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Here is the line up so far! Please add to and correct! :biggrin: 2 Debi 5 JoannaG, Irish Ladybug :smash: 6 Kristybandy, cathychatts 10 Jules, :thumbup: 12 cris3 :thumbup: 13 batassbandita :thumbup: 17 Tex diva, :thumbup: 24 Snuffy65 :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom

Are you working with a surgeon? They did most of the work for me. I did not have a constant BMI of 40 over the past 2 years, acutally I had lost and gained about 70 lbs over a 3 year period. I think that may have been the thing that sealed the deal. do you have any co morbidities? That is also important! If your bmi has ever been high in the past and you gained the weight back. Look back over your records. I actually paid to have all my records copied so I could look back about 10 years.

Jazzy Junes! TOTAL 312 (WOW) New June Bugs are being added! They are in GREEN :thumbup: 2 Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen, kellystidham, wrestlersmom, kristin1975, pjanesville@cha, jbrod2616, allyfran, Banded2gether, HF2008, No~More~Waddy 3 Huggie Bear, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz, Nuali, photobuf, Marlinda, STAN77, mrsjackson, amethystjade, vkcse03, MamaWalla, Zaxtana, shaki 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog, marinemom, nikon harry, Insky67, ryansgirl 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique, mekadig, MsScorpio67, Long2bThin,Wandafromsc, rbparker, ttbikergirl, aimerus, summer08, Ms. CohCoh, JustPhyl, Sirus 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184, WVaCat, jessbychurch, erv, TXEG, livn4jesus, addy, HAPPYBUNNIE, bandedbyrd, wobin, sailingirl,TXEG 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD, Hayley, Katies, pubrownsugar, justbob, ladybuy 238, LeslieR941906, beckyltriplett, pmvb11, rxdspncr, RAMES767, BubbleLove, Tazmin99, LisaV, TheYear Of Me, SassyV, SexxxxyAintI, Lizzard, badgirlink, Wiskeypie, ccarter8219 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Angelshere, acadang, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003, Jillian68, micountryfarm aka stacey , kjillcarr, Barbarosa, allana, JeffR, Dino, Smantha39, nannypants and friend, Trishadish, RealSista85, justforme, cfuture88, Yaya24, LeslieR041906, Shanda, Cheri665, acadang 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy, hopefulmom25, hippiechick, jeremiahsmommy, debbiefitz, lilnora2, Amisha 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, Ebeth0013, sks613, CPSimonton, DONNA ALT, sassylily, hoping, goodexample, cpforever, ghannouge, COPPERL, miladyscribe, 13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, amyz, greythope, cantwait2bfree, ch4life, Bobbirs, lanaholuby, jlg, fntasa98, Camel Cracker, MINK, JTRMom, SofiaBell, bigrick, mariliz, HildaM 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76, ajpink, mimieg, cjb, NavywifeJenn, Divamom, babygyrl36, bluefish62 17 TX Diva, Apples2, KerryConnor, Shome, iteachurkid, steveamy0503, Kim929, teacherofk, C5711, Lady77 18 KathyStrick, JamesRN, kRiStI wItH a I,Rhondawood63, Kizzie, bochs, Snailog 19 BigJedda, larinshine, ImGonnaLose, DIZ , Sara7venus, lapbandkenner08, RedPem1 20 alliemorris73 , CTGhostHunter, lolipopkd2, Sassy Lady 23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose, RAINWI, claireycurtis, Greatlyblessed, Snuffy65 ,Kkarryall, jaja2, Snads08 24 trtobiassen, Music Mom, theuse2000, ISmith, MRAMEY, bkladypm ,BumbleBree thuges113, ginad 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00, rjtrimmer, brown bear, SkinnyMinnie, Waikiki, Kiki220, teford, teetee91477, krissyjeanm, Becqui, nutter0223 26 Suzyt, monicasf, MsChris72, frenchvanilla, Mns-ortiz, KayleighsMommy, MsMia2u, slinderella2b, SkinnieMinnie 27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88, Armywife4life, lillygirl, onnie67, cherieinnv, Gab, Annabell1, NewHere37, tootwohot, KeyRN, Mikochan 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, Smarquezrn, erinbefore, Mamalovell, Kayleighsmommy, Brian, Kdlee, ann71, LilyLily

