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9-22-06 Well, my ticker has resumed moving towards the right. Yippee!! I also have an NSV for this week. I weighed myself this morning (always do on Fridays) and had to adjust my ticker. Then when I was getting dressed, I had this crazy idea. I went through my bag of "I'm too fat to wear these" clothes. I pulled out a pair of size 22 petite jeans and decided to try them on. I kept telling myself "they probably won't fit, I just want to see, it'll be okay if they don't." But they did. I put them on, zipped them up and buttoned them. I didn't even have to jump up an down to get the zipper up or lay flat to do the button. AND I can still breathe. :cool: I am just grinning from ear to ear. I've only had a fill for two day and I'm still on liquids. I have to stay on liquids for a whole week until the 27th. This makes my mom upset because she knows I won't be cooking dinner for a week. Since she doesn't cook except on special occasions (like Thanksgiving) that means she gets a lot of peanut butter sandwiches. I think that most of weight loss for this week should be attributed to Curves. I just realized that I am only 10 lbs. away from my next mini-goal! I've already decided which print I want and where it will be hung. This is the link: http://www.vangoghmuseumshop.com/ProductDetail.htm?productId=9110 and just below is my newly updated ticker. Wahoo.

FIRST FILL 9-20-06 Today has just been the best day. I got 5 new books in the mail from Amazon, I got a fill of 5 c.c. and I got a job that pays a multiple of $5 an hour. My life just doesn't get any better than this. Isn't that kinda sad? Whatever. Let's talk about my fill, shall we? First off, nothing but water from midnight. My doc (who I actually met. It was about time!) did the fill with fluoroscopy. Basically it is a type of xray. (or at least that's what I say, someone who knows what they're talking about might say something else.) I laid down on the table and they positioned a big hunk of machinery over me. The fluoro camera I presume. Then I looked at this little TV screen and there was my port. It was so cute! (o.k. I'm a little weird, sorry.) The nurse swabbed around my port site with alcohol. Then the doc said he was going to inject something to numb the site and he said it might hurt a little. LIAR! It didn't hurt at all. I barely felt it, I've been hurt worse giving blood. Heck, I've been hurt worse stubbing my toe. Then he started feeling for my port. Which also was cool, because I could see his finger bones on the fluoro screen. When he injected the saline, I started laughing. I swear it tickled! The doc probably thought I was off my rocker but that's ok. Let's just hope that my ticker now resumes its journey to the right.

9-15-06 (6 weeks) I'm finally allowed to lift more than 20 pounds again. Which is excellent because my dog got out and I had to chase him down the street. When I caught him I couldn't put a leash on him. Why, you ask? He had bronchitis a while back and the collar irritated his throat. Plus I kept forgetting to put it back on, but that isn't important. The important thing is, since I couldn't leash him, I had to pick him up and carry him back to my car. Yes, I chased him down in my car. It was early in the morning (early for me anyway) and I was still in my pajamas. So anyway, I decided I should join a gym now that my lifting restriction is over. For further proof that I should join a gym, see my ticker below. Yes that's right folks, my ticker has slid over to the left. Did anyone ever watch Hee-Haw? "Gloom, dispair and agony on me. Deep dark depression, excessive misery. If it weren't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all. Gloom dispair and agony on me." Of course, it is all my fault. I acknowledge that. I found a forgotten Hershey's Sundae Pie in the freezer. Did I ignore it or throw it away? Based on my ticker, what do you think? I ate the damn thing. Not all at once, it took me several days. Also to add to my guilt I haven't been walking anymore. I went roller-skating last Sunday but no other real exercise. Now back to my actual topic (the gym, in case you forgot). I joined Curves. I'm going on Monday for my introductory session. The lady there said they would train me on each machine. This is a nice change from previous gyms. I would usually just wander around, say to myself "hey that machine looks cool, I wonder what it does?" Not very productive. I also like that I can go to any Curves gym in the area, there are several nearby. As part of the sign-up process they weighed & measured me. ("yippee" she said sarcastically) So here they are: bust- 52 waist- 51 abdomen- 55 hips-53 thighs-29 biceps-17.5 body fat- 44.5% :faint:

9-15-06 (6 weeks) I'm finally allowed to lift more than 20 pounds again. Which is excellent because my dog got out and I had to chase him down the street. When I caught him I couldn't put a leash on him. Why, you ask? He had bronchitis a while back and the collar irritated his throat. Plus I kept forgetting to put it back on, but that isn't important. The important thing is, since I couldn't leash him, I had to pick him up and carry him back to my car. Yes, I chased him down in my car. It was early in the morning (early for me anyway) and I was still in my pajamas. So anyway, I decided I should join a gym now that my lifting restriction is over. For further proof that I should join a gym, see my ticker below. Yes that's right folks, my ticker has slid over to the left. Did anyone ever watch Hee-Haw? "Gloom, dispair and agony on me. Deep dark depression, excessive misery. If it weren't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all. Gloom dispair and agony on me." Of course, it is all my fault. I acknowledge that. I found a forgotten Hershey's Sundae Pie in the freezer. Did I ignore it or throw it away? Based on my ticker, what do you think? I ate the damn thing. Not all at once, it took me several days. Also to add to my guilt I haven't been walking anymore. I went roller-skating last Sunday but no other real exercise. Now back to my actual topic (the gym, in case you forgot). I joined Curves. I'm going on Monday for my introductory session. The lady there said they would train me on each machine. This is a nice change from previous gyms. I would usually just wander around, say to myself "hey that machine looks cool, I wonder what it does?" Not very productive. I also like that I can go to any Curves gym in the area, there are several nearby. As part of the sign-up process they weighed & measured me. ("yippee" she said sarcastically) So here they are: bust- 52 waist- 51 abdomen- 55 hips-53 thighs-29 biceps-17.5 body fat- 44.5% :faint:

Oh, my journal how I've missed you. I've been using the one at OH (don't be jealous), it just isn't the same. You're my favorite journal. :sleep I'm so glad the journals are finally back. I've got quite a few updates to make. I'll put each in its own little sections so it doesn't get too confusing. Luckily I remember the dates for all of them so they'll be in chronological order. Okay, LET THE UPDATING BEGIN!!!

Oh, my journal how I've missed you. I've been using the one at OH (don't be jealous), it just isn't the same. You're my favorite journal. :sleep I'm so glad the journals are finally back. I've got quite a few updates to make. I'll put each in its own little sections so it doesn't get too confusing. Luckily I remember the dates for all of them so they'll be in chronological order. Okay, LET THE UPDATING BEGIN!!!

HIP, HIP, HURRAY! HIP, HIP, HURRAY! HIP, HIP, HURRAY! I'm doing a happy dance.:dance:

