I just spent 2 hours dragging my old Nordic track out of the garage, cleaning it off and re-assembling it. Only to find that my thighs are too big to make the strides. (The skis are too close together). Damn! It's too cool for the pool, and arthritis in my feet and knees keeps me from walking on pavement for even a little while. How frustrating! Guess I'll drag out that old Lesley Sansone walking tape. Better days are coming.

KEEP THE FAITH!!

Hi Question have you been banded?

Hi Question have you been banded?

Not yet. My surgeon's office just submitted my documentation this week to the insurance company. I've been working on my requirements for about 8 months now. Just thought I should try to do a little exercise...

Edited January 17, 200917 yr by Picklesix

hi well u have a lot going on. We call where u r now is no where hell. It took me around 9months to get all of it done. But let me tell u once u get your date(and u will) it goes fast. It is so worth it. Things will change and it does work. I needed this group of supporters so much.. They made the whole procedure easy. U ask and someone will answer and help. We all go through almost the same things. Once u get your date u will get scared, to question yourself the dr. the whole thing... that to is what we do... hang in there and don't worry to much about the exercise, later u will laugh at it.... I couldn't walk without a cane before and now I walk everywhere....I want to. hang in there...u are worth it...

hi well u have a lot going on. We call where u r now is no where hell. It took me around 9months to get all of it done. But let me tell u once u get your date(and u will) it goes fast. It is so worth it. Things will change and it does work. I needed this group of supporters so much.. They made the whole procedure easy. U ask and someone will answer and help. We all go through almost the same things. Once u get your date u will get scared, to question yourself the dr. the whole thing... that to is what we do... hang in there and don't worry to much about the exercise, later u will laugh at it.... I couldn't walk without a cane before and now I walk everywhere....I want to. hang in there...u are worth it...

Thanks for the encouragement Cathrine. It's so good to hear you no longer use your cane. I'm just about your age - just turned 60 - and am really hoping losing this weight will make me feel so much better.

All I can say is hang in there! I was kinda in the same boat, I couldnt exercise until a couple of months ago. I felt like I would drop over from a heart attack, let alone the pain in my knees and back. The weight started coming off on its own after the band. After awhile, I was able to start exercising. Now I work at a factory that I am on my feet 12 hour nights and feel great! 15 more pounds to onederland!! Good luck with your insurance and band~I hope it goes quickly for you!

Picklesix... I hope your approval comes fast. It's stressful waiting for it to arrive. In the meantime, though, I would still try to get any and all exercise that your are capable of. It's amazing how quickly the body responds to it. It will also make your surgery and recovery go much better. Just do what you can, and try to add small progressions. You can even do a lot while seated. Get a couple of Soup cans and see how many times you can lift them above your head. While seated, extend a leg out one at a time and see how many seconds you can hold it there. What is a challenge this week, will be easy two weeks from now. The absolute worst thing you can do is nothing.

Keep up the good fight!

Brad

All I can say is hang in there! I was kinda in the same boat, I couldnt exercise until a couple of months ago. I felt like I would drop over from a heart attack, let alone the pain in my knees and back. The weight started coming off on its own after the band. After awhile, I was able to start exercising. Now I work at a factory that I am on my feet 12 hour nights and feel great! 15 more pounds to onederland!! Good luck with your insurance and band~I hope it goes quickly for you!

Thanks for your encouragement. I'm really counting on this surgery to change my life. Everyone tells me my arthritis will improve drastically, I sure hope so. You are doing just great! I read some of your posts, and you lost a lot of weight before getting any fills, right? Did you have any restriction at all, or did you accomplish that with just having the right mindset? Good for you!

Picklesix... I hope your approval comes fast. It's stressful waiting for it to arrive. In the meantime, though, I would still try to get any and all exercise that your are capable of. It's amazing how quickly the body responds to it. It will also make your surgery and recovery go much better. Just do what you can, and try to add small progressions. You can even do a lot while seated. Get a couple of soup cans and see how many times you can lift them above your head. While seated, extend a leg out one at a time and see how many seconds you can hold it there. What is a challenge this week, will be easy two weeks from now. The absolute worst thing you can do is nothing.

Keep up the good fight!

Brad

That's definitely wise advice, and I can see from your stats you're doing something right. Today I went to a giant warehouse store and walked inside for a good 20 minutes. That's about all I could handle, but I feel better for even accomplishing that much. Thanks!

Keep the faith!

Thanks for your encouragement. I'm really counting on this surgery to change my life. Everyone tells me my arthritis will improve drastically, I sure hope so. You are doing just great! I read some of your posts, and you lost a lot of weight before getting any fills, right? Did you have any restriction at all, or did you accomplish that with just having the right mindset? Good for you!

There is normally a period after being banded - and the surgery swelling goes down - that is very tough! The hunger comes back and physically you're able to eat just as you were pre-band BUT your stomach pouch is still healing/adjusting and it's important you don't do so. It's called "Bandster Hell" and it's tough. Unfortunately a lot of people end up gaining weight for a short amount of time until you get enough fills to get satisfactory restriction. You just have to be patient and work very hard to stick to the rules. Once you achieve good restriction it get MUCH easier.

Brad