Great Job Janet! You do motivate me! I have been doing much better at eating with my band! It has been a learning experience. I am sure I have a lot more to learn. I have set some goals and really ready to do my part in this journey! I have alredy written about them in the 50's thread so I won't repeat them here. Enjoy your victory Janet! You earned the bragging rights! So, what is your next goal? :Banane03: You are Fit, Fifty and Fabulous! :Banane11: I am working on becoming Svelte, Sixty and Sexy!

Prayers are going up for you Janet! Hugs!

Good Day 50s! I have been keeping busy working and posting on the June-Bug thread, but I have been reading all the post here. I am doing good with the band and go back for my 2nd fill on Friday. I have really struggled with the eating thing this week and finally realized that I had to stop drinking! No! I am not a boozer... I mean drinking with my meals! I would soak that food right up and it would slip right past my band! I was making everything into a "slider". :thumbup: Now I am back on track, thanks to a few of my fellow June Bugs (aka Long2bthin and boch) and all the post on the fifties :frown: (aka IndioGirl, Phyllster, AthinnerDenise). I ate really slow and low carb yesterday and dropped the lb I was trying to gain back! :thumbup: I have set some short term goals! To be in onederland by Sept 1 (12 lbs) That is about 1.5 lbs per week. I know I can do it! Look for me on this thread more! I enjoy the June thread, but I really relate here and only have a few months left in the 50s! YKES! My second goal is to be at (or very close) to goal by my 60th birhtday (Feb 19) that is 38 weeks away! :biggrin2: My life has gone in 20 year cycles! The first 20 were spent single and fit! The second 20 years were spend married and :thumbup: unhappy, but raised my kids and educated them ! The third 20 years have been single again and working on myself! I returned to college, traveled the world, lost my mom and dad, moved back to my home-town and started teaching again!:confused: I don't know what to expect from the next 20 years! But, I do know that I am going to be healthy! and fit! and happy! I have been given a dose of "magic" with the band! That "magic" is called the band! It will be my sword to fight the evils of past bad habits! I will use the sword to cut away the girth that the past 59 years have left in their wake! I know the band is not "magic" in itself! I have to use my will to make it work! It is done! How is that for drama! LOL! Thanks for listening and all the wonderful support!

I have Cigna Open Access through the state of Tennessee. In order to qualify I had to show a BMI of 40 or over 35 with co-morbids. I could show the yo-yo for over 5 years with the BMI over 35. I made sure that I had a BMI 40 when I went for the 1st weigh in, but I did not have a history of BMI 40, I did over 35. Then I had to show 6 months consecutive weight loss programs. I had months with a doctor program that had the dietician and a Physical Therapist. The other month was a weight loss clinic that gives Phentremine. I sent records that showed sleep apnea. I also have asthma and bad knees but I didn't show that. The first request was denied, then we faxed the records again showing only exactly the records that showed the 6 consecutive months and a letter I had written stating why I needed the surgery for my health. That was approved right away. I hope this information helps! Good luck!

I had my surgery done by Dr. Jeffrey Kappa in Kingsport! he is an excellent surgeon and uses the newest Realize Band. The surgeon in Chattanooga is most likely Dr. Jamie Ponce, he is the "expert" on the Realize band, he works for the Realize company and actually was at my surgery to "proctor" Dr. Kappa. From all I see Dr. Watson likes to do bypass and talks people into that surgery. I don't tell many people around that I had this surgery, but I will be happy to talk to you about it. It is a good move and I highly recommend Dr. Kappa!

