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Well, thank you for all the support from this thread! I ended up purchasing a Schwinn Hybrid bike today!! I am so excited. It was reasonable in price, and is a wonderful change to the single speed old fashioned brakes on my comfort bike. I knew if I wanted to push myself in the near future to go farther and longer, my other bike would not do the trick. My husband is adjusting all of it for me and hoping the rain holds off so I can get some riding in this evening. He is actually thinking about getting him one similar to mine. It is totally amazing how we have become more active and are moving, AND HOW GOOD WE FEEL!!!!!!! Just wanted to share!!!!

well, I got my new bike today!!! I ended up with a Schwinn Hybrid bike. It was at a reasonable price, and allot better to ride than my single speed old fashioned brakes in my comfort bike. I am so excited. My husband is going to see how much I like mine, and maybe get him one as well. We are doing so much more than we ever did, and we are having a good time. It is un-real that loosing weight and exercising could be so uplifting. Thanks everyone for the support in choosing a bike......

time of the month!!!

Well, either walk outside until it is just too cold, or join the gym in town. I liked going there, and maybe by than, the machines will be eaiser with some of my weight off, and I would like to tone over the winter.... key is staying motivated...for sure!!!!

Ok, I did not get in my walk for monday, because we ended up staining our deck...we worked outside for 3 hours......I know that counts as exercise in some way????????????? My scale actually MOVED YESTERDAY FIRST TIME IN OVER 2 WEEKS!!!!! I didnt add yesterdays Deck staining to my exercise thing, but I know I did it, because my arms hurt...LOL :paranoid

I sure wouldnt of wanted to.....good luck

Ok, Forrest Gump.... Thank you SO MUCH for your email. I defiantly plan to do my research and try out a few bikes. I just know, that my single speed cruiser isnt going to cut it if I plan to increase distance, time, and terrain. Thanks again for all the support guys...never dreamed I would be on a exercise thread 4 months ago..LOL

what kind of bike are you riding? I m looking at buying new one, an we have looked around online and just cant deciede what we want. You guys make me feel very inexperienced becuase I do good to get in 6 miles. But, I also am doing a heck of a lot more than I was 2 months ago....

Ok, I am a day behind on posting, but I finished day 1 of the challenge with getting more than the 64 oz's of Water and I rode for 4.5 miles. I am planning on walking this evening at least 2 miles.... Everyone is doing great....keep up the good work!!!!!

I got my first fill yesterday, and I have some discomfort, but nothing like you are mentioning. Have you called your doctor???

Kim Dont give up.....I went for my first fill today.....it will happen for you I hope....It is given me a different outlook on life....keep us posted

Thanks....I know they fluctuate, and I should not get down...it is just hard when you are working so hard at it. I go at 230 today for the fill....I am excited. Thanks for the support....

the land riders are quite pricey....not sure ii I can afford one, but heck, if I am not eating as much I should have plenty of money right?? LOL I like riding and at least there is a breeze..I have been walking at work during lunch and am pulling a huge hill.....i am usually drenched by the time I get back....at least if I was riding there would be "some" wind....I will say, I wasnt doing this at all 2 months ago

we just bought a kia spectra car...we really like it. excellent gas mileage, and excellent warranty. We came from a camry...still not as nice as that, but we had a accident and totalled the camry... I think you will like it

what kind of bike were you using? I am looking for anew one, and have been doing some research on the landrider....$$$$$ but, i have started biking in May right before my surgery, on a single speed bike. So, I want to upgrade.... Very proud of you for completing the miles today..way to go!!!!!

you know I have been busting my butt on the hills at lunch and the scale has not budged at all....buttttttttt........I FEEL SOOOO GOOD DOING IT. IT IS WELL WORT IT

I know that the May bandsters are having a exercise challenge. It is listed under challenge I think... I think it is great..wish it wasnt so hot.......but we sweat more maybe loosing more calories too...yippy!!!!

Hi, Mine is tommorow, and I, like you have had not much of a restriction either...I hope it gets easier for you...I am anxious to see how mine goes...did it hurt??? How much have you lost since surgery? I keep fluctating, but I KNOW it is my portions...they are like they use to be...I started at 322, than week before was 313.6...I am jumping back and forth between 291-297??? What the heck is up with that??? I started exercising last week, and have walked 8 miles so far this week. It is hot and humid and I am walking at lunch...I just want to see some changes already!!!!!! Oh well......best of luck....keep me posted how you are doing. :eek:

I am getting my first fill this thursday too...I cant wait I am real excited.... Good luck

WEll it is not July, but I walked 2 miles at lunch today and was drenched in the humidity and heat..and than ended up going again tonight at the lake by our house and walked another 2 miles. I am bound and determined to get at least 2 -3 miles in each day this week...if not more . I may end up alternating and biking on some of the days to make it more interesting. Just wanted to share...

Im in... How do we check in? Make a post?? I hope we all get moving, we need to be there for each other and I am in for sure... Good Luck everyone

Hi I use Bontril that the doct. prescribes, and have had no bad side effects...but allot more energy. It is only 28 a month

Hello everyone... I am going this week for my first fill and am ready!!! The start of last week I thought I would eat anything in site....but I started back exercsing and it has gotten better towards the latter part. One thing I find interesting is how much food they give you at resturants. Man...... we ate at Garfields friday, and I ended up bringing home half of what they brought me...I knew I couldnt and shouldnt eat the whole plate..before I would of licked my plate...LOL Hope everyone else is doing well..... You guys should look into joining the July exercise challenge from the May list....

i would defiantly be interested in the challenge. I was banded the 30th of May and this last week just got back to exercising. I biked all last weekend while camping, I walked 2 nights for 2 miles uphill, (good ole country roads) an mowed my 5 acre yard half of it with a push mower instead of the rider. If we dont move we are not going to loose as quickly. Mine is finding the time and with the weather cooperating. Planned on walking this morning and it stormed rather bad ...so hoping tonight we can get it in. Count me in on this.....

First of all can you beleive they actually want you to consume that much fat with each meal?????? When I was on the diabetic association diet, we were allowed 3 exchanges of fat PER DAY. My oldest daughter has a weight issue as well, and started this week on this drug. I personally think it should not be allowed to be sold over the counter, because young people and old alike may have other issues affecting them that is going to affect there health. I am on Bontril which is what I was on before, and it is helping me prior to getting my first fill, and my doctor said it was ok...