Starting Over

[Guest guest]

Hi Joyce,

Sorry you have had problems. Did they send you

starter KT? A scoby by itself is kind of hard to

start. I'm in Atlanta and I have several really good

scobys and I would send them swimming in lots of

really good KT. Hopefully there is someone closer to

you than me.

Let me know off this forum if you want me to send you

scobys and KT.

To Your Health,

ann

--- <clt1dpw@...> wrote:

> Looking to re-start my tea.

>

> Stopped for a while and now starting again.

>

> Ordered a kombucha online and have not gotten

> babies after three weeks. The online company has

> replaced it twice now.

>

> Before I did great at this, but now I'm not doing

> so good.

>

> Would like to talk to someone in the sville

> NC area about thier experiences. Also possibly

> purchase a starter from them.

>

> If you live close to sville NC, I would like

> to talk to you.

>

> Call me at 704-664-2762 and ask for Joyce.

>

> Thanky you.

>

>

>

>

> clt1dpw@...

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi Joyce,

Sorry you have had problems. Did they send you

starter KT? A scoby by itself is kind of hard to

start. I'm in Atlanta and I have several really good

scobys and I would send them swimming in lots of

really good KT. Hopefully there is someone closer to

you than me.

Let me know off this forum if you want me to send you

scobys and KT.

To Your Health,

ann

--- <clt1dpw@...> wrote:

> Looking to re-start my tea.

>

> Stopped for a while and now starting again.

>

> Ordered a kombucha online and have not gotten

> babies after three weeks. The online company has

> replaced it twice now.

>

> Before I did great at this, but now I'm not doing

> so good.

>

> Would like to talk to someone in the sville

> NC area about thier experiences. Also possibly

> purchase a starter from them.

>

> If you live close to sville NC, I would like

> to talk to you.

>

> Call me at 704-664-2762 and ask for Joyce.

>

> Thanky you.

>

>

>

>

> clt1dpw@...

>

> ---------------------------------

> Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! -

> their life, your story.

> Play Sims Stories at Games.

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

________________________________________________________________________________\

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ann,

Joyce is my mother.

Is there anyway that I can get the two of you together on the phone.

If so contact me at clt1dpw@... so that we can exchange information.

maryann peterson <chpeter30096@...> wrote:

Hi Joyce,

Sorry you have had problems. Did they send you

starter KT? A scoby by itself is kind of hard to

start. I'm in Atlanta and I have several really good

scobys and I would send them swimming in lots of

really good KT. Hopefully there is someone closer to

you than me.

Let me know off this forum if you want me to send you

scobys and KT.

To Your Health,

ann

--- <clt1dpw@...> wrote:

> Looking to re-start my tea.

>

> Stopped for a while and now starting again.

>

> Ordered a kombucha online and have not gotten

> babies after three weeks. The online company has

> replaced it twice now.

>

> Before I did great at this, but now I'm not doing

> so good.

>

> Would like to talk to someone in the sville

> NC area about thier experiences. Also possibly

> purchase a starter from them.

>

> If you live close to sville NC, I would like

> to talk to you.

>

> Call me at 704-664-2762 and ask for Joyce.

>

> Thanky you.

>

>

>

>

> clt1dpw@...

>

> ---------------------------------

> Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! -

> their life, your story.

> Play Sims Stories at Games.

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

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ann,

Joyce is my mother.

Is there anyway that I can get the two of you together on the phone.

If so contact me at clt1dpw@... so that we can exchange information.

maryann peterson <chpeter30096@...> wrote:

Hi Joyce,

Sorry you have had problems. Did they send you

starter KT? A scoby by itself is kind of hard to

start. I'm in Atlanta and I have several really good

scobys and I would send them swimming in lots of

really good KT. Hopefully there is someone closer to

you than me.

Let me know off this forum if you want me to send you

scobys and KT.

To Your Health,

ann

--- <clt1dpw@...> wrote:

> Looking to re-start my tea.

>

> Stopped for a while and now starting again.

>

> Ordered a kombucha online and have not gotten

> babies after three weeks. The online company has

> replaced it twice now.

>

> Before I did great at this, but now I'm not doing

> so good.

>

> Would like to talk to someone in the sville

> NC area about thier experiences. Also possibly

> purchase a starter from them.

>

> If you live close to sville NC, I would like

> to talk to you.

>

> Call me at 704-664-2762 and ask for Joyce.

>

> Thanky you.

>

>

>

>

> clt1dpw@...

>

> ---------------------------------

> Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! -

> their life, your story.

> Play Sims Stories at Games.

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

__________________________________________________________

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http://autos./index.html

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[Guest guest]

Hi, wendy - sure good to see you posting again!

One of the great things about the band is that it is always there for

us, when we are mentally and physically ready to work with it again,

and ready to accept it's help - and sometimes it's tough love.

We're all also here for you, and will help you any way we can.

I'd suggest your first step would be to see your doc again for a

fluoro and eval to be sure all is well, and then start slowly with

fills again. There are lots of new fill places that have started up

since you were banded. I don't know where you live, but it's possible

that there are fill places closer to you now than mexico. after your

eval and fluoro, it might be possible for you to use a closer fill

place.

then, when you're ready, take a look at the documents in the files

which i hope will help.

These are the ones especially impt for those starting to get back on

track :

1. the Band Guide - all general info re eating, food choices, med

sfety, fluid needs, etc

2. vitamin info - new stuff I feel is very impt.

3. exercise document - that nasty word that is stil important !

4. Water document - why we need extra fluids

i'd also like you to consider using the Guided imagery CD's for

bandsters - they were invaluable for me, and help us work on

emotional eating, head hunger, exercise motivation, improving self-

image (a huge area for most of us), much better sleep, and imprinting

very positive iamges which motivate and uplift us, and much more.

