jeanettej505

March Goal: Walk 5 days a week for at least 40 min.

Yes...I'm in! Please let's start a Jan Bandster exercise challenge thread. I know that it would help. Anyone know how to set this up? Or we can always just jump in a thread that's already started. I did 45 min on the treadmill last night...it's a big deal for me because I usually only do about 25 min. I HAVE to start moving. I have plans to hike in the mountains near my home this summer and I'd love to train for a half marathon....just to say that I did it.

This is a such a great way to think....hunger doesn't hurt more than being full. Balance. So true. I'm going to keep it! Thanks for sharing.

37lbs! You are doing so good! I've had bad PMS this month too. I usually have it bad anyway, but I'm trying to tune into my body more and it seemed like I was extremly tense before I started. It stinks that your having such a hard time, but remember you always have your band mates to talk to.

Thanks for this article. Sometimes it's hard to navigate through all these threads to find some good info.

I made the appt. for my fill on March 9th. Exactly 6 weeks. I'm going to get it here in ABQ. I wish I was closer to Dr. Ortiz. I have a question. Is anyone just not eating because they still aren't hungry? I find that I can eat more when I do eat, but I'm not all that hungry either....I don't feel like I'm starving. So should I just eat when I'm actually hungry or try to eat the 3 times a day even if I'm not hungry....just because that's what I'm supposed to do? I've always had trouble eating late in the day anyway...late is like 6pm. If I eat any later than that I feel like my food is in my throat when I go to bed. Thanks for the help!

Yes....this bandster has arrived in bandster hell. I'm eating more now. Trying to watch what I eat. I've been using fitday.com so that's helping a little. I think I'm going to have trouble with bread. I've tried a couple of times to take the tinyest bit of bread and it hurts. That's okay... probably better for me. Also...everybody is asking...how much have you lost? I'm at a stand still so I think I'm just going to start saying I haven't checked just so I don't have to answer the question everyday. My family is very supportive. I'm feeling great and my clothes are fitting better. My one year goal will be 50 lbs. Second year additional 20 lbs. Mark your calendars!!

I'm going to have to make myself a workout goal for this week. I'm not as motivated as I'd like when it comes to exercise, but 30 minutes seems reasonable. I also liked your idea to measure my food...I'm going to get a food scale tomorrow. Thanks for the great posts & support.

My family & I had dinner tonight....well everybody wanted to go to China Buffet. I didn't want to, but I thought sooner or later I'm going to have to learn how to handle situations like this. It was so funny because I had exactly what I was supposed to...half a piece of fish and cucumber/tomato salad and then I was full. Afterward, everybody felt awful from way eating too much, and I felt great! That was too cool! Before the band forget about it!

Hey girl! Cool...your mom was put in her place. I'm glad that your okay. I tried to get the IUD too and my doctor said I could get it, but the worry is that if you are not in a monogamous relationship that you could get an STD and that would give a bad infection with the IUD and damage the uterus. Also, at Planned Parenthood you can get an IUD for a few hundred dollars. I just decided I wouldn't be getting any action for a while...so until I meet someone I'm not going to worry about it. Keep it up!!

Anyone from ABQ?

Is there anyone that lives in Albuquerque?

I'm going on solids soon. I was wondering what people have been eating. How are you keeping yourself from over-eating. I'm a food addict and I'm afraid of getting out of control. Any ideas? Thanks.

I plan on letting someone love me, getting married, having children, travel. I plan on loving myself alot more than I did before the band. I'd like to wear shorts & skirts again.....ummm. Much more. BIG PLANS for me!

How did the meet up go? I'd love to meet someone from ABQ to have coffee & chat a bit. I'm pretty green still. I just started mushy foods this week.

Hi! I was banded on 1/31 by Dr. Ortiz in Mexico. I just started mushy foods and it's great! How are you doing now?

I'm sorry that you are going through a hard time. But you have the right idea about seeking support & help with difficult situations. I went to a therapist for a couple of years for issues I had with my parents and it was money well spent.....like with the band I wish I would have did it sooner! Surround yourself with positive people, places, and things. Let me know if you need to talk.

I was wondering about this too. I was thinking how could I not be losing more? "Survival mode" makes sense though. I keep reminding myself I'm healing and have to learn to have patience. I'm surprised about all of the support I'm getting from my family, and band mates....they are the best!

I had my surgery on a Friday and went back to work on Wednesday. Looking back I should have taken at least 7 days, but I think 10 days would be just right. Everyone is different.

I had surgery on 1/26 and the gas x strips did nothing to relieve the pain or gas. I'm still having shoulder pain at times, but just moving around walking helps. At this point I'm healing up nicely and am able to do very gentle stretches that help get the gas moving. Best of luck!

What is it with getting sick right before surgery? Feels like my body is trying to get sick, but I can't...I get banded on the 26th. I guess I'll be picking up some Airbornne tomorrow. Good idea Audree. I already got vitamin C, and zinc.

Today I started my pre-op diet! I woke up so excited because it is finally happening. Two more weeks and I'll be a true bandster. :clap2: Audree- Thanks for the pic of the scar. It makes me feel better about Dr. Oritz and his work.

www.fillcentersusa.com They do fills for people who get the band in Mexico.

Check the website & call fillcentersusa.com, I'd love to know how it goes since I'm actually not getting banded until 1/26.

Has anyone used fillcentersusa here in ABQ? I called and they said that Dr. Lewis got trained last month to start doing fills. $299 initial/$199 after. Does he use fluro