1 msbrookins - Dr. Sanchez, Monterray, Mexico Kiana38 - Dr. Oh, Federal Way, WA kmwwmk -NY Boo Boo Kitty- Hurley Bariatric Center, Flint, Michigan, Dr. Farhan foodstampchamp - Dr. Watson, Reno Drifter - Dr. Montgomery, Everett Washington lisag77 - 2 Clarityseeker - 1st Fill 9/11/06 - 1.2 in 4 cc band; minimal restriction; 15 lbs down. Bandster16 Rlittman - Dr. Spivak, Houston, TX Anne W Caroline - Dr. Ashley Vernon, Boston sillynilly 3 Meme - Houston, TX Josette - Dr. Boutt, Michigan sandee 77 Jadedlady1 - Dr. Rumbaut, Mexico BANDSTER45 4 Rid - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana NewDay Diva unclmdtrsure - Dr. Nirmal Jayaseelan, Dallas TX Sweet Caroline - Dr. Haag, Western MA kutia~Dr. Jay, Dallas, TX:) ~1st fill 5 6 7 babyjessica - Dr Richard Carter, Arlington TX Koala - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana smalldreams - Dr. Carlos Allessandrini, Tijuana GE Mom - Chicago diana2798 - Dr. Richard Carter, Arlington, TX jekbird - Dr. Spivak, Houston, TX 8 Texas Princess - Dr. James Davidson, Dallas TX CateyP PattiU - Atlantic City NJ Justy - Dr. Rumbaut, Monterray, Mexico - 1.2 cc fill in a 5 cc band on 9/18 9 Scribby - Dr. Robert Pinnar, Reston, VA SeaBreeze - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana pebbles 10 Endocollector - Dr. Jayaseelan, Dallas bmorgaine - Dr. Joya, PV Mexico kelliw - Dr. Rumbaut, Mexico badmadmama - Dr. Myers Chicago TerryB - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana 11 dovie6523 - Dr Richard Carter, Arlington TX Allie C 12 13 14 GotGlock21 - Dr. Kelly Frances Losin' it - Dr. Krishnaraj/Dr. Grossbard - Florida - Down 28 lbs - First fill scheduled for 10/3 Cathy231 Timjgordo17 Micmadd LapBand - Dr Scott, Rome, GA ronrwilson 15 Bug - Dr. Heydari, Crystal Lake IL wavydaby - Dr Bauman, Concord NC libra - Dr. Nusbaum Livingston, NJ (going for 2nd fill 9-29, down 19.5 lbs) Wheezy - Dr Mumford, Mississauga, Ont 16 LittleBird - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana Diva Girl - Dr. Alan Bradshaw, Asheville, NC Joliesmom - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana Ladysman - Dr Kwon, Port Jervis,NY Kirsten117 - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana 17 pbrown - Dr. Robert Pinnar, Reston, VA Andy Liz - Dr. Rumbaut, Mexico Kate27 - Dr. Wood in Detroit, MI natashiki LynnC - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana TheQueen - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana henderson925 - Langhorne,Pa Diver Jewel starting over - Dr. Robert, Texas 18 reaganm04 domino032002 19 20 21 Jewels - Dr. Foster, Burlingame, CAlifornia Denise Hsquiggle floridakate ladydi - Dr Spivak, Houston TX 904cathe 22 Kendadto3 - Dr. Woodman, Memphis TN TX_Quilter - Dr. St. Laurent, Cypress TX Serendipity4124 - Dr. Stanish, Merrillvile IN~Down 32 lbs 1st fill scheduled for 10/02 23 abbysbug belle75067 Kiarnold 24 chrissie Surby sabrina joanne 25 Trizzy - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana 26 27 28 Loriely's DH mstrish - Dr. Mark Fusco, Melbourne, FL WhimsicalClay jillian jahair - Dr. Spivak, Houston 29 nochoice - Dr. Singh 30 jgandg - Dr. Allan Geiss, NY faybie - Dr. Spivak, Houston TX Ilovablelisa Happy2BMe - Dr Warden, Slidell LA Booda 31 Lisah25 - Dr. Montgomery, Everett Waneenagh - Dr. Mumford, Mississauga Canada mferra - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana PeloRojo - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana I just got my first fill last Wednesday. So tomorrow I get to go back to regular food. I'll have to remind myself to chew. I think I've forgotten how!:nervous

Curves workout and I washed my car.

