Maurdan

Second day at the gym this week. One hour of cardio, 20-30 minutes of weights. Go me!

Are we going to stay here or go back to the original thread that was unlocked? Either way, I'm doing fine. I did an hour of cardio yesterday (I NEVER went that long before) and some weights. I just need to kick this freakin' sugar habit so I can start losing. I feel like I've re-committed myself and I'm going to take it one day at a time. I get embarrassed over how little I've lost, but then I remind myself I still have my band and just need to work with it. You all are great. I may not always post but I do read to get inspiration.

Trying to keep up with all these moves here!

Well this is interesting!

You look freakin' amazing!

You can go to Obesity Surgery Center - Dr. Roberto Rumbaut for more info on Rumbaut.

It is way too early to call yourself a slow loser. You haven't even had a fill yet, and like you said it's a time to heel. Don't be hard on yourself, you are still in the very early stages. Of course, by all means stick around here for support. Every little bit helps.

Nat: I'm doing ok. Still dealing with issues (sugar a big one) but am feeling a lot better since I got a slight unfill. I'm not frustrated that I'm puking all the time yet I still have restriction. I just need to kick the sugar!!! Sometimes I think I should have just had gastric bypass, but I really don't want my insides hacked up. I read here almost every day, but I don't post often because of my lack of progress. I do want to say that I do enjoy everyone's posts and thank everyone for sticking with this group. And now that we're headed into the Holiday season, we'll need to stick together even more!!!

The trail! Hee! Yeah, not exactly upscale. My friend lives off it and we're so trying to get him to move.

I am in no way a doctor nor do I pretend to know enough to diagnose. However, with all the stress in your life lately, could it be possible you're suffering from depression? That would explain the exhaustion. (I hope I'm not offending you, I just want to help.)

I've found that with long-sleeved shirts it's hit or miss. Some don't notice, others will and ask what it is. I don't usually care and I just tell them it's a fancy pedometer.

I love my bodybugg, when I USE IT. I've had it since February or so and it really does work. I just don't use it consistently. I have issues all over. And the year is coming up. Bleh.

That is so awesome!!! :clap2::whoo:

God, what a bitch. It astounds me how ignorant and clueless people can be.

Sorry for the repetition for those of you in the same subscribed threads as me... Today I went from 2.2cc to 1.6cc in my band. I was getting so frustrated and mentally drained from not being able to eat. I couldn't even eat soup at lunch. I thought it was all part of the tigher earlier in the day thing. But, after having an unfill (she wanted to completely unfill me but I said I was too scared for that) and finally being able to eat lunch at a restaurant without running to the bathroom I am so happy. And I still only ate a little bit. Finding the right fill is a crazy process. So, two steps in my starting fresh are under way. I hope to start step 3 (consistent exercise) tomorrow. I will keep you all updated.

Brandi, I'm so sorry for your troubles. You're such an inspiration to us on-line. I hate that your "real life" isn't so great. Good luck with the ticket... As for me, some of you may have read this elsewhere I posted, but I felt I should post it here too since so many of you have been offering your support to me. Today I went from 2.2cc to 1.6cc in my band. I was getting so frustrated and mentally drained from not being able to eat. I couldn't even eat soup at lunch. I thought it was all part of the tigher earlier in the day thing. But, after having an unfill (she wanted to completely unfill me but I said I was too scared for that) and finally being able to eat lunch at a restaurant without running to the bathroom I am so happy. And I still only ate a little bit. Finding the right fill is a crazy process. So, two steps in my starting fresh are under way. I hope to start step 3 (consistent exercise) tomorrow. I will keep you all updated.

Today I went from 2.2cc to 1.6cc in my band. I was getting so frustrated and mentally drained from not being able to eat. I couldn't even eat Soup at lunch. I thought it was all part of the tigher earlier in the day thing. But, after having an unfill (she wanted to completely unfill me but I said I was too scared for that) and finally being able to eat lunch at a restaurant without running to the bathroom I am so happy. And I still only ate a little bit. Finding the right fill is a crazy process. So, two steps in my starting fresh are under way. I hope to start step 3 (consistent exercise) tomorrow. I will keep you all updated.

Today I went from 2.2 to 1.6. I was getting so frustrated and mentally drained from not being able to eat. I couldn't even eat soup at lunch. I thought it was all part of the tigher earlier in the day thing. But, after having an unfill (she wanted to completely unfill me but I said I was too scared for that) and finally being able to eat lunch at a restaurant without running to the bathroom I am so happy. And I still only ate a little bit. Finding the right fill is a crazy process.

I don't know how you feel, but to me it sucks we're getting so close to our anniversary date yet haven't lost much. I hate that I haven't done what I could have in a year.

I'll check in after I get my fill adjusted this week. I'm also going off a medication so I'm hoping that will help things. I'll let you all know in a week or two how things are going. :rose:

I really need to know how some of you got over your head issues with food. I'm to the point where I'm almost hating my band and wishing I never had it done. Yet, it's not the band's fault, it's MINE for not getting my shit together. I can't even make it a week eating right. Is there any advice (aside from therapy; nothing against it, I'm just looking for other types of advice also) for people like me?

I just placed an order for it!

Thanks Denise. Your posts always make me feel like I'm not alone in what I'm going through. :eek:

Thank you. I appreciate it. Your posts always help!

I don't use mine like I should, and have gone weeks without using it. Despite that, YES!!!!