sclem85
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Banded & Hoping to get Preg - join in!
sclem85 replied to eejaydiva's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
My name is Stephanie. Hello all.... I was banded on June 21, 2010. I desperately want a baby, hence the band. Starting 4 years ago i started having irregular periods bad and very HEAVY flow when I did have one. I'm talkin 5-6 months straight of bleeding, then nothing for another 5 months. Anyways my period has started to regulate a lil better after 32 lbs gone. I have an appointment with OBGYN this Thursday and my first fill is on Wednesday. I love to read everyones inspirational stories about infertility and conceiving after the band. I hope I soon join that group. We have been intimate for 7 years with no protection and no baby. Also I dont know if this helps. But I had blood work done and my progesterone level was at a 0.5 when the average healthy womans level is at a 6.0 so no progesterone no ovulation it was very simple to me and less stressful after coming to that realization. So yea thats all of the info I have... Good Luck to all and I will keep yall updated on my progress!!! -
Well hey!! Glad to hear you are feeling good!! I have had zero shoulder pain, thank God. But---I have been walking a good bit so maybe that helped with the gas, etc...I dunno. But today is better---seems each day I take a step forward. So yay!! You've had some major weight loss, girl!! Good for you!! I'm holding steady at 24-----this post-op liquid diet is for the birds. But I know it's necessary----I tried to eat something and it was NOT comfortable. So I better just keep on with my liquids and wait until I'm ready for food. I have 5 places across my belly. Almost in a straight line, My port site is mucho tender but yesterday the doctor said it's normal. Today is the first day I have really felt good. I am so glad cause it was rough there for a while!! I got back to the doctor is 5 weeks to talk about a fill. Guess we'll see what happens!!
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Awww im sorry you are sore. It will get better in about a week. Are you having bad shoulder pain?? I am good I go in for my first fill in 1 week. I got my period and my weight is higher right now and i am mucho bloated but before the period I was at 243 which puts total weight loss at 32 lbs so far. How many incisions do you have? How long until your first fill?
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That is awsome.. But I know how you feel becasue when you first get the surgery and you are shedding 1-3 lbs a day and you go from 1-3 lbs a week it is very frustrating. i am addicted to weighing myself. i know it is not healthy but it is my motivation to shy away from the bread and sweets. I will flip if my doc says no fill, I mean what did I get cutr open for idf not to have more restriction. Even 1-3 cc would be great. Try kaschi my doc recommended that brand they make cereal frozen entrees and bars. It is high in protein and has low calories and great veggies and very tasty easy to make. Yea 100 lbs in a year is awsome..
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Yea i kinda fell off the planet after surgery for a little while I havent even posted any new pics but total I have lost 30 lbs and I am eating about 1 1/2 cups too, i cant wait for my retriction to kick in. I work 8-5 m-f so we could do a weekend. have you tried alcohol yet? Good job on the 34 lbs do you feel it yet??
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well since i was still losing one pound a week, my dr. didnt even want to do a fill but i told him how hungry ive been and he agreed to put 1cc in (i have a 10cc band). i did the liquid diet again for 48 hours and lost 3 pounds. now that im back to my regular foods, i'm still not noticing any restriction :/ but like you, i have been eating a lot of chicken and fish, veggies, and fruits and staying FAR FAR away from carbs. i guess 1-2 lbs a week isnt so bad. that's about 100 lbs in a year!
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Heya Girl!!! Talk about being worried about you! I haven't heard from you in forever and thought something was wrong! Glad you are doing good! No fill till tomorrow. I'm interested in how it goes. I'm eating 1 1/2 to 2 cups at each meal so my restriction is not great. The fill tomorrow will be much better. I've already lost 34 pounds!! Talk about flying off! It's great! We totally need to do lunch sometime. What's your work schedule look like and maybe we can meet up before school starts for me! Talk to you soon....
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Hey girl how are you doing?? have you had your first fill yet? Mine is August 4th.
I have no restriction right now it is all on me but I am still losing about 1/2 a pound a day but when I started eating solids again I went up 7 lbs... If you have had your first fill do you have restriction? How much did he put in? Hope all is well.... -
I am doing really well I have lost an additional 20 lbs since surgery and eating solids agin thank GOD.... You will do great on the liquid diet it is hard but worth it. You will heal faster after surgery if you stick to the liquid diet and it will help you adjust to the new eating plan....