There is more info in the files about these too - or go to

www.BandsterME.com

Please stay in close touch ehere - we're all here for you.

you can do this!

Sandy r

>

> hey everyone. i'm not new, though i can't even remember the last

time i posted here. i had

> my band done in Mexico five years ago. anyway, i have had two

children and gained all my

> weight back. i am currently unfilled, but am ready to get back in

the game. i must admit

> that i was breaking all the rules for quite some time (drinking

with meals, soft/liquid

> calories, etc.) so it's not just the child-bearing or unfill that

did it. i got frustrated with the

> band not letting me eat high fiber veggiess and making me eat

slowly, chew well, take small

> bites, etc. BAD ATTITUDE! i am 5'10 " and almost up to 300 lbs

again. i need help, support,

> advice and would especially like to hear from anyone who has had to

start all over. good to

> see Dan and Sandy still here!

>

[Guest guest]

my husband reminded me that i was also not eating one to one-and-a-half cups of

food

at a sitting. probably because i was drinking with meals to make more go down!

i hadn't

thought about getting a flouro so that is great advice. i will do that. i had

been getting

fills with a local bariatric surgeon already. it's his support group that i

will attend

tomorrow night. i am really, really reflecting on the things that were the most

difficult for

me and there were two things: the band doesn't keep me from eating junk food

and,

dumb as it may sound, the stress of eating with others or at restaurants due

others'

concern (nosiness) that my food is no good, why i'm eating so slowly, taking

such small

bites, etc. I don't want to have to share with people that i have a lap-band,

but felt forced

to do so in so many situations. how can i better handle this?

wendy

> >

> > hey everyone. i'm not new, though i can't even remember the last

> time i posted here. i had

> > my band done in Mexico five years ago. anyway, i have had two

> children and gained all my

> > weight back. i am currently unfilled, but am ready to get back in

> the game. i must admit

> > that i was breaking all the rules for quite some time (drinking

> with meals, soft/liquid

> > calories, etc.) so it's not just the child-bearing or unfill that

> did it. i got frustrated with the

> > band not letting me eat high fiber veggiess and making me eat

> slowly, chew well, take small

> > bites, etc. BAD ATTITUDE! i am 5'10 " and almost up to 300 lbs

> again. i need help, support,

> > advice and would especially like to hear from anyone who has had to

> start all over. good to

> > see Dan and Sandy still here!

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi . I have had my band over a year, and have

lost 12 lbs. I have issue with night time eating, i've

watch what i've have taken in, exercise, now i iust

don't care. i went for a fill in may, and my dr.

wouldn't do it. of all his pateints am the only one

who hasn't lost more then 50lbs the first year,and

feel i am not commited. i was now i don't give a*****

if you know what I mean. what is your morvation this

time. good luck lynda

--- Peek <wendyhollander@...> wrote:

> hey everyone. i'm not new, though i can't even

> remember the last time i posted here. i had

> my band done in Mexico five years ago. anyway, i

> have had two children and gained all my

> weight back. i am currently unfilled, but am ready

> to get back in the game. i must admit

> that i was breaking all the rules for quite some

> time (drinking with meals, soft/liquid

> calories, etc.) so it's not just the child-bearing

> or unfill that did it. i got frustrated with the

> band not letting me eat high fiber veggiess and

> making me eat slowly, chew well, take small

> bites, etc. BAD ATTITUDE! i am 5'10 " and almost up

> to 300 lbs again. i need help, support,

> advice and would especially like to hear from anyone

> who has had to start all over. good to

> see Dan and Sandy still here!

>

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello Lynda,

 

Why wouldn't your doctor give you a fill? what fill are you at??

 

Hang in there.....it takes time and you may really need an adjustment. Try to

stay away for high calorie soft or liquid foods.....

 

Good luck and please know we are all here for you.

 

Ron

> hey everyone. i'm not new, though i can't even

> remember the last time i posted here. i had

> my band done in Mexico five years ago. anyway, i

> have had two children and gained all my

> weight back. i am currently unfilled, but am ready

> to get back in the game. i must admit

> that i was breaking all the rules for quite some

> time (drinking with meals, soft/liquid

> calories, etc.) so it's not just the child-bearing

> or unfill that did it. i got frustrated with the

> band not letting me eat high fiber veggiess and

> making me eat slowly, chew well, take small

> bites, etc. BAD ATTITUDE! i am 5'10 " and almost up

> to 300 lbs again. i need help, support,

> advice and would especially like to hear from anyone

> who has had to start all over. good to

> see Dan and Sandy still here!

>

>

>

>

> ------------ --------- --------- ------

>

>

[Guest guest]

hey lynda. i have been in the wrong mindset for so long. i have had to

question myself

about whether or not i really, really wanted to lose the weight. i still don't

know for sure

what has been behind my " eating around " the band. i just know that i have two

babies

and am almost 300 lbs and that is just not okay. i am 40 and have every reason

to get in

shape and be healthy. i want to enjoy water parks with my kids. i want to play

tennis and

ride horses. so many things. i have rheumatoid arthritis, which is enough of a

problem, i

don't need to add anything to it that i can do something about! i wish you luck

on your

journey. i just know that i'm going to have to really commit to following the

rules of

eating small portions, small bites, chewing well, eating slowly, not drinking

with meals

and staying away from soft/liquid calories. those are my big issues. the band

is just a

tool and that has finally sunk in. i am just grateful to have it. it's up to

me to use it.

>

> Hi . I have had my band over a year, and have

> lost 12 lbs. I have issue with night time eating, i've

> watch what i've have taken in, exercise, now i iust

> don't care. i went for a fill in may, and my dr.

