Hello Lower BMIers and Happy New year@!

I was banded on 12/1/08 and haven't had a fill yet. I had a tough time scheduling a Fluoroscopy and my fill center will not provide a fill until I have one.

At this point I have no restriction...except occasionally when I feel heartburn so I know I have the band. It's extremely difficult at this time as it is very cold out and I usually exercise outside. I've lost 15 lbs since banded but I'm afraid I will gain it if I don't get a fill soon. Being a lower BMIers I think we do have the luxury of taking it slow....looking down the road as a life long process.

I know it's about getting back into the mind set of living and eating healthy but now I am dealing with head issues. I feel guilty paying out of pocket and not seeing changes. I must trust tho that everything fell into place for me to get this thing and I worked incredibly hard to become BAnded so there will be results but patience is the word to focus on now.

I am turning 50 in March and I feel somewhat like I'm about the birth a new me....going through extreme birthing pains now but I have faith in the process. It's not so much a new physical me that is blossoming but a saner more spiritual me (I hope) who won't escape into food or need to hide or fight with life anymore.

Blessings to all in 2009.

I found out that I am pregnant over the weekend. I didn't think that I could get pregnant again. I am about 5 weeks along. I've been struggling with what to do? I/We are not ready for another baby. Emotionally and physically, I just don't think I can do it again. I had chest xrays and the barium swallow xrays last week, so I'm concerned about possible complications. We are not an old goats, nor are we spring chickens...Pushin' 40 with a newborn??? I am scared!!! I fear that God will punish me if I don't have the baby. If I gain another 20+ lbs I know my medical problems will worsen. I have gone so far in this process to turn back now.

That's a rough spot to be in. I won't even presume to offer any advice on the matter, just wishing you and yours the best as you sort through the situation ::hugs::

A child is an incredible blessing we can't begin to get anywhere else..especially when there is love involved. People thought I was nuts having my precious 12 yr old daughter when I was 40.

Hello everyone! I am fairly new to the site and would like to join your group. I am 193 and 5'2". I just found out today that my insurance approved my surgery :ihih:. I will be banded on July 9th by Dr. Felts in Richardson Texas. I am so excited:biggrin:.

Band75, I don't know what to say; my thoughts are with you. You should obviously talk with your doctor about the recent barium swallow x-rays to see if there are any potential health issues. There are other sites you can explore, there is a good pregnancy forum on MSN Health and Fitness as well as in the mom logic community. Probably the best place to start is with your doctor regarding your current medical issues. I wish you all the best.

Hi Everyone-

I wanted to give you all a quick update with me. I chose to go with another doctor who submitted my info to insurance without jumping through hoops that the first doctor wanted. Aetna approved the surgery is 3 days, the catch is- the doctor put me in for gastric bypass rather than lap-band. My surgery is scheduled for Thursday. I am excited and cant wait to see the changes to be made.

Hello Everyone,

I will receive my surgery date next week. Thanks for all the kind words. I did not continue the pregnancy. I had too many medical proceedures and I took medications that could cause birth defects. I regret that I did not know my body well enough to know that I was pregnant (before having all the tests and taking the medications). I have hormonal problems, so it is normal for me adnormal. I have been going through a bit a depression and have not been talking to many people or on the computer lately. I lost a few lbs and quickly gained them back in the last few weeks.

Hello Everyone,

I will receive my surgery date next week. Thanks for all the kind words. I did not continue the pregnancy. I had too many medical proceedures and I took medications that could cause birth defects. I regret that I did not know my body well enough to know that I was pregnant (before having all the tests and taking the medications). I have hormonal problems, so it is normal for me adnormal. I have been going through a bit a depression and have not been talking to many people or on the computer lately. I lost a few lbs and quickly gained them back in the last few weeks.

Best wishes to you (((((Band)))))