DarlinDede

Awesome transformation!

Congratulations!!

Happy Sunday Everyone! I live in the Tampa, FL area and have been told by my weightloss Dr. that the bariatric surgeon at USF is Dr. Murr. Does any have any feed back on this surgeon; or can recommend any in this area?

Hello my name is Dee, I have been considering the band for almost two years and have finally decided I am ready. I have tried everything from ZXT Bee Pollen diet pills to Weight Watchers. I always loose about 20 to 25 pounds then I gain it all back plus some. I'm 5'2'' 232lbs my highest weight was 250lbs. I have lost 18lbs since July 9th with Weight Watchers. I have been trying to have a baby for the last almost 7 years even going through fertility treatments. To make a long story short I've been told the reason I don't ovulate is because I am over weight. I'm 36 yes old so my biological click is ticking and now I have been diagnosed with type two diabetes. My BMI is over 40 plus I have a health issue.. My fertility doctor said I need to loose about 65 lbs before I can start treatments again. The band plus my faith in God and myself are my finally attempts to achieve two goals...loose weight and conception. Anyone have any feedback on becoming pregnant after banding? I have started my 3 month weight management with a weight loss doctor and I am going to my first new patient WLS class on 9/24/2012. To satisfy my insurance requirements..... My husband does not think I need to do the surgery, but he is supportive. I appreciate any feed back... Looking forward to responses :-)

Congratulations! He is adorable... I am at the beginning of my journey. After two attempts of fertility treatment I have decided I want to get banded. The doctor told me I need to loose weight... This forum has been such an inspiration!

@ajtexaso thanks for the feedback. I will definitely look into purchasing that book.

@ Lori I got a Laugh out of your mother saying "That thing in your stomach is infected"...... Sounds like something my mom would say. I casually mentioned the surgery to her and she instantly said she don't think I should do it. But she is always asking do I have a bun in the oven yet. The next time she asks I am going to tell her the Lapband will help me get the bun in the oven. Sorry to hear that you have been under the weather I hope you feel better soon.

@contrabanded I have just started the metformin to help get my sugar under control. I have to take 500mg twice a day. Yes they are horse pills! Lol... And can make you have an upset stomach at times. that's the reason I stopped taking them before this time my doctor lowered my dosage. Good luck to you on York weight loss and becoming pregnant... I really enjoy this forum. I learn a lot of new information every day.

Thanks to both of you for the support. I have been reading the forum and have found it really inspirational. It has really helped me to let go of a lot of my fears about the surgery. I'm excited about the while experience.