MrsEOD_2004

I got banded 08/27/08, lost about 40 lbs, and decided to come off BC for the first time in almost 8 years in december last year. We didn't really try to hard the first two months, we had busy schedules and were on family trips so it wasn't convient. My periods also haven't even been regular, so we got the tests you pee on in febuary, did that for a month to atleast guesstimate when I ovulate, then went for it in March. We got pregnant, the day before St. Patricks day, the day itself, or the day after. *lol* Got a few positives the first week of April, and now at 11.5 weeks, EDD of 12/10/10.

Congrats on your pregnancy! :biggrin: I found out a few weeks ago we're pregnant, and we're at 11.5 weeks I have the same problem with finding a doctor who'd take me, and I had my surgery done here in the states! I was banded in Texas, but we now live in Florida, and it's insane to try to find someone who'll do it. One doctor will, but I have to take all the classes most pre-bandsters take, plus pay $1,000 to get established. Insane! I figure I could drive the 10 hours to TX numerous times before I'd even reach that amount. *lol* So far I'm about 3.5-4 cc's in my 10 cc band, and haven't had to worry about a de-fill yet, but I'm sure time'll tell.

Way to go on the weight loss! :biggrin: I got banded in '08 as well outside of Fort Hood, and I'm only down 40 lbs. I know that when I took the first two pregnancy tests - one the day before cycle was supposed tos tart, and one two days after - both were negative. I waited about five more days and gave it a try then, and it showed positive.

I'm 11.5 weeks pregnant now, and have had some nasty nauseau, but haven't gotten an unfill yet. (Mainly because my doctor is in TX and we now live in FL, lol) I only have about 3.5-4 cc's in my 10 cc band, so I'm hoping to just keep it where it's at, but time'll tell I'm sure. I have a hard time getting food down that doesn't want to make me hurl, so I'm pretty limited right now. I eat ice cream, appleasauce, smoothies (hubs makes them), Cookies.... all bad stuff. Red meat just started making me sick, chicken has done it from the get-go, and pork is a toss up, so I just play it by ear. So far I'm actually down about 6-7 lbs, so I haven't worried about any gain.

I've yoyo'ed so much I already had a jelly roll, and now that I'm 35 lbs out, it's really saggy and I can't wait to get it cut off. My bat wings have always been bad as well, and actually bug me more than my stomach or thighs. My jelly roll hangs and gives me a heat/yeast rash constantly, and I've been told there is nothing that can be done until after I have kids since it'd be a waste of money. *lol* So I'm having to wait until then, as much as I hate it.

I can honestly say I dont keep track of my calories, but I do keep track of what I eat - and it's not much. I eat Cereal, eggs or a shake for Breakfast. lunch is a sandwish or half a hot pocket, and dinner is whatever I end up making for me and the husband - tonight was spaghetti (made with 'no yolk' noodles) and green Beans. I've been walking our neighbood hood - and I just got back into it, I've had vertigo for going on almost 3 months now and they haven't figured out why, so it's been difficult to do much that doesn't require me to hold onto a wall to walk. *haha*

I'm eating about every 4-5 hours, which my doctor said is what he was aiming for. He's not been very aggressive in my fills, so when he found out that's how often I was eating, I had to convince him to give me a fill last month because he said that's th amount of time he was aiming for. *lol*

*lol* Well talk about a kick in the stomach - I'm the only one who seems to have an issue. My Mom had the same issue after her gastric bypass - I've just got bad genes. *lol* Yea, thats what my Mom and doctors keep telling me - keep records! I'm going to have one heck of a time getting cosmetic surgery done with our civilian insurance, so I'm going to have to have all the help I can get! (After this month we no longer have military insurance, which is how I got the lapband done) I'm going to have to wait until we have kids anyway, so I'm stuck at waiting a few years - which is the disheartening part.

