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I'm 33 weeks pregnant and doing well. I had to limit the amount of Phenergan I used to avoid nausea/vomiting because it lowers my seizure threshold and caused me to have uncontrolled leg movement. I use Benadryl as needed for nausea and it hasn't been too bad.

I've gained approximately ONE pound from my pre-pregnancy weight. I just don't have an appetite and my metabolism is high. I hope both of them stay the same after this pregnancy.

I'm going to give the band one more shot after this pregnancy and then look into my other options.

Carrie
234lbs

I have of course gained weight. I'm somewhere around 240 at the moment but I'm also pregnant. I have experienced morning sickness and the OB put me on Phenergan. I plan to recover from this pregnancy/birth and look into other options for weight loss. There is a chance I may require another c-section so I'm sure that will delay any other surgery for a while.

Unfortunately I'm still banded.....

On July 4, 2007, I became stuck to the point where I could not swallow my own saliva. I had all my fluid removed the next day.  I finally had my Endoscopy performed in August, 2007 by another doctor. He did not take pictures during the Endoscopy nor did he take any biopsies.

Apparently the majority of Dr. Powell's patients have been handed out to various doctors here in the Dallas area. I have noticed he is operating an office out of California and still has one here in Dallas. I find that funny because him and his staff couldn't handle the patients here to the point they were given to other doctors. Why in the heck would he start rebuilding his patient load??

I've basically given up on the band. Even with the weight loss I initially had I would NOT do it again. I've done almost 3 years of fills and unfills. I've had no restriction and been to the point I couldn't swallow my own spit. 

I'M NOT DORKING WITH THE BAND ANYMORE! I am currently around 220 pounds and I'm trying to get pregnant again with my last baby. I am currently exploring my options. I've gained back approximately 60 pounds at this point from my all time low. It's depressing. 

I hope to be able to have only one surgery when I have the damn thing removed and switch to another form of weight loss surgery.

My husband continues to have the same problems as I do. He still deals with True Results for Fills/Unfills. I'm done with it, no more. 

We both believe that our bands were not placed correctly by Dr. Powell. I would love to hear from  other people who had him as a physican to listen to their experiences.

I have gone on without a new port and without medical treatment. I am no longer under the care of Dr. Powell as I was released from his care because I was a problem patient. Since I don't have a doctor at this time, I am unable to get adjustments. I need an endoscopy to find out if my stomach is damaged.  I still experience epigastric pain and intermittant discomfort with my port. I just deal with it.

I have gained back about 20 pounds. I am back up to 185lbs. I can't blame the weight gain on anyone but myself. It's still a battle.

My surgery was changed without my knowledge thanks to Dr. Powell and his clueless office. 

I agreed to him changing out my port under local. A few days prior to my surgery I was called by Sandy asking me to get my blood drawn because I was having General Anesthesia. Come to find out he wanted to do exploratory surgery that would take me 4-6 weeks to recover from. NO THANKS!! Needless to say I cancelled the surgery.

Quick update...

I've had a little fluid taken out of my band, thus I can eat A LOT more than before. Hubby has pointed out that I am a little distorted as to a "real portion" as I have been banded and used to smaller portions that anything I eat now feels like I am "pigging out". I have gained a few pounds. I don't know exactly how much I have gained as I REFUSE to get on my scales, it's depressing, but I KNOW it will come off as soon as I get another fill.

I am having a low profile port put in under local anesthesia on Thursday (Nov. 16th). I plan on taking the Thurs and Friday off and enjoying my weekend with my family. I also plan on asking for a small fill at the time of the surgery.

I will keep try to keep this updated.

I have been very pleased with my weightloss, but lately have been in constant pain. I am just sick of hurting.  I have just about made the decision to have my band removed and fly solo. 

At least at 300lbs I was not in enough pain to take 3 teaspoons of hydrocodone just to make it through the day. :(

I'm a little over a year out now and things have slowed down a lot. I can't really complain as I have put very little effort into losing weight lately. I tend to stay between 167 and 170 these days.  

I have decided to wait until after the first of the year for my next fill as I am determined to enjoy the holidays. So don't be surprised if there is little to no updates here. :)

I'm still not happy with the excess skin, but someday after my last child is born in a few years I will get things back in place. :)

-Carrie
297/167/???

I had to copy/paste my posts from my old journal as they couldn't move them over.
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Monday, September 04, 2006

Long Overdue Update...
Hey folks, sorry it has been such a long time since I updated..

I am still working and have started going back to school so I don't have a lot of time online anymore. :(

I am down 125lbs from this time last year. I started this journey at 297 and I'm down to 172. I have slowed down a lot on my weight loss but mainly due to how I feel. I am not happy with the excess skin, but what can I do? I need to exercise outside of work. I still plan on having a full body lift at some time, but for now I am happy with where I'm at for the most part.

I have 18lbs to go until a normal BMI, I am no longer MORBIDly obese, I am simply overweight. :)

Hope all is well for everyone.

-Carrie

297/172/154

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Sunday, May 21, 2006

I've been working lately so I am slow to post, but I finally made it under 200lbs which was my goal for my birthday which is Tuesday. I am now at 194. :) I'm down 103 lbs from last August. :)

Hope everyone is doing great!!!

-Carrie

297/194/180 (or less)

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Friday, March 31, 2006

Sorry I haven't been really good about keeping my weight loss blog going. My hubby is leaving today for 3 weeks in India and I start a new job on Tuesday.

I am down almost 90lbs in 8 months. Hubby needs another fill as he is starting to gain weight again. He only has 4cc in his 11cc band! He plans on getting a fill when he returns from India.

I hope everyone is doing well.

-Carrie

297/209/180

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Friday, March 10, 2006

Yeah, I know I'm becoming horrible at updating my weight loss blog. Life happens is all I can say. :)

I am down 82lbs since August and I'm continuing to lose weight. I am still very happy with my band. Hubby is doing well with his, got his first adjustment/fill yesterday and he survived it....lol

I hope everyone has a great weekend!!

-Carrie

297/215/180 or less!

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Monday, February 06, 2006

I am almost 6 months post-op and have lost 69lbs. WOOOHOOO!!

Not much to report other than the weight loss. I hope everyone is doing well.

-Carrie

297/228/180

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Friday, January 27, 2006

I am officially 65 pounds down from surgery. I've never lost this much weight before. I hope to be in the 100's by my birthday in May. :)

Hubby is doing good and healing well. :)

297/232/180

33lbs to go to ONEderland!

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Wednesday, January 11, 2006

Hubby is having his Lap Band Surgery on Monday. I'm not sure exactly what time, but I would appreciate everyone keeping him in your thoughts and prayers.

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Friday, January 06, 2006

I got my fill done last Tuesday. So far the restriction is great. I am not able to eat much, but that's kinda the point. :)

I am at 239lbs (-58lbs since surgery). I need to work on drinking more water and getting more protein as I am often tired.

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Tuesday, December 27, 2005

I ended up deciding to wait until after the holidays and the first of the year to get my next fill. Right now I am enjoying eating a bit. I usually split a kid's meal with Meleah when we go out, so I'm not doing too much damage. I'm mantaining my weight, just not losing any right now.

So I'll keep you guys posted. My fill is scheduled for Jan. 4th I think. ;)

-Carrie

297/243/180