Hi everyone! My name is Pamela and I am 27 years old. Oddly enough, I was very thin through most of my teenage years, and very athletic. I played a lot of sports in high school. As I got closer to my senior year, I noticed that I was putting on a little weight. I didn't think much about it at the time.

About a year after I graduated, I got married to my high school sweetheart. By that time I had gained over 50 lbs and was at about 200 lbs. I was very concerned about how fast the weight came on. I was also having some female problems too. I went to my doctor and he did several test on me to find out if anything was wrong and the results shocked me! He diagnosed me with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). I had never heard of this before. He told me it was a hormonal disorder and one of the side effects was weight gain. He also told me that I would probably have trouble getting pregnant. My heart dropped when i heard this. I always thought when i was ready i would just be able to have a baby. It took 6 years before we were able to get pregnant and by the grace of God we now have a beautiful, healthy boy.

I've tried every diet there is, I think, and nothing ever worked for me. I was 330lbs at my heaviest. I have been blessed with the opportunity to get the band. I've been banded for about 10 days and i am doing great. I am sooo excited about the journey ahead. I lost 13 lbs on the pre-op diet and have lost 16 lbs since my surgery. I know i rambled but i just wanted to introduce myself and see if anyone else has PCOS that has been banded and can tell me about your experience. Thanks for listening!

Pamela

Banded 9-20-07

330/299/150

:rose:

I had my 2nd fill today and so far I am feeling some tightness (fingers crossed that it stays that way for a while)

Jeannie, tomorrow is the BIG day! Good luck with your surgery. I hope you have a speedy recovery. You are in my prayers.

Pamela

I hope this fill gives you the retriction you are hoping for. Thank you so much for the encoouragement and prayers, i am so excited i am about to pop!!!

Pamela

I hope this fill gives you the retriction you are hoping for. Thank you so much for the encoouragement and prayers, i am so excited i am about to pop!!!

Please let us know how it goes as soon as you feel up to it.

Been thinking about you Jeanie. Hope all went well. Let us know how you are doing.

Hey guys,I start the 24hr liquids before surgery, any tips?

I just wanted to check in and let you guys know I am doing great. Dr B said my surgery was one of the easiest ones he has done. I am a little sore on my left side but other than that i feel wonderful. Thanks for checking on me. Take care

I just wanted to check in and let you guys know I am doing great. Dr B said my surgery was one of the easiest ones he has done. I am a little sore on my left side but other than that i feel wonderful. Thanks for checking on me. Take care

I am so glad you are doing well. I can remember being more sore on the left side than anywhere else. It will take a few days but you'll be as good as new in no time. Keep us posted on your progress. Take it easy.

Slimshady, tomorrow is the BIG day, right? I wish you luck and a quick recovery. How's the liquid diet going?

It is going great, I wish that I could have eaten one more day, but all is well. I am soooo excited. I will keep you all posted

Hey guys!! Sorry I haven't been on in awhile. I go tommorow for my first fill. I am sooo hoping for some restriction, because right now, I can eat just about anything. I haven't lost any weight in the past week, and I know it is because I have eaten things I shouldn't. I am looking forward to my fill, and getting back on track.

Good luck Slim. I'm sure everyting will go great!!

Hey guys!! Sorry I haven't been on in awhile. I go tommorow for my first fill. I am sooo hoping for some restriction, because right now, I can eat just about anything. I haven't lost any weight in the past week, and I know it is because I have eaten things I shouldn't. I am looking forward to my fill, and getting back on track.

Good luck Slim. I'm sure everyting will go great!!

Good luck with your fill tomorrow, hope it does the trick.

Slim, I'll be thinking about you tomorrow.

Just left Dr. Lins office at Emory. I am scheduled for Tuesday November 27th. Now i am nervous!!! :paranoid

Buttercup. Can U let us know how your surgery goes? I had my consultation yesterday with Dr. Williams at Emory.

Good Luck! & Get Skinny!

Buttercup,

THAT IS GREAT!! I knew your situation would work out somehow-- and look how soon it is!! What a relief. Now that you've saved $15,000+ by not having to self-pay, you get to buy yourself a new skinny wardrobe very soon.

Gosh, did you even have time to finish your liquid diet?

Just left Dr. Lins office at Emory. I am scheduled for Tuesday November 27th. Now i am nervous!!! :paranoid

Congratulations Buttercup. It will be here before you know it. Keep us posted on everything.