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I agree with Kris. I told several people including a couple of coworkers who have been banded, and now I wish I hadn't told so many people. My reason is that just when I got my band filled to where it was really working, I found out I was pregnant (Feb. 10) and had to have all my Fluid removed about a week later. I lost right at 20 lbs before I found out I was pregnant. I miscarried March 25. I had to start all over with my fills on May 3. I gained 10 lbs while I was pregnant, so I've had lapband 6 months with a total of 10 lbs lost! Argh!!! The other lady I work with had her surgery 9 months ago and has dropped 80 lbs. So I feel like a failure at work around those people that know. So I wish I had only told my family. Good luck!

Hello everyone:

I had my surgery in February 2008 with Dr. Bagnato. I am just a few pounds short of reaching my first goal of losing 100lbs. I'm a slow loser, but I'm still losing. And for that, I can't complain.

I am looking for any good humored, good natured lap band buddies in the area. I'm doing alright with my band, but I just don't have much of a support system. I would love to meet some people who understand what I we are going through. I know about the Support Meetings held at the bariatric center, but due to my job I end up not being able to attend many of those. :thumbup:

I used to go to the Bagnato Bandit boards alot, and you have no idea how motivating that board was. Sadly, it just kinda fizzled out and peopel stopped posting.

So if you are interested, let me know.

I'm looking for support locally too. Have you been able to find it? How many cc do they give you each time you had a fill? Seems like they are slower at filling the band than other doctors I've seen on the forums here.

Hey Amy. I was banded by Dr. Bagnato on 9-20-07. I would love to meet up with you guys but I live in Moultrie and I am a stay-at-home mom so I won't be able to. Which ones of you are meeting up? If something changes, I will let you know. I would love to meet you guys, so maybe another time?

Hi Amy,

I live in Moultrie also. I was banded in 9/24/11. Have you met your goal yet?

Feeling frustrated! I got banded 9/24/10, and I lost 23 lbs by 1/10. I got a fill in Jan. which took me to 5.75 cc and I could really tell the band was starting to work more for me. I fiinally felt like it was tight enough to really start dropping the weight. The following week I found out I was pregnant. I kept the fill for about 2 weeks until I was throwing up too much due to morning sickness. All of my Fluid was removed. 2 weeks ago I miscarried. Now I don't have a baby on the way and my port is empty. Not only have a gained some weight since the fill was removed, I've got to start all over with fills. My doctor only fills in .25 - 1 cc increments so it will take several months to get my band back where I wanted it. My appointment for my fill is May 4.