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...

Hi everyone!

Okay, so you know how I've been doing all this complaining about still being hungry? And still not really losing any more weight? Well, I just got back from my second fill this evening and low and behold! There wasn't ANY saline in the band!! NONE! So my whole first fill was a bust! The 1 cc I was supposed to have in there, never made it into the band!!!! Geez...I was starting to think I was crazy! I swear I'm really hungry, guess it was for real. Anyway, he found the port, which was a lot different spot than last time. He even left the needle in and tugged on it to be sure it was in the right spot. He gave me 1.25 cc this time. He would've given me .5 cc today, but since I didn't have ANY restriction he was worried it'd be too much for the "first time". Ugh. I really hope there isn't a leak in the band or the tubing. I am concerned now. If it was just a mistake on his part last time, than no big deal, but now I'm worried.

So J...I don't think I can afford the $200 in gas it's going to cost me to get to Lansing in my Durango. That Hemi is a gas guzzler and it's currently $4.09/gallon here in Marathon Oil (Findlay is there corporate HQ) territory. Not to mention any hotel and food cost. I'm really sorry. I want to go so bad, but I just can't justify that kind of money. Please don't hate me!!!!

I really hadn't put too much thought into Dallas just yet. I would love to go. It sure sounds like fun! I should look into it. Do you know the projected cost for that?

~C

I don't hate you. If I weren't already in MI I wouldn't drive up just for a bike ride. I understand.

DFW looks like $150 for the conference, or $100 for early bird.

$99/night for the room.

Flight costs. From Columbus it's about $300.

I'm definatly going to the conference now. I can'celled the Nigeria trip. Basically I need to focus more energy and money on moving next Spring. I'm going to drive down to Houston in late Sept, and stay there for 2 weeks, then I'll hit the conference in Dallas on my way home. My friend that lives in Houston is looking into the band too, she is currently on her 6 month diet, so if she gets approved she has talked about maybe doing the conference with me. Should be fun!

Thanks J! I'm glad you understand.

Hey...how soon should I feel something with a fill?

~C

I doubt it J

I am going to Florida again in August for work, but taking John this time. Kids fall breaks are also then...so it is for the most part not going to work out for us.

I would love to though....?....we will see....

I went and put had Rebecca my 14 year old fitted and her bike put in layway. It is a 2007 model, 7.2 FX (trek) She is pretty excited. Now we are selling her bike...remember the one you rode last year BG in the bike ride in Indiana???

Also am loving Craigs List.....LOL

I am getting closer to getting my bike out too....I have a new picture of it...I am sooooo excited....

Cool ZZ, I can't wait to meet you.

C, you should feel stuff as you begin to eat things here and there. Mornings are much tighter for me than evenings.

HP, Sweet looking bike you have there. Pity you can't go to Texas with the rest of us crazies. Maybe something will pan out and you'll be able to make the trip.

Checking in. I am alive. Barely. Work is killing me.

Hope everyone is well.

Hey BG. Glad you're alive.

J- thanks...I am sort of leary to try out my band. I really don't know my limits so I am being really careful. I don't want to have a pb. Ever.

That being said, I really hope it doesn't happen at work. Seriously, that would be bad! Also, I don't want to stretch anything either. I think my fill might be working though. I felt full pretty quick today at lunch.

BG: Glad you're alive! We miss you!

Hello everyone else!

~C

C, I didn't PB until 6 or 8 months out. Trust me you'll WANT to PB if you need to!

BG, Good to see you poke your head in!

:scared2:

J

J- Do you think it's because you didn't chew well enough? Or too fast or was it just your time? LOL sorry for all the questions. I am wanting this to work, but I don't want to push it either. I can definitely eat more than 1/2 cup though.

~C

IT reallly depends on the what it is. Often it's because of texture. Vegetables get me, like broccoli or cabbage.

Sometimes I'm in a hurry or something.........I dunno....

Hey BG - glad you checked in - we miss ya!

HP - sweet bike! For some reason, even though I don't have time to ride the bike I have, I get the jones for a nice road bike - seems like less of a production to go out and ride than the recumbent...

C - What J said on the PB - you'll know if you need to, and it will be heavenly once it's done. I've gotten to the point of being able to PB on demand by looking longingly into a sink drain :scared2:... Instant relief... As for what makes me PB - random chance sometimes, too much melted cheese (gets gummy) some vegetables, but strangely not lettuce (a problem for many people).

JC - How did school end, bub?

ZZ - glad you will make it down to Big D for the convention. Not sure if I'll actually attend, but I want to make sure we can all get together.

B

B and J: hehe...that looks funny!

Anyway, thanks for the info. I am able to eat lettuce so far if it is chopped up small. I haven't tried a normal salad yet. Okay, I'll stop worrying about this. I guess I need to eat and see how my band is working and stop being so scared of it!!

You guys are the best. As BG would say...I heart you!

~C

WHAT CONFERENCE?????? I don't know what you all are talking about....BUT my aunt lives in the area so it could be considered!!!!

I am still under an umbrella here...RAIN RAIN RAIN!!

HP, nice bike!!! Sounds like your whole family has the riding bug now!!

I went to fill place yesterday and they only gave me a little over 1cc...so I am back to my lowest weight now...I am happy about that. I hope that I can get away with this much in my band for the summer.

Well, someone PLEASE let me know what the conference is all about please!!!!