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...

Suzzie,

As for veggies things like greens, cooked spinach and green beans that have been cooked to grey work for me.

Also when I can't stand it anymore I make a Ceasar salad and let it sit for a good thirty minutes to get SOGGY, then it goes down easier.

Just a thought.

I'm sending a check tomorrow.

J

J- I never thought of green beans. Haha. I think I just focus on lettuce cause I'm a HUGE salad lover, and I miss it so much. Ha! Yes. I think I can do green beans. I eat steamed peas sometimes, though it's been a while...

Did the pic of the shoes come through? They are really cute. Everyone at work saw them and loved them.

I think I'm about flip flopped out! Working on some now for my sis in law, then have to do 2 pairs for another friend. Weee. My poor afghan is being neglected!

I'M FILLED!!!! YAY!!!! I don't notice anything...yet! I am so glad I got it though. I was all set to be pissed off if I didn't get it! LOL I'm so glad I didn't have to go all *bitchy* on him and kick his chair.

It was so easy. I was braced for it to hurt like the chemo needles did. This didn't hurt a bit. He tricked me though and put the needle in when I wasn't expecting it...clever. I have a 4 cc band and he gave me 1 cc. I was surprised at how much I got. I was expecting something like 0.2 cc, ya know? Anyway, can't wait to feel a difference and start getting rid of some of this booty! WOO!

~C

Thats awesome C!!!

Sweet, C!

Off to do a soggy Race for The Cure.

I don't want to work today...

I'm on call...sucks. Already got called in this morning. I'm on call all weekend. Blech.

Btw, I still don't feel anything. I asked him if I should do liquids or something but he said no. I am taking it easy though, just in case. I don't want my first PB to happen during a surgery!! LOL

~C

I didn't pb until after my second fill.

For me they happen right after I eat. Like within a few minutes. I know when they are going to happen as soon as the bite goes down, but that was a learning curve kind of thing.

Do what feels right. You are bound to PB at some point. Here's to hoping it happens when you are alone.

ok, everyone......I have a confession to make..................

I know we all know I bought a new bike this spring. It is a Giant FCR2. The guy at the LBS (bigger one then here local) told me it is the same components etc as a road bike but with flat handelbars....OK....I do like it, I really do...allot better performance then my hybrid bike.

But....I still had this itch for the "true" road bike.

So, I have been watching....test rode some gorgeous Trek road bikes this past week.....still want one that I test rode......

But.....I found this gal who had a 2001 Trek 1000 road bike for sale. She bought it in Illinois before she started college, and rode it about 40 miles. The bikes tires still had signs of it being new,etc.....The bike has sit for the last several years in her garage in Indy.

She had no clue about the bike, becuase she thought it was a 52cm, when it said RIGHT ON THE frame it was a 54...

Anyway.....I bought it from her.

Yes, I know...It has allot of the older style heavier components on it, but all in all.....it is a sharp bike.

I will get a picture of her later and send it along as well.

So, we went bought a decent seat for her, and clippless pedals....a total must......

It had cages....hated them....

So, john has worked on it since yesterday, greasing it, getting the kinks out of the chain......adjusting the handelbars, etc......

So, I am planning on taking it out on a test ride this afternoon again. I rode it some yesterday....it was not bad......not as smooth as the NEW trek bike....

But....I have decieded that I should ride this one, pick it apart for the components I like and dislike, then I will know what I am looking for for sure.

It is defiantly allot different riding position then my Giant bike.....(which we are taking along today just in case.)

Anyhow....just wanted to share

ahhhh

it looks real pretty hope it rides as good as it looks....LOL

Does anyone else have a 1000 model??

ok, here a a different shot

and the last one...

sorry

Nice HP! Very patriotic! I'm glad you like it. It's a change to go to drop bars, but fun!

Have a good time with your new baby!

~C

thanks I hope too

I still like the new Trek 2.1 but.......I also like the Pilot as well.....I really dont want to fork out the kind of money to get it now, so this will do......defiantly looking forward to kicking my husbands BUTT...LOL

HP

If there was contest of the girl with the most bikes, you would win, hands down.

I love her, very pretty.

I keep thinking about a new bike for next year, but plastic surgery is going to take all my spare $$$. A new road bike will have to be on my 2010 list.

Awesome job on getting a great deal!