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Hi my name is Terri - I lost 102 lbs in about 1 1/2 yrs. I was banded Feb 15, 2005 and have maintained that until recently (now I am pregnant). I live in Houston, TX and my Doctor is Dr. Hadar Spivak (he is a wonderful man and his staff is just a great as he is). My sister, Chandra, had it done just 6 months ago (my whole family was totally against it when I had it done). I have no regrets and I am so glad I had the lap band done. If anyone needs anything or has questions, please feel free to ask (I will try to be as helpful as possible). I did a commercial for my doctor (when he saw me up at the hospital when he was doing my sisters band he asked me if I would do this) it is on Channel 11 (Houston of course) with a before and after pic.:clap2:

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Congratulations---job well done! Now on to your next job...Mommy!!!

Welcome to LBT---sounds like you will be a real asset to those with questions!!!

Kat

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hi teeri

congratulations on both weight loss and pregnancy .

can i ask before you lost your weight did you have problems in getting pregnant, Ive been told my blood test show i have signs of going through the change that's one reason i decided to have the band done as i would get my health back and if i went for ivf i would be guaranteed a child, i do have a daughter age 10yrs which i used the fertility drug clomid if your self or any other ladies can help i would be grateful I'm 37yrs

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I have a 10 year old daughter myself. I however did not have a problem getting pregnant before the weight loss, but have talked with several women over the past few years, and like you had problems and all of a sudden (most of then less than a year after the surgery) found out they were pregnant. SO i would say chances of you getting pregnant after the lap band will be much greater and I will pray it just happens for you with out all the fertility this time around. Let me know if I can help in anyway or always wanting to chat about anything if you need to talk.

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Rock on terri! Welcome to LBT! This is your sister replying to you. You look marvelous-- you little size 8 you! Very proud of you and am very glad to be the Aunti 2BEE again! Although, you first is still the love of my life! xoxoxox love you chandra

PS can you get me up to speed on the pic thingy & buddy list... I'm a dork and I'm not in denial! S.W.A.K (sealed w/ a kiss) ;>

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i can do that for u if you tell me how to do the tickerfactory.com to my profile (I guess I am a dork to) ---ps i added someone (chandatay) to my buddy list - i was sure this was u using part of yours and taylor's name LOL

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terri, no b/c.. I didn't know to set up a cutesy name... see, I'm a bigger dork... i'm clynnc... . here's your sign

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