tamboclan

Congrats!!! If I were you, I'd call the surgeon's office yourself. Don't wait for them to call you. Take the bull by the horns and get your surgery scheduled! I think I can speak for most of us when I say it's the best decision we've ever made. I wouldn't change it for anything! Wow! Amazing numbers. You are doing so well. At that rate you'll be at goal in no time. And isn't shopping fun when you have so many more options??

Miracles DO happen!!! That's wonderful. I know you are both so excited. I'll be praying for a speedy recovery for her. Tell her we all said congratulations!!!

Today was my last "official" weigh in before the end of the year. I had my surgery on a Friday and always weigh in on Fridays. Good news is that I met my end of year goal. I wanted to have lost 50 pounds (post-surgery) by the end of the year. I have lost 51 post surgery and 63 overall. I am happy! 33 pounds to goal. I hope to be there by my surgery anniversary date April 25th. I think I am well on my way!!

I know she has to be disappointed. I'll be praying that the insurance company approves it quickly for 2009 and that she will be banded in the next few weeks. Keep us posted on her progress.

Why was it postponed? Did something happen? Poor girl. She has to be upset!

I need to weigh 150 to have a normal BMI. That's 34 more pounds. I doubt seriously I am less than a size 10 by then, but who knows... maybe? I just want to be healthy!

WAY TO GO BRANDY!!!!! You rock, girl!!! That's so exciting. Do the happy, happy dance. I don't know that I'd be doing it at 3:00 am, but whatever works for you!! Congrats. That is a great Christmas present!

It won't be long. I just put on a pair of 14's one day and I had to pull them up all day. All of the sudden, I was in 12's. And truthfully, once I am a size 10 all over, I'll be happy. I don't feel the need to be too tiny. I have big horse bones anyway. As long as my BMI is normal, I'll be happy!

So... I was cleaning out closets yesterday and looking for a dress to wear to church last night. I tried on several dresses that I have had for awhile and it was quite comical. I looked like a little kid playing dress up! I now have the huge pile of clothes that I know I'll never be able to wear again... I am so OK with that! My husband came home and asked what in the world I had been doing. I was all smiles. Especially after I put on my size 12 black skirt and cute new red shirt to go to church in. My ex husband was there and he kept staring! It felt good although I felt bad for him, too. He never wanted the divorce and even though he's remarried I don't think he's ever really gotten over it. Anyway, I have 35 pounds to go to hit goal. I cant' wait! :smile:

Thanks everyone. I had a great night's sleep. No acid reflux. Today I am still not eating a lot, but was able to get in plenty to drink so I think the unfill is helping. I was just afraid it would take away all of my restriction, but so far, so good... I'm keeping my fingers crossed that that was the key! Hope everyone has a great weekend. We have Santa pictures in the morning, a birthday party in the afternoon, gingerbread house making and then Christmas with my mom tomorrow so we'll be busy, busy! :laugh:

Amy, so sorry to hear about that. They thought I had a leak at one point, but it turned out that the woman who measured what was left in my band during the initial surgery was wrong. They are always sure to check mine now every single time to make sure. I hope your insurance will cover it. I was self pay as well, although my insurance company paid for my hernia repair and they put my band in at the same time so it saved me lots of $$. Please let us know how your appointment goes on the 29th and what they decide to do.

So I went for my "unfill" today. She took out .4 cc's. That still leaves me 6.4 in my 10cc band. I can certainly tell that I am not quite as restricted. I was able to eat a decent lunch and dinner and haven't felt the need to PB. I just finished a bottle of gatorade, which I hate, but she said I was dehydrated. I know I haven't been drinking enough. It's hard to drink when I have been staying so full. She said she really thinks I have just been plugged up with mucus from my allergies. I have an appointment to go back in 2 weeks if I feel like I am not restricted enough. She said if I need it she'll put back in .2 and see if that works. I'll just be thankful if I can sleep through the night without waking up with that horrible acid reflux. It was worse than when I had a hiatal hernia before surgery.

I was in a 16, some 18's and now I am in a 12 (bottom) and a 14 top. I always lose from the waist down much more quickly than I do on top. Although I have to say that I have gone from a 1x down to a regular XL and in some cases a L. I can even wear some of my skinny husband's t-shirts now. Overall I'm down 60 pounds, so I guess it was about 30 pounds per size although I didn't really pay that much attention to it.

Ya'll will both be there soon... Just keep doing what you are doing! I tell you, it was a great feeling to cross that barrier and know that I will never see a "2**" on that scale again!!

Heard from the doctor's office. I am going in tomorrow for a slight unfill. She said probably it was from mucus building up. I do have bad allergies and even though I am on medication, odds are that's what is causing it. Since cedar season has barely begun, I better do something now. Then in 2 weeks I'll go back and see if that has helped or hurt. Here is a strange question for the ladies... do you notice more weight loss during your time of the month? For the past two months I have lost 4 and 5 pounds respectively during that one week. I am not complaining, but that is an unusual amount in one week. I normally lose 1-2 pounds per week.