> wouldn't do it. of all his pateints am the only one

> who hasn't lost more then 50lbs the first year,and

> feel i am not commited. i was now i don't give a*****

> if you know what I mean. what is your morvation this

> time. good luck lynda

[Guest guest]

Hi this is lynda, I am at 3.5cc my band is 5.cc,right

at this point I don't tell anyone new to me that I

have been banded,just to avoid question. I know it is

a tool to help with eating, but I still can't tell

when to stop eating untill its too late, then it all

comes up, and then I start the cycle over.

--- ron jamison <completpac@...> wrote:

> Hello Lynda,

>  

> Why wouldn't your doctor give you a fill? what fill

> are you at??

>  

> Hang in there.....it takes time and you may really

> need an adjustment. Try to stay away for high

> calorie soft or liquid foods.....

>  

> Good luck and please know we are all here for you.

>  

> Ron

>

>

>

> > hey everyone. i'm not new, though i can't even

> > remember the last time i posted here. i had

> > my band done in Mexico five years ago. anyway, i

> > have had two children and gained all my

> > weight back. i am currently unfilled, but am ready

> > to get back in the game. i must admit

> > that i was breaking all the rules for quite some

> > time (drinking with meals, soft/liquid

> > calories, etc.) so it's not just the child-bearing

> > or unfill that did it. i got frustrated with the

> > band not letting me eat high fiber veggiess and

> > making me eat slowly, chew well, take small

> > bites, etc. BAD ATTITUDE! i am 5'10 " and almost up

> > to 300 lbs again. i need help, support,

> > advice and would especially like to hear from

> anyone

> > who has had to start all over. good to

> > see Dan and Sandy still here!

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > ------------ --------- --------- ------

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi, lynda - if you're still her posting, i hope you really do care

and want to get back on track. I've read thru your posts since you

joined last fall, and I see that you've been able to stop all

Diabetes meds, are needing far less of your BP meds, and may have no

sleep apnea.THis is great even without a lot of weight loss@

But Please be careful of the sleep apnea - new info is out now that

indicates it may not be as reeolved as once thought - I'd urge you to

contact your doc about a repeat sleep apnea study to know for sure.

Untreated sleep apnea is very dangerous, as it causes permanent

injury to the heart.

Do you really want some ideas and help getting back on track? If so,

we'll be happy to help you. but please let us know - some people

really don't want help or want to make changes.

We;'re here for you, if you really do want to get back on track -

Sandy r

>

> > hey everyone. i'm not new, though i can't even

> > remember the last time i posted here. i had

> > my band done in Mexico five years ago. anyway, i

> > have had two children and gained all my

> > weight back. i am currently unfilled, but am ready

> > to get back in the game. i must admit

> > that i was breaking all the rules for quite some

> > time (drinking with meals, soft/liquid

> > calories, etc.) so it's not just the child-bearing

> > or unfill that did it. i got frustrated with the

> > band not letting me eat high fiber veggiess and

> > making me eat slowly, chew well, take small

> > bites, etc. BAD ATTITUDE! i am 5'10 " and almost up

> > to 300 lbs again. i need help, support,

> > advice and would especially like to hear from anyone

> > who has had to start all over. good to

> > see Dan and Sandy still here!

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > ------------------------------------

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

After four years of being pushed by my sibblings (who all have had

WLS), I was banded in April. I travel a lot for work and eat out with

clients and colleagues way more than I'd like. So I shared your

concerns, my band is none of their business.

While I'm pretty new to this, but I've found that I can order an hors

d'oeuvre for my entree and eat it slow enough that I finish when

everyone else does. Seared tuna, satay skewers and chicken lettuce

wraps are favorites, but shrimp cocktail, humus or anything else high

protein that isn't fried work great too. I sometimes order a side of

veggies too. Sometimes I get asked about it, but just respond that I'm

watching my diet. Ironically, a couple other women have noticed my

weight loss and are following my lead. They now order the same I do

when we go out!

So good luck.

> > >

> > > hey everyone. i'm not new, though i can't even remember the last

> > time i posted here. i had

> > > my band done in Mexico five years ago. anyway, i have had two

> > children and gained all my

> > > weight back. i am currently unfilled, but am ready to get back in

> > the game. i must admit

> > > that i was breaking all the rules for quite some time (drinking

> > with meals, soft/liquid

> > > calories, etc.) so it's not just the child-bearing or unfill that

> > did it. i got frustrated with the

> > > band not letting me eat high fiber veggiess and making me eat

> > slowly, chew well, take small

> > > bites, etc. BAD ATTITUDE! i am 5'10 " and almost up to 300 lbs

> > again. i need help, support,

> > > advice and would especially like to hear from anyone who has had to

> > start all over. good to

> > > see Dan and Sandy still here!

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, - these are very excellent choices and wonderful

suggestions. You're already eating like a very experienced bandster -

not a " newbie " at all - good for you!

sure glad you're here!

Sandy r

> >

> > my husband reminded me that i was also not eating one to

> one-and-a-half cups of food

> > at a sitting. probably because i was drinking with meals to make

> more go down! i hadn't

> > thought about getting a flouro so that is great advice. i will do

> that. i had been getting

> > fills with a local bariatric surgeon already. it's his support

> group that i will attend

> > tomorrow night. i am really, really reflecting on the things that

> were the most difficult for

> > me and there were two things: the band doesn't keep me from

eating

> junk food and,

> > dumb as it may sound, the stress of eating with others or at

> restaurants due others'

> > concern (nosiness) that my food is no good, why i'm eating so

> slowly, taking such small

> > bites, etc. I don't want to have to share with people that i

have a

> lap-band, but felt forced

> > to do so in so many situations. how can i better handle this?

