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!

First pic is day of surgery the next pic is at 6, 7 and 9 months respectively.

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You are looking awesome! Great job. I was sleeved 11-6-12 and my weight loss has slowed as well. Would like to lose another 8-10 lbs. but if I don't I'll be grateful to just maintain,

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Surgery 11/12/12

Highest weight 225.5

Today's weight 141.8

Goal weight 130. Finally broke a stall!!

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 :/

Goodness, been in my new place for 12 days now and the scale is fluctuating between 144-145 happy days are here again!

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My new happy place is 148-149! You still look great my fellow shorty (and mom of 3).

I realized my before picture was from last years meet the teach event- so I took a picture before this years meet the teacher. Down 99lbs. 15-20 to go.

I am down 135.6 since Pre op on Oct. 4 2012.

Why does it always post my second picture sideways?! Ugh!

I'm 10 months out today, and down 126 from HW. 14 lbs to goal, and loving my new life. I am currently 10 weeks pregnant with twins, and a little worried about gaining too much, and not being able to lose it. I'm snacking on the wrong things too! Slider foods are the easiest to eat right now (I have pretty bad morning sickness), but as soon as I can I am going to get back on track. I'm still doing water aerobics, but am worried that I'm not getting enough activity to keep up with my increased calories. How are you all doing?

I'm down 143lbs since my Pre op diet began on 10/4/12. Loving everything!!

I haven't posted in a long time, but I have been following.

I was 9 months out on Sept 6, 3 days after my 63rd birthday, and I last 99 pounds of my 100 pound goal. I feel like my life has changed in every possible way. I am so happy. I feel like I am entering the prime of my life. I have been going to the gym and about to start pilates reformer. I learned to swim a few weeks ago. I mean how to breath correctly while swimming. I also want to take Kayaking lessons. Or possibly rowing, or both.

I could not feel better and hope you all are feeling the same. You are doing great and keep it up.

Ainslee

I haven't posted in a long time' date=' but I have been following.

I was 9 months out on Sept 6, 3 days after my 63rd birthday, and I last 99 pounds of my 100 pound goal. I feel like my life has changed in every possible way. I am so happy. I feel like I am entering the prime of my life. I have been going to the gym and about to start pilates reformer. I learned to swim a few weeks ago. I mean how to breath correctly while swimming. I also want to take Kayaking lessons. Or possibly rowing, or both.

I could not feel better and hope you all are feeling the same. You are doing great and keep it up.

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We got sleeved the same day! I am so happy for your success. This has been life changing for me as well. It's truly a blessing to actually enjoy being active! Keep up the great work.

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I'm down 143lbs since my Pre op diet began on 10/4/12. Loving everything!!

Awesome! Congrats

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I'm 10 months out today' date=' and down 126 from HW. 14 lbs to goal, and loving my new life. I am currently 10 weeks pregnant with twins, and a little worried about gaining too much, and not being able to lose it. I'm snacking on the wrong things too! Slider foods are the easiest to eat right now (I have pretty bad morning sickness), but as soon as I can I am going to get back on track. I'm still doing water aerobics, but am worried that I'm not getting enough activity to keep up with my increased calories. How are you all doing?[/quote']

Wow! Congrats on the fabulous weight loss and your twins! You've really been having some life changing events going on. I hope you have a safe and healthy pregnancy first of all and I believe you can keep your eating under control....look what you have already accomplished! I also hope your morning sickness goes away soon. Keep us posted. We're all pulling for you.

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