Shesha

Hello everyone!

Well, I had Baby Owen on May 23, 2008. He weighed in at 8 lbs 6.6 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. He, and the family, are doing well.

Now that baby has been here now, I am ready to start losing weight again. I had my band emptied completely about 3 months into the pregnancy and have since been able to pretty much eat whatever I wanted. That being said, I didn't do too bad during the pregnancy. 6 weeks from his birth and I have about 10 lbs to lose to be back to pre-preggers weight.

Since I am starting with a new local surgeon to do fills and stuff, I have an upper GI scheduled for 7/14 and and EGD scheduled for 7/21. He just wants to make sure my band is in good shape before he, as a new Dr. starts seeing me as a patient. Then, I have a fill scheduled for 7/22. I can't wait!!! It's been so long since I've thought about weight loss, since I got pregnant last September!!

You all are doing so well with your weight loss!! I can't wait to catch up with all of you, both personally and with the weight loss!

Hi there,

I lost 6 lbs the first trimester. My band started getting really tight around 15 weeks or so, so I had a complete unfill. As a result, I can really eat whatever I want. I only have 7 weeks to go and I am up a total of 20 lbs some of which is Water since I am a tad swollen. I gained about 35 lbs with my first baby (pre band baby), so I will end up gaining less with this one.

One thing that's nice though, is I know my band is there and ready to be filled when I am done birthin'. :biggrin:

I've missed all of you. Darn, I wish I could be there at Red Robbin tonight! You'll be in my thoughts for sure!

I see we have some new friends too! That's awesome. Don't feel discouraged by my lack of progress...

My weight loss has been slow, but I am not discouraged. I found out I had a flipped port in April, that I couldn't get fixed until the end of July. Got that fixed, got my 3rd fill, started losing again. Went in for my next fill with a local Dr. He wanted to do the upper GI and check that my band was where it should be etc..(which was fine with me) before my fill with him. I had that all scheduled for mid September, then I found out I was preggers!! Well, no x-rays for me now...=O)

So, here I am almost a year later, and only down 40 lbs! But I'll take it. Hopefully after baby arrives, I'll get my band fills going again, and the weight will start melting away...

Have fun at Red Robin. It's good to see everyone is doing so well and "finding themselves" - with meds, counseling, whatever to get better!

I have not been on the board forever. It's awesome to see how much weight everyone has lost!

I am 14 weeks preggers now. Everything is going well. I've even lost 4 pounds. Baby doc isn't too concerned though, since it happens with non banded ladies too!

Good Morning All!

Well, I am afraid I have yet another weight loss setback....

I just found out yesterday. Baby is due June 9th!!

Wish us well!! This should be a fun journey with all of you to share it with!

(I already have one daughter, she's 23 months)

My surgery went really well! I've been back to Colorado a couple of times. Once for my first fill and again for port reattachment surgery. I was going to do follow up care with a Dr. in Madison - Dr. Sunby @ Dean Care- but he really wasn't too thrilled about helping me out, since I had my band done elsewhere. (their price is comparable to Dr. K though, when you factor in travel, follow up care, etc. so if you want someone local, they would be a good option) I am now seeing Dr. Selwyn in Stevens Point. VERY nice guy. He used to work with Dr. Curry in Cincinnatti. I don't know what Dr. Selwyn's self pay rate is though.

Dr. K is great and I would recommend him highly.

Hi Sheila,

How did your surgery go? I'm also interested in this surgeon and I'm also from WI (Madison). I'm new to blogging and to this site. Can you tell me about your experience with the surgery and how the fills have gone? Have you had to travel back to CO for the fills, or is there aftercare available in WI?

I'll jump up and down for ya!

. I just wish anyone I would tell would jump up and down in happiness!

My port flipped too. I traveled from WI to CO to have my port fixed by my surgeon. Since I was flying home that afternoon, I asked that they didn't even put me under. They used a novicaine like anthesthesia instead and some "happy" valium like medicine. I ended up falling asleep, but was fully alert about 1/2 hour after surgery. The pain was minimal, no nausea or "icky" feeling either. It was great!

