brandyg74

Happy New Year All! Great job to those who made their goal! I can't believe I did not make goal :biggrin: I still keep losing and gaining the same 1-2 lbs. So I was at 202 yesterday. I am still proud of a NSV I have had recently, like on Christmas I actually took time to pick out what I was going to wear instead of dreading getting ready and actually thinking of ways I could get out of going to visit family. Question: I have been having a difficult time sleeping for about a week now, I have pressure in my throat, its not burning like heartburn I experieced before being banded...but pressure/difficulty swallowing and I am afraid my band slipped...but I haven't throw up... I am overdue for my first fill but I wanted to wait till after the holidays not so much because I wanted to be able to eat more...but about having so extra money for presents. Does any one have suggestions or have you experienced this?

Congrats Brandy!!!! What a great way to start off Christmas Eve! Unfortunately, for me I keep losing and gaining that same 1-2 lbs, this morning I was 202. Bah Ham Bug:-) I know I will get there before the end of the year. Then on to my next goal to weight less than my husband 184ish (which I haven't been for about 5 years) by May 1st. Once again great job...what thread are you going to post to now that you are already living life in ONEDERLAND?!?!?

I too was at 201 this morning...so close I can almost taste it...Hope it doesn't have too may carbs:):ohmy:

Brandy, What a great name ;u). I too, have 3 more lbs to get to onderland that won't seem to budge. I have a customer holiday party I am attending on the 12th...I would love to go to it under 200, still a long way from ultimate goal(140 lbs) but I know that if I hadn't gotten banded on 10/15 I would weigh more like 233 now. I don't do well with water intake...having a hard time getting it in whilst not drinking liquids 1-2 hrs after eating. Anyone have any tips on how to get more water in per day? One last note...I have been trying to get a fill scheduled with Dartmouth Hitchcock for over 4 weeks now, no response yet...not sure if they are just too busy or if there is a stigma as I went to Mexico for my surgery? When I last checked the closest fill center (fill centers USA) to me was in Mt laurel NJ, I live in NH. Don't want to be that far away just in case I need to be unfilled. Anyone know a fill dr close to NH? Thanks to all for reading and keep up the good work!

Thanks for the great idea! I'm in...my original goal was to be under 200 by the New Year but I only have 3 lbs to go. So my new goal will be 190 by New Years. Good luck to everyone..GO US!

I am 10 days out from surgery and have broken out on a rash on my stomach as well.It is small red bumps and it is not that itchy. I am calling OCC TJ Mexico tomorrow to find out what they say...but I am concered. I don't have a fever so I am not freaking out! PS This is my first post so I want to say thank you to all that have inspired and good luck to all that are on this journey with me!!!!!