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I agree Strikeuptheband! The food database is terrible. I do the Dailyplate look up the foods and then log them into the realize custom foods. I figure after a while most of them will be there, I am going to message the realize people and suggest that they try to hook up with dailyplate or maybe caloriecount. LOL Snuffy: I bet the doctors do love the realize site... it sends plenty of business back. My doc doesn't charge for fills until after 90 days after surgery. That is good! My insurance pays for my fills too.

Good luck on your next fill Strikeuptheband. I am going to try to move my second fill up also. When you got your fill did you log it on the Realize website? I did and a message poped up and said to contact my doctor, that my fill was not enough, I needed more. I like the webpage they have for support, but I don't much like the food data base.

Finally! Time for an update! I am doing good and posted on the fills thread about my struggles with eating too many "slider" foods. I am doing better now. I know the eating thing is a learning process for me. heck, if I had been "good" at the diet thing I guess I wouldn't have needed the band. So I will stumble and fall and get up and walk! The important thing is to keep the faith and keep on working! tai: I think you trip sounds devine! I loved the museums in Amsterdam and London! Especially the Rijks museum! Have a great time! It is good to see Apples checking in here. I envy her lake house! Maybe someday I will find one! LOL Long, it looks to me like you are doing GREAT! Did you ever try the bike? I can't wait to get on mine again. It has finally been raining here in Tennessee, so I can't complain about the weather, but I certainly can't ride with all the thunderstorms lately! I have gotten caught in a couple of really bad storms. Grey: I am looking forward to onederland! I am not quite 5'2" so I have quite a bit to loose. My doc says 130 will be ok. Right now I am just trying to get under 200! Like I said, 10 lbs away! Hope you all have a great day and keep on doing the good stuff!

Hey Snuffy: I am not worried about the amount of protein I get. I know I am getting more than enough. What I have been guilty of is the slider foods! :biggrin: I just hadn't made the transition away from them. Oh woe is me! I will now do better! :thumbup:

Hey Folks! As you all know I have had a fill of 3 cc on the 2nd. I am doing good, but I noticed that I am still hungry all the time. I went to the food thread on here and read. I think I have been guilty of too many soft foods. I got used to the liquids and the mushies and have hung onto them and added solids with them. Apparently, I should give up the soft foods and mushies except for the really high Protein ones. I knew this, but I guess I was not thinking about when to stop with the shakes and Soups. Today I have only had solid protein, tuna and turkey and I have stayed full all day. I have re-read my packet on diet and have also stopped drinking before and after meals. It seems to be helping. I also read an article on the 5 day pouch test and diet to get you back on track. here is a link: Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test. I read that and it talked about all the slider foods. There seems to be a bit of controversy about this "test," but I think the whole point is to get you back on track and end the "carb cravings." That seems to be a good idea to me. I am going to try to completely avoid the slider foods and really pour on the protein and see how my fill works. I talked to someone who said, that it takes two or even three fills for the band to really begin working. I understand some of us got a pre-fill in surgery. I didn't, so I am going to push on and try to see how I do. If is stay hungry I will call and see if I can have the 2nd fill sooner thatn 2 weeks. Who knows! it is worth a try! Oh! I use the Daily plate too, I go on there and look up the foods and do their thing and then I go to the Realize band site and put the info in there. The Realize site does not have a good food bank, so I am doing my own. I need to do the Realize site because my doc can go in there an look at what I am doing. I think that is cool! Well, I gotta go my night class is here. Good luck to all! PS don't sweat it too much until you get the fills! just try our best! Remember we are all here because we needed the "tool!" Let's give it a chance to work!

I have had a fill on July 2nd. I was kinda afraid, but it was ok. My port is still kinda tender, but all I felt was a sting and then a little burning. I could hear some of the fluid going in, kinda like a gurgle. It was not bad at all. I will get another fill on the 16th.

