StephanieRaye

Anyone?

Hi everyone. I recently found out that I am pregnant (yay!!) and due in March. I had my band surgery November '05 and I've had 2 fills so far... 1cc each time (4cc band). I have no restriction, only the occasional "almost PB" when I eat something dry. I was down 12 lbs, but now that I am bloated and holding Water weight, I'm down about 5 from my original surgery weight. I know I'm going to need more fills to lose weight, and before we found out we are pregnant, I was planning a fill. So, do you think it's smart to get a fill while pregnant? Do you think my doc will even consider? I don't want to gain more than the recommended 20-30 lbs, and I definitely wouldn't be getting the fill to LOSE weight while pregnant.... just make it easier to keep things under control. Ya know? Honest opinions welcome. TIA :help:

Sounds to me like your doc is trying to place the blame for HIS mistake on a likely target- Mexican surgeons.

I'm probably not even in the same realm as most of the people who'll respond as I feel no restriction... but here's today: breakfast-ham and cheese crouisant (sp?) -jimmy dean/frozen lunch- chicken salad plate from local deli (one scoop chicken salad, vinegar slaw, and a stuffed pickle... I ate most of it) dinner- dorito salad (my husband's specialty, made with ground turkey instead of beef and baked doritos instead of regular)- one bowl 4 girl scout cookies and small glass of 1% milk

My husband and I have been married 6.5 years and have always wanted a baby, but put it off because of finances or some other reason. Well today we decided that it's time. This is such a big decision for us because we always hinted, but never actually said "Okay, let's do it". So here I am, 4 months post op, and I'm ready for a baby. I've read the "wait one year" comments, but I think the only reason for that time frame is for your optimal weight loss. I've only lost 14 lbs. I'm a lower BMI patient, and knew going into this that it would be slow. I have 1cc in my 4cc band and would love to keep it that way until after I have a baby. So, I know all of you are full of different opinions- Give 'em to me! Thanks in advance! :preggers:

If you look at "endoscopic62"'s buyer history, you can see all of the medical supplies he's been buying. This is seriously shocking!

100 lbs in 1 year. I got married and started taking birth control.

Okay... I called my fill doc and the nurse there told me that if I don't have pain or trouble eating, or any other weird symptoms, then I don't have a slip. I told her about my almost sudden loss of restriction, and she suggested I come in for another fill. Now I feel like an idiot- but atleast I won't be worried about it. Thanks for the support guys :confused:

Call my fill doc (3.5 hours away)? Or my band surgeon (Dr. Kuri-TJ)?

I have no problems with any sushi, but I'm only at 1.0 in a 4cc band.

Over the weekend I drank way too heavily at a Mardi Gras party and the next day was very, very sick. I think I had some alcohol poisoning- it was that bad. Well the entire day I was in and out of the bathroom, trying to get sick, but it seemed like I could only **warning-gross** throw up what was in my pouch. I had eaten once and I knew that there was food in there and felt certain that I would throw it up, but it was like the food was stuck under my band. Well this went on all day... over and over. My question is this- I have lost a lot of restriction since the incident... could this be a possible slip? Please don't harp on me about the drinking. I know it was bad. I need opinions and advice on what to do now. Thank you so much in advance!

mmm, I love sushi! I had some yesterday. Here's what I got: California roll (crab) Bagel roll (salmon,cream cheese) Fresh Water eel Yellowtail Submarine (avocado, salmon, yellowtail) I love the sushi with cream cheese in it, but I know it's not that great for me so I try to stay away from it. One of my old favorites was called "Yummi Yummi". It was flash-fried and had tuna and cream cheese in it. Mmmmmm...... Forgot to add: I think sushi is such a personal thing. You have to try many different types until you find the things that you favor the most. I started out eating basic rolls (like your tuna), but have graduated to sashimi. I think I've read that the Japanese believe that every time you try something new, you increase your life span by 75 days. I like to think about that when I'm eating sushi :eek: