NCMom07

I was banded on May 24, 2005 and I steadily lost 2lbs per week until I got down to 158lbs...down from 225lbs. I went from a size 20 to a size 10 and at that point I got pregnant. It was planned and approved by my doctor, but now I'm 9mos. past my pregnancy and I'm sitting at 173lbs. I had a fill before I got pregnant last year and that fill I believe was a bit tighter than my sweet spot. I tend to cheat a lot and drink liquids while eating...now it's a habit and I don't think I can break it. So, I'm still eating WAY less than I normally would, but still more than I should if I want to lose weight. So, I need to make some changes. I want to have a tummy tuck and breast lift, but we're still unsure if we're going to have another baby so I have to wait to do the surgery. I also don't want to lose weight and then get pregnant again. So, right now I feel like I'm in limbo. I don't feel totally uncomfortable at my weight because I know I will do what I need to if I knew I was done having children. We have two girls, and I'd like to try for a third baby, but my husband isn't ready yet. I guess living long-term with the band is kind of odd to me. I'm not in the losing stage, or in the maintaining stage..I'm just kinda sitting here.

It has been over two years since I had my surgery and not one member of my family knows about the surgery except my husband. I always wonder if my family think I had surgery, or what...I don't see how they would find out. I don't feel I would get the support I need if they did find out, and I know I wouldn't have when I did have the surgery. Anyone else in this situation?

Hi. I'm new, but I've been having heart burn for about the past 6mos. I had my last fill over a year ago, but I then got pregnant soon after that fill and have not been back to the doctor since. My daughter is almost 9mos. old now and I was planning on going back to the doctor to have just a check up. I've been having heart burn, and I take an anti-acid pill once a day or so and that helps totally. On top of that, I do have some port pain. Since losing close to 70lbs my port sticks out a lot and I think it needs to be put somewhere else. I can feel it very easily and it's constantly bugging me. I was just looking for some advice and any suggestions. Thanks!