Mara005

Banded 10/4/12- I've lost 88 pounds. I had a 3-4 month stall last summer after a pregnancy loss, I'm currently going through another stall after another miscarriage.

I got pregnant 4 months post op, unfortuntely I lost the baby at 11 weeks. I'm currently 8 months post op and we are going to start TTC this cycle.

I've lost 65ish pounds (depends on the day). And like Fallon, I'm pregnant, 10 weeks. Unfortunately I want salty foods and carbs, but I did get a .5 fill last week, I'm now at 2.5 cc's.

I'm 9 weeks and I got a .5 fill yesterday. I don't see me getting another one during this pregnancy, but I'm glad my doc was open giving it to me. I've lost 5 lbs since my BFP.

I only have 2 cc's in my band, but my surgeon said that until I'm sick (which I never was with my son) or it becomes uncomfortable, I can leave it in.

Congrats! I'm due around the same time.

You look great!!!

I have some recipes videos on my youtube (the link is in my signature). I love to cook, so I'm always looking for new ideas!

Hello, I'm very early in my pregnancy (somewhere between 3 and 5 weeks). I just found out yesterday and I'm wondering when to tell my surgeon. I'm a bit nervous to tell him. I was going to wait a bit to tell him but I think I need blood work done, so I don't want to not do that just because I don't want to tell him. Thanks!

Thanks! I'm at his office now, I'm just nervous because I'm not that far out and feel that I'm kinda letting him down. Odd I know but that's me I guess.

I husband has told me that I no longer snore, even if I am sleeping on my back.

Mine came about a month after my surgery (it was a very long cycle) and lasted for at least 2 weeks, it sucked but now my cycle is getting a bit more regular.

Down 60 pounds-

I had 1 cc put in on the day of surgery, and I currently have 2 cc.

Yes! I've been taking Biotin (I've read that it helps) for a couple months, but it doesn't seem to be doing much, perhaps I need to up the dosage.

I love pizza made with a portabella mushrooms cap as the "crust", take a look at my youtube channel (link in siggy), I have a video about it.

260.6 down 3 pounds this week!

Hello Everyone! I'm getting discouraged and need some help/advice. I'm 14 weeks post op and I've stayed the same weight for almost a month. I can't seem to get below 266. I'm getting in at least 60 grams of Protein and 7 cups of Water a day, and I'm working out 5 days a week. I got my first fill and started a Zumba class this week and nothing, no change at all! The first two weeks I was ok with not losing but now it's starting to make me mad. How can I get past this stall?

Today I'm 263, finally through my stall!!!

I have heard of carb cycling and I will look into it more, thanks!

I'm eating between 900-1200 calories a day and burn between 250-700 depending on the day with exercise.

A healthy pregnancy/baby is the reason I got the surgery, best of luck to you!

I stayed the same. Can't wait for next week to get back into my regular workout routine!

Good luck tomorrow!

I had the lap band with plication, I'm very happy with it. I'm down over 50 pounds (40 since surgery) and my first fill is next week. It's great to have another tool to help me.