RayLandry

A TOAST TO YOU AND YOURS ON THIS VERY SPECIAL DAY..............................HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!

Okay.......when a Bander is filled to the "sweetspot", the stoma is ideally the size of a straw or at least the size of one's finger. Anyway, this is what I've heard. My question is, if it was necessary to vomit (not PB), how can the vomit (gross I know) make it's way back up through the narrow stoma? I know that when I hurl (not often.....but boy when I do), I violently call for "Ralph" and "Roy". I've been known to break blood vessels in my eyes! I was just wondering about his. I hope that I don't have to find out, but I'd like to know what to expect. Sorry for the gross subject, but I was just curious. Anyone had any experience with this yet? Thanks Everyone,

Here lately I've been into: Ryan Adams (not Bryan) Jayhawks Neil Young Goo Goo Dolls Lifehouse Counting Crows Sheryl Crow Keith Urban Iron and Wine Vertical Horizon Duncan Sheik Collective Soul 311 Ellis Paul Nickel Creek Toad The Wet Sprocket Michelle Branch Nora Jones Many many more.......

I've been banded now for 7 weeks and I feel great! I have returned to a strenuous job and I have begun exercising daily. Today I went for a 18 mile bike ride in 100 degree temp. I was afraid about what I would and wouldn't be able to do after the Band. There is nothing I can't do, that I did before the Band. I feel better than normal! At times, I feel like I still overeat, but nowhere near as much as before! Another fill in a couple of weeks will help out. Take Care,

Hey Guys, Anyone care to chat? I'll be in chat room for a few minutes.

Wow! There are no words to describe the sympathy that I feel for you and your friends family. May your friend rest in peace. God Bless,

Hey Pavarthi, LOOKING GOOD!

Pianoman, I'm still PBless.

9/26/05 256 lbs. chest 45 1/4 waist 50 1/2 hips 49 Dangit!! I've gained a couple of pounds, but have managed to lose some micro inches...........next week will definetly be better! I am determined to bump up the exercise and cut down the food intake! I hope everyone is making great strides!

Oh Angie, J.Lo and Shikera......I know what your fav parts are! Me too! These two have it going on in that department!!!!

Selma Hyack and Sheryl Crow.........................at the same time!

Mamma Cass........Just kidding! I'd do Jane Russell! During those early westerns....she really had some nice looking guns! She is dead......isn't she?

Oh........not what I thought!

Hi Nana, Here is my Monday 9/19 weigh in: Weight 254 Chest 45 1/4'' Waist 51'' Hips 49 1/4'' Ray 8/9/05 280/254/180 1st fill 3cc's 9/14 Fort Worth, Tx

Jess, One pound at a time! One day at a time! I was banded on 8/9/05 and I took 5 weeks off from work to recovery. I just returned to work a few days ago, and even though I have lost 26lbs.... a few of my "friends" at work have commented that I should have lost more! Not in a mean way, but in a subtle way....like, "Oh I thought that you'd have lost alot more weight that 26lbs by now! How stupid! Everybody compares the LapBand to RNY! They are completely two different procedures! Just remember....people are ignorant! I know that I have enjoyed some success, in a small amount of time, due to the fact that I exercise daily. NO IFS ANDS OR BUTS. Admittedly, I have cheated with food (amounts and types), but have found a way to exercise every single day. Jess, I know first hand that it is very difficult to exercise while being overweight! It's a task and it hurts. But it's not impossible! A 5min. walk is a start. Graduate to 10, 15, 20, 30mins. The more consistent you are....the easier it becomes. That's ofcourse, if your back is up to it. Don't aggrevate your injury. Good Luck, Ray 8/9/05 280/254/180 Fort Worth, Tx 1st Fill....3CC's

Hey Pam, I too had my first fill today and got 3 cc's. I also have the VG band. Luckily my doc numbs before he fills. I didn't feel a thing. Ray

Oh Man...this sounds really good! I LOVE sundried tomatoes! Thanks for recipie. Ray

I too have the "old" type of gallbladder removal scar! About 6" long. I was only 20 years old when I had mine removed (runs in my family). I wasn't really overweight....just a genetic thing! Anyway, my Lapband doc told me that there was no significant scar tissue present. He said that my old surgeon did a really great job. I've heard that old scar tissue could potentially pose problems for the lapband surgeon. Ray

Nana......this is really cool of you to take the time to do this! I appreciate it! Ray

I'm in. I get my first fill in a couple of days, so I'm hoping my weight loss kicks in gear! CHEST (below pecs)-46" WAIST-51" HIPS-51" 261 lbs. Ray 8/9/05 280/261/05 Fort Worth, TX

I am so sorry! Man.....what can one say? May the lord be with you and your family during this time of tribulation. With Deepest Sympathy, Ray Fort Worth, TX

Hey Sue, My port site is still kinda sore. I was banded on 8/9/05 and I still get a little sharp pain if I move or jerk quickly! During the Dallas Cowboy game today, I kinda strained the port site.....since I was yelling and hollering like a mad man!! Ray

I can't count the number of parties and other events that I've avoided due to the fact that I don't like to dress up. Most overweight people don't. My awesome little wife, who is the life of any party, has stood by me and sat out the parties too. Well, I owe her the good times of life! LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL! Ray 8/9/05 280/259/180 Fort Worth, TX

I got my 1 hour walk in this morning. This evening I will do some weight training. But tonight is "ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL" night, so I better be done by 700pm!!! One question Eileen; Are you a Jets or Giants Chick? Or do you not give a dam? LOL! Ray 8/9/05 280/259/180 Fort Worth, TX

One thing that I am looking forward to, is being able to swing my golf clubs like a golfer! Not a caveman! There are MANY more things to look forward to, but this is what comes to mind right now because I'm Jonesin' to play some golf. I haven't played in over a month because of surgery! Ray 8/9/05 280/259/180 Fort Worth, TX