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...

Hey my cycling buddies.

I'm in yellow and my new pal from LBT, Pamela is in the red. You can't miss the fact we met in a coffee/pastery/gelato shop! Oi.

But don't we look cute?

I'm too am worried about JC. I certainly hope his doc allowed him to keep his band....

Godzilla to Dracula? D, that's pretty funny.

HP-Working out as a family is fantastic. You're daughter will inspire you and she'll be surprised that you're able to kick ass. WTG!

BG-

Welcome Ragdoll. Keep us posted on your progress.

Aww J look how cute you look!

First off, WHERE IN THE HECK IS JC???????? This is like waiting for a kid to come home when it is past midnight!!

J!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are a hawwwttttttttttiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!

That is soooo cool that you got to meet up with someone from LBT!!! Awesome. It looks like you are having a really good time. And nice new pic for your avatar.

Hi everyone, J glad you made it home ok. Great pic !!!!!!

Here is the scoop, There is a problem, I go in for pre-op stuff Sept, 5. Doc said he will try to fix it first, but he may have to remove.

I may have been reading him wrong but he knows my sister, she works there, he looked like he just ran over someones puppy and was having a hard time looking me in the eyes.

I am among other things exhausted. I will be gone all day tomorrow and will check back in on Sunday.

oh god, JC, I am soooo sorry!!!!! I am so hope that he can fix it!!! What was your sisters feelings about it???? GOd, keep your chin up man!!!

I haven't talked to her yet. I am going to try to get her to pry a little more info. He really looked like he was restraining himself from saying something.

I gotta figure out what the hell I am going to do. It is not a done deal and I'm not into feeling sorry for myself. I can tell you this, right now at this moment I feel completly LOST!

Yeah, I can imagine how you feel. What would you think in this situation. So, when you say you are going in for pre surgery stuff, what does that mean? I wonder if you should get ahold of your original surgeon. What did the doctor do today? Any tests?

He went over the results of the barium study they did before I was released. You can see it, it is not exactly where it used to be.

The pre-op stuff s blood work o2 etc. before he goes in and goes fishing. All bets may be off before that date I have a low grade fever right now. I don't know what it all means I went numb when he was talking to me. I should of had someone in there with me I can be a real dumbass sometimes.

Hey D, thanks for the chat, it feels good to vent. I have to get a little sleep the alarm clock is going to go off in about 4 hours. I am helping my son with his Eagle Scout Project.

JC

JC, I am sure that you know that any of us are here for you anytime!! I am sure that what he said will come back to you or you could call and have the nurse tell you again. I am sure you are numb and right now you are in shock! Rest, rest and rest some more...please..

Thanks D, good night

JC

JC

Of course you're numb! I'd be too.

Like you said, nothing is written in stone. Your surgeon is good to go exploring before saying all bets are off. He can't be happy about going behind a different surgeon's work, that's never a favorite thing to do.

You are young and healthy. It may be saved after all.

Come here and vent all you need. We really care about you.

JC maybe you were so upset that you thought he was restraining himself from telling you something. You can make it through this even if the doctor can't save your band. You have come this far already on your own. I was talking to my nurse coordinator the other day about how hard we have to work even with having surgery. All our band does is control our food portions to an extent. WE do ALL the work along with it. You have done the work and made it this far. You have exercised your butt off (literally). You have made better food choices. And you can continue to do this even if it does not involve a Lapband. You will be in my and everyones thoughts around here. You are an ultimate bad ass and you can make it through anything.

So onto my workout for the day. I have officially kicked my old record of 20 miles ass. 33 MILES BABY!!!!!!!!!!!! Took me about 3.5 hours. I am beat. And every one of you helped me through it. When I got pooped and thought I couldn't make it I just kept thinking of what you guys would do in the situation. Instead of WWJD it was WWJDJcHpD. lol Anyhow I ma pretty darn proud of myself and pretty darn jealous of all the people I saw with camelbacks.

Bg...way To Go....i Am So Proud Of You For Sticking To It And Getting It Done...woohoooooooooooo:)

Jc.....you Are In My Thoughts And Prayers. You Have Been One Of My Huge Inspirations On This Thread, And All You Have Done For Yourself, What All You Have Been Through, And What You Are Doing To Make Yourself So Healthy.

I Feel Like You Will Be Guided Into The Right Direction And If They Do Remove The Band, You Have Developed Good Habits, Routine, And Determination That You Will Be Able To Make It Through!!! You Have All Of Our Support Here!!!!

J....you Have Changed Sooooo Much Since Your Other Avatar Picture....wow.....you Look Amazing. Your Friend That You Met From Lbt Is Just Glowing....it Must Of Been A Blast....

D...you Are Just Too Kool.....and I Wish All Of You Loved Right Down The Street.......we Could All Kick Ass On A Bike Ride....woohoo

Getting Riding In Tonight And I Cant Wait.....

I M Allot Farther Behind On My Exercise This Month....there Is So Much Room For Improvment.....

HP, you know what? I think no matter how far we come with exercise, we will always think we need improvement!! I know, that every time I go out, I think, wow, I should be riding 50 miles every night. So, its now just you who thinks that about yourself, and I personnally think that you are doing GREAT!!!

Wouldn't that be fun if we all lived by each other. That would be a kick ass time.

BG, you are the champ!!! WTG for beating your time. THAT is what it is all about right there!!!!

J, I bet you are enjoying some time with your daughter right now. I loved the growing food comment. I think I will use it too!!!

JC, I hope you got some rest and are thinking a little clearer today. I totally agree with BG, you have come so far and have worked so hard, that you can do this. It is what you have done for yourself that is making this work. You do work your ass off, and you will continue too now. You are a great inspiration to us all and we are all here pulling for you. Maybe the doctor is always like that, maybe that is his "bedside" manner. Chin up dude!!!