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I just found out I'm pregnant and I am 3 months post op!!! This was a total "ooops" (my DH and I were going to wait till I was 12 months post op)but I'm excited all the same! I haven't got a chance to tell my surgeon yet but I'm hoping he is not too upset with me (this was not intentional, even thought the reason for me getting this surgery was so I could conceive). I'm a first time mom so I'm worried about every little thing going on with my body right now. I had some minor spotting of light pink blood followed by brownish blood only when I wiped a couple of days ago so I was worried about that but the doctor told me it could have been implantation bleeding or that my cervix is really soft and sensitive right now. I've been testing every day since I got my BFP just to make sure I'm still pregnant, I know that probably sounds weird but I'm just so nervous, happy, excited a whole bunch of emotions, and I just don't want anything to go wrong. I hoping all goes well and I come out of this with a successful pregnancy and baby!!! Anybody with advice I would love to hear it, lol. Thanks.:tongue2:

*Update* I got my second fill on 10/13/09 and it went well, no problems finding my port. I now have a total of 5ccs in my band and I do feel the difference. I'm doing great with the weight loss, I'm now at 250.2 lbs ( I lost 27.4 lbs), and I can't believe the progress I've made this far. My next fill date is November 10th, so i'll update then again to let you guys know my weight loss and restriction status. I know I couldn't have done it without the help of the band. If you wanna know more info just write me! Band Dust of all of the awaiting bansters!!!

Hi meno123, that is great that you've lost so much weight. When did you get your sugery? How did you eat? What did you do for exercise? How are you maintaining your weight now? Sorry so many questions, just curious :biggrin:.

Hi babyka16, here are the recipes... Jello (any flavor you like and sugar free) - Basically follow the regular jello instructions, except... For most Jello you need two cups of water, one cold, and one hot (boiled). In the cold water add a scoop of protein powder (vanilla or unflavored work best) and jello mix and blend really well. After that add the hot water that has cooled for 5 min and stir really well. Let set up in fridge for a couple of hours. I made mine in individual cups so I can have it measured out and easy to eat after my surgery. Pudding (any flavor you like, needs to be sugar free and not the hot cooking kind)-Same thing follow regular pudding instructions, except... For most pudding you need (I think) 2 cups of cold milk. I use skim milk. Add your protein to the cold milk and blend really well, then add the pudding mix and blend well also. For the pudding if you are making chocolate pudding, the vanilla, unflavored, or chocolate flavored protein powder works really well. And for most all other flavors like vanilla or butterscotch pudding, ect., the vanilla or unflavored protein powder work best. Let set up in fridge for a couple of hours. I made mine in individual cups so I can have it measured out and easy to eat after my surgery. I think the best kind of protein powder for taste is ProNos :biggrin:. I truly believe it is the best tasting one I've tried so far. I've tried the Sam's brand, EAS, which is cheaper and it is nasty (I’m mad because I wasted $30 on it ) and I've tried another from Wal-Mart, I forgot the name but it’s in a orange container and it is Okay but nothing like ProNos :w00t:. My husband and I got it from GNC but you can also get it a little cheaper off of eBay. I will say it is on the pricier side but believe me from experience with all the money you'll most likely put into protein powders (because you are either trying them out or don't like the one you bought before) you will save if you buy one you actually like, lol. GNC sells smaller bags of ProNos, you don't have to buy the big whole container at first so you can try it and see if you like it. My favorite is the vanilla, yummy! :biggrin: Well I hope this helps and you can understand my “cooking” instructions :wub:...good luck!

Hi margie2u, Yes it is amazing how Tricare is so different and how some people get approved fast, some slow, and some (that are even the same as the people who got approved fast) don't get approved at all and have to appeal. I don't understand how it all works all I know is I'm so very happy and blessed that mine went through quickly and I'm on my way to being happier and healthier. I hope for the best for all that still are waiting, hang in there it will happen just got to have faith!!

Hi babyka16, I'm so happy for you getting approved! My eating right now is protein, protein, protein! lol...I fell off the wagon for about a week and ate some bad carbs but I'm back on track and eating lots of protein and drinking my protein (shakes, coffee, etc.) as well. I love making protein decaf coffee and protein jello because they taste good and I don't taste the protein in them. I've noticed the more protein the more the weight comes off and faster, so eat meat first, and chew, chew, chew, believe me it’s harder than you think about the chewing thing. You think oh ok I can chew but if you don't chew good enough you can hurt yourself. I ate lots of protein jello, protein pudding, popsicles, and muscle milk before surgery (I still do now). The day before surgery I couldn't eat anything not even gum or peppermint. I hope this helps! Keep me updated on your surgery!