Morning: Grey: Now is not the time to forget your anti-depressants! Right now your life is in a fog from surgery and all the changes! Hang in there, it will get better! :tt1: Try to imagine yourself in a few months, thinner and more fit! :biggrin2: It is going to happen! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers! I hope your tummy feels better soon! To everyone! Soon everyone will be on whole foods again and man, does that ever make a difference! I have had my 1st fill and it also helps! I am down 2 more lbs and the BMI is under 40! :tt1: I am only 10lbs from Onederland! :tt1:

Hey Everyone! Hope your day was good. I had a fun one, I ran around with my sister today, it was fun. I am doing good with this last fill. If you are worried about the fill or think your band is not going to work, :biggrin2:just wait until you begin getting fills. This first one has helped some, but I am going to get another a week from Wed on the 16th.:biggrin2: Just try to start on the regular foods and keep the calories down, you will get the fills and it will begin to click! Stay positive and focus! :biggrin:Love you guys!:thumbup: Oh, BTW, I have called it quits with the old BF again! But doing well with it!

:thumbup::thumbup:Hi Folks! I have been busy posting on the June thread! But this feels like being home among family! :biggrin: I got my 1st fill on Wed the 2nd and am doing well. I am down another 2.5 lbs. :eek: I have been either walking for 30 minutes or riding a bike for an hour daily. I am feeling so much better. :frown: I am amazed how the band is starting to work for me. I will do my part. Thanks for all the help and support on here. When I have a question I can always find the answer or someone who had felt the same. LBT is the best kind of support I can imagine, better than a group support!:eek:

I got 3cc in my band on Wednesday the 2nd I was banded on the 6th of June, I do feel a little different and have gone from eating over 1200 calories a day down to 800-1000. :wink2: I just can't eat much more. If I eat the protein first like a bit of chicken, egg, or beef then I have trouble eating more. I get the feeling like a lifesaver is stuck :crying:in my throat and have to sit quite and wait for it to go down. It is a little easier now. :frown: Oh yes! It is true, the sugars and "c" foods go down as easy as pie.:sneaky: If one is not careful it is really easy to eat around the band. :thumbup: I am beginning to drop weight again, have lost :blush:the 2 lbs I had gained back before the fill. I hope this helps everyone, the worst part of the fill was protecting the port area has been huge for me, cause it hurt there and then letting him stick a needle in there... ouch! But it wasn't too bad, I just closed my eyes and thought of the "little engine that could":scared2: "I think I can!" Hope everyone is doing well! Look forward to hearing about more fills!

:thumbup:Jazzy Junes! :frown:TOTAL 308 (WOW) All the June Bugs are Banded! 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 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 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

Just wanted to pop in and wish everyone a HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! :eek: Hope you all have fun! I have been to the parade and no going to swim at my sisters and then to the fireworks tonight! Long: I got clearance to swim after my first week post op. :thumbup: I think my doc is a little more agressive than some! Get those bikes ready and pull the old confidence out of the bag and put those swimsuits on and enjoy life! It is going to get better and better!

So good to hear from all of you!:smile2: I can sure tell I have restriction from my fill! I am so glad I got that fill.:biggrin2: When i eat too fash I kinda belch, :unsure:almost like a hiccup.:ohmy: I am back to eating under 1000 calories again. I have to remember to eat! :wink2:That is a great feeling. I feel full most of the time, kinda like I just ate. :tt2: So my friends! Do not despair! :crying: when you begin to get fills your hunger will not be bad! :thumbup: Hang in there!:thumbup: I am glad I have encouraged some others to try different types of exercise. :tt1: I have had so much fun riding bikes! :rolleyes2:I have never given much thought to people seeing me in a swimsuit. However, I have always wanted to look cute and little in one!:biggrin2: Maybe that is possible (with some Plastic surgery):thumbup: Naw! I will be happy just to feel GREAT! You folks just do it! :cool2:

Navywifejenn: don't ever worry about being too long on here! We all want to know as much about each other as you are willing to share. This site is the most empowering thing! If it were not for this I would be lost! The information has saved me a bunch of worry and keep me motivated! Keep posting!

Jazzy Junes! :Banane30:TOTAL 307 (WOW) All the June Bugs are Banded!:biggrin: 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 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 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 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, Smarquezrn, erinbefore, Mamalovell, Kayleighsmommy, Brian, Kdlee, ann71, LilyLily

I was told I would not get a fill :confused2:until 6 weeks, I was surprised :laugh:when my Doc asked if I wanted a fill. Of course, I said yes. I started on full liquids 48 hours after surgery and got to go to mushies at one week. After that I was told to start adding regular foods and like Navywifejenn, was told to add food slowly and back off if needed. Well, I could eat anything with no problem. :Banane30: I think every doc is different and for most the Realise band is fairly new, that band is designed for less slippage so perhaps that is why they begin to fill quicker. Who knows! :biggrin: I just know that I have done fine with the fill and can really tell a difference again!:thumbup:

Hey Junies! I got my first fill today. I posted the details on the fill line-up so I won't repeat here, but I am so glad! I am also back to all my activities and can even ride waterslides at Dollywood's Splash country! I can feel the restriction and the doc said I can have another fill in 2 weeks if I want! Yeah!

