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jen I added myself to the spread sheet. let me know if it worked I can give you details if it did not

Is there a challenge this month? Been looking and can not find anything. Thanks Tanya

Last Check in at 186. ust one pound over my goal.

wow, HELLO fellow June 2011 bandsters. I was banded on June 30th. I started at 220# the beginning of my journey in Jan. 2010. Had to lose 10% weight by march 2011. At that time I was 208#. Gained back up to 215# waiting for insurance to approve. Surgery date set and weight was back down to a 206#. Surgery date weight was 204#. Two days after surgery I was 210# and now I am 189#. I have stopped losing weight due to relapse into old eating habits. I've been at 189# for two months now. I am working with an eating behavioralist to get "back on track" with my meals. I am at three fills and feeling some restriction. I am sure that one more fill will put me in the green zone. I know that I will start losing again in the next month as my behavioralist is aggressive in her therapy. So happy she is non judgemental, I judge myself enough lately. So I am married with four children, boy 21, boy 18, girl 15, step son 11 and boy 3. Also have a grand daughter 8 months. I live in Minnesota but my heart is warm and sunny in Miami. It would be nice to hear from more June 2011 bandsters. and updates on you goals and weight loss. I need some inspiration. Also anyone see the movie Corageous?

I was in the tub today and I can now lay my hands along side myself. Before I would have to have them behind my back or laying on my big belly. Seems silly, but it was a great feeling for me today.

tengles here checking in at 189.

tengles here checking in at 189.

I have had three fills so far. My clinic waits four weeks between each fill. I am hoping to have another fill Nov 2 and I think I will finally be in the green zone. I do not know how much fluid I have in, my clinic does not like talking numbers unless it's my weight. I am going to ask how many cc's I have this next fill since I think I will not need anymore fills for a bit.

I love water aerobics but until Jan can't get to gym to do them. I like to walk but I am in Minnesota and it is getting cold here and I hate the cold. I know I should work out but just do not want to when I have the time.

I have had three back surgeries in my L4/L5 and have degenerative arthritis in that same area. I still have back pain. I want to work with a trainer but am worried that they will not be properly trained for people with back issues. Any Ideas?

I had this after surgery also. I ended up going into ER because it was so bad. They called my surgeon and they came back with muscle pain. It now only comes once in a while and is totally bearable.

oh I was banded the end of June.

Okay, don't laugh. But I have had bad smelly gassy farts since surgery. It is especially bad at night. I am embarrased by this and hate when my husband walks in the room and asks what smells. I try to blame it on my son, great mom huh, but I am sure my husband knows. So here is my questions. Is it common? I know gas can be but people are vague wether it is stomach gas or butt gas. How do I get rid of it. I do have gasex but again thought it is more for stomach gas. I do not eat a lot of foods that usually cause gas so I have no idea where it is all coming from. Giggles are okay, kinda a funny subject to me. But help is much needed. thanks