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...

Awesome on the 40 miles!!!!!!!!! And I am glad your shoulder is feeling better.

I work with a bunch of bafoons. I don't know how much longer I can deal with that.

D that is kick ass! How is your knee? You may reach modified Japanese mach 3 Biker Bitch Badass status before I do!!!

B, how ya doing. Been quiet over there.

Hey gang, Sorry it's been a little quiet from the Texas front lately (and we're not known for our quietness)...

I've been riding the crap out of the trainer, which is boring as shit. Nothing like watching the taupe walls go by for an hour or so... Two more weeks 'til I can get back on the road, although that may be short-lived. Since I've met the max out of pocket for the year, I might have a few more things taken care of that I have been postponing. Free sounds like a very good price for medical care!

I've been reading with interest, and a little jealousy, about everyone's rides this weekend! Yay! to all of you.

It's a little late for the upcoming group ride, but Borah makes custom and semi-custom bike jerseys (Custom Sublimation). For another group outing, we could get "Team Banded Biker Babe" jerseys made. They're a little spendy and probably have a lead time of 6 to 8 weeks, but what the hell... I'd wear one.

Hope everyone (and their dogs :eek: ) are goind well!

B

goind b??? Things are goind good here!!! LOL

I just got a fill. Hopefully that is going to jump start something here.

Oh I hope so for you. I am thinking of changing my appointment and seeing if I can go in this week for my fill. I hate to drive up there and be so close to where I am going and than go back the next day..ughhhh...

So, Anyway.....that is what I am going to try and do.,

I am getting sick. I am hoping it is just allergys, but I dont know. All my family has had a cold/sinus going on...so I hope I kick it in the ass soon.

D....WAY TO GO....

DId you do a new ride or somewhere familiar???

We went to an area that has allot of rolling hills, and it felt so good saturday..this weekend is supposed to be cool and wonderful...cant wait.

Well, take care everyone

My fill is just NOW starting to loosen up some. I still get stuck quite often and DH is getting really ticked at me for eating to fast or much at a time, but.....I still have never PB'ed.

DD is having trouble with a gal at school and her posse of friends. I just hope I make it through this year without beating up an 8th grader. God, I hate kids sometimes. My DD gets called a stupid fat ass and she calls the girl ugly and somehoe ugly is way worse that stupid fat ass. Hmmmm....I just wish I could go change her locker places but then what is the girl gonna say. Friday the Nasty Girl says to DD.."oh, I'm surprised you even came to school today, I thought you would be scared"...today it was two of the Nasty Girls friends that decided that they should open up their mouths. I am sick of school and kids. She had a stomach ache and is probably gonna start faking sick to get out of going if this continues. I just want to tell her to haul off and punch her, but that is not going to get her anything but in trouble.

D, sorry to hear about your DD's problems. I wish I lived close by so I could help. I can be very intimidating when I want to be. My son was having problems at the local bowling alley. I found from a friend of his. I showed up for a bit and now they treat him like he is king shit!

I am afraid that all I would get out of these nasty girls is...."your moms fat!!!" I want to beat some ass. I wish you lived closer though. All of you. Its too bad we all live so far apart and we love the same thing!!!

D, first of all I hope you're doing fine with your ankle.

Second, my heart hurts for your DD. It will work it's way out eventually... but it agonizing for us parents to see.

Xo all.

D I am sorry your girl is having problems. I remember being bullied by a 9th grader when I was in 7th grade. The whole thing started because I had a big mouth and made a comment to her about something she said to one of my friends. Eventually it all blew over but I think that experience is the one that taught me to not speak up and stick up for myself and my friends any longer which is really sad. It can be a really scary experience especially when people get their friends around helping out. But I have no shame now...I'll come kick the fugly sluts ass if necessary.

And whoa buddy do I have some serious restriction.

I feel I have no restriction, but have nothing to complain about because I still have my band.

I just don't think I can tough it out another 6 weeks at this level.

JC you are not going to gain 130 lbs in 6 weeks. Don't be so tough on yourself. Obviously none of us wants to gain weight but even if you do once you can get some more saline in your band it is going to come back off again. Besides this should be a super happy time in your life. You get to meet J, HP, and I in less than 2 weeks!

BG, that is a great point! Just freaking out because I am plus 10 pounds since going to the hospital 6 weeks ago.

I just finished a 30 minute 8 mile stationary bike ride!

What a way to start the day.