Ok! It is a new day! Yesterday was the pits! I got kinda upset at work and didn't feel well so I reverted to old Cathy and ate! I didn't stop until I had completely carbed out! So finally I went to bed. I think Greythope is right, too many carbs. Plus I am sure part of it is my asthma. I haven't been talking my meds lately and I also have gone to getting my allergy shots every other week instead of weekly. I have a new plan! I will take the meds, get the shots weekly again, and go on the low carb diet again.:eek: Long2bthin, you are right, I have had too many slider foods (which are high carb) I got some rice cakes and some low fat wheat thins and had them in a desk drawer. :eek: I would mindlessly snack. I have cleared them all out. I know I have to get serious about this eating thing and acutally plan what I will eat. (I have never been very good at planning) I go for my 2nd fill on Friday and can't wait. I hope this one will give me more restriction. :frown: No, let me rephrase that! I know this fill will do the trick! Hope you all have a great day! Cathy

Kizzie: Sorry to hear about all your pain! The port hurts the first time! I can't imagine having to have it done over! And an infection on top of that! Ykes! I hope you feel better really soon! I will be thinking of you! HUGS!!!!!

Strikeuptheband: Forget putting that cow in the freezer, I would eat it right up! I did eat way too much today. I haven't felt well and have had really bad swelling in my feet. I did this right before surgery (you may remember) anyway, my BP is really normal ususally 117/78. Then all of the sudden it goes crazy and I swell up. I have taken 2 fluid pills and I will call my GP tomorrow. :wink2:It may be my kidneys, I am not a salt eater... anyway, it seems when I do this I want to eat a lot. I think it is trying to offset the extreme fatigue I feel. It could also be my allergies or asthma acting up. Long: So glad your fill went well, I hope your fill stays tight!:embaressed_smile: Gina: Sounds like you got a great fill! I hope it isn't too tight! I want mine to get tight. :huh2: I know that they put my band in with No fill. The doc said my band would be loose and it would take a few fills to begin to work. He said that my loss up to now was 17% and I would loose slow. So I will be patient (if I can). I know you all will help keep me on track! Greythope: I we are made from the same thread! I will ride in the cool, way too hot now! Trish: Great to ride around the block! Don't worry about the son's comments. Kids are smarty pants sometimes! i am sure he was just kidding with ya! Off to bed and hope I don't eat tomorrow! At least I don't have any night classes tomorrow, seems I always want to eat on those days. Of course I go in at 7am and get finished at 7pm... 12 hour days on Monday and Tuesday! I guess that works up the appetite! I will do better tomorrow!

I have gotten so hungry I could eat a whole cow! :thumbup: I had that fill on the 2nd and have a another one on Friday. Today I have had about 1200 calories, that really isn't bad, but it is only 4pm. I have a night class tonight and don't have any snacks here anymore (so that is good)! :biggrin2: Grey, I have sleep apnea also, I would love to give up that snorkle mask and not to sound like darth-vader! Maybe some day, if I don't use the CPAP I am like the walking dead the next day! I did walk again last night, that is 3 consecutive days that I have walked and I walked 3 times last week. Hope all is well with all of you! Later!

Looks to me like Cigna would approve your surgery at 40bmi. That is their requiement! Good luck, I know you have really worked on this! I have seen some of your other post. I have Cigna and they approved me right away with one appeal, of course I had a BMI of 40 and several co morbidities. Best of luck to you!