1 msbrookins - Dr. Sanchez, Monterray, Mexico Kiana38 - Dr. Oh, Federal Way, WA kmwwmk -NY Boo Boo Kitty foodstampchamp - Dr. Watson, Reno Drifter - Dr. Montgomery, Everett Washington lisag77 - 2 Clarityseeker Bandster16 Rlittman - Dr. Spivak, Houston, TX Anne W Caroline - Dr. Ashley Vernon, Boston sillynilly 3 Meme - Houston, TX Josette - Dr. Boutt, Michigan sandee 77 Jadedlady1 - Dr. Rumbaut, Mexico BANDSTER45 4 Rid - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana NewDay Diva unclmdtrsure - Dr. Nirmal Jayaseelan, Dallas TX Sweet Caroline - Dr. Haag, Western MA kutia~Dr. Jay, Dallas, TX:) 5 6 7 babyjessica - Dr Richard Carter, Arlington TX Koala - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana smalldreams - Dr. Carlos Allessandrini, Tijuana GE Mom - Chicago diana2798 - Dr. Richard Carter, Arlington, TX jekbird - Dr. Spivak, Houston, TX 8 Texas Princess - Dr. James Davidson, Dallas TX CateyP PattiU - Atlantic City NJ 9 Scribby - Dr. Robert Pinnar, Reston, VA SeaBreeze - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana pebbles 10 Endocollector - Dr. Jayaseelan, Dallas bmorgaine - Dr. Joya, PV Mexico kelliw - Dr. Rumbaut, Mexico badmadmama - Dr. Myers Chicago TerryB - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana 11 dovie6523 - Dr Richard Carter, Arlington TX Allie C 12 13 14 GotGlock21 - Dr. Kelly Frances Losin' it - Dr. Krishnaraj/Dr. Grossbard - Florida Cathy231 Timjgordo17 MicmaddLapBand - Dr Scott, Rome, GA ronrwilson 15 Bug - Dr. Heydari, Crystal Lake IL wavydaby - Dr Bauman, Concord NC libra - Dr. Nusbaum Livingston, NJ (going for 2nd fill 9-29, down 19.5 lbs) Wheezy - Dr Mumford, Mississauga, Ont 16 LittleBird - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana Diva Girl - Dr. Alan Bradshaw, Asheville, NC Joliesmom - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana Ladysman - Dr Kwon, Port Jervis,NY Kirsten117 - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana 17 pbrown - Dr. Robert Pinnar, Reston, VA Andy Liz - Dr. Rumbaut, Mexico Kate27 - Dr. Wood in Detroit, MI natashiki LynnC - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana TheQueen - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana henderson925 - Langhorne,Pa Diver Jewel starting over - Dr. Robert, Texas 18 reaganm04 domino032002 19 20 21 Jewels - Dr. Foster, Burlingame, CAlifornia Denise Hsquiggle floridakate ladydi - Dr Spivak, Houston TX 904cathe 22 Kendadto3 - Dr. Woodman, Memphis TN TX_Quilter - Dr. St. Laurent, Cypress TX Serendipity4124 - Dr. Stanish, Merrillvile IN 23 abbysbug belle75067 Kiarnold 24 chrissie Surby sabrina joanne 25 Trizzy - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana 26 27 28 Loriely's DHmstrish - Dr. Mark Fusco, Melbourne, FL WhimsicalClay jillian 29 nochoice - Dr. Singh 30 jgandg - Dr. Allan Geiss, NY faybie - Dr. Spivak, Houston TX Ilovablelisa Happy2BMe - Dr Warden, Slidell LA Booda 31 Lisah25 - Dr. Montgomery, Everett Waneenagh - Dr. Mumford, Mississauga Canada mferra - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana PeloRojo - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana

I just need to share. I weighed myself this morning always do on Fridays and had to adjust my ticker. Then when I was getting dressed, I had this crazy idea. I went through my bag of "I'm too fat to wear these" clothes. I pulled out a pair of size 22 petite jeans and decided to try them on. I kept telling myself "they probably won't fit, I just want to see, it'll be okay if they don't." But they did. I put them on, zipped them up and buttoned them. I didn't even have to jump up an down to get the zipper up or lay flat to do the button. AND I can still breathe. I am just grinning from ear to ear. Thanks for letting me share. I would've just posted this in my journal, but they still aren't working.