> > wendy

>

[Guest guest]

I am new as well about 31 days and I have lost 25 pounds not filled yet. I tell

people that I have been watching what I eat so it has shrinked my stomach

allready and I can;t eat as much as I use too. PLus the average portions in

resturants is for 2 people, I will just eat the rest tomorrow or the next day.

Some people say good idea I think I will do the same.

I am supposr to have an appt tomorrow but I will probablly won't have a fill.

Good luck everyone..... this tool is grate for me.

thanks

Sara

Re: starting over

Hi, - these are very excellent choices and wonderful

suggestions. You're already eating like a very experienced bandster -

not a " newbie " at all - good for you!

sure glad you're here!

Sandy r

> >

> > my husband reminded me that i was also not eating one to

> one-and-a-half cups of food

> > at a sitting. probably because i was drinking with meals to make

> more go down! i hadn't

> > thought about getting a flouro so that is great advice. i will do

> that. i had been getting

> > fills with a local bariatric surgeon already. it's his support

> group that i will attend

> > tomorrow night. i am really, really reflecting on the things that

> were the most difficult for

> > me and there were two things: the band doesn't keep me from

eating

> junk food and,

> > dumb as it may sound, the stress of eating with others or at

> restaurants due others'

> > concern (nosiness) that my food is no good, why i'm eating so

> slowly, taking such small

> > bites, etc. I don't want to have to share with people that i

have a

> lap-band, but felt forced

> > to do so in so many situations. how can i better handle this?

> > wendy

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi, sara - welcome! you're doing just fine as is, and surely don't

need a fill yet! don't mess with what is working! :-)

We always want as little fill as possible to get some good help -

never as much as possible. the more fill, the more problemns, and

potential for the BIG problems.

Please see the files here for the document called " fills - when do i

ned a first fill? "

There is good info about the nutritiin needs we should aim for, also,

in the " Band Guide " . Banding is about much more than just eating

less.. we're trying also to regain our health and prevent future

health problems.

Glad you're here !

sandy r

band educator

at goal 4.5 yrs

> > >

> > > my husband reminded me that i was also not eating one to

> > one-and-a-half cups of food

> > > at a sitting. probably because i was drinking with meals to

make

> > more go down! i hadn't

> > > thought about getting a flouro so that is great advice. i

will do

> > that. i had been getting

> > > fills with a local bariatric surgeon already. it's his support

> > group that i will attend

> > > tomorrow night. i am really, really reflecting on the things

that

> > were the most difficult for

> > > me and there were two things: the band doesn't keep me from

> eating

> > junk food and,

> > > dumb as it may sound, the stress of eating with others or at

> > restaurants due others'

> > > concern (nosiness) that my food is no good, why i'm eating so

> > slowly, taking such small

> > > bites, etc. I don't want to have to share with people that i

> have a

> > lap-band, but felt forced

> > > to do so in so many situations. how can i better handle this?

> > > wendy

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Sorry I missed you call, I was out cutting tree branches....? I had to laugh,

Jan follows my lead too, if I order a burger, I usually take half the bun

off and only eat a little of the fries.? Haven't lost any weight though, so do

need to go in a get a fill.

I had put everything on hold as I was within a day of calling the movers to move

out.? Norman stopped drinking!? We will see.? I had nightmares the first week he

quit, pretty much unable to believe it.? I am still not quite trusting, but he

is so much better.? he has really been hitting the jobs and has two phone

screens coming up.

My job interview with Microsoft was canceled, then just found out today they

wanted to know about my 3 year hiatus.? So, I explained that to the recruiter,

she will get back to them and then to me and let me know.? The other job is

still thinking about things I suspect, since they haven't responded to my email

indicating I am still interested.? Otherwise, they would have said, -position

filled.

The Saudi job is still thinking about Norman as well, the recruiter there said

he has seen them take as long as 3 months!

Re: starting over

Hi ,

After four years of being pushed by my sibblings (who all have had

WLS), I was banded in April. I travel a lot for work and eat out with

clients and colleagues way more than I'd like. So I shared your

concerns, my band is none of their business.

While I'm pretty new to this, but I've found that I can order an hors

d'oeuvre for my entree and eat it slow enough that I finish when

everyone else does. Seared tuna, satay skewers and chicken lettuce

wraps are favorites, but shrimp cocktail, humus or anything else high

protein that isn't fried work great too. I sometimes order a side of

veggies too. Sometimes I get asked about it, but just respond that I'm

watching my diet. Ironically, a couple other women have noticed my

weight loss and are following my lead. They now order the same I do

when we go out!

So good luck.

> > >

> > > hey everyone. i'm not new, though i can't even remember the last

> > time i posted here. i had

> > > my band done in Mexico five years ago. anyway, i have had two

> > children and gained all my

> > > weight back. i am currently unfilled, but am ready to get back in

> > the game. i must admit

> > > that i was breaking all the rules for quite some time (drinking

> > with meals, soft/liquid

> > > calories, etc.) so it's not just the child-bearing or unfill that

> > did it. i got frustrated with the

> > > band not letting me eat high fiber veggiess and making me eat

> > slowly, chew well, take small

> > > bites, etc. BAD ATTITUDE! i am 5'10 " and almost up to 300 lbs

> > again. i need help, support,

> > > advice and would especially like to hear from anyone who has had to

> > start all over. good to

> > > see Dan and Sandy still here!

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

This is all personal info and not for the band board - so please email

your friends directly with stuff like this. :-)

thanks -

Sandy

>

>

> Sorry I missed you call, I was out cutting tree branches......

[Guest guest]

You'll LOVE this because when I eat a burger or some kind of sandwich I always

take 1/2 the bun off. My 3 year old was playing kitchen at home yesterday and

she told me she was going to make me a burger. I told her okay and she made it

with cheese, lettuce and tomato................and just 1/2 the bun!!!! Who

would have thought a 3 year old paid THAT much attention to what I eat! This

only reinforces that I keep good eating habits for her as well as myself.

