Hello everyone...I was banded 2 years ago and have less than 2lbs to lose and I've reached my 100lbs. I first decided to have the band surgery after my 1st son was born and I popped a blood vessel in my eye bending over to tie my shoes I weighed in at 269lbs. I did lose 50lbs before getting pregnant with him with the help of doctor prescribed phentermine. It helped but was not a long term solution for me. I to have problems with cysts in fact I've had two very large (melon sized) removed which contributed to the removal of one of my fallopian tubes. So it was difficult getting pregnant and a true blessing that I did. I will tell anyone contemplating getting the band, it is not a miracle pill kind of thing you have to work at it to lose the weight but you at least see results unlike going it alone. Well worth it though, I'm at 171 right now in a size 8 and I'm ecstatic and working out regularly 3-4 times a week. They told me I had to wait 2 years to get pregnant after getting the band mainly to realize your full weightloss potential but technically you can get pregnant after a year. I didn't want to wait that long, 2 years seems so long but it's flown by for me and I've concentrated long and very hard on getting healthy so I can be around for my kid. I am also "blessed" with skinny siblings so, Torri anytime you need someone to discuss your decisions with...I was 32 years fat with a very skinny sister and brother. Even my mother although she was obese she underwent a GB when I was in my early teens so I didn't feel like she could relate well since her battle with her weight was so far behind her. I've had my battles with my weight and with getting pregnant and I'm so thankful for the opportunity to get banded and the blessing of my son he's really a gift. I was banded in Mexico by Dr. Ortiz at the Obesity Control Center one of the best experiences with medical care other than the birth of my son. I'm hoping to become pregnant this year, my son is now 3.
