I have just received my 2nd fill today. This one was under fluroscope as oppossed to the first fill done "blind". I also have the Vanguard Band and now have a total of 4ccs. My fill today only consisted of 1cc. I was banded on 8/9/05, and have managed to lose 33lbs. I don't have alot of restriction, but I have definately been eating somewhat sensibly (compared to prebanding).

I have also been exercising like a madman! Actually, I'm kinda obsessed about working out! I feel VERY guilty and down on myself if I don't get AT LEAST 1hr. of Cardio each and every day! I work at the DFW airport, and when I get a break or on my luch time, I power walk the terminals. It's a blast to walk while at the same time I get to people watch! Believe me, at an international airport such as Dallas/Fort Worth, you get to see all kinds! It's not uncommon at all to see celeberties on a daily basis. I also jog and bike ride! Yesterday I rode an alltime personal high of 27miles! It took me about 2hrs! I'm feeling it today!!! The only thing I really need to be more consistent with, is my weight training routine. I need to structure my workouts better. So little time......so much to do!

I tought I'd share this with my Banded Bros and Sisters. I'm feeling pretty pumped about things and have SO much energy! For those of ya'll who haven't given exercising a fair chance.......give it hell.......it will make a world difference!!

GO BABY !!!!

Its so nice to see you on such a high Ray and I'm glad you feel guilty if you don't exercise, that IMHO is a good thing.

Hope your new fill is that "sweet spot" everyone talks about.

HUGS & KISSES !!

You go Ray!!! Walk that airport!!! and may this be your sweetspot fill!

Rock On, Ray!! Its great to hear that things are GREAT!!

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Congrats on the fill!

Maybe I'll see you power walking on Monday when I'm at DFW for a flight!! I'll be like "hey! I know that guy! :)"

Good luck!

Thanks for the encouraging words guys! I do appreciate it!

Ruthie, I'll be looking for you on Monday! Will you be wearing your pigtails! LOL

I hope you weren't planning on flying to Florida!

Thanks for the encouraging words guys! I do appreciate it!

Ruthie, I'll be looking for you on Monday! Will you be wearing your pigtails! LOL

I hope you weren't planning on flying to Florida!

LOL! If only I looked that cute with pig tails in real life I might actually where them!!

And thankfully no on the Flordia. Headed to Seattle, where thankfully they don't have hurricanes!

Congrats on the new record for cycling!! That's so fabulous, I have just really started to get into the exercise myself and I am really enjoying, yes, enjoying it. I get so pumped, kinda like the way you sound today!!! I love it.

Just remember with the new fill to take things slow and easy in the beginning or else, the dreaded PB will rear its ugly head. Congrats on the 33 lb too, that's great especially without the proper fill to help you out. Don't be surprised if you stall or even gain a litlle with all of this exercise, I know you know this already but it's true, muscle weighs more than fat.

Hey, do you ever take Landry out for a jog? It's good for her to get lots of exercise too. I need to walk my chihuahua more because lately she has become a bit of a chubby chihuahua, LOL. The vets going to have fit with me but it happens. I feed her good dry food and I even get the light version, she's like her mama(me) gains weight just thinking about food.

Enjoy your new restriction and keep up the great work.

Cindy

Hi Chichigirl,

As a matter of fact, Landry and I just got back from our evening jog. Actually, he jogs me! We are a team! Thanks for the support.

Good on Ya!!! Want to pass me some of that energy. I really need it!

Way to go, Ray! 27 miles is quite an amazing accomplishment. Man, my butt would be so sore, I wouldn't be able to sit down for a week! It's so great to hear you have so much more energy and you're doing so good. You're pretty darn inspiring!