Growing up I was told to clean my plate, etc. For Kylie, I tell her when her

tummy has had enough that she can be finished. If she wants to save what is

leftover for later that is fine, but I don't make her overeat unnecessarily.

@...: halbb@...: Tue, 2 Sep 2008

21:13:06 -0400Subject: Re: Re: starting over

Sorry I missed you call, I was out cutting tree branches....? I had to laugh,

Jan follows my lead too, if I order a burger, I usually take half the bun

off and only eat a little of the fries.? Haven't lost any weight though, so do

need to go in a get a fill.I had put everything on hold as I was within a day of

calling the movers to move out.? Norman stopped drinking!? We will see.? I had

nightmares the first week he quit, pretty much unable to believe it.? I am still

not quite trusting, but he is so much better.? he has really been hitting the

jobs and has two phone screens coming up.My job interview with Microsoft was

canceled, then just found out today they wanted to know about my 3 year hiatus.?

So, I explained that to the recruiter, she will get back to them and then to me

and let me know.? The other job is still thinking about things I suspect, since

they haven't responded to my email indicating I am still interested.? Otherwise,

they would have said, -position filled.The Saudi job is still thinking about

Norman as well, the recruiter there said he has seen them take as long as 3

months! Re: starting overHi ,After four

years of being pushed by my sibblings (who all have hadWLS), I was banded in

April. I travel a lot for work and eat out withclients and colleagues way more

than I'd like. So I shared yourconcerns, my band is none of their business.

While I'm pretty new to this, but I've found that I can order an horsd'oeuvre

for my entree and eat it slow enough that I finish wheneveryone else does.

Seared tuna, satay skewers and chicken lettucewraps are favorites, but shrimp

cocktail, humus or anything else highprotein that isn't fried work great too. I

sometimes order a side ofveggies too. Sometimes I get asked about it, but just

respond that I'mwatching my diet. Ironically, a couple other women have noticed

myweight loss and are following my lead. They now order the same I dowhen we go

out! So good luck. > >

>> > > hey everyone. i'm not new, though i can't even remember the last > > time

i posted here. i had > > > my band done in Mexico five years ago. anyway, i have

had two > > children and gained all my > > > weight back. i am currently

unfilled, but am ready to get back in > > the game. i must admit > > > that i

was breaking all the rules for quite some time (drinking > > with meals,

soft/liquid > > > calories, etc.) so it's not just the child-bearing or unfill

that > > did it. i got frustrated with the > > > band not letting me eat high

fiber veggiess and making me eat > > slowly, chew well, take small > > > bites,

etc. BAD ATTITUDE! i am 5'10 " and almost up to 300 lbs > > again. i need help,

support, > > > advice and would especially like to hear from anyone who has had

to > > start all over. good to > > > see Dan and Sandy still here!> > >>

>>

[Guest guest]

Terri

you have such a positive attitude

What about cycling or walking?

judy (cycling addict in DC)

From: Terri Ponce <terri.ponce@...> Sent: Thu, October 29, 2009 12:44:46 PMSubject: Starting OverI got the results of my xrays back and I have osteoarthritis in my lumbar area. I'm also still having some trouble with the nerve down my leg (which appears to be unrelated), so I'm on Rx strength Advil for the next 10 days. I was supposed to take it for 10 days a couple of weeks ago, but chickened out and went for regular Advil instead. I felt better at the time, but the pain wasn't completely knocked out. My doctor slapped my wrist and told me to start again. If this round of anti-inflammatories doesn’t work, I'll have to get an mri to find out what's going on

with that nerve. This too shall pass. ;-)Anyhoo, I now have to rethink my exercise programs. I can do yoga, I can do pilates (though not the pilates seal - that will be bad for my back), I can do s, light weight lifting and lower impact cardio that doesn't have plyo, jacks, or anything that could stress my lower back. That even includes some of the ab work that Tony Horton does. *sigh* As you can tell, Rodney Yee will be a prominent figure in my workout routines going forward. :-) I may even check into a local yoga instructor, just to make sure I've got the right alignment, but I'm still not sure about that. The doctor says I'm kind of young to have this, but it is what it is. It's only because we were checking into my leg problem that we found this. I just have to watch myself, keep my weight in check (which I do) and try to stay limber. Many people don't have

bad pain or symptoms (so far, I don't) but others do. My hope is that this doesn’t give me any problems for a very, very long time. Another good reminder that working my body so hard for the sake of looking more ripped isn't always a good thing. I'm not looking to be an athlete - I just want to stay in shape.So, many of my unopened exercise dvds will never be used (and I may choose to sell them at some point). I'm now figuring out what I CAN do, because inactivity isn't a choice for me - it's not good to begin with and it's certainly not good for my back!If anyone has suggestions on lower impact exercise, let me know! I'd love some suggestions. While I definitely want the yoga and the light weights (I figure up to 10-12 lbs), I want something that'll keep my endurance up, too.A task I'm up to!-Terri-------------------------------------

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Terri, I think you listed some great workouts, and I think you're taking a great approach. Stick with the stuff that works, and sell the rest. " Getting ripped " doesn't mean anything if it causes this much pain. There's a lean, fit look that is achievable with a clean, moderate diet, and by doing the exercise that feels the best.  Keeping lean and limber is a great goal and great achievement.

