julieburns

Never been interested in myspace....too much publicity I guess. Bandgroupie said it well. Except my husband didn't kick me off because I never used it. Why do you ask?

I am sure you are frustrated...I would be. I am 46 and banded on 6/4. I've lost 13 pounds since surgery. I t sound like you body is just adjusting to it's new size slowly. With your exercise and food plan You are doing more than the scales reflect as Cathy said. I've found though that sometimes if you do the same activity for exercise your body gets used to that and then it doesn't work as efficiently to burn calories. Change up what you do if you can at least 1-2 times per week. Also I just read a post today on a 900% better workout that spurts of cardio and about only 10 minutes at a time to start. I'll look to see who posted it in case you didn't read that and i'll edit this to give you the posting name. Hope that helps even though I havn't lost alot of weight yet. Edit: it's prevention article on fat burning posted by 2mara

That's a great excerpt!!! I 'm going to try it.

I think you are on the right track. I'm only 3+ weeks banded and just starting exercising yesterday. I believe in 3 meals plus 2 snacks (healthy of course) even if the snack is just carrots or something like that. You're bound to lose weight if you stick to your plan. Good job!!

Thanks Will for the support

I sure agree. I think for us bandsters that's one of the reasons we all got banded. I personally can not enjoy anything I used to do (80# ago) and want to be able to do some things again..Calm down will I know what your are thinking...maybe...anyway I used to water ski with a passion and my dream is to be on the water again, even if I have to use doubles that is my vision when I get tempted to cheat.

Sorry you don't feel well. I wish I could call and explain it but I too suffer from computer ineptness. I'm sure someone will step up and help. If not I could give it a try so let me know.

Hi Danielle: The 18 thing is physicial specific. I know there are Dr's in the US who will band younger that that but you have to search. It much easier (if you can afford) it to go to TJ. If it's a question of having insurance pay for it or out of pocket just start making phone calls, or better yet you make a list of the numbers and have your mom call so they take her seriously, just to inquire. If you exhaust you're local area try looking on the internet at out of town/state phone books under the physican section. They probably have a wls catagory to make it easier. You may be able to find someone in the states even if you have to fly it might work better for you if your insurance will cover it. I personally recommend Dr. Ortiz no matter what the cost but understand you are at your parent s mercy with this. Has your mom looked at this site? Really encourage her to do this and even get on and star a thread with her questions. People will jump on board to support you and hopefully if it is right fo ryou it will happen. Believe this!! Stay in touch honey

Thanks for the great list of suggestions Jena

Can we do it together ......Will??

Way to go I've found this site to be my main support that keeps me on track. Welcome,welcome. You must be doing the right things so keep it up

I'm already booked for the 17th of july. Congratulation on getting this far though. Be careful tomorrow and I just had my first solids yesterday. Almost ate too much but only ate 1/4 of what I could eat pre-surgery.

I had to stop myself yesterday too while at work. I was starving because of no dinner break and I started to gobble some cantaloupe. Now since I am only day 2 solids thankfully I stopped myself. That's what I used do do is just start gobbling until I'd filled myself on whatever was within reach, usually junk. Now I'm in retraining and must STOP and think and then proceed if it's worth it.

OMG I hadn't thought about cabbage rolls forever. The power of suggestion is so strong. My mom's german but passed away 5 years ago and oh man do I miss her cooking. (Julie is now looking up recipes for cabbage rolls as she's 2 days on solids but still being careful)

Yeah for you!!! Enjoy the countdown. When is your date again? My only advice (so far) is to start you pre-op diet as early as you can. It's really crunch time when you only have 2 weeks but again that depends on how much you have to lose. We'fe here for ya!!

Delta airlines for me. I'm paying $259 for a trip I booked only 3 weeks away. They had been up to $340 so I feel pretty good about it.

Sounds like you have a great family Yorkiemommy. WTG on the converted recipes. I'll be working extra the 5th and 6th to pay for my trip to TJ to get my fill. And of course part of that budget is for shopping!! I didn't do any last time so this time my suitcase is empty and may come back somewhat full.

:D :D You rock. I too am in the 230 for the first time in 4 years. Lets look forward to the 220's together!!

I've finally found a reason to want to live in the south....just kidding(sort of) You folks will have a great river cruise time and I wish I could come. Nice to see group cohesiveness here.

LOL from yet another Will comment. Thanks for your humor here. And Dawnie I bet you felt great all day from that.

Check out kissyfur's 4 month pics she posted today. You'll truly be motivated. I sure was.

OMG what a change You are so beautiful and very sexy!!. I love your pics. This is why I am here for pics like yours to motivate me to keep on keeping off!!! Congrats on all your hard work.

I am booked for 7/17 at 1:30 pm. My plane doesn't get in until noon though. I've pm'd you mom!!

Hi Dr. Luke: Welcome to our group. Wow you had a double whammy sort of on both ends for your surgery...what a nice man. I am an RN and was banded only 3+ weeks ago. I hope to be able to have this journey also help me in my care of patients in some way. What a great inspiration.

I was just thinking of you the other day and realizing you'd been gone. Glad you're back. Condolences to you and your family. Now is when you are truly being tested for some reason and stay strong girlfriend...you can do it.