Denise

When you think you and your doctor think you have lost enough--that is what you need to listen too. Stay strong sister! Denise

Hey Lara, Let us know how you like the belly dancing. I always thought that would be fun! Hey Juli--I am so proud of you and the GF about the biking! Me and my sweetie do the biking and it is so much fun!!! We are actually going to do a bike tour in Sonoma (we leave in 3 days yeah!) That's right--drinkin' and biking in the wine country. he he You wrote that your GF leaves in Michigan---where do you live? Before I married I had a BF in El Paso ( I taught there my first year teaching) we did the long distance thing for several years--it was like a honeymoon every time I saw him he he. Denise

Congratulations to you!!!! I know that you are so happy!!!

I like them very much. It was one of the first things that I tried right after the mushie stage--transitioning into the solid stage. I found that they went done very easy.

Hello My Ever Shrinkin' Friend Juli, I am doing as little as possible for the summer!!!! I have only been out a week from school--and I feel like a lady of leisure! I have been working out, shopping, going to lunch with friends and hanging out with my sister (who is a Chemistry teacher :target:) Got a question for you--do you find your self depending on how the moon is tilted (ha ha) that restriction is tight one day, but other days not so much? I am 2.6 in a 4 cc band. I don't know if I need another fill. But, when I got the last one I went from a 1.6 to a 2.2--and I foamed at the mouth like a rabid dog ( just remember that I did a posting about that :girl_hug:) Anywho, for about 3 weeks I could not get anything down that wasn't solid with out it hurting---not really pbing but hurting when swallowed--even if I chewed it really well. Just now I feel that I can actually eat like a "normal" person with out pain. I still don't eat a bunch--but I feel that I could eat more, but I stop. For example for dinner I ate 4 shrimps, 2 very small hushpuppies and about 5-7 french fries. I am going to Sonoma with the DH for our anniversary next Friday (it will be 5th year anniversary) and I don't know if I want to get a fill and then be miserable for the 5 days we will be there. Sorry I am rambling. Denise

Hi Friends! Well I am working out about 4 times a week :girl_hug: ---so I thought I would go outside my comfort zone and try a yoga class. Welllllllllllll, let me put it this way---it wasn't a beginners class ha ha. The woman that was the instructor is HARD! and when she would say for the next move do we want this the hard way or the easy way?---everyone but me yells: "THE HARD WAY". Oh my goodness!!! I made it through the entire hour class, though I wanted to leave--but I knew that 50 skinny woman would be looking at me leaving and I could not handle that! I guess I will try it again--someday. But for know I hope never to hear " get in your down dog" again!!!! Hope everyone is having a great weekend! Denise :biggrin1:

Good luck to you Alexandra! Denise

I am 3 for 3 days exercising at the gym I joined on Sunday---and it is kicking my butt! What is everyone doing for exercising? Bikes? Water Aerobics?:clap2: I looking for exercise that will help the big leg syndrome---does anyone have any ideas? Denise I love my Marchie Friends!

Hey Friends, I joined LA Fitness on Sunday---and worked out today! It was a NSV moment! Denise

You go girl!!!!!

Thanks Juli for the Happy Birthday! Denise

Today is my birthday!!!! I am not sad turning 39 (though one more year I'll be the big 40!) I am happy that because of the lap-band that I will have many more years ahead of me---feeling good and healthy!!!! Denise :clap2:

Mrs. Husker, I am so sorry for your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Denise

Hey Juli! I am 5'6 and a 1/2 ( gotta get the 1/2 in!) As far as exercise, I could be doing much more. I am walking and riding my bike--I live near a small lake in Dallas (White Rock) and it has a really great bike trail. I would like to start Water aerobics once school is out. I can't remember if I told you I am a teacher. School is out in 2 weeks...yeah!!!!!!! What are you doing for exercise? Denise

Yep...welcome to band land. It is either a lovely gas bubble---or your body is not quite ready for solid foods. Take it easy. Denise

Hey Juli Trying to avoid laundry----he he How is it going with you? Denise

Don't give up! I felt like you after my second fill---then I had my third fill. Be careful what you wish for.....I got my restriction and how! Take Care of yourself!!!

Hey Juli! Thought I would drop a note to say Hiya! No rabies today! ha ha Denise

I was banded on 3/8 and since then have had three fills: 1cc, 1.6 cc and last Monday got increase to 2.2cc ( in my 4cc band). After the 2nd fill--I did I a little restriction---but I really had to try hard not to eat over a 1 1/2 cups of food---and I was hungry most of the time. So, I decided that I need a little more of a fill, hence the 2.2. Well..I am restricted! When I eat it is probably only about 1/4 cup of food--and I have every once in a while a pain that it right behind my breast-bone and between my shoulder blades. I haven't PBed or slimed. Should I get an unfill---or just wait it out. I am able to drink with out a problem--included Protein shakes. Denise

Hey Friends, Well started able to get foods down today! Still getting suck ever so often, but really not too bad. I guess I am officially restricted. :heh:

Hey Friends, Well I don' t have Rabies anymore But I am having a really difficult time getting anything down and getting stuck. I am going to give it until Monday, and if I still can't eat I am going to the Dr.

Hey Everyone, I had my 3rd fill today....up to 2.2 in a 4 ml band. Everything went okay in the drs. office---drank my Water...and then went to my car to drive home...started to hiccup...and then...wait for it...started foaming at the mouth. Thought I was Old Yeller! Denise Do you think I am too tight?

Hey Juli! We might be sisters from another mother!! Ha Ha! We might not be blood sisters..but we can be Lap-band sisters!!!!!! I am so glad Tammy started this thread!!!!

Oh Juli! I am losing weight really well too...however the magic words I used on my doctor was ...."I am freakin' hungry" and he put in 1cc....of course that didn't last long and in 2 weeks I needed .6...and now I am going in tomorrow for another fill. Your doctor is being conservative..but we all lost weight w/o the band ( I think I have lost the 30 lbs a thousand times ha ha) but we need that tool to be working to make it stay off. By the way I was banded the same day as you!

Congrats Faith!!!!!!!