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It's been quite a while since I last posted on here. I had my baby on January 12th and everything went wonderfully! I only gained 11 pounds during my pregnancy (thanks to my band) and since delivery I've lost about 26 pounds so I'm 15 pounds lighter than I was when I first got pregnant. It's nice to be back on track. It's hard to believe, but I'm within 20 pounds of my goal weight!!! I do need another fill though. I'm not as restricted as I'd like to be. I just wanted to post on here in case anyone had any questions about pregnancy with the band because when I first found out I was pregnant it was hard for me to find anyone who had had a baby with the band that I could ask questions to.

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Congradulations Brandi,

Great news you and baby doing fine.

Now you'll be ready for Bandstock in June.

So baby got a name yet...LOL and how about them statis.. How big how tall when was it banded(lol)

Let us know more. We care

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I think we need a picture of that beautiful baby! Congratulations on your new bundle of joy and the weight-loss!

Darcy

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His name is Carter Lee and he was 20 1/2 inches long and weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces. When I found out I was pregnant, I was worried that I would have to be unfilled. But I talked to my doctor and she said she'll keep a close eye on him and how well he's growing and as long as he's growing fine, I wouldn't need to be unfilled. Obviously he grew just fine....he weighed almost 9 pounds and I delivered 2 weeks early!!! So thankfully I was able to keep my weight gain to a minimum. I squeezed (and I do mean squeezed) into a size 14 pair of jeans today. That's down from a size 22/24. It is so nice to be losing again. I am trying to stay away from carbs until I get another fill. It seems to be working. Thanks everyone for the congratulations. It's good to be back on this website and to read how everyone is doing.

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Oh, our first Bandster Baby!!! Congratulations on the wonderful addition to your family AND the great weight maintenance/loss! You have been truly blessed! He is very handsome!

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Congratulations!! I love a bandster preggo success story. Welcome back, Mom!! :D :clap: :clap:

:Bunny

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Congrats on you healthy new baby boy. You did a wonderful job being banded and pregnant..

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WOw Brandi

Well I'd like to show Carter Lee's picture to those who always say newborns aren't cute. (Personally I have never seen one that isn't cute) And then I saw the next picture and see where he got them looks. You look great mom and glad all has gone so well for you.

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