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July 13th was 4 years for me. I have not been here in a long time and I miss it. Will be fun to see people I have not seen in a long time. Have been doing good keeping the weight off. On some meds that cause some weight gain so trying to battle that but need the med so seem to be managing it. How is everyone? Everyone in my support group has moved on the other operations and I am the only Band but it is working for me so I am keeping it. cheri

I have stopped working out about 2 months ago. I can start to feel it now (tighter pants). So I hate to workout with tapes like Zumba and etc. only because I can not keep up with them. So today I promised myself I would start working out a again. So everyday from now until New Year Day I am gonna promise to put on some music and do my own dance for at least 30 minutes. But it would help to have some others doing it too. I know we could drop a few pounds. So if you want to join me it makes it easier to know others are doing it too let me know. Cheri Day One 30 minutes/Christian Music

Destynee1: Keep it up I will join you soon. This last Friday my dog ChaCha died form CHF. I have had her for 14½ years and just can not make myself get up and dance yet. I know I need the workout for my body and my depression but just can't do it yet. Keep it up I really think it is the best workout better than any DVD in my book. I will join you soon. cheri

I have to admit I am finding this addicting. Of course I do it alone. I have clinical depression and I think this is helping my mindset. Also making my jeans feel so good. Oh and the music has to be LOUD!! cheri

Okay it is Thursday Dec. 6. I have still been going ever day, at least 30 minutes, sometimes 45 and about 4 times an hour. Pants are feeling loose and it gets easier each time. Good for my mind and body. cheri

I think there are different ways to say things. It just seemed a little mean FLORIDAYS . . . hey look at your weightloss, you DO seem to know how to work with the Band. Congratulations on your weightloss it is GREAT!. And I take back my mean remark now since I reread everything. Sometimes we need a "nice understanding" post and some with "lots of advice" and of course the "Kick in the Butt". I have needed the "kick in the butt" many times.myself, I have also given the "kick in the butt" reply to others. I am not enabler, I just felt a connection with her words. Sometimes we need to be welcomed in before we get the kick in the butt. I did not baby her I told true facts. She was angry at a lot of people including herself, no Doctor should talk that way, unless they were sitting at the next table by you at pizza Hut and watched you down a whole pizza. I would not put up with an unprofessional Dr. I would leave. After the past 3 years being banded and on the message board. I have seen a lot of people that were treated that way and thought it was normal. My Dr saw all his LapBanders and did their fills himself not a nurse or PA. He was ALWAYS respectful and nice and very encouraging. Wish everyone had that. We should all be nice and help each other. With written words it is hard to know the what the same words spoken would sound like. cheri

You know mean doesn't work on everyone . . . just saying cheri

I always wanted to wear black knee high boots like I did when I was a teenager . . . but now I am too old too. Should have had Band twenty years ago. cheri

Hey get it out. Only hurts you to keep it inside. Long is okay, but parargraphs help lol. Feel free to message me anytime. I will help cheer you on . . . we all need that. Remember they are only Doctors not God. Plus you are paying them to do a service for you. There are a lot of really great doctors out there and a few not so good, just keep looking and don't be scared to go in. So what if they say you gained . . . well that why we are there right? Otherwise we would be in our bikini on the beach right? cheri

Ok sorry for all the posts, but I made myself read the whole thing. You just need a new Dr to help you with aftercare. You need to go to support groups. Not everyone loses really fast, I did not, mine was slow and I did not have anything wrong with my thyroid until after I was Banded. Not sure why, hey I just take the meds and lost the weight and try to keep it off. I might go up 5 - 8 lbs and then back down and then up again but I keep it in that range. But I am living and eating the best I can. You sound like you are giving up and gonna go it alone why?? You have an expensive little tool in you that can help if you you let it. Find a new Dr, get your fills slowly, I got mine a ½ cc at a time and it worked for me. Some people can work with bigs fill but I could not. I say don't give up, the Band really can help, get new Dr, find support group, be honest with yourself, workout and give it time. Sorry you had a bad Dr. but it is not written in blood you have to keep seeing him. cheri cheri

Lyrics to Monarch : Poison Into my eyes Swallow All of the lies I'm trying my hardest Not to be a target Don't try to save me I'm going my own way You must think that I'm a fool Butterfly in winter out of my cocoon Now the wind blows so bitterly I will never know my destiny I could have gone your way Something inside wasn't right I tried to please you To do just as you asked I followed you I swear I tried my best You must think that I'm a fool Butterfly in winter out of my cocoon Now the wind blows so bitterly I will never know my destiny Now the world is mine I'm flying all alone I can see for miles clearly in the glow You may think I'm scared but I know I am okay In this moment I am safe Sounds like you need to let go of the anger . . .let the past be the past and really start a new start. Good luck!! cheri

Nice long post but hard to read, you should edit it and put in some paragraphs so more people can read it. Hurts the eyes. Band or no Band I think you should come here for support and support others too. The Band does not work for everyone and everyone doesn't work with their Band. Lose it however you can safely. You can always message me if you need to talk. cheri

Okay Saturday I had to skip. But Sunday - 1 hour and Today - 40 minutes!!! Hope other are doing it too! cheri

Also “NEVER USE REAL DRANO” !!!!! It might kill you lol. cheri

Drano - Hot Coke, add some lemon juice about a ounce and about 4T spoons meat tenderizer mix together and go to bathroom and it will come up as soon as is goes down and bring whatever is stuck with it. Do it twice if you need to. It might still feel like something is in there for a few minutes. Be sure and remember it will come right back up no time to run to bathroom be in there. cheri

FutureMrsH: Glad to have ya. It really is fun but today I am sore . . . maybe got too WILD last night . . .as wild as a 52 year old can be lol. Still have to do my workout today but I will. Thanks for joining us! cheri

I have been Banded over 3 years too. Just don't stress over it chances are it will heal but you can do nothing now so just pray it will heal. But too much stress and worry is not good for you and may even slow down your healing. As far as the diet every doctor is different so it won't hurt to give it a try. Hang in there you been through a really rough patch but it will get better. cheri

You can e-mail me anytime: crodriguez17@comcast.net. cheri

Just start over. I have been banded over 3 years and I start new all the time. Forgive yourself and move forward. Just think if we stopped at 10 lbs when we all first started gaining we would never have needed the band. You can lose 10 easier than 15, 20 or more. Don't wait start over. We are all doing it too you are not alone! cheri

Good for you! I tried to do the 30 day shed once or twice and the jumping jacks got me. I was so suprised . . . .I could do them 20 years ago lol. Keep up the good work! Cheri

Great Destynee 1 - had to do mine at 11:30 pm today as I was to busy during the day and did not want to cheat. Everyday from now until New Years. Gosh I hope I do not get the flu or something. But I am sore!!!! cheri 50 minutes Toby Mac

Okay today was hard but did it! Need some buddies to suffer along with me. cheri 50 minutes Toby Mac/Casting Crowns

LizzyWildflower glad to have someone join me. Today was tough but it is so much easier when you can make your own moves than to keep up with someone else's. I like to listen to Christian music and make it a prayer and praise time too. See ya tomorrow! cheri 30 minutes Toby Mac

Great! Glad I am not alone. cheri