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...

Ok, Here It Goes

These Are My Pictures The First One In The Blue Shirt Was 10 Days Prior To Surgery At 320lbs

The Last One Is This Evening 8 Weeks After Surgery At 283

My Arms Really Need Some Work, But You Know What....i Have All Winter To Work On That...for Now, I Will Stick With Biking An Walking...

Ok, J, I am settled down, I just wanted to see someone, anyone talking about biking!!!! You know I know how hard you work and all that you have on you plate. I am sorry!!! I will be patient. I was sooooooooooooooooo freakin bored today!!! Tomorrow will not be like that, I am getting camper ready to go camping!! I am glad you got a ride in today.

HP, your pictures are great!!! I love the biking one. There is a huge difference!!!!! You look a lot younger!!!! You know, if you got some weights or bands or something and worked on your arms, that would be a good thing. It would be better to start now, rather than later. The more muscle your body has the more calories you will burn all day!!!

You can do this ride. You can do this ride. You can do this ride. If you do this ride and you don't finish the 20 miles, SO WHAT????? Its like J said, you tried it and as long as you try, in my book, that is succeeding!!!!!!! You will be surprised how much you will be able to do on the at day. Hey lets see a picture of your bike!!! I will take one of mine tomorrow and show you, if you show me yours!!! LOL...Tell hubby you realize how far you have to go, and thanks for letting you know!! That will shut him up!!!! LOL...damn it I want a road bike soooooo bad. DH keeps telling me to get one, but I we can't afford to get another bike right now. WHY oh WHY did I not get a road bike??????

Oh, and J, you do NOT suck!!! And I am sorry you are hungry. Is it TOM???? I am thinking now it was a good thing I got that fill. I was pretty much eating non stop it seemed. I am down to two meals a day plus my vitamin shake with banana and strawberries in the morning. I am fullll now. I actually ate too much for dinner and was in a bit of pain. I probably had about 1 1/2 cups. It was a taco, so that is really hard to judge the size in cups. But I do find that I am not thinking about food all the time today. The last couple of weeks, that is all I did, was think about food....which is NOT good either...ok...enough rambling...nite kids!!

HP, go to UserCP and go to edit avatar. That will give you the options to put your picture there. AND I love the Indiana Bike Bitch. I am changing mine right now. I WANNA BE LIKE YOU!!!

Ok, lets see if it shows up now

I am up wayyy to late...I go for my 2 fill tommorow, and I have been online booking my trip to ORLANDO in OCTOBER!!!! I am going for work, and am soooo excited.....

Thanks J and D for all your support.....I wish I could get on at work, I am still locked out.......

Planning on riding all weekend......and I AM RIDING!!!!! If I do 10 miles or the whole 20, I will do this.

DId you mean ride wth weights......????????

OKAY AREELLADY,OU JULI,HOOSIERPOM, I am new to the bike have not received the bikes yet probalbly next week. ButI

WILL TRY AGIN #### BIG FINGER HIT THE WRONG KEY ANYWAYS IT 210AM GOING TO WORK TO DRIVE THE FREAKIN TRAIN. i WILL RECEIVE the bike next week someitme hopefully. Do you wear the helment, and do you have wear those biker shorts is it better too. I dont know how far I can ride the first time out. Its pretty hot here in missouri about 90 plus humidity. I guess you have to pack water too! how about food now yer talking maybe something with sugar. I too plateaing out and craving sugar. WELL got to go work order for 0230 thats another thing this job this job doES NOT cooperate very well can be called out 24/7 365 days a year no holidays on this railroad and girls if you hAve not figured it out by now I CANT TYPE I CAN SPELL BUT IT DONT LOOK LIKE SOMETIMES. AREELLADY I HAVE BOUGHT LOCKS FOR ME AND OH JULI TO LOCK SCALES AND BIKES.

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HP,

Cute pictures! You look great! Awesome, awesome, awesome.

D-

Get a damn road bike for crying out loud. I tried to tell you, but NOOOOOOOOOOO you didn't listen. Really, we do what we want when we want....but if you can swing it, do it. Or promise to get yourself one in February...when biking season begins again. hehehe...yes I said February.

Slack.

You need a helmet and water bottles. Don't worry about food until you get closer to biking a solid hour or more. That's going to take a little time. Gloves are good and shorts with a squishy crotch are wonderful. Also you want to get a strobe light for the back of your bike. They cost about 5 bucks. You need it in case you're out at dusk so the people can see you and not hit you. Also, you should have a spare inner tube, and tire pump with you, in case you have a blow out, 15 miles from home.