I am not going to weigh any more until I go for my 2nd fill on Friday... :smile2: Now, you didn't believe that... did you?:huh2: I am sitting at a stand still.:confused_smile: Acutally, I gained 2 lbs before my 1st fill, then I did loose those 2 lbs :biggrin2: again. Now I at a stand still again! :crying: Sounds like everyone is doing really good! I must admit that I am not "dieting." I am trying to cut portions and not drink before and after meals, trying to put the fork down and eat really slow. I am trying to eat for 20 minutes, really slow and then stop! I have always failed at "diets" So with this band I am trying a new approach! We shall see! :biggrin2:

Sounds like everyone's fills are going well! GREAT! I was talking with someone about the band and they said their weight loss was slow until the fills really took hold. I found that to be very encouraging! My doc said I would loose slow with the band, but it would be steady. I am doing ok, but feel like I want food all the time. I am keeping my calories under 1200 and I know that is good. Actually, I haven't been on the scale for a few days. I am going to try to wait to weigh until I go for my next fill on Friday! Long and Huggie and Greyhoundmom: I hope the fills find you in your sweet spot! You are righ It, they are not bad at all. I started out with an empty band and have 3cc in it now. My doc said he likes to go slow.. :eek: NOT ME! I wanna go fast! :w00t: Phoenix, Living4Jesus and rjtrimmer, just hang-on! the fill will come soon, just like waiting to be banded! Remember how anxious we all were! I am looking forward to the fall and the Christmas post to see how much we change over a few months! I have looked at the April and May post to get an idea. Very encouraging! :cursing:

I am going to get them to go back and ask them put that band around my brain too! :cursing:

Hello June bugs! I hope all is well. I am doing fine, but I can eat way too much! I am hoping that my 2nd fill on Friday will do me some good. I can easily eat more than a cup of food! :cursing: I am trying not to drink before and after the meals like they say, but then I have trouble getting in enough liquids! Go figure!:eek: The air is broken at the school and it is hotter than heck so that makes me not wanting to eat much. That is a good thing. I haven't been riding the bike much either. It has been too rainy and then it gets too humid... Excuses, excuses, excuses. Seems I am slipping back into old habits....! Help!!!! Someone motivate me! :w00t: I did fix the June bug list!

:cursing:Jazzy Junes! TOTAL 311 (WOW) New June Bugs are being added! They are in GREEN :eek: 2 Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen, kellystidham, wrestlersmom, kristin1975, pjanesville@cha, jbrod2616, allyfran, Banded2gether, HF2008, No~More~Waddy 3 Huggie Bear, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz, Nuali, photobuf, Marlinda, STAN77, mrsjackson, amethystjade, vkcse03, MamaWalla, Zaxtana, shaki 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog, marinemom, nikon harry, Insky67, ryansgirl 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique, mekadig, MsScorpio67, Long2bThin,Wandafromsc, rbparker, ttbikergirl, aimerus, summer08, Ms. CohCoh, JustPhyl, Sirus 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184, WVaCat, jessbychurch, erv, TXEG, livn4jesus, addy, HAPPYBUNNIE, bandedbyrd, wobin, sailingirl,TXEG 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD, Hayley, Katies, pubrownsugar, justbob, ladybuy 238, LeslieR941906, beckyltriplett, pmvb11, rxdspncr, RAMES767, BubbleLove, Tazmin99, LisaV, TheYear Of Me, SassyV, SexxxxyAintI, Lizzard, badgirlink, Wiskeypie, ccarter8219 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Angelshere, acadang, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003, Jillian68, micountryfarm aka stacey , kjillcarr, Barbarosa, allana, JeffR, Dino, Smantha39, nannypants and friend, Trishadish, RealSista85, justforme, cfuture88, Yaya24, LeslieR041906, Shanda, Cheri665, acadang 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy, hopefulmom25, hippiechick, jeremiahsmommy, debbiefitz, lilnora2, Amisha 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, Ebeth0013, sks613, CPSimonton, DONNA ALT, sassylily, hoping, goodexample, cpforever, ghannouge, COPPERL, miladyscribe, 13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, amyz, greythope, cantwait2bfree, ch4life, Bobbirs, lanaholuby, jlg, fntasa98, Camel Cracker, MINK, JTRMom, SofiaBell, bigrick, mariliz, HildaM 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76, ajpink, mimieg, cjb, NavywifeJenn, Divamom, babygyrl36, bluefish62 17 TX Diva, Apples2, KerryConnor, Shome, iteachurkid, steveamy0503, Kim929, teacherofk, C5711, Lady77 18 KathyStrick, JamesRN, kRiStI wItH a I,Rhondawood63, Kizzie, bochs, Snailog 19 BigJedda, larinshine, ImGonnaLose, DIZ , Sara7venus, lapbandkenner08, RedPem1 20 alliemorris73 , CTGhostHunter, lolipopkd2, Sassy Lady 23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose, RAINWI, claireycurtis, Greatlyblessed, Snuffy65 ,Kkarryall, jaja2, Snads08 24 trtobiassen, Music Mom, theuse2000, ISmith, MRAMEY, bkladypm ,BumbleBree thuges113, ginad 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00, rjtrimmer, brown bear, SkinnyMinnie, Waikiki, Kiki220, teford, teetee91477, krissyjeanm, Becqui, nutter0223 26 Suzyt, monicasf, MsChris72, frenchvanilla, Mns-ortiz, KayleighsMommy, MsMia2u, slinderella2b, SkinnieMinnie 27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88, Armywife4life, lillygirl, onnie67, cherieinnv, Gab, Annabell1, NewHere37, tootwohot, KeyRN 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, Smarquezrn, erinbefore, Mamalovell, Kayleighsmommy, Brian, Kdlee, ann71, LilyLily

