March Bandsters: MASTER THREAD

[hopeinapril 1]

Hi Shamrocks!

Going for a possible fill tomorrow. I am looking forward to it. When all else fails, I go back to the basics.

[westcoastmom 3]

Well, I did it. I had the fill nurse put in .5 cc's today. She wanted to put in about 3, but I was not going to go from not getting fills to getting 3...

I have about 2 pounds more to lose to get to "overweight". I find that amusing. I probably won't be sharing that with any friends at home or my husband. Saying "Gee honey, lets Celebrate, I am finally overweight" to someone 6 feet tall and 145 pounds just can't go well...

Maybe I will get a pedicure.

[SugarBean 0]

WTG WCM, I know getting a fill was a major step for you.

[mylah 0]

Hi everyone

I'm in Toronto visiting my sister,having a great time.went for a fill yesterday and not managing solids to well had to have soft yesterday and did fine.Did ok with small amount of Beans today but was full after 2 bites of the lovely chicken dinner my sis made.I wanted it sooo much but just could not eat anymore.:wink2:

Quick ?Does anyone know if you don't finish your meals can you have the remainder for your snack?

I am not getting in much excercise but I guess the lack of eating will help.On a more positive note i am finally in the 240s and now have 33lbs gone.Hopefully,I will get more restickion and catch up to all you great losers:thumbup:

Pat

[BrandNewLisa 0]

Good evening Charlie!

Welcome back Fenton, your Angels missed you! You are the testosterone that binds our estrogen, lol. And I agree with everyone above. Sorry, I am so exhausted that I am finding it hard to be super inspirational and perky, so I 2nd everything already said! Sorry for the piggyback ladies!

I am also finding it so hard to stay on track right now. I am a Recruiter for an international biopharmaceutical company, for contract and contract to hire positions. Due to an FDA rejection of a mere product label, I received an order yesterday for 120 people to start tomorrow relabeling the products! Suffice it to say, I am getting my butt kicked right now! I worked from 7am-9pm yesterday, same today, and I am scheduled to work 6am-12am'ish tomorrow. Yikes! My boss knows that we are working on fumes right now, so he is kind enough to buy us lunch and dinner. Every day. And if I say anything about my boss, it will be that he is sooo not hesitant to spend money! Last night, steaks. Yeah, I said steaks. Big, juicy, perfectly marbled and aged Kansas City cut bone-in Ribeyes, Filets, whatever we wanted! Today, I get to my branch from my offsite office to find pizza as far as the eye can see. Along with a rather extensive selection of deserts he ordered from the white tablecloth steakhouse that provided us dinner for the night before. Ugh, is he for real? I nibble on just about everything, and I have been eating my steak since yesterday, 3 meals pretty much covered it. I can say that I am still very pleased with my portions, just not with what I am putting into my mouth. And what is even worse is that I am missing, actually missing, my workouts. I haven't had any exercise since Sunday due to the hours that I am putting in. When I get home I have time to bathe, breath for 10 minutes, and go to bed. I am just really afraid to break my schedule, since it was so hard to establish one in the first place! Sorry that I am rambling, but I am pretty much delirious right now. I just had to make the time to post before I passed out for the night. It is one of my goals, to read everyday and to post as much as I can. I find that it makes a huge difference.

And as for the Couch to 5k, you guys have intrigued

me! I never pictured myself as a runner in any form, at least not in this life. But I dl'd a few podcasts, and they are really interesting. I am seriously considering giving this a try, at least when I have five minutes to myself.

And please forgive the sleep deprived of any typos in advance, I am sure that there are many.....

Edited July 30, 2008 by BrandNewLisa

[JDUB0414 0]

Hi Shamrocks, I'm back. Looks like everyone has been doing so well. I've moved and was without a computer for almost 2 months. On top of working summer school and taking classes myself this summer. I've lost some, but not as much as I should've. I have restriction, but are making bad food choices. I will be back on track soon. Anywho, it's late so I will update you all tomorrow.

[SugarBean 0]

Tess - I was able to run today!!! My leg is not as sore as Monday and Tuesday. I did not really follow the c25k because of those darn support hose from the EVLT. My usual walk is out our little country road 1 1/2 mile round trip. So I walked a mile and ran the 1/2 then did a cool down walk. The hose were bunched up at my knee, so I do not think I can do the intervals until after I have the other leg done (next Monday) I have to wear the support stockings for 7 days after the surgery. YUCK. But, I am running!!!!!

[ajoneen 0]

sugarbean I noticed at the bottom of your signature is a link to Phentermine forums. Are you taking this med? If so it seems a little strange to be on a drug and banded. You don't know if the band is working or the drug.

[SugarBean 0]

No, I am not taking this drug. It is just where it got my flashy, glittery star. I am a true bandster, promise.

[ajoneen 0]

So we know you're back but you seem too quiet. Is everything OK?

[hopeinapril 1]

Hi Shamrocks!

WCM - I would Celebrate. I can understand how you wouldn't want to share the information as a success with your spouse. I think it is wonderful. I hate that obese catagory!

Pat - what wonderful success. My theory is that I can eat what food I want for meals. (within our restrictions) Many times I'll go to a restaurant, eat what I need, then pack the rest away. If it is at lunch time, I sometimes eat the left overs for dinner. I hope to join you in the 240's soon!

Sugarbean - how wonderful that you ran! I honestly don't see that happening for me, but who knows?

Well today is fill day. I am pretty excited. (Funny how I can be excited about doing liquids!)

[lynnt1215 1]

No running for me, I don't think my knee would survive. I do get in plenty of walking, usually 5 times a week.

I actually lost weight on vacation yippee!!!!!! What a surprise. I am going to consider that a definite victory.

Good luck with a fill today Hope.

I am back to Dr. Wynn on 8/8 and not sure if a fill is needed, but have to discuss the issue of another hernia...

Now I though getting into better health was going to alleviate all these issues, knee acting up and hernioa.. I can be grateful that I am not having any issues with Hair loss.< /span>

Take care all

Enjoy the middle of the week

[Fenton 3]

Here-ish, just crazy busy.

Christine, sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. I wish you and your husband strength for handling that stress.

Back on the wagon for two days, weighed myself today. Ugh!

The Ticker must be fed!

[Fenton 3]

What the hell??? They've screwed up the ticker link? Now when I click on it, it just enlarges, like those damn thumbnail photos and their damn attachments!

I must confess!

My ticker is now a lie: I put on 3 lbs, and am now 9 lbs away from the damn hundred.

Darn it all to heck!

[ajoneen 0]

Im having problems with my ticker also. I thought it was only me.

I can't even add a new one to my signature.

I posted a new thread on the main board and emailed tickerfactory.com.

It's wait and see time.

Edited July 30, 2008 by ajoneen