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:banana I am so sorry!! I could have sworn that I introduced myself right after I was banded. I searched all of my posts because I wanted to see what I had been thinking at the time (I have an awful memory) & I couldn't find my introduction! So here it goes.

My name is Jessica. I was banded on 1/26/05 by Dr. Rex Luttrell in Little Rock, Arkansas. I was one of his first LB patients. The surgery went well with the exception of my port tilting. My doc repaired it in March. I have had 2 fills since the repair & I am currently at 2ccs. So far I have lost 25 lbs. I have been plateaued for about a month & I am calling Monday to set up for another fill. I am a nurse but have not worked for a year due to a back injury which lead me to have this surgery. No surgeon would touch my back due to my size. My pre-band weight was 350 lbs. I also have PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) which was a factor in my being overweight since puberty.I have been married to my DH for 13.5 years. In all of that time we have been unable to have children due to the PCOS.When I finally break the 250 lbs mark, my docs are hopeful that the PCOS will be controlled. This was another factor in my being banded. Plus being diagnosed with high blood pressure right before being banded. But, I am happy & feeling good! & things can only get better!! I hope by joining this site that I can be an inspiration to others & make some new friends! Good luck to everyone!!..............Jess:Bunny

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wow...congrats to you

hope it all goes well and im sure u will get pregnant soon enough

we are all here for you!!!

take care...Fee

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Welcome...I am very close to you...I was 318 when started and I to have the PCOS. Only been married 6 years and we have 1 child, (2 year old boy.) I know I was very lucky to have him. I was banded in June and I hope next year to have another on our own with no help. That is my goal anyway. Best of luck to you in your new life and I am sure all things will work out great for you and your DH.

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:P Thank you gordonfamily3! It is encouraging to me to know that you did get pregnant with PCOS & you were lucky! 39.8 lbs!!! That is awesome! Congrats! & keep up the good work!

Best of luck to you too!

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Welcome to LBT! I'm a fellow nurse who is also hoping that losing some weight will help in the "getting pregnant" issue.. Congrats on your weightloss, keep up the good work.

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