I went to the doctor today and he did my first fill! Strikeuptheband: I guess the doc went to the same seminar, he just forgot to tell the office staff. He told me the same thing, they do the fills sooner with the realize band. He checked me out and said, "Do you want a fill?" of course I said YES! :biggrin: It didn't hurt as bad as my allergy shots! I laid on the table, he said it would pinch and then sting, it did both and then I could hear the fluid going in. Then it was done and he gave me a bottle of water and some crackers and had me eat. I was fine and he told me it might be later in the day or even tomorrow before I felt any different. He said if I wanted I could come back in 2 weeks for my second fill. OMG I was so happy. I went to Splash Country,:Banane30: at Dollywood with my Grandchildren and my daughter and was fine all day, I did have a little more pain in the port area, but not bad. I still got on all the waterslides! FUN! At dinner tonight I was only able to eat a small portion of my "child's plate" OMG! That made me feel so happy! Hope you all get to start the fills soon! I was beginning to get discouraged, but this is giving me a new outlook again! It feels like when I first got the band and was swollen! :thumbup: Yeah! for the BAND!

Congratulations to all you Baby Bandsters! I am so glad everyone is doing well! There is a new thread called Daily news that some of us are posting on so we don't have to go from thread to thread! We won't quit this one, cause I know some more new Jazzy Junes will join us! Hope you are all doing well! I had my first fill today!

:ohmy:Jazzy Junes! :thumbup:TOTAL 307 (WOW) All the June Bugs are Banded!:thumbup: 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 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 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 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, Smarquezrn, erinbefore, Mamalovell, Kayleighsmommy, Brian, Kdlee, ann71, LilyLily

I go to the doctor tomorrow, but the office clerk told me that I won't be getting a fill. She said he doesn't do them until at least 6 weeks! I hope she is wrong! I need a fill now, I am going to go ready for a fill, nothing to drink or eat, just in case I can get the fill. I will let you know what they do. Strikeuptheband! I am impressed, that you got the fill! I have the Realize band too! I use the web site, but I think they could do better on the food bank, I prefer the Daily plate or the Calorie-count.com. I have to write the stuff down!

Hey Folks! I have had another great day! I rode my bike about 7 miles! I can't believe it! I take my Grandchildren to a place called the Greenbelt, (it is a bike and walking trail) and we have a ball! I am so proud that I can exercise! I have not lost more weight, actually I am up a pound, but I know once they start my fills that will change. I am getting around 1000-1200 calories a day. I go back to my surgeon tomorrow, I was hoping he would give me a fill, but the receptionist said most likely not! I would have to wait for the full 6 weeks. That will make it around the 18th! I will have to get the old will power out! I hope I can find some! Congrats Long2bthin! I have a bit to go I think! Living4Jesus: You are going great! TXDiva! I need to get the junk out of my closet! I am such a pack-rat! I have every size you can imagine! I am like you! I am going to dump the clothes as I shrink out of them. I have already discarded 4 pairs of pants! I have clothes down to size 10! Hope to hear from you all more!

I agree with Grey! You need to up the calories to between 1000 to 1200 per day. Better for your health and you won't burn out so quickly. Remember this is for a lifetime!

Hunzi: Once I catch a June Bug I never, never, never let them go! Hang around! You are a bandster! They will be able to fix you up soon! This is a great place to get support and you know that!

Dear Waikiki: I am sure you have the prayers and love of all the Jazzy Junes! I pray that the days ahead will bring comfort and peace to you and your family. No matter what the current wife decides to do perhaps you and your grandmother can go to a church together or even sit quitely at home and have a small service for him. Remind yourself that his spirit will be with you always and he is with God now! I send my respect to your mom for being the one to drive you to visit your dad in hospice! That is a huge support for you! Continue to look forward and you will be a proud tribute to your dad! Prayers are going up for you, your Grandmother and your MOM!