:smile2:Jazzy Junes! TOTAL 310 (WOW) All the June Bugs are Banded!:crying: The list has completely flipped! 2 Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen, kellystidham, wrestlersmom, kristin1975, pjanesville@cha, jbrod2616, allyfran, Banded2gether, HF2008, No~More~Waddy 3 Huggie Bear, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz, Nuali, photobuf, Marlinda, STAN77, mrsjackson, amethystjade, vkcse03, MamaWalla, Zaxtana, shaki 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog, marinemom, nikon harry, Insky67, ryansgirl 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique, mekadig, MsScorpio67, Long2bThin,Wandafromsc, rbparker, ttbikergirl, aimerus, summer08, Ms. CohCoh, JustPhyl, Sirus 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184, WVaCat, jessbychurch, erv, TXEG, livn4jesus, addy, HAPPYBUNNIE, bandedbyrd, wobin, sailingirl,TXEG 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD, Hayley, Katies, pubrownsugar, justbob, ladybuy 238, LeslieR941906, beckyltriplett, pmvb11, rxdspncr, RAMES767, BubbleLove, Tazmin99, LisaV, TheYear Of Me, SassyV, SexxxxyAintI, Lizzard, badgirlink, Wiskeypie 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Angelshere, acadang, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003, Jillian68, micountryfarm aka stacey , kjillcarr, Barbarosa, allana, JeffR, Dino, Smantha39, nannypants and friend, Trishadish, RealSista85, justforme, cfuture88, Yaya24, LeslieR041906, Shanda, Cheri665, acadang 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy, hopefulmom25, hippiechick, jeremiahsmommy, debbiefitz, lilnora2, Amisha 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, Ebeth0013, sks613, CPSimonton, DONNA ALT, sassylily, hoping, goodexample, cpforever, ghannouge, COPPERL, miladyscribe, 13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, amyz, greythope, cantwait2bfree, ch4life, Bobbirs, lanaholuby, jlg, fntasa98, Camel Cracker, MINK, JTRMom, SofiaBell, bigrick, mariliz, HildaM 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76, ajpink, mimieg, cjb, NavywifeJenn, Divamom, babygyrl36, bluefish62 17 TX Diva, Apples2, KerryConnor, Shome, iteachurkid, steveamy0503, Kim929, teacherofk, C5711, Lady77 18 KathyStrick, JamesRN, kRiStI wItH a I,Rhondawood63, Kizzie, bochs, Snailog 19 BigJedda, larinshine, ImGonnaLose, DIZ , Sara7venus, lapbandkenner08, RedPem1 20 alliemorris73 , CTGhostHunter, lolipopkd2, Sassy Lady 23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose, RAINWI, claireycurtis, Greatlyblessed, Snuffy65 ,Kkarryall, jaja2, Snads08 24 trtobiassen, Music Mom, theuse2000, ISmith, MRAMEY, bkladypm ,BumbleBree thuges113, ginad 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00, rjtrimmer, brown bear, SkinnyMinnie, Waikiki, Kiki220, teford, teetee91477, krissyjeanm, Becqui, nutter0223 26 Suzyt, monicasf, MsChris72, frenchvanilla, Mns-ortiz, KayleighsMommy, MsMia2u, slinderella2b, SkinnieMinnie 27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88, Armywife4life, lillygirl, onnie67, cherieinnv, Gab, Annabell1, NewHere37, tootwohot, KeyRN 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, Smarquezrn, erinbefore, Mamalovell, Kayleighsmommy, Brian, Kdlee, ann71, LilyLily

