Hello all - my name is Kristi, I'm 33 and was banded in February of 2007. My starting weight was 245. About the time I dropped between twenty and thirty lbs, I found out I was pregnant with my first child. He was born in January of 2008. After he was born, I started to get back on track with my band. Had a few fills, started to lose the weight again, and then, guess what??? Yep, pregnant with child #2! Talk about a roller coaster ride!!! My second son was born in November of 2009.

Sooo, this week I'm starting fresh (again). I've had my first fill and am DETERMINED to make it work this time (minus any children for a while)!!! The problem I'm having at this point is that it has been three years since I had my surgery and I can't remember a whole lot about what I am suppose to do! At this point, any advice or support I can get is much appreciated!

I'm looking forward to this journey and look forward to taking all of you along with me!

Hi Kristi!

I'm from Cincinnati, too! I'm actually being banded on the 22nd, so I'm on my pre-op diet right now. Who is your doctor? I see Trace Curry at JourneyLite. I really like his practice. They have support groups, etc. Do you have a nutritionist you can talk to? Since I haven't been banded, I don't have experience, but I know that we're supposed to do the Protein first. Always the protein and watch carbs. Per my nutritionist, we're supposed to have 60-80 gms of protein per day and between 45 and 60 grams of carbs.

Would love to have a local banded buddy! :sad:

Ginger

Hi Gingerjane! Glad to hear about your upcoming date - very exciting! Thank you for the nutrition reminders. That's the kind of information I need. I do not have a nutritionist, but my mother in law is a dietician and is also scheduled for the band this month, so she is my support right now.

I too am a surgical patient of Dr. Curry's, however, due to insurance changes, I now see Dr. George Kerlakian for my fills.

I would love to have a local band buddy, so please keep in touch! :sad: