Hello there Band fans....I got banded March 28th-2007.

I told myself....Bycyling would be a very good choice. Fresh air, muscles working for the sake of "Cardio". After one week passed--in April. I purchased three new bikes for me and my two sons. I have defeated many things doing that. No more not riding with my children--we ride as a crew (family). We could not conquer the hill on my street. We used to stop 3 to 4 times before getting to the top ( I did). So now the wheels have turned. My kids ask me---"Daddy can we stop--our legs are burning". Thank God I am doing well now. Now with 21 pounds gone---but just riding bikes. I am ready for the next Journey...The 1st fill--I am looking forward to the next 4 to 6 weeks--maybe 12 or 20 pounds gone...who knows...:faint: this is how I feel on many days after my ride. Today--(8.5 miles) It was walking, riding around the fair in my town--but that is what my speedometer said when it was all over...

D. What a ride!

That's a story you'll be telling for years to come. I know, little good that does today. Happily no one got hurt. (Like the Indian dude.)

You've got a great attitude about the situation.

:eek:

Hey Lee4lov when were you banded?

Is No One Going To Say Hello To Me Today???????

Hope Everyone Had A Wonderful Holiday!!!

Hi Traci :eek:

D - What a ride! While riding the trainer in the exercise studio may be boring as shit, at least I don't worry about flats or being part of a root beer float!

BG - Are ya out riding the ODB?

JC - How's the recovery from yesterday's ride and its associated aches and pains?

Hi Traci

You drama queen...How was the canoe trip?

The recovery from the bike ride is fine, thanks for asking B. It's going to be a bit before my schedule allows for biking. grumble grumble.

off to do homework.

AM NOT AM NOT...STOMPPPPPPPP......A DRAMA QUEEN...lol

CANOEING WAS GOOD.

i KNOW I AM GOING TO BE OFF MY BIKE TOO....

HOPE EVERYONE HAS A GOOD WEEK....

Hi HP/DQ! I bet you have some good canoing stories!

D, such strength!

B, The stupid wallet knot is the only pain I am feeling right now.

J, I hope that homework goes good.

BG, What in the world kind of trouble are you getting yourself into?

Oh, and how are those parts?

JC

jc.....I have only been out in a canoe a handfull of times, but this time, my husband said I was an ole' pro...LOL...pulled that boat right on into shore....

yea....lost my shoe...no where to be found....in the mudd!!! Yuck...

I am sun burned and I love it that I wore my new bathing suit, and it actually looked half way decent.....I cant wait until next years....

JC....is this the week you go into surgery????????????? I will defiantly be thinking about you, and hope it all goes well. You be strong...and know we are all here backing you if you need us....

Hello to everyone else out there....

Looks like I will be without my bike for a few days. Taking it in for its adjustment..hoping not too long...

Have a great day...

HP

I hate being without my bike, but getting it tuned up is a good thing.

JC

Tomorrow's the big day no? Are there any presurgery things you need to being doing/not doing?

Your ankle is okay?

BG

Where the hell you at?

D

Ala rootbeer. How you doin'?

B

Hope all is well.

Well....I am just dreading going to the bike shop....wants and money just dont get along....LOL

They only sell Trek at my LBS too..so I will only be comparing there brand.

Must make a trip to the bigger city to check theres out.

Wonder if BG is ok??? She must be verrrrryyy busy!!!

Appointment moved to Thursday Afternoon. They said it will not be surgery but a "Regular" Appointment? WTF?

My ankle is fine it hurts a bit it slwed me down to only 4 miles this afternoon. I will try harder tomorrow.

JDisappointedC

JC...Gosh what a major bummer...what the heck? Well, it could be a good news thing. Maybe you are going to be able to keep your band and get refilled. Are they going to check you by exray????

I am sorry you are bummed....I had been thinking about you

Thanks HP, I was thinking of asking them to do a barium study and look at the thing again. If it looks good I will ask them to refill the darn thing.

JC

JC

I understand being disappointed.

Is it that you wanted a solution, any solution, rather than not knowing?

HP was right, perhaps they are giving you more time to resolve the issue before, checking with an x-ray, with the hopes of you keeping your band.

It's really hard to go around with out knowing what may happen, I'm sure. But put it somewhere in your head, "it's okay not to know."

Or if you're just pissed for any host of other reasons disregard the above. :eek:

Thanks HP, I was thinking of asking them to do a barium study and look at the thing again. If it looks good I will ask them to refill the darn thing.

JC

Well if it does look good, and they'll do a fill go, go slowly....you strike me as an all or nothing kind of guy...something about riding 80 miles...I'm not sure why I have that perception of you.

Be careful. You know you've got the best group of cheerleaders on this board. :cheer2: