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Congrats!!! Looking good--happy banderversay!!! Go celebrate with a big protein shake :cursing:

Congrats!!!! I can't wait to take this journey with you!!!! May I ask: Are these procedures covered by insurance? How long did it take you to reach your goal?

C2K5= Couch to 5K--the name of the running program. I started week 2 today!!!!

Thanks everyone for the congrats... you all are so supportive and encouraging and make me think that I can actually do this... Today I started week 2--I was surprised at how easy I ran the 90 seconds. (My calfs are still hurting--I went and bought some epson salt to soak in after the runs.) I not sure if I ran so easily because I forgot to put the incline on 1, I looked really cute in my workout gear, or I was chewing Extra gum....whatever the case--I hope it keeps working!!! Does it make a big difference if I run on a 0 incline? Also--I'm not speedy--so is running for endurance (being able to run the entire time) acceptable?

GO FOR IT STEF!! If your work-out techniques are half as good as your encouraging techniques--YOU WILL BE OUTSTANDING!!! I started week 2 of the couch to 5k. I went well. I actually made it through the runs (90 seconds) with 2 minute walking intervals pretty easy. ... I was surprised. I don't know if it's because I thought that I looked exceptionally cute in my workout outfit (from wal-mart)...or if the Extra-chewing gum was giving me engery.... Suzzie--how are you doing on the challenge??? You posted mighty big numbers---I can't seem to get into the ones...I would be overjoyed to wake up and see 199.99 Oh to begin with a 1....someday!!!!!

Shannon, I don't have a trainer, but I have been doing light circuit weights on my off days. I do the C25K on tue, Thu, and Sat. I wasn't sure if it was alright to do cardio on my off days....

My doctor told me to STOP drinking protein shakes. His reasoning was that the liquid goes straight through, you don't feel full as long and your stomach isn't doing the work. He suggested that I get ALL of my protein from food. Has anyone else been told this??

Good for you Shannon I will start week 2 tomorrow...let's keep each other accountable!!! We can do it!!!!

sorry if you have multiple variations of this post--I'm having internet problems. If you don't take Protein Shakes daily, what are you eating to get your Protein? Would you provide a sample menu for a day--please include the amount of food. thanks.

Well guys....I DID IT!!!! Week 1 was completed today!!! My calfs are sore...sore...sore...sore... I forgot to stretch before starting I'll start week 2 on Tuesday!!!

Question: On the off days--can I still do cardio--specifically elliptical?

Cap. Danbo!!! It's so good to hear from YOU!! You know you're our inspiration!!! Now, about the band...I'm not going to tell you anything you don't already know...but here it is....Go get a fill. You will regret it if you don't...right now it's just a "little belly fat"...if you wait, it's going to be "a fat belly!!" ...The folks at the fill center are use to weight issues. You were never promised that you would not gain wait post-band. We must take care and do what we KNOW to do. Implementing is the hardest thing. Change starts in the mind...get up this morning...look in the mirror and say "It's a new day!! I will start over--call the doc--get a fill--and get back on track!!" Speak the affirmative to yourself--be your biggest cheerleader. Now about the girl--GO FOR IT-- The next time you're in the ortho's office--even if yo have to make a fake appointment--just ask her if she'd be interested in joining you at starbucks--or something quick. Take her out to a quick place--no long dinners or movies--make sure you like her. If you don't, there's no pressure to waste the rest of the day with her. Say it all casual like--Hey "wendy"--what are you doing after work today?" Why don't we get together and ______________. If she's busy that day--seal the deal--by asking, "When can I take you out?" Then flash that metal smile !! :thumbup:

I waited long enough!!!! I started the C25K this week. Today will be day 2 for me. The first day my calfs were SORE!!! I downloaded the podcasts so that I don't have to keep an eye on the timer. I'm going to try my best to complete the full 9 weeks.

update me please.... 207....167....203.5....36.5

Wombat and Stef--Do you have a trainer?

Stef---I may have asked you this earlier, but I can't remember. Do you eat the Supreme protein bars as a meal replacement? Also--I started the couch to 5K training program. Wombat is going to inspire me--she's on week 3. Today will be day 2 for me....my calfs were sore Wombat--what type of exercise do you do on the off days?

I can't believe there was no activity for the past couple of days!!! How's everyone doing? Suzzzie...WHERE ARE YOU!!! I always enjoy readingy your posts...You keep me rolling.. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO YOU ALL---DON'T OVERDOSE ON CANDY!!!

Try supreme protein bar--30grams of protein....taste like a really good candy bar!!! Supreme Protein Bar $27.08

CTMAN--I'm hear. I look at a lot of the post daily--but don't often posts. Today is a NEW DAY...I went online and looked up the couch to 5K. I went to the gym and started day 1 of trying to learn to run on the treadmill....BOY AM I SORE!!!! I am trying to hold off weighing until March 1st---it's my prayer that my weight will start with a 1----I will be happy even if it's 199.999999

Congrats on the new position!!! What does a moderator do? (specifically????)

Stef--may I ask why did you change your screen name? I love it!!

Well I guess I was just having a vivid dream!! I haven't had the tight sensation in my chest since then. Suzzie....You can't eat salad????? How wierd....I eat a HUGE salad from Eatzi's every few days...and it's loaded (mushrooms, tomatoes, bacon, pumpkin seeds, almonds, black olives etc.)......It goes down fine.... Now I just need to up my protein. Now...do you really think that he doesn't KNOW he's the "mystery guy"? Just tell him..."It's you....I like you!!"....and then walk away!

SPEAKING OF BEING TIGHT!?!?!?!???! Honestly, I don't know if I was dreaming or not. I could have sworn my band tightened up while I was sleeping. I was sleeping on my stomach, and I swear I could feel my band in my chest. This didn't happen once, but I think I remember being in pain 3 times last night...It's so wierd...becaue surly I would have awakened if I were truly in pain because of a tight band. Then I thought, maybe it was for real because I was having difficulty with breakfast this morning and my stomach was hurting...Immediately, I thought--what are the symptoms for a slipped band? Still don't know....but I'll see what happens tonight when I sleep

I am not necessarily an Oprah fan. I watched the show today and she interviewed 3 teenagers who had lapband. They were all well-spoken and knowledgeable. I was pround of them. Oprah, to my surprise, was not judgemental. She seemed down the road and just asked the questions. What I did notice was that the audience didn't applaud the WLS teenagers when they told how much weight they had lost, however, they applauded when the teenager who lost weight naturally told how much she had lost. I didn't like that Oprah seemed to purposefully use the word "fat". I know they were "fat". But I think (not sure), in the past Oprah has used the word "obese". Dr. Oz seemed to be coming on strong.

O2b--do You Speak Spanish Or Is The Doc And His Staff Bilingual?