banded&tattooed

Ok, one more. I love making black and white photos with a splash of color. This is my Wife's Grandfather...

Thank you. Yes I taught myself. I got Photoshop and jumped right in. Recently I've also gotten into Illustrator. Can't wait to see more of your work! This is my first creation in Illustrator, from a picture I drew a few years ago.

In case you missed it the first time Besides dancing for the Dallas Mavericks I love to play softball and I dabble in graphic arts and website design. Here is an example of my work http://awermuth.fotopages.com/?entry=241907 I also created my own weightloss tracker in case you didn't notice If anyone has any high resolution photos they would like me to spice up, or a personalized weightloss tracker PM me. No charge of course. I'm not a professional..yet

I can't say that you are wrong but I was banded on Feb 25, 2005 and I weighed in at 426(I am 6'3") as of July 6 I have lost 70 pounds.

I posted this picture in the Summer Challenge but since myy original "Before" pic is here I will post my "In Progress" photos here as well Taking tonight July 6, 2005. 70 pounds lost so far! Original "Before" pic is here http://lapbandtalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1192&stc=1 Oh and please ignore this stuff below, haven't had time to upate!

I would like to join if it's not too late. I know that I weighed 375 on Monday June 27 because I went to get another fill because my 2nd fill didn't really do the trick. Only problem was my blood pressure was too high so I couldn't get the fill until today. So my starting weight as of June 27 is 375, but as of today the scale at the Surgical Center said 356 so that is my current weight Yep 19 pounds in a week and a half! And 70 pounds so far(ignore my ticker. I haven't had time to update it!) After floating around the 376 area for about a month and a half I started back on a eating program that I did before being banded called Natural Hormonal Enhancement(www.extique.com) It's a really great program! If anyone wants to know about it just ask me. Here are some pics I took tonight. My before pics can be found here http://lapbandtalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1192&stc=1

I haven't had a soda since Feb 24, 2005. I still eat stuff I'm not suppose to but I don't rave sodas. I did try to drink a Rock Star energy drink, not thinking about the carbonation and after I took a big sip it hit me that it was carbonated and my stomach felt terrible. So I try to stay away from carbonated beverages, and i have no problems with burping either!

I go for a fill today. I had my second fill on June 14 but I don't feel any restriction so I asked Dr. Carter for another fill and he set up the appointment for me at the Surgical Center. I actually went last Monday to get the fill but they wouldn't let me because my blood pressure was way high! 169/110. They said with the swelling I could possible PB and have a stroke. I was disappointed because I really wanted the fill but after thinking about it I am glad they were looking out for my health and not my money! So I scheduled a Dr. appointment for the next day and got some BP medicine and my wife(who is an LVN) took my BP yesterday and it was 113/70! So even though they didn't give me a fill, they helped me get my health in order.

Just thought I'd let anyone looking for a place to be banded know there is a new Specialty Surgical Center of Fort Worth in Hurst off of Precinct Line Rd. Dr. Carter does his bands and fills there now. I heard it advertised on the radio this morning. I went there on Monday for a fill as well. Very nice place. More info here http://www.carterlapband.com/ Dr. Carter is great!!!!

Besides dancing for the Dallas Mavericks I love to play softball and I dabble in graphic arts and website design. Here is an example of my work http://awermuth.fotopages.com/?entry=241907 I also created my own weightloss tracker in case you didn't notice If anyone has any high resolution photos they would like me to spice up, or a personalized weightloss tracker PM me. No charge of course. I'm not a professional..yet Those poolball coasters are awesome!!!

I was praying yesterday as well! My wife got caught in the hail storm and was right next to the Parks Mall in Arlington so she drove to the mall parking garage(with the rest of Arlington) and waited till it passed. The tornado set down not to far away. Now I don't believe tornados to be a laughing manner but every time I hear about one on the news I always think about being told to go into the bathroom, get in the tub and cover yourself with a matress. I always thought that sounded like a good idea until I got older and realized I couldn't fit a matress into my bathroom. How big are these people's bathrooms, or just how small are their beds?

The most used term on this board I think is "Everyone's different" That is the truth! I am like you, I have had no complications. I can eat or drink anything I want(well I haven't tried sodas but I don't want to!) I was eating mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes from Boston Market on day 3 and solids followed soon after because I had no discomfort eating. I don't endorse my method to anyone but myself, "Everyone's different" Do what works for you. How has it worked for me? Well, today is my 2 month Band anniversary and I've lost 57 pounds! 13 since my first fill on April 14. I don't know if this helps.

I love boxers too(not a come on!) I just picked up a flashy fawn from the Arlington Animal Shelter. He's about a year old. He didn't have a name so I named him Jet after the Dallas Mavericks Jason"Jet"Terry. He's adapted very well. Great pictures!