Strikeuptheband: Can you tell much difference since you got the second fill?

Happy Sunday Everyone: I have been kinda busy lately, I miss you guys! I am doing ok, but get another fill on Friday 18th. I have realized that I have to really eat slow and not drink and I can feel the band working. I also have to do as they say and eat the protein first. If you drink you wash the food through the pouch too fast. I have also walked! I have done about a mile each day and it takes me about 20 minutes. I have to add the extra 10 minutes but I am really moving. Last night I did 1.5 miles with my daughter. She is a runner so I know I really slowed her down, but she keep me moving:sneaky: I haven't been back on my bike for a few days. :ohmy:I hope to get back on the bike this week. It has been really stormy here and I don't want to get caught in a storm on a bike! Maybe the weather will get better, but I can't complain, cause we really needed the rain! Take care and have a great week! :biggrin2:

Check with your HR dept. If your company excluded WL surgery then blame them, not Cigna. I have Cigna, Open Access through the state of Tennessee and they paid for my surgery. I paid my surgeon $50.00 and the hospital $80.00. That is it! Cigna also has a nurse that has called me twice to check on how I was and give me support! I was also approved in 72 hours.

Darn! :tt2: There we go again, another one with a lake house! I want a lake house! Apples and now vzghj3! I am so jealous! Maybe I can find someone who will get me one when I get my new body! LOL:smile2: TX Diva: I bought my bike from Walmart about 5 years ago. I don't know what brand it is, but it was about $125. I would love to have one with out any gears and pedal brakes! Like they made when I was a kid! I hate the gears, I have never understood how they work. :mad2: I just put it in the middle and pedal on! Long: you have to have a bike that fits. I have knee troubles also and it is one thing I can do and not aggrivate the knees. I have a gym membership and hope to go there again in the fall. Too bad we don't live close, we could ride together. :thumbup: Kiki and vz: glad to see you posting on here. It is a great place and saves opening all the threads. Gotta go work now.... the state does pay me to teach...

Hi Janet: I haven't posted on here much lately, I have returned to work and been busy playing with my grandchildren. I am doing fine with my band, I have had one fill and need a second. I have lost a total of 17 lbs since my pre-op 6 weeks ago. I gained 2 lbs back before my 1st fill, but have lost them again. I have been working on my eating plan. I discovered that I was still trying to depend on the slider foods, ie: liquids and mushies, too much. Now I am trying to avoid them and eat whole foods again. That really helps with the full feeling. I have been walking about 30 minutes per day 3 days per week and I have been riding my bike 2-3 days per week. I have a gym membership and will return there when the weather gets bad again. I appreciate all your advice, even when I don't post I always read all you write to others, especially Long2bthin (she is a fellow Junebug!) Thanks!

The fills aren't bad, just close your eyes and breath deep. It is over before you know it. Or at least mine was easy. Good luck! Sounds like you are doing very good!