I'm a substitute elementary teacher as well as an instructor at a local Sylvan tutoring center. I'm also thinking about going back to school to get my Master's.

No proms in elementary school. :cry Maybe the highschool will accept volunteer chaperones. Hmmmmm.........

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Congrats! I slept in a recliner my first night home too. I was afraid to lay down. Hey don't feel like a wimp for wanting your family. I felt like crying too when I woke up. I couldnt' wait for them to go get mine. I was so happy to see my daddy and felt so miserable that I held his hand until they made me get up. You'll do great, I know it.

Finally Marsha's Idea Didn't Irritate JYEZP

Okay here is my dream dress. I'm glad we're just dreaming here, because I have absolutely no idea where I could ever wear it. I'm a schoolteacher, I think it would look pretty funny at a parent-teacher conference. The largest size is a 14, so I've still got a ways to go.

Apple shoe shopping or purse shopping?

I love this thread so very much!!! I can't remember who the OP was (sorry) but I just want to say thank you. I've always said it, "people are stupid." I have two stories, one is about how stupid I can be, the other I'm going to tell on my BF (best friend, not boy friend). Me: This was quite a few years ago. My dad and I were shopping at the mall in some store that had two levels. I asked him why there were two levels and he said it was because they kept all the expensive stuff up there. I said "oh that makes sense, that must be why there are more ways to go up than there are to go down."' Dad looks at me funny and asks what I mean. My reply "well there is only one down escalator but there is an up escalator AND an up staircase." My friend: We were driving down a loop highway in a city that she had lived in for over 10 years. This city (cincinnati, Oh) is is in the corner of its state and borders two other states. So she asks me "if we just kept driving what state would we come to next?" I tell her Indiana. She thinks about that for a second and then says "well what state would be after that?" I say Kentucky and she looks disappointed. Then she says "okay then what state?" I say "ohio" and her whole face just goes "huh?" I guess she didn't get the whole concept of a looped highway.

I got my first fill today, so maybe the ticker & scale will start moving in the right direction again. The doc. (who I met for the very first time today) put in 5cc. It was done under fluoro and I had so much fun watching the screen. I even saw my spine...it's nice to know that I actually have one. Now I'm on clear liquids for 24 hours and then on full liquids for the rest of the week (until next wends.)

I went for my first workout today. I really like the gym and the people there. Only one "twiggy" and I didn't get the feeling that she was judging. I was also impressed with out worn out I felt at the end. I underestimated the power of a 30 minute workout. I was extremely happy they had a fan by the cool-down streching area. That felt so good. The down side is now I have a horrible headache. :sick edit:I almost forgot. Losin' It, I wanted to tell you that I stole your line when I only had one more machine to go. That got me through, thanks!:clap2:

I went to Curves today for the first time. It was a lot more of a workout than I expected. Then I went grocery shopping. And now I have a splitting headache and can barely stand the ticking of my keyboard. :sick

Don't beat yourself up. I use Fitday too. Why don't you take another look at that day with the reports. Specifically the Calories Burned vs. Calories Eaten. It may make you feel alot better. If not, then you can beat yourself up.

Alexandra says: I say YAY!!!!:clap2:

Hi y'all I just spent the last 20 minutes reading all 7 pages of posts. I'm really bored... not that the posts were boring. :clap2: Quick intro to me: 28, single, teacher, live near Dallas I've been banded for about 6 weeks now. I was doing pretty well, lost 35 pounds (I'm sorry, I have no idea how much that is in kilos) but I've gained 5 back. My first fill is coming up next wednesday so hopefully that will help. I also just joined a Curves gym. I've felt fat since high school. Now that I look back I realize that my highest weight then was only 20 lbs. more than my goal weight. I wasn't as fat as I thought I was. I guess a lot of us have come to that realization. I decided it was time to get the band because I would like to have kids someday (and a husband would be nice too) and I want to be healthy for them.