Let's get to know each other before our surgery...I'll go first.

My name is Amy (37 years old). I live in central FL with my husband and two kids, 3 yo DS and 4.5 yo DD. I work in IT doing technical writing and operational readiness. I love photography and have a small side business, and when I'm thinner, I really enjoy running and spinning.

I was banded in Nov 2009 at 374 lbs. From my banding until Dec 2011 (2 years), I lost 198 lbs. I was thrilled! Despite the occasional vomit and inability to eat certain foods, I was still 99.9% happy with my band. Right after Christmas this year, however, I got a terrible upper respiratory infection. I coughed and coughed and coughed. I coughed until I puked, which caused a slip.

I got a complete unfill in early January. Once the slip was fixed, I started getting fills. But then my band developed a leak and slipped once again. Since the surgeon I was seeing was less than helpful, I found a new surgeon, Dr. Domkowski, who finally treated me without acting like I was crazy, as my last surgeon did. Based on his recommendations and test results, we decided to do the removal and sleeve in two separate surgeries.

Dr. D removed my band on August 3, 2012. Because of the extent of damage done by the band, including scarring and pulling the fundus through the diaphragm, I am waiting around four months to be sleeved. I'd love to be banded on November 25, which would have been the three year anniversary of my band.

I've gained about 70 lbs since December. Sigh. The good news is my surgeon is not at all concerned about my weight gain. He is 100% convinced that I'll lose it all once I'm sleeved, since I was so successful with the band. I'm a bit of a goody two-shoes, and I followed the rules to a "T", and I intend to do the same with the sleeve.

I hope the next four months fly by!

Hello all! Just wanted to check in. Sleeved 11/15. HW: 300 CW: 181. 119 lbs gone!

Grazing and old habits are trying to creep back in. Anyone tried the 5 day pouch test? I've heard some say it works, others say its a "crash" diet. I just need to get my mind back into the game. I'm not gaining and am still losing fine, but I know things can get out of hand if I let them.

Hello all! Just wanted to check in. Sleeved 11/15. HW: 300 CW: 181. 119 lbs gone!

Grazing and old habits are trying to creep back in. Anyone tried the 5 day pouch test? I've heard some say it works' date=' others say its a "crash" diet. I just need to get my mind back into the game. I'm not gaining and am still losing fine, but I know things can get out of hand if I let them.

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You look awesome! Congrats on your accomplishment!

Hello all! Just wanted to check in. Sleeved 11/15. HW: 300 CW: 181. 119 lbs gone!

Grazing and old habits are trying to creep back in. Anyone tried the 5 day pouch test? I've heard some say it works' date=' others say its a "crash" diet. I just need to get my mind back into the game. I'm not gaining and am still losing fine, but I know things can get out of hand if I let them.

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You look AMAZING!! Great effort!

Sleeved 11/14 sw: 337 current weight: 209 ...down 128 lbs.

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Great transformation! Congrats!!!!

Hello all! Just wanted to check in. Sleeved 11/15. HW: 300 CW: 181. 119 lbs gone!

Grazing and old habits are trying to creep back in. Anyone tried the 5 day pouch test? I've heard some say it works' date=' others say its a "crash" diet. I just need to get my mind back into the game. I'm not gaining and am still losing fine, but I know things can get out of hand if I let them.

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Wow...congrats! What's the pouch test? I went on vacation and didn't stick to my diet so when I arrived today I was surprised that I hadn't gain any weight! I maintained at 149#. I think the grazing is the hardest thing for me bcuz then I get full off of empty calories and don't get enough protein in those days.

highest weight 224#<br />sx weight 213# (11/20/12)<br />current weight 149#(8/4)

Wow...congrats! What's the pouch test? I went on vacation and didn't stick to my diet so when I arrived today I was surprised that I hadn't gain any weight! I maintained at 149#. I think the grazing is the hardest thing for me bcuz then I get full off of empty calories and don't get enough protein in those days.

highest weight 224#<br />sx weight 213# (11/20/12)<br />current weight 149#(8/4)

http://5daypouchtest.com/

Make sure you click on each day for "read more". It sounds like a mini post-op diet. It seems to be something I could follow.

http://5daypouchtest.com/

Make sure you click on each day for "read more". It sounds like a mini post-op diet. It seems to be something I could follow.

Thanks! I'm hoping the first 2 days aren't too hard lol. I drink a protein shake in the morning anyway bcuz I can't handle breakfast well.

highest weight 224#<br />sx weight 213# (11/20/12)<br />current weight 149#(8/4)

Surgery 11/12z. Highest weight 225

Weight today 144.4 on doctor's scale,, pleased with my progress!!!! All blood work was goid????

Wow...congrats! What's the pouch test? I went on vacation and didn't stick to my diet so when I arrived today I was surprised that I hadn't gain any weight! I maintained at 149#. I think the grazing is the hardest thing for me bcuz then I get full off of empty calories and don't get enough protein in those days.

highest weight 224#<br />sx weight 213# (11/20/12)<br />current weight 149#(8/4)

I am right there with you Almam...We have been in a hotel waiting for our house to be ready for over 2 weeks I have had a hard time sticking to only "good" eating . The scale is staying between 148-149 at least I have not gained :/

I am right there with you Almam...We have been in a hotel waiting for our house to be ready for over 2 weeks I have had a hard time sticking to only "good" eating . The scale is staying between 148-149 at least I have not gained :/

Its hard when ur not at home with a routine. 2 wks in a hotel would drive me crazy! I traveled 1 yr with the hubby and I had to come home bcuz of the awful headaches I would get. Cleaning lady thought I was crazy bcuz I would clean the room myself lol. We have been home for about a wk and I have been nonstop busy beforw I go back to work tomorrow so I haven't started exercising again:-( I'm hanging in at 149#! I'm hoping Saturday all will fall into place and back into working out (even though I have to deep clean the house)! Lol

highest weight 224#<br />sx weight 213# (11/20/12)<br />current weight 147.4#(8/5)

I'm curious to know. Did anyone have surgery on 11/29/12, like I did? Do I have a sleeve twin out there somewhere?

Karen

Surgery 11/12z. Highest weight 225

Weight today 144.4 on doctor's scale' date=', pleased with my progress!!!! All blood work was goidddc12[/quote']

Way to go Carols5417! Your results are awesome.

Surgery on 11/14 have lost 80 lbs. SW 251, CW 171. Happy but would like to lose another 20 lbs. Height 5' 10".

You look great! What is the 5 day pouch test??

Well I'm 9 months out and down 97 lbs! I am thrilled with my weight loss so far. I would like to lose another 20-25lbs but my weight has really slowed down so we will see. But I am so much happier and more active. This was the best decision I ever made!

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