It's raining this morning here. I hope it clears up by the afternoon. I want to ride today and it's my only chance this week with out hiring a sitter. (Which I will do this weekend.) My bike is due to be picked up, the shop where I purchased it does a 30 day after purchase tune-up, so I took it in on Monday. I can't believe I've only had my bike a month...okay more like 6 weeks. She's such a piece of who I am now.

Juli, Cycle Chick.

Slack, I am soooo glad that you came back to check on this thread. Where did you order your bike from????? Yes, I wear a helmet and gloves. The same kind of gloves that Hoosierpoms has on in her picture. They help a lot!!!!! I do not have biker shorts, but OH Juli does. I am wanting to get some, but I am going to wait until I get my road bike. I might just get that same exact bike that you are getting. I love the look of it. It doesn't matter how far you go your first couple of times out riding. Get used to the bike and enjoy it. You will soon be addicted and go farther and farther. It is a blast!!!!

HP, how much do you have in your band before your second fill? You did it!! Your picture shows up now!!

Deanna

Girl, do not buy a bike with out getting on it and test riding. (Sorry Slack) But you need to make sure it fits your body, upper and lower. They are not like panties...where one size fits a range.

And if you don't try at least 3 bikes you've not shopped around enough. Think- you are spending $700+. You can go to the bike shops and try a bike and then get on line and buy that same bike for cheaper...but don't you just go, "oh that's pretty, I want that one." You will regret it.

I'll kick your ass three different ways.

As always, coming from a place of love-

That is so funny about your bike in the shop. I just took mine and DH in this morning for our 30 day free tune up. I made them promise it would be done today!!!!! I know what you mean about your bike being so much a part of you. If I could attach mine to my ass and keep it there all the time I would.

Hi everyone, sorry I've been away so long. I was just released from the hospital. I went in late Monday early Tuesday something like that. I had a slip with a twist which is potentially fatal. Apparently it is similar to having a tourniquette around your stomach and it could cause your stomach to die and quickly become necropic. Not fun. I am feeling fine now however I am still weak. First thing I had to do is log on and say Hi.

JC

Oh god, we are going out to eat with one of my DH best friends from high school and his wife tonight. They are here from out of town and wanted to get together.

Here are my issues:

1. I just got a fill on Monday. I have had a variety of things to eat since then, but not sure what would be the best to order.

2. I have not eaten as slow as I am right now in front of ANYONE, except my immediate family. Slow and tiny tiny bites. I know it is a fear many people have that everyone will notice, I don't care if everyone notices, I just don't want the people I am dining with to notice.

3. We are going camping this weekend, tomorrow, and I will be without my bike for two days, there is nowhere to ride there, so I want to get a good ride in tonight. BUT, I know what is going to happen. The beer is going to start coming and soon everyone, but me, will be drunk and talking and I won't get home in time to ride. As of right now, the bike is still at the shop and won't be done until 5. Dinner is at 6:30. Not enought time to ride, shower and get ready.

4. I feel like cancelling the dinner, but know DH will be very disappointed. His friend can TALK like no other, so I know this is going to be HOURS of my time. Its weird how I see time differently now that I have a goal I am trying to reach!!!

ANY helpful words or advice would be great!!!!!

Oh, and the only skinny one between us all is my DH, so there is going to be lots of food being shoved into people's mouths!!!!! DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEGUSTING!!!

Good Evening Everyone!!!

ANYWAY AS I WAS SAYING BEFORE I ACCIDENTLY HIT ENTER..

I JUST GOT BACK FROM THE DOCTOR....

DRUM ROLL PLEASE.....................I LOST 13 LBS THIS MONTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i TOLD HIM HOW MANY MILES I HAVE DONE, AND THEY WERE ALL JUST SO SHOCKED AND PLEASED...

WE TALKED ABOUT BIKING...LOL

I got a fill, didnt think to ask how much he put in, last time we put in 3cc....not sure what he did today, because my mouth was going NON STOP!!!!!

I will try and get a picture of my bike this weekend....planning on being on it allot....I have a ride to get ready for....

D...I hope you have a excellent weekend camping....you will get other exercise in, which will be a nice change of pace for you.

J what are your plans for the weekend???

Welcome all the bandsters who have come on to say hello, we have missed you.