Ok guys. So I have been a member of this site for over 2 years. I had my LB surgery on Mar. 10, 2010 and went from 298 down to 215. Then from March and April 2011 I went from 215 to 235 and couldnt figure out why. Then we found out that we were pregnant on Mother's Day weekend. We were both excited and scared at the same time bc we went through 3 miscarriages. Since getting a fill or unfill is not covered by my insurance i decided that i didnt want to get an unfill. I gained 12 lbs when i was pregnant and after a tough pregnancy that was filled with complications (none of which i think were directly related to the LB) we were blessed with a beautiful baby girl. Fiona Aveleen was born in January and she was very healthy. I am so grateful to have her but i am a lil depressed bc i feel like i am startin all over again with my weight loss journey. That is why i have named this thread reintroduction. My name is Ashley and my goal weight is 140 lbs. i am currently at 225 and since i dont have the money for a fill i am on my own for now. I have another 8 weeks of unpaid maternity leave so i am going to spend this time focusing on bonding with my lil one and getting back on track. we are on a very tight budget and anyone who has had a newborn knows that i am constantly busy with her. any support or help you guys can give me will be greatly appreciated bc i am feeling down. i know that i can do this i just need some help. but i am glad to be back

congradulations on your baby girl,she sure is cute,good luck with your weight loss journey,I had my lapband put in in september 08,I found out I was pregnant 2 weeks later,I had a complicated pregnancy also,but gave birth to a healthy baby girl on 1 may 2009 at 34 weeks.I have lost all my weight and have maintained it for 3 years,I have no fill in my band.it isnt easy but you can do it,stay positive and enjoy your new bundle of joy,my kids keep me active and that has help shed the lbs,goodluck and stay poitive. .

Congrats on your beautiful new daughter! What a pleasant surprise! I am a mother of 3 so I totally understand you when you say your busy! A couple pointers I have to offer is that if you breast feed, that helps to shed the pounds a little faster. It did with my last baby. (He was the only one out of my 3 kids that totally took to the breast) I lost 30 pounds in his first 2 months. Also watch your calories very closely. Keep a food journal, that really does help and of course the exercise, even if its just getting out and walking with the baby for 20 to 30 minutes a day. I hope this helps some! Good Luck to you and enjoy that little one, they really do grow up WAY too fast

Congrats on your new buddle of joy! She is a cutie for sure! Now, depending on where you live, buddle her up, put her in a carriage and take her for a walk. It will give her fresh air and you exercise! You can get back on track, but by cutting your plate size and, also, using a small fork to eat with. I did that when I was on my 6 month required diet before insurance covered surgery. Good luck, and once again, congrats on your baby! Karen

Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl! I'm a newer member, banded Jan 18, so I don't have any good secrets to share yet, but I notice we are same weight and goals so we'll be on this journey together! And since I first joined this forum about 2 years ago but waited 2 years to take the plunge as self-pay, I also lost quite a bit of time and don't even have a baby to show for it, lol. Good luck to you, you will do great!