One Year Later! -78 Lbs Plus Have Newborn!

[Chela 5]

Hi everyone,

I know I haven't been very active but I promised myself that I would come back after a year and post my update.

I remember looking at threads before my surgery of pictures of success and always imagine what it would be like. It seemed so far and unreachable BUT now I can be one of those stories!!

I had my band placed in June 29 2011, I was at my all time heaviest of 279 lbs and just miserable.

I was actually my surgeon's worst nightmare because I ended up getting pregnant just a month after getting the band!!! After having sex just once the whole month!!

I had no fills during my uncomplicated pregnancy and delivered my son on April 4,2012.

Got my first fill in May and the second this month.

I am loving this band. It has totally changed my life for the better.

I'm at 201 lbs today and a work in progress but this is the first time ever that I just know I will make it to my goal weight one day!!

Thanks for letting me share!!

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[running_scared 125]

Congratulations on the kiddo, and on your success. My husband and I were very careful about birth control, because I've heard a lot of people get pregnant right after surgery

[dee257 1,516]

congrats....you look wonderful....and your words sound so happy...

yep yep...your storys are what gives us will power many days...

[Banded*Beauty 0]

Congrats!! You look great. Keep inspiring others.

[Wtloss 75]

Congratulations! So many new exciting things in your life. The pictures are very inspiring and if you could achieve this while pregnant, amazing! Thanks for sharing with all of us. It's inspiring for those of us just starting out.

[Sojourner 2,446]

Well done...and inspiring! Enjoy your journey as a mom...as well as your weight loss!

[adorkbl 156]

Looking good! Congrats on your progress and new baby!!

[indyhandmade 43]

Congrats! My son was born on 4/4 you look great!