carlie9475

Hi Everyone! I was banded on May 4, 2011. I have not yet gotten a fill! I have lost 50 pounds as of last friday. I am scheduled for a fill tomorrow, and I think I am going to get it. I feel like I can eat more than I should be able to so I want to get one. I am nervous about it! I cant remember the last time I weight this much, all of my clothes are too big, but im not buying new clothes just yet! In the mean time, my husband and I have been struggling with infertility (not weight related) and we decided to sign with an adoption agency we have been waiting a year for a baby! Well we got the call about a baby girl born on August 21 and she was in our arms August 22. She is wonderful and her Birthmother is an amazing woman. We are in an Open Adoption and it is an amazing journey

So I was banded may 4 feeling great till today. I'm having pain seems like it is coming from my stomach....is this ok?

Had surgery may 4. Yesterday started having this feeling like my heart was beating in my head, I drank and it went away then it came back. Today same thing is happening. I called the dr they said that's what it has to be, for me to keep drinking and call tomorrow if it still continues.......anyone had this happen? Maybe I'm not eating enough?

Was banded 4 days ago and I'm feeling like a pulling when I stand up is that ok? It is freaking me out

Hi everyone I was banded may 4, I came home the next day. I am feeling pretty good except for two issues. First is I feel like every time I get up from sitting it feels like my port is pulling, is something wrong? And second question, I think I'm having some issues with no sugar.....like I get the shakes. I had some applesauce and the shakes went away.

Had my surgery wednesday,they kept me overnight. Just got home, I am sore but hanging tough

I bought the magic bullet and I love it! May 4 here we come. I'm scared out of my mind

May 4 is coming up quick! The hubby and I just got back from a weekend trip to Rhode Island for our anniversary! Im getting scared.

I'm here in Columbus being banded at OSU on May 4 excited and nervous

Hi everyone, I am set to be banded on May 4 and am very nervous! Would love some people in the area to talk to. I have friends that have had gastric but no one with the band

Hi! I also am getting banded on May 4th I'm pretty nervous but excited. I'm worried I will be the one that doesn't succeed....I'm just going to do Everything they say and hope for success

Getting close, had my prep testing yesterday! I'm kinda nervous

Hi! My name is Carlie I am 35, I live in Columbus OH originally from RI, moved to Ohio with my huband when he finished up his Navy Commitment. We have been married 6 years on the 23rd of April. No kids yet for us, we have struggled with infertility for many years now. We are approved for an OPEN ADOPTION and are patiently waiting for a Birthmother to choose us. I am a medical bill reviewer for a workers compensation 3rd party administrator. We travel back and fourth to RI frequently to see my family. We have a amazing Goddaughter her name is Biannca she is 3 and is perfect. I choose lap band after struggling with my weight for many years, we are also hoping that maybe loosing weight will bring us a miracle (even though my infertility is due to uterus issues) I am scheduled for surgery May 4 and I am nervous but excited Here is our adoption site if anyone would like to check us out, also there is a like button below our main picture if you could click that it gets our profile scene more. http://iheartadoption.org/users/billyncarlie

My surgery date is May 4, 2011 at OSU medical center and my physician also did not require any type of diet. Just nothing to eat or drink after midnight. I am getting nervous

My surgery date is May 4 also! Where are you? I live in Columbus OH! My anesthesia consult is this friday. Other than that I am ready to go.

hey everyone! Are you guys nervous at all? I know this is for the best and I know I am making the right choice, but are you afraid it wont work? I know as long as you follow your dr orders you will be sucessful but im just nervous. My husband and I are going to go back to RI to visit my family for our Anniversary and Easter from April 20-25. My mom is going to drive back with us so she is here for my surgery Good luck!

Hi everyone! I went for my appt with my surgeon today and my surgery is May 4!

Hi everyone! My appointment with the surgeon is March 29,2011. I will find out my surgery date then. The nurse told me they are scheduling 2-3 weeks out from PreOp date.

Hi everyone, I attended the weight loss seminar in December and decided to wait till the first of the year to get the ball rolling. I had my first appointment with the NP and my PSY eval on January 10, 2011. I finally got a call yesterday that they were submitting everything to insurance and I will start my 4 WEEK Nutrition classes March 7, 2011. I am assuming my surgery will be the first or second week of April! I am scared but not about the surgery or the after part. I am afraid to be put under anesthesia. I HATE it. I know it is safe but I am still worried. My husband is Amazing and has stood by me while deciding on moving forward with Lap Band. He just wants me to be healthy. A little about me. I am originally from RI and moved to Ohio when my husband completed his NAVY commitment. I have tried WW, a program at our local YMCA (biggest loser) was a 8 week program I lost 8 pounds but now have regained that 8 plus another 9. I have been struggling with infertility for over 6 years now, and can only hope that Lap band will help with our journey to become parents. We are approved for an Open adoption also and are waiting for a birthmother to contact us. Look forward to making some new friends on here