Healing thoughts!On Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 9:44 AM, Terri Ponce <terri.ponce@...> wrote:

I got the results of my xrays back and I have osteoarthritis in my lumbar area.  I'm also still having some trouble with the nerve down my leg (which appears to be unrelated), so I'm on Rx strength Advil for the next 10 days.  I was supposed to take it for 10 days a couple of weeks ago, but chickened out and went for regular Advil instead.  I felt better at the time, but the pain wasn't completely knocked out.  My doctor slapped my wrist and told me to start again.  If this round of anti-inflammatories doesn’t work, I'll have to get an mri to find out what's going on with that nerve.

This too shall pass.  ;-)

Anyhoo, I now have to rethink my exercise programs.  I can do yoga, I can do pilates (though not the pilates seal - that will be bad for my back), I can do s, light weight lifting and lower impact cardio that doesn't have plyo, jacks, or anything that could stress my lower back.  That even includes some of the ab work that Tony Horton does.  *sigh*  As you can tell, Rodney Yee will be a prominent figure in my workout routines going forward.  :-)  I may even check into a local yoga instructor, just to make sure I've got the right alignment, but I'm still not sure about that.  The doctor says I'm kind of young to have this, but it is what it is.  It's only because we were checking into my leg problem that we found this.  I just have to watch myself, keep my weight in check (which I do) and try to stay limber.  Many people don't have bad pain or symptoms (so far, I don't) but others do.  My hope is that this doesn’t give me any problems for a very, very long time.  Another good reminder that working my body so hard for the sake of looking more ripped isn't always a good thing.  I'm not looking to be an athlete - I just want to stay in shape.

So, many of my unopened exercise dvds will never be used (and I may choose to sell them at some point).  I'm now figuring out what I CAN do, because inactivity isn't a choice for me - it's not good to begin with and it's certainly not good for my back!

If anyone has suggestions on lower impact exercise, let me know!  I'd love some suggestions.  While I definitely want the yoga and the light weights (I figure up to 10-12 lbs), I want something that'll keep my endurance up, too.

A task I'm up to!

-Terri-

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[Guest guest]

Hi Terri,

It sounds like you and I are on the same journey to find what works best for us but doesn't aggravate our backs! The workouts you mentioned all sound good and are things I do as well. I also like to walk - either on the treadmill or outside, biking is nice, but I need to be careful not to be leaning forward for too long - we have a recumbent stationary bike at home that I use every so often. I have been able to do step workouts, just not every day.

I really like Ellen Barrett's workouts a lot - they are light cardio combined with Pilates/Yoga. I always feel great after I do them. Classical Stretch has also been good for keeping my back muscles more flexible.

I also have enjoyed doing body weight type exercises - push-ups, etc. And, I have really enjoyed the Fitness FIX DVD that I have. Lots of good exercises that help build up those "core" muscles to help support the back.

Let's keep sharing what we find to work best for us! I don't think I have arthritis in my back - the x-rays I had done at the chiropractor don't show it - but from all the tension in my back I do have bone spurs on L4/L5. My main goals are to keep things from getting too compressed (reduce tension) and to keep developing a lower back arch that is more "normal" (Mine was very flattened which was contributing toward the tension). A lot of forward bending isn't good for me.

I'm also on a quest to keep my hip flexors looser and build up my glute activation.

Take care!Donna

From: Terri Ponce <terri.ponce@...>Subject: Starting Over Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 12:44 PM

I got the results of my xrays back and I have osteoarthritis in my lumbar area. I'm also still having some trouble with the nerve down my leg (which appears to be unrelated), so I'm on Rx strength Advil for the next 10 days. I was supposed to take it for 10 days a couple of weeks ago, but chickened out and went for regular Advil instead. I felt better at the time, but the pain wasn't completely knocked out. My doctor slapped my wrist and told me to start again. If this round of anti-inflammatories doesn’t work, I'll have to get an mri to find out what's going on with that nerve. This too shall pass. ;-)Anyhoo, I now have to rethink my exercise programs. I can do yoga, I can do pilates (though not the pilates seal - that will be bad for my back), I can do s, light weight lifting and lower impact cardio that doesn't have plyo, jacks, or anything that could stress

my lower back. That even includes some of the ab work that Tony Horton does. *sigh* As you can tell, Rodney Yee will be a prominent figure in my workout routines going forward. :-) I may even check into a local yoga instructor, just to make sure I've got the right alignment, but I'm still not sure about that. The doctor says I'm kind of young to have this, but it is what it is. It's only because we were checking into my leg problem that we found this. I just have to watch myself, keep my weight in check (which I do) and try to stay limber. Many people don't have bad pain or symptoms (so far, I don't) but others do. My hope is that this doesn’t give me any problems for a very, very long time. Another good reminder that working my body so hard for the sake of looking more ripped isn't always a good thing. I'm not looking to be an athlete - I just want to stay in shape.So,

many of my unopened exercise dvds will never be used (and I may choose to sell them at some point). I'm now figuring out what I CAN do, because inactivity isn't a choice for me - it's not good to begin with and it's certainly not good for my back!If anyone has suggestions on lower impact exercise, let me know! I'd love some suggestions. While I definitely want the yoga and the light weights (I figure up to 10-12 lbs), I want something that'll keep my endurance up, too.A task I'm up to!-Terri-------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

I hear you, . And I agree. Getting ‘ripped’ means many things to many people. And I think I’m finding my way – finally!’

-Terri-

On 10/29/09 10:10 PM, " A. M. " <plantpowered@...> wrote:

Terri, 

I think you listed some great workouts, and I think you're taking a great approach. Stick with the stuff that works, and sell the rest. " Getting ripped " doesn't mean anything if it causes this much pain. There's a lean, fit look that is achievable with a clean, moderate diet, and by doing the exercise that feels the best.  Keeping lean and limber is a great goal and great achievement.

Healing thoughts!

On Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 9:44 AM, Terri Ponce <terri.ponce@...> wrote:

I got the results of my xrays back and I have osteoarthritis in my lumbar area.  I'm also still having some trouble with the nerve down my leg (which appears to be unrelated), so I'm on Rx strength Advil for the next 10 days.  I was supposed to take it for 10 days a couple of weeks ago, but chickened out and went for regular Advil instead.  I felt better at the time, but the pain wasn't completely knocked out.  My doctor slapped my wrist and told me to start again.  If this round of anti-inflammatories doesn’t work, I'll have to get an mri to find out what's going on with that nerve.

This too shall pass.  ;-)

Anyhoo, I now have to rethink my exercise programs.  I can do yoga, I can do pilates (though not the pilates seal - that will be bad for my back), I can do s, light weight lifting and lower impact cardio that doesn't have plyo, jacks, or anything that could stress my lower back.  That even includes some of the ab work that Tony Horton does.  *sigh*  As you can tell, Rodney Yee will be a prominent figure in my workout routines going forward.  :-)  I may even check into a local yoga instructor, just to make sure I've got the right alignment, but I'm still not sure about that.  The doctor says I'm kind of young to have this, but it is what it is.  It's only because we were checking into my leg problem that we found this.  I just have to watch myself, keep my weight in check (which I do) and try to stay limber.  Many people don't have bad pain or symptoms (so far, I don't) but others do.  My hope is that this doesn’t give me any problems for a very, very long time.  Another good reminder that working my body so hard for the sake of looking more ripped isn't always a good thing.  I'm not looking to be an athlete - I just want to stay in shape.

So, many of my unopened exercise dvds will never be used (and I may choose to sell them at some point).  I'm now figuring out what I CAN do, because inactivity isn't a choice for me - it's not good to begin with and it's certainly not good for my back!

If anyone has suggestions on lower impact exercise, let me know!  I'd love some suggestions.  While I definitely want the yoga and the light weights (I figure up to 10-12 lbs), I want something that'll keep my endurance up, too.

A task I'm up to!

-Terri-

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[Guest guest]

Thanks for this, Donna. It helped me a lot to know I have a kindred soul, so to speak. ;-)

I’ve put some Ellens on my Christmas list, and am looking forward to getting them and doing them. I’ve been doing more research on yoga and such, and am loving what I’m discovering. It so suits me as a person, so I’m hopeful it’ll be one of the things I’m looking for as I work my way through finding new exercise routines.

I haven’t really exercised for nearly 5 or 6 weeks now, and it’s made me insane. I’ve grown softer, which I don’t like, but I know I’ll get firmer again, and leaner. And I’m more than happy to share in my experiences with other types of workouts with you. I think we can share some great ideas with each other, and hopefully get some from the others here too. I love it here – I’ve learned so very much!

One question, though – who makes the Fitness Fix DVD?

-Terri-

On 10/30/09 10:46 AM, " Donna M-P " <donna112520@...> wrote:

Hi Terri,

It sounds like you and I are on the same journey to find what works best for us but doesn't aggravate our backs! The workouts you mentioned all sound good and are things I do as well. I also like to walk - either on the treadmill or outside, biking is nice, but I need to be careful not to be leaning forward for too long - we have a recumbent stationary bike at home that I use every so often. I have been able to do step workouts, just not every day.

I really like Ellen Barrett's workouts a lot - they are light cardio combined with Pilates/Yoga. I always feel great after I do them. Classical Stretch has also been good for keeping my back muscles more flexible.

I also have enjoyed doing body weight type exercises - push-ups, etc. And, I have really enjoyed the Fitness FIX DVD that I have. Lots of good exercises that help build up those " core " muscles to help support the back.

Let's keep sharing what we find to work best for us! I don't think I have arthritis in my back - the x-rays I had done at the chiropractor don't show it - but from all the tension in my back I do have bone spurs on L4/L5. My main goals are to keep things from getting too compressed (reduce tension) and to keep developing a lower back arch that is more " normal " (Mine was very flattened which was contributing toward the tension). A lot of forward bending isn't good for me.

I'm also on a quest to keep my hip flexors looser and build up my glute activation.

Take care!

Donna

From: Terri Ponce <terri.ponce@...>

Subject: Starting Over

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 12:44 PM

I got the results of my xrays back and I have osteoarthritis in my lumbar area. I'm also still having some trouble with the nerve down my leg (which appears to be unrelated), so I'm on Rx strength Advil for the next 10 days. I was supposed to take it for 10 days a couple of weeks ago, but chickened out and went for regular Advil instead. I felt better at the time, but the pain wasn't completely knocked out. My doctor slapped my wrist and told me to start again. If this round of anti-inflammatories doesn’t work, I'll have to get an mri to find out what's going on with that nerve.

This too shall pass. ;-)

Anyhoo, I now have to rethink my exercise programs. I can do yoga, I can do pilates (though not the pilates seal - that will be bad for my back), I can do s, light weight lifting and lower impact cardio that doesn't have plyo, jacks, or anything that could stress my lower back. That even includes some of the ab work that Tony Horton does. *sigh* As you can tell, Rodney Yee will be a prominent figure in my workout routines going forward. :-) I may even check into a local yoga instructor, just to make sure I've got the right alignment, but I'm still not sure about that. The doctor says I'm kind of young to have this, but it is what it is. It's only because we were checking into my leg problem that we found this. I just have to watch myself, keep my weight in check (which I do) and try to stay limber. Many people don't have bad pain or symptoms (so far, I don't) but others do. My hope is that this doesn’t give me any problems for a very, very long time. Another good reminder that working my body so hard for the sake of looking more ripped isn't always a good thing. I'm not looking to be an athlete - I just want to stay in shape.

