Dibaby

Size 10 in womens..now im 11.5..LOL..blah..thank god im tall eh?..lol

The don't work in the long run? Wow I can't believe doctors get away with saying this stuff. What kind of stats do they have to back that up? Soo annoying. Gee I've had mine for 4 years..what do they consider the long run? LOL..I mean nothing is perfect. I have a friend that her band slipped...I also have another friend with the bypass that gained all her weight back. So I dunno. It's not a perfect world but geeze it annoys me when doctors are spreading this kind of nonsense.

Ask how many surgeries the doctor has performed. What are the pre surgury tests that are needed. How long does it take to get set up with a surgery date? Is there a pre-surgery diet? How long will I be out of work? How do you do fills and where are they performed? Fill schedule? Are fills covered by insurance or paid out of pocket? Is there a psychiatric screening required? Thats about all I can think of. Good luck. Glad you are researching

Well had step aerobics class and it was lovely with the new shoes! I also got brave and actually put a level on the stepper thing. If you know what I mean, so it was a little tougher. Man it was a good workout also did my 50 crunches before class.

okay been banded since Feb 2003. Never had reflux before banding. Started getting reflux after my fourth fill. Went and had things checked out. doc said my pouch looked good. I told him about the reflux. He said to first try not eating past 7 or 8 pm depending on when u go to sleep. That really helps me tremendously. I can almost guarantee if I eat late I'm going to have reflux. But if I'm really stressed out..I'll have it anyways..just because of how tight the band is. Anyways I'm living with it as is. Although I have had nights where I'm literally up all night with it. The second I fall asleep..it comes right up. Soooo annoying! Well hope this helps.

Spin class is great for the legs and butt..I have noticed a big difference already. I'm even gonna add on another class during the week. I think spin class is the best class u can do. Just try it

Big news!!...I don't think I posted about this yet. But I went to a real shoe store geared towards runners called the Runners Edge. Anyways they were fabulous. Had me walk on a treadmill and analyze my walking pattern and stuff. Turns out I was wearing a size and a half too small..LOL. Apparently I have clown feet at size 11.5. :car: Anyways the new shoes feel amazing and I get to try them out tonight at step aerobics class. I didn't work out yesterday cause I was at my moms all weekend. I was really bad this weekend and just took some time for me and ate some junky stuff too. I think I needed it..anyways..back on the wagon today. :car: Moral of the story if your having any trouble with your shoes get out and go to a real shoe store geared for running or exercise in general.

Yeah finally a free saturday and no date..sigh What is wrong with me..argghhh..two guys that I thought were interested just decide to fall off the face of the planet..lol..I don't get it

Well part of my issue is my feet fall asleep when im on the thing..i would never make it that long..going out to get a good fitting shoe this time with someone that actually knows what they are doing.

yeah I couldn't do 66 on the eleptical..no way

Just a note to add...the bypass surgery can also be done lapascopically but for some odd reason they have all their patients thinking the surgery is more successful if its done open. To me it's awful what that open surgery does to you. Your almost guaranteed a hernia too. Anyways just wanted to clarify that the bypass can also be done lapascopically just most doctors don't do it that way. Happy friday

You'll find alot of negativity. I don't really know why. Some how it feels like a competition. Or we have to validate our feelings for which surgery we choose. I don't really know. But there are alot of bad vibes between bypass and banders. I really try not to do that and just realize that both surgeries have their place. You just have to find the right one for you. Happy researching and welcome to the boards. Your in the right place for Band info.

Your allowed hon..don't stress about it. how you feeling?

Thursday..45 minute spin class..oh a killer..but oh so felt good also had extra time for circuit training and 50 crunches..

yeah its odd how are bodies adjust. I'm not so scared of class anymore and I'm actually turning the knob now some on the bike..LOLL. I've noticed some changes in my legs from the class..its soo cool

Bananas are evil! The consistency just won't work for me. Damn I miss bananas..if I have em in a smoothie thats the only way.

This is pretty common actually..fills can fluctuate. Although other things do effect how tight your fill feels. Number one for me is stress..number two is if its that time of the month, I'll be super tight. Also if I'm sick at all..i'll get alot tighter. You'll learn how your band is. Just takes time. If you can't keep anything down or drink then your fill turned out to be too tight. Sounds to me though that u just need to go on some liquids for awhile and let things calm down. Like anything..if your really worried about it talk to your doctor. Take care Diane

I've sorted been going up and down and not going anywhere. I'll find out tomorrow if I lost anything. Although just went to Panera bread and was bad..LOL. Hopefully tonights spin class will burn that off..geeze

Yesterday did 36 minutes on treadmill at 4.0 incline Did 20 minutes on circuit weight machines...and at least 50 crunches..nobody around this time..LOL

You should definitely take a day off. Your body needs it. No worries hon you'll be fine

LOLLL..I'm one focused girl is all I can say. I wasn't ABOUT to leave cause they were there. One guy even started singing..it was really odd. LOL..

I did the same thing...no worries. Although I do need some bigger shoes. It's amazing how much my feet swell during the class. This also happens on the eleptical. It's annoying.

I bet your not as sore as before.

Okay Monday night...Step aerobics class...45 minutes Also did 50 crunches in the stretch room with 4 other guys around me..LOLLL..was pretty funny actually with me on the floor. Also did a few machines before the class. Welcome to the new people just starting out. Remember to we all had to start at the gym at one time and felt EXACTLY the same way. It'll be fine in a week when u get in the swing of it.

September went by too fast.. Good job though guys