I'm needing some advice. I had my first fill before we moved to FL (a month after surgery) and they put in 3 cc's to give me a total of 4 cc's. After we got here and I was finally able to get established with a doctor (which didn't happen until Jan and we got here in Oct!), I'd lost 1 cc, so he put it back in, so I was back at 4 cc's again. I've go ne in for 2 more fills an gotten .5 cc's at each to bring me to 5 cc's so far in my 10 cc band. My problem is that I've only lost 30 lbs so far - and granted, I'm really happy about it - but I've stayed at that weight loss since Jan/Feb! We forgot to do measurments on me before surgery, but I know I"m losing inches somewhere because I've gotten into pants that I couldn't fit into a month ago, but can this week - but my weight is the same. So I'm getting a bit frustrated, and when I get this I want to run to the fridge and gorge. I think I'm getting close to my "sweet spot" - or hope I am, how will I know? - because for example the other day, we were running late and I needed to eat something really fast (and it wasn't hte best, I know) so I warmed up a Lean Pocket. I cut it into 4 sections and was only able to eat the 2 middle, and even then I had the knot in my throat, but didnt throw up. Am I close? I've read people talking about the 10 day jump-start diet, but neither of my doctors have talked to me about it? I heard it helps you get your metabolism going again and back to losing weight, and I'm needing it. I'd love the info! Any help would be appreciated, I'm wanting to get to onederland this year so hubbs and I can talk 'baby'!

Obviously I'm talking about saggy skin, and mine has been a huge issue this month. I'm only doen 30 lbs since surgery, but I've done the yo-yoing diets for so long that I have a "jelly roll" that is saggy and has gotten worse. Since the weight loss from the band, it's gotten so saggy that it's causing yeast rashes between my thighs and under the roll. Anyone else having this problem with such little weight loss? I know thre's not much that can be done yet unil I've lost the max weight, but its' gotten beyond annoying witht he rashes being there for almost a solid two months! I finally got into my regular doctor and he gave me some cream, and all I can do is keep my fingers crossed now.

* My husband can wrap his arms around me - I didn't even notice it, he did! * Giving away all my 26, 24 and some 22 jeans. * Fitting into all of my old clothes but one pair of jeans that were my favotire - and the pair I met my husband in 5.5 years ago. * Getting into a pair of jeans I haven't worn in 5 years.

Out of the 6 months I've only had 4 fills! My doctors here (since we moved from Tx to Fl) like to make you wait 6 weeks between fills whereas my old doctor was 2-3 weeks. I really don' thave a problem waiting that 6 weeks, but if I know I'm not getting any restriction then I want another fill, but they'll make me wait. It's aggrivating when I go in and he's "you haven't lost any weight", well no joke! So out of my 10 cc band, I'm up to 4.5 cc's and I've got my last appt schedule with him for next month and I'm keeping my fingers crossed I hit the sweet spot or close to it.

Sorry I haven't replied back, we'd had several doctors appointments - my husband is trying for the band or bypass now! :tt2: Might as well get it before we don't have the Army's insurance anymore. *lol* I've never been a fish-eater, unless it was fried, but since we live here on the coast now I've been wanting to try stuff. I've started eating "naked shrimp" as a call it. *lol* And I'm sloooowly moving into eating seafood - it'll take a while. The canned chicken gets stuck with me more times than not (I mix it with the creamed spinach dip, so good!), but I haven' tried tuna yet - the idea of it maybe sticking and throwing it up scares me. *lol* I haven't had a problem with bread since I found one I can eat, and it happens to be a cheap bread from Walmart. Go figure. I did find out last night that I can't eat cabbage if it's been reheated - which is sad for me because I could eat that (and most greens) everyday. It immediatly clogged me up and within an episode of "Will & Grace" the husband was holding my hair while I was puking off the back porch. *lol* I haven't craved chips - but I wish I'd gone that route instead of teh sweets. But I do admit that I'm loving the Triscuit tomato, olive oil and garlic ones, we keep them in the house for a snake. I do have to admit that I'm glad I had to give up pork (we didn't eat much of it anyway) instead of steak. *lol*