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I was about to let the month pass without doing a end of the month post.  I would have to say that July has been a wonderful month for me.  I accomplished several goals and had many personal small victories:
1. I was able to go to Cedar Point amusement park and ride all the really cool rides
2. I went on another long bike ride with friends through the Cuyahoga Valley Park
3. I was able to fit into a Large size shirt ( which I bought )
4. I have been able to add jogging to my work out ( still not able to job far, but at least I can do it now )
5. My PCP stopped all my medications with the exception of a very low dose Pravachol for maintenance.  I am now off the    Metformin for diabetes. 
6. I found out that my cholesterol was in normal range, the triglyceride level has dropped from 347 to 74.  Hg1ac level has  dropped to under 5.5 ( was 8.5 )
7. I have managed to drop a few pounds over the month.  I am  still happy with the weight loss.

The discussion with my PCP was good.  The doctor informed me that my diabetes was in remission and not a factor at the present time.  He did tell me that it could resurface with the wrong behavior and eating all the wrong foods again.  I assured him that I will be good and watch myself.  I told him that I have come to FAR to screw it up now.

Well, I guess that is about all for this month.  I am surprised at how fast this month has come and gone.  I was at a few stores the other day and noticed that they had Halloween items out already  . 

What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday.  I went on a bike ride through the Cuyahoga Valley Parkway, called the TowPath.  They used to pull barges down the canal with horses on the way to Lake Erie.  It was such a nice day, you could not have asked for better weather or group of friends to enjoy the bike ride with.  We went on a 23 mile bike ride through the valley.  The temperature, I think, was the best yet for a nice long ride.  We stopped at various points along the way to have a refreshment and picture taking.  I went with Tom & Brett (  very successful Lap Band & RNY ) Vic was part of the group ( the only one you has not had WLS ) .  This trip was my third time to travel this particular path and I must say that this time around was the best. I am looking forward to longer bike rides and seeing new things this summer !!!  what could be next.... the Tour De France   

I was able to meet a personal goal this past week.  I went to Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH.  This park is really cool.  It has some the best roller coasters around.  I have been there one time before ( it was a not a good time )  This time around, what a major change !!!!!!!!!!!  I had a BLAST...   I was able to ride all the roller coaster.  They have a rating system for the rides and they tell you in a brochure that all rides may not accommodate guest of exceptional size,  I had my doubts about being able to fit in the seats..................I WAS ABLE TO !!!!!!!!!!!   it was great.  I had the best time.  I was also able to walk about the park without getting tired and needing to rest.  This trip to park was 100% better than the first time. 

I have to admit to another accomplishment.  I went to a sale the on Friday and found a couple of shirts that I thought looked really nice.  I tried them on, was surprised and I bought them.  Oh, I forget to mention, they were a size LARGE !!!!!!! 

Just wanted to wish everyone a happy and safe 4th.   

I had my 3rd band adjustment on the 30th of June.  The doctor added another cc of fluid.  I now have 6cc's in the band.  I was informed that the reason I was having trouble keeping food down was that I was taking to big of a bite of food, not chewing enough and eating too fast.  OK, I have slowed it down, eating smaller bites and chewing the heck out it.  Guess what, they were right !!!!!!