My port flipped too. I traveled from WI to CO to have my port fixed by my surgeon. Since I was flying home that afternoon, I asked that they didn't even put me under. They used a novicaine like anthesthesia instead and some "happy" valium like medicine. I ended up falling asleep, but was fully alert about 1/2 hour after surgery. The pain was minimal, no nausea or "icky" feeling either. It was great!

Good Morning all!!

Wow, so much has happened lately!

Shelbi - I am so sorry to hear about what's all happened with your friends and family. As was said, everything happens for a reason. My thoughts are with your family and friends.

Lap - I am sorry to hear about all your troubles. I am curious as to why Dr. K needs to see you? Your issues sound more like something any GI Dr.(not band Dr.) back home can look into. Have you made an appointment locally?? It could just be that you are eating differently since the surgery and it has brought about, or uncovered, some IBS or whatever symptoms you didn't know you had...

Congrats to Dynamo Mini on the inches! That is WAY awesome!!

Congrats to Mal, as well. Your son going off to college is a major accomplishment for both of you. May you both enjoy this new phase in the journey!

As for me, not much going on here...

The scale has stalled. I am not working out, so I can't look for any new muscle to bail me out of this one...heh heh...

I guess we know what that means... Time to hit the pavement!

We have a Dr. doing fills locally now. I will be his first appoinment in his new office come September 17th! Woo hoo! Maybe I'll get my picture on the wall or something! He's been doing bands in a town south of here for a while, so he's experienced. He's just branching out!!

It would make sense to have the watch replace the armband. Who wants to wear two odd things on their arm and why?? I just thought I would ask since I you don't want to assume anything. You've been more than helpful! Thanks much!!

btw... I am very impressed with your weightloss. You've done very well. I hope to be as successful as you some day! Keep up the great work. You are a motivation to many!!:clap2:

hmmm ... i dunno ... i thought i read somewhere about it being a watch.

i 1/2 read it cause i'm kinda ticked that i didnt get THAT one ...

Thanks for the speedy reply!

Based on this information...

do you wear this new devise instead of the current arm band or as a compliment to the armband (wear both at the same time)?

of course there is a new version coming out! mine is about 2 months old ... THAT is my luck ...

it looks pretty cool - digital display but not sure how it is going to work.

hopefully this link will work: http://my.apexfitness.com/uploads/bodybugg_display_overview.pdf

i am so used to wearing it around my arm, i dunno if i could wear it as a watch...

Hi there!

I am drooling for a Bugg!! but..

I read in a earlier post that BodyBugg has a new smaller bug coming out at the end of this month (august) is that true? I was just on BODYBUGG :: HOW IT WORKS and didn't see anything about it yet.

Anybody have information on this?? :eyebrows:

Sheila

Oh!! Thank you all for the well wishes and cheers!! It means so much to me!! I feel like I am so far behind compared to the rest of you. Now that the scale is moving again, I have hope that I too can reach goal!!:clap2:

Hey Everyone!!

I just realized that I have lost my "1st" 35 pounds, which means I am 1/3 of the way to goal!! Now, I just need to lose 35 pounds 2 more times, and I'll be there!!! WOOO HOOOO!!!!

Hi All!!

I weighed in a 230 this morning, so I just have the "dirty thirty" to go until I reach onederland!! Wish me luck!! Maybe I can be there by Christmas!!

I'll keep you posted!

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Lapdancer!! You are looking fabulous and so happy too! It's wonderful to see this transformation, both outside and in!! Congrats on your progress!!

BTW...lovin' the lip gloss, girl!

WOAH MAL!! 28 lbs!! That's awesome. Keep up the good work!

Lap~You look Fantabulous!!! I am sooo proud of you my friend!!! and thanks for the OA info,...VERY helpful!!

