Is there anyone in the Dayton Area who has been banded? I know of one support group that meets once a month. Looking for other individuals who have been banded in this area? I was banded through Dayton Bariatric Surgeons by Dr. Clarey. If anyone is interested in chatting or getting a group together in Dayton let me know. If you know of a group please let me know!

Annie,

I am so glad about the better service your getting...I think it is important that the doctors keep up with us...and check on us..Especially since a lot of people in Ohio are self pays..Unfortunately our state will still not acknowledge the need for the band..I hope one day they will make it madatory that insurance will pay for anyone who is obese and morbidly obese so they can have the opportunity for fair coverage verses only making it available to the big corporations... Well it's Friday and I have been hitting the exercise hard this week..I also got my zumba DVD's so I did it once I Thursday, but I laughed a lot! Have a great weekend....

Jess,

Good luck with that zumba. What is it like? Back in the day i did jazzercize and that was fun. Does zumba require any extra equipment?

NO, unless you want to use free weights with it, but really it is just latin dancing except it's exercising..THey use the samba, miranga, salsa, steps and moves in the dance steps. IT is really a blast. It's fun but it is great exercise too...We have a great instructor their too!

It sounds fun! Happy Monday-fresh start day.

Hey everyone! I thought I would check in with you all! I hope everyone is doing well! I am getting ready to be iced in!!! Wonder if it will hit really bad? Okay well I hope everyone is doing well! Lots of luck this week...I know some of you have been talking fills! So I hope everything is good!!! Take care!!!

Jessica

Hey All:

Had my fill almost two weeks ago, and it is working really well. I have lost the holiday 5 lbs, and I think I am on my way to being off my plateau.

I have been shy about admitting to people that I have had surgery, but I am starting to come out about it now. Guess I didn't want to tell at first incase I couldn't make it work. But so many people are noticing the weight loss, that I feel I need to tell them what I did.

Two ladies last night complemented me on my weight loss, and one (who is older and overweight) asked how I did it. So I told her about my band. She started peppering me with questions (mostly with a negative attitude towards it), her final statement being "Oh, I went on Slimfast and worked out everyday, and lost 50 lbs too. But, then one day, I treated myself to a cheesecake, and it was all over after that.". I finally had to tell her that it may not be for everyone, but it worked for me.

Have any of you guys ever run in to that??

Lisa, I haven't run into that particular problem, but I can believe it. The band must sound pretty strange to someone hearing about it for the first time. I saw an ad on tv and I was sold.

Jess, I guess the storm didn't make it as warned (although we are not out of the woods yet). In Beavercreek we even had a two hour delay for the school and all it did was rain.

Firebolt where are you? Not drowning in girl scout cookies I hope :smile:

Lisa, I have had that happen but I usually reply in an unsarcastic was as I possibly can, "Well I have been there too, then I realized that I was hurting myself when I was reaching for the cheesecake, and the only person I was fooling was myself. I wasted so much time, then I just got heavier, so sometimes you have to realize if you want the weight off you have too make serious decisions, because by the time you decide to really do it you won't be able too." That is when I usually get the look and they have to suddenly say well, you look really good and then they leave..I don't want to be hurtful in any way possible but don't condemn me for going the surgery route when you know what to do and don't do it. That was the biggest crime for myself..I looked at others and was shocked about WLS for quite a while thinking the same thing. But ya know now I also have more weight to loose because of my own denial. Lisa I am so glad you got your fill and it is working for you! You will start kicking butt now! You go girl!

Annie- My school closed, we had rain but we also had ice...So that is the not so great part of living North of I-70. But I have been so busy that I just am trying to keep up..How are you? Yeah, I haven't seen Firebolt in awhile. I hope she is doing okay.

I have an appointment next week with the doc, so I may ask for just one more cc maybe two. I just would like to be a little more restricted. But if she won't I will understand, I know that I have been doing pretty good on weight loss but, my snacking...I have to remember to watch even what I buy for the kids because this week me and the rice krispy treats have had one big battle....I have been doing mostly salads for lunch and going light on dinners...This week I am going to bump up my Protein.. I am going to hit the gym and do zumba, and my favorite place...Walmart to get my Protein shakes...and some nuts.. I know the protein will make me fill more satisfied, and curve my snacking. Oh but I have some good news, I am 11 lbs away from getting my first 100lbs off!!!! I am really excited about that! Okay well everyone have a great weekend!

Wow Jess, you are really closing in on a big goal!!!Great job!!!

I can't wait for my next fill, my weight loss is stalled again. I have a goal to lose another 2 lbs by valentines day and I'm not sure I'll make it. I'm a slow loser and really need to exercise more regularly. sigh. Not that I hate it or anything. I feel really good after a nice workout. It's just a pain to change and get to the club and get all sweaty etc. (whine, whine) :eek:

Hey all:

Do any of you know a nice gym that lets you pay month to month, instead of a contract?? I am looking for something with elipticals.

What types of Snacks do you guys find that helps with the sugar cravings. I know snacking is a bad word, but sometimes the sugar beastie hits and I have a hard time.

Oh, I went through McD's the other day, and they have a new product. They are called snackers. It is a very small flour tortia (sp?), with a piece of grilled chicken and lettuce. It was a perfect size for me (about 3 inches long), cheap, and I didn't feel that I was making a bad choice. Its nice to know that we have some options when we are on the go.

Have a great week! I am working nights, so I am putting a hex on the vending machine!!!

Lisa

Good morning all,

I have been working on my blood pressure and it has been discovered that I have white coat symdrome :huh2:. Everytime I walk into the Doctor's office, my pressure goes up drastically :clap:.

My Doctor had me to check my pressure for 10 days- I had good reports, when I walked into the office- it went up .

She did sign off on my paperwork :mad: and I go to the informational meeting on the Lapband on Wednesday :musical_note: and I have an appointment scheduled with the surgeon the same day.

I have sent all my paperwork in, it is being processed by the insurance company and I should have a date by the beginning of March :clap:.

One more step- the two week diet :eek:. For the beginning of a life change- I believe I can do it :cake::clap:.

I AM VERY EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

congrats Penny. Who is your doctor??

Dr. Sudduqui

Question,

How much weight did you lose pre-surgery and how much weight did you lose within the first month?

First of all Congrats Penny!! We are all so happy for you!!

Lisa- My gym is really affordable they have ellipticals, but its about 25.00-30.00 a month. They do a contract though...It's worth every dollar. I have had my membership almost 6 years now... I only pay 15 a month now..I am not sure at what your looking for but sometimes, some gyms will let you buy a membership for a year for pretty cheap, you just have to talk to them...If they want a sell they will sell!

Penny~ I guess I lost about 20lbs, from the preop diet and the first month I lost a good 35 lbs all together..The preop diet is hard but it gets you ready for the long haul....

I hope you are all doing well, look forward to hearing from you soon!