So, many of my unopened exercise dvds will never be used (and I may choose to sell them at some point). I'm now figuring out what I CAN do, because inactivity isn't a choice for me - it's not good to begin with and it's certainly not good for my back!

If anyone has suggestions on lower impact exercise, let me know! I'd love some suggestions. While I definitely want the yoga and the light weights (I figure up to 10-12 lbs), I want something that'll keep my endurance up, too.

A task I'm up to!

-Terri-

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[Guest guest]

Hi Terri,

Beaty is the "star' of the Fitness Fix DVD. It looks like they are selling all three as a package now. I like these quite a bit - is a PT, I think and has had her share of injuries so she designed these workouts.

Let's see if I can find a link:

http://www.amazon.com/Fitness-Fix-Boxed--Beatty/dp/B001OI0TW6/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8 & s=dvd & qid=1257113795 & sr=8-13

I do enjoy the intermediate workout that I have - it has 3 separate sections for upper, lower and core, plus flexibility and foam roller sections.

Take care!Donna

From: Terri Ponce <terri.ponce@ me.com>Subject: Starting OverDate: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 12:44 PMI got the results of my xrays back and I have osteoarthritis in my lumbar area. I'm also still having some trouble with the nerve down my leg (which appears to be unrelated), so I'm on Rx strength Advil for the next 10 days. I was supposed to take it for 10 days a couple of weeks ago, but chickened out and went for regular Advil instead. I felt better at the time, but the pain wasn't completely knocked out. My doctor slapped my wrist and told me to start again. If this round of anti-inflammatories doesn’t work, I'll have to get an mri to find out what's going on with that nerve. This too shall pass.

;-)Anyhoo, I now have to rethink my exercise programs. I can do yoga, I can do pilates (though not the pilates seal - that will be bad for my back), I can do s, light weight lifting and lower impact cardio that doesn't have plyo, jacks, or anything that could stress my lower back. That even includes some of the ab work that Tony Horton does. *sigh* As you can tell, Rodney Yee will be a prominent figure in my workout routines going forward. :-) I may even check into a local yoga instructor, just to make sure I've got the right alignment, but I'm still not sure about that. The doctor says I'm kind of young to have this, but it is what it is. It's only because we were checking into my leg problem that we found this. I just have to watch myself, keep my weight in check (which I do) and try to stay limber. Many people don't have bad pain or symptoms (so far, I don't) but others

do. My hope is that this doesn’t give me any problems for a very, very long time. Another good reminder that working my body so hard for the sake of looking more ripped isn't always a good thing. I'm not looking to be an athlete - I just want to stay in shape.So, many of my unopened exercise dvds will never be used (and I may choose to sell them at some point). I'm now figuring out what I CAN do, because inactivity isn't a choice for me - it's not good to begin with and it's certainly not good for my back!If anyone has suggestions on lower impact exercise, let me know! I'd love some suggestions. While I definitely want the yoga and the light weights (I figure up to 10-12 lbs), I want something that'll keep my endurance up, too.A task I'm up to!-Terri------------- --------- --------- ------

[Guest guest]

This looks right up my alley, Donna. Thank you SO much!

-Terri-

On 11/1/09 5:17 PM, " Donna M-P " <donna112520@...> wrote:

Hi Terri,

Beaty is the " star' of the Fitness Fix DVD. It looks like they are selling all three as a package now. I like these quite a bit - is a PT, I think and has had her share of injuries so she designed these workouts.

Let's see if I can find a link:

http://www.amazon.com/Fitness-Fix-Boxed--Beatty/dp/B001OI0TW6/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8 & s=dvd & qid=1257113795 & sr=8-13

I do enjoy the intermediate workout that I have - it has 3 separate sections for upper, lower and core, plus flexibility and foam roller sections.

Take care!

Donna

From: Terri Ponce <terri.ponce@ me.com>

Subject: Starting Over

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 12:44 PM

I got the results of my xrays back and I have osteoarthritis in my lumbar area. I'm also still having some trouble with the nerve down my leg (which appears to be unrelated), so I'm on Rx strength Advil for the next 10 days. I was supposed to take it for 10 days a couple of weeks ago, but chickened out and went for regular Advil instead. I felt better at the time, but the pain wasn't completely knocked out. My doctor slapped my wrist and told me to start again. If this round of anti-inflammatories doesn’t work, I'll have to get an mri to find out what's going on with that nerve.

This too shall pass. ;-)

Anyhoo, I now have to rethink my exercise programs. I can do yoga, I can do pilates (though not the pilates seal - that will be bad for my back), I can do s, light weight lifting and lower impact cardio that doesn't have plyo, jacks, or anything that could stress my lower back. That even includes some of the ab work that Tony Horton does. *sigh* As you can tell, Rodney Yee will be a prominent figure in my workout routines going forward. :-) I may even check into a local yoga instructor, just to make sure I've got the right alignment, but I'm still not sure about that. The doctor says I'm kind of young to have this, but it is what it is. It's only because we were checking into my leg problem that we found this. I just have to watch myself, keep my weight in check (which I do) and try to stay limber. Many people don't have bad pain or symptoms (so far, I don't) but others do. My hope is that this doesn’t give me any problems for a very, very long time. Another good reminder that working my body so hard for the sake of looking more ripped isn't always a good thing. I'm not looking to be an athlete - I just want to stay in shape.

So, many of my unopened exercise dvds will never be used (and I may choose to sell them at some point). I'm now figuring out what I CAN do, because inactivity isn't a choice for me - it's not good to begin with and it's certainly not good for my back!

If anyone has suggestions on lower impact exercise, let me know! I'd love some suggestions. While I definitely want the yoga and the light weights (I figure up to 10-12 lbs), I want something that'll keep my endurance up, too.

A task I'm up to!

-Terri-

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