Dynamo & Woofay~have a safe and fun trip up to the hills!!

I got my fill today, all went smooth...had lunch at On The Boarder (my all time fave), ate just the right amount, no probs!!! LOVE it!! I am down 28 pounds.

Have a productive weekend all my friends!!!...Cheers

Congrats Mare!! Welcome to bandland!!! Glad to hear eveything went well!

Well I am finally in band land. I am excited, but as with all new things, somewhat scared. Surgery went great other than feeling like I wanted to go back home during the preop stage. The shot of Heparin hurt enough that When it came to the IV it was no big deal

I got really sick to my stomach during the preop, already had the patch on my neck, but they gave me something else before I went in and again before I woke up. Decided to use the Phenagren last night just for safety.

The surgery was over before I knew it. Dr. K fixed a hiatal hernia while he was in there. Now, if anyone asks, why my behaviour is even more strange than usuall, I cn say I had Hernial surgery.

I slept really well last night and again this AM. I am not having any troubel with juice and popscycles. I didn't take the prescription medicine for pain today but think I will take a dose for bedtime.

You guys ROCK!! Thanks for rembering me

Marilyn

Hello all!

I had a bad day. Somehow, I lost some restriction and was able to eat more than I have been lately. I just logged my food on Fitday and WAY too many calories/carbs!! YIKES!!!

Back on the wagon tomorrow!!!

It looks like everyone is doing well.

DynamoMini - Congrats on that pound. Doesn't it feel good???

Mal - I am sorry you have a cold!! And in August. That's crazy. Drink some hot tea, take some nyquil and hit the sheets - for beddie by that is!

Sunnysea! - That is so funny you've been to Fox Park. You wouldn't believe how low the Water is. Have you been down M35 lately? I can remember the waves lapping at the road. Now, the shoreline is 100 yards away. Pretty sad. The water was SUPER warm though, which is unusual, so we did a lot of swimming. It's so nice there. Such clear water, a nice sandy bottom! It's like the ocean without the salt and the sharks!!

To the rest of you, congrats on starting your journey. You'll be in bandland in no time!

Welcome!

You've come to the right place for band info. Everyone on here is nice and will answer any questions you have! Good Luck!

Sheila

Hi Vessa!

Thank you very much for the information. You sound very much like me. I hardly gained any weight until the 8th month, then bam! I was so swollen, my 7 pound Maltese would put paw print indentations in my thighs when he walked on my lap! I wouldn't think the stomach would swell as much as your face, extremeties, but you never know. Especially how some say they get tighter during their TOM.

Do you plan on having another child? What did your doctor say to you about your risk of developing pre-eclampsia again??

I got pregnant right after I had my band put in, and I developed hypertension/borderline preeclampsia in my 8th month. Now, I had 1 fill, but never any restriction, including when I was swollen like someone stuck a hose in my mouth and forgot to turn it off! I gained 10 pounds in the first 8 months and 30 the last month! Within 6 weeks I had lost all Water weight and the 10 pounds too. I had restriction for the first time 6 weeks after baby, when I had my second fill.

Hi All!

I spent all weekend on a crazy drinking/up to no good camping trip in Michigan's Upper Peninsula this weekend (Sunnysea - Fox Park about 1 mile east of Cedar River on M35).

Anyway, minus a couple of cheesy poofs, I did really well foodwise! I got most of my Protein in, kept my calories around 1,000 per day and I only had 1 lite beer and a Mike's Hard Lemonade Lite (only 96 calories) too!

This band is awesome.

I find that I really lose weight when I log my food on Fitday.com. (I did really well on Weight Watchers too, when I logged my food consistently). I really think a food journal is key! If it goes in my mouth, it goes in the journal! I'll even try to log something before I eat it, to see if it's really worth it or not.

Here's to a good week, consistent journaling, exercise and another pound gone forever!

Please see this post and let me know if you have any questions!

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f78/flipped-port-38826-post534332/#post534332