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Hi Frangi - Let us know that you made it home okay. I hope all is well with your surgery. Sounds like things are fine. Becky - are you doing okay with with Ike?? I hope you and your family are fine. Have a great weekend everyone!! I am actually making it to the gym these days. The only thing that DOESN'T hurt is my fingers to post!! My son says I am the Number One Woosie...Smart ass huh??? I tried to ground him but it didn't work!!

Went to the gym yesterday - bike - 20 minutes treadmill - 30 minutes elliptical machine - this machine loves to kick my @ss!!:sad: Today I just finished a 3 mile walk. I plan to get to the gym every other to start. I don't want to hurt myself and be down for a couple of weeks. Nice walks in between should help me get back to where I need to be.

Hi folks, I need to be here!! I hit the gym (I finally joined one!) this morning and did: bike - 20 minutes treadmill - 30 minutes elliptical machine - not long but it killed me I am to embarrassed to post how long I made it on that machine!! I feel so proud of myself for going!! :biggrin:

Candle, You look absolutely amazing!! Congratulations on a job very well done!! You motivate us all!

Hi everyone!! Looking back on older posts there are some of us August Crazy Ates that are still in the middle of our weight loss journey. Where are you? I miss our year/month group!! Look at those we have to lean on - TexasBecky, Frangipani, Salsa, JudiM, Candle and many others who are there to see us through to the end. Come on everyone! Talk it up. Lord knows I need it! Here's to hoping you all will come back to the August 2007 thread!!:thumbup:

Frangi - I will definitely say a prayer that Ike slows down. I hope you make it home on Wednesday. You are only a week post op. I am sure that things will change soon. Glad one drain came out. Since you are still draining doesn't that mean there is swelling? Like Becky said, with your Doc, things will turn out great!!

Nana - Call your doctor right away. I went yesterday to get a fill and I was afraid that I had an issue. Boy, did my Doc chew me out for not calling him immediately. He reminded me that he works for me so to speak. Moderator Jack had the best advice. Only you and your doctor can say what is best for you. Trust me, they do not feel that you bother them. Please call him.

Holy crap Frangi!! You were in a size 6 pre surgery??? I didn't know that. There is hope for me yet!! Retro Fitness here I come!! Congrats to you and Becky! You two really worked HARD to get the weight off and the dedication to exercise was amazing. You deserve every minute of your success!!

Thanks everyone!! I spoke to my doctor and recommended coming in for a small fill also. If I need more in a month I can go back in again.

Hi Bandsters, I need your input. I am scheduled for a fill on Thursday. I am not sure if I need one. When I received my last fill I wasn't eating enough so I did not lose any weight for months. But...now I noticed I get hungry quicker but not everyday. There are times my band is so tight I can get water down but there are times I can eat in the middle of the day a Panera Bread half veggie sandwich with the cup of cream of broccoli soup. I can eat bread now. I could never do that before. What do you think? Have my doc add a smidge to cut off the really bad habits? I am afraid to be too tight and have the darn thing slip. Advice welcome! Hope you are enjoying your Labor Day Weekend!

Thank you both! I am thinking the same thing about the tweak. I did call today and spoke to the nurse and she also recommended a small fill and GET BACK TO BASICS!!! I actually stopped by the office and wrote down the 10 "commandments" so to speak. Now, I just need to stop by the gym!

Hi Frangi - I left you a voice mail on your phone that Becky and I were worried about you. You are truly amazing!!:tt2: Glad you had such a good weekend! We spent a good part of ours on the bike. It was gorgeous weather. Glad to hear from you!!

Maggie - I am sorry to hear about the leak. When can they fix it? Try to stay to the Proteins and you will stay full longer. I should practice what I preach but it's the truth. Good luck and keep us posted.

WOW Lessnless, What an NSV that was!! You must feel fabulous!! Congrats!:biggrin:

Becky - Sounds like you have a wonderful holiday ahead of you with both of your sons home. What do they think of the new Mom?

Sounds like we should all put your doctor's number in our little black book. I know I have!!:wink2::biggrin: With all the successful results you have had so far I am sure this will be a success as well!!

Happy Labor Day Weekend everyone! 4 mile walk today. Enjoy your long weekend!:biggrin:

Hi Frangi - Thanks for the info on the books. I will definitely check them out. Sounds like a great stress reliever at work also. You are truly a Superwoman when it comes to these surgeries!! Glad you are doing so well. Did you find anyone for a fill yet?

Frangi - I am so glad everything is going so well! What books are you listening to?

Glad you are up and about already!! I also enjoyed our conversations!! Please don't over do it though.

Hi everyone! I spoke to Frangi for awhile today. She is doing great! She was leaving the hospital today and arriving at the hotel. Again, she sounded absolutely wonderful! We may hear from her tomorrow. If not, I will post again.

Hi Becky - Personally....I love the way your hair looks!:cursing: It truly enhances how "thin" your face really is.:w00t: It is wonderful!! I also just got a new cut and color. It is a good time for change!!:cool2: Karey - Frangi told me that the morphine is helping but never mentioned a drip. If you want to give me specifics I can ask her when she calls again. She justs sounds terrific!!

Thank you New Sho for posting. I was banded on 8/27/07 and plan on using what I learned in the first year to be successful in the 2nd year. I too was a bit of a slow learner. I am very happy you are at goal!! Stay in touch!!:w00t::biggrin:

Ok August Crazy Ates - Becky posted on how far we all have come but posed a serious question. I, for one, would like to see our thread become more active just like myself!! Here is Becky's post: I’m going to commit to stay focused on eating a healthy, well balanced bandster’s diet. I’m not going for perfection, but I’m going to shoot for eating well 90% of the time. I’m also going to keep exercising, because it makes me feel good about myself. What are you going to do? I posted that I also need to eat well 90% of the time but also need to kick the exercise into high gear for at least 5 times a week. Looks like a gym membership is in my future with my friend, Theresa. Let's hear your answer to her question on what are you going to do? Talk it up folks. We all need support!!:w00t::biggrin::cool2::biggrin:

You go Pam!! Sounds like you have a wonderful man. I have to say though, if my Mom's name was RUBY she must be pretty special!! That is such a fabulous name!!:cool2::biggrin: