I think I'm going to need another fill. I just can't seem to get filled up. Bummer.

Do I like my job? I love it! I work with the SD State Penitentiary and am responsible for all of the boilers and Water heaters. It's the first job I have ever had where I look forward to getting to work each day. My hours couldn't be better....6am to 2:30pm Monday thru Friday. 13 paid holidays a year with three weeks paid vacation. And one of the best things is that working here, everyday is truly an adventure! You never know what will be going on from day to day, let alone hour to hour.

Although I'm struggling with my diet right now, I am still being faithful to my exercise program. I think that is what is saving me right now. Each and every afternoon I go for a mile on my treadmill. I actually look forward to it.

It is time to buckle down though and get back to using my band as the tool it was intended to be used for. I've felt so good with a 45 pound weight loss, I think I've forgotten that I still need to drop about 80 more!

[purtynailz@aol. 0]

I to have been struggling too! I have stayed the same. I go for my 1st fill tomorrow at 9:30, I'm alittle nervous! But I hope it kicks me in the butt!

I have been having the gel injected into my knee and have that tomorrow too, #2 out of 3, one each week. Hope it works, did last year. But riding my bike has made it bad again. I need to exersize more.

Dru you are doing great and now you are a head of me. but I hope to catch up with you. Mary

[purtynailz@aol. 0]

Question here? Can I have my morning coffee before my fill at 9:30 ?

[soniacan 0]

i was told no food or Water for 4 hours before.

[~Jules~ 0]

Hello October Bandsters,

I have been MIA for several days. I am trying to get caught up reading. I just wanted to wish everyone a great week.

Don't forget to EXERCISE!!!!!!

My bike butt is killing me. lol

[Big girl banded 0]

I was told no food 2 hours b4 but liquid was fine since it goes right thru

[JDru 0]

Jules, thanks for the encouragement on the exercise!! You hold me accountable...took tonight off, but I'm back to the gym tomorrow.

I'm finally starting to feel real restriction with my last fill. We'll see how I do this week.

Good luck this week everyone!

[Jimboss 0]

Well I got off of my butt and called for another fill. But...I can't get in until Feb 1st! Geez. I hope someone cancels so I can get in earlier. My Dr's nurse is on vacation...bummer. If she was around she would get me in today!

So somehow I'm going to have to wing it for another 20 days. Wish me luck.

[~Jules~ 0]

Jessica,

Keeping in touch with you guys helps me to stay focused on actually sticking with the exercise. I get my second fill tomorrow. FINALLY!!!!! I hate calling to make an appt. and not getting to go for a couple or three weeks. Yuk. I am not patient. lol

Hang in there Jimboss. Maybe someone will cancel.

[Turner24 0]

I'm glad we are all back after holidays! I need to get on track again too Jimboss . Hang in there! 20 days will pass quickly. Just stop by each day or a little support:)

Started exercising, at least thats something!

turner24

[purtynailz@aol. 0]

I got my fill this morning, 4cc's it was so easy, easier than getting my injections in my knee. I was so nevrous about getting a fill. He just pushed on my stomach and then numbed it and shot it. Fast and easy.

Oh he did say I could have anything I wanted to eat or drink, He even asked me if I wanted something before my fill. But I went without anything, but got my coffee the minute I left. LOL

I am down 36lbs now, I can't believe it, because Christmas was really hard for me with the sweets.

Ok everyone lets do this. Mary