On January 10, 2011 I had and experimental procedure consisting of the lap band with plication. I lost 102 pounds before my surgery & around 175 pounds following surgery. But as most of you know the band is not intended for the super obese. So our game plan was to convert to another procedure once y weight loss came to a halt.  year after surgery my weightloss was down to a crawl so it was time to submit to my insurance for the DS. After they finally approved it 6 months later my surgery date was set.

August 20, 2012 was my surgery date. It wasn'ta full conversion. I had the intestional part of the DS my I kept my band and plication. We felt that was a better option than cutting and shrinking the stomach when it was already smaller. I also had to have to have a port replacement. I have done well since my surgery losing over 30 pounds so far. But it's not without complications. Last week I was admitted into the hospital with an infection around my port. My body just doesn't want I guess. I saw my surgeon Wednesday. I still have an infection but it has gotte a little better. I have an appointment to see my surgeon again in 1 month. If the infection continues my port may have to be removed.

I know many a skeptical of new or experimental surgeries. But think of it this way, each and every one of these procedures had to begin somewhere. People had to be willing to be an experiment subject in order to create & perfect these procedures. I have no regrets about my choices. These procedures have helped me lose a total of 308 pounds and still counting.

Thanks everyone!!! Surgery lasted neaarly 6 hours. He spent 2 hurs removing scar tissue left from having 3 c-sections. I am hurting a lot today and feeking icky. Definitely brought back memories of my first surgery. I'm getting ready for yet another nap lol. Hugs to all.

For the past month or so I have been watching my 10 month old great niece from Tuesday afternoon thru Wednesday afternoon while her Mommy works full time and goes to school. Keeping up with a 10 month old is definitely a work out.

This weekend I started my new walking routine. Three out of the last four days I have walked the track at our school.I have been able to walk 1/2 mile each time WITHOUT my walker. Last year I could barely make it that far with my walker. The rain & wind kept me from my walking yesterday.But I plan to walk every single day that the weather will allow.

Tomorrow I a scheduled to see my dietician to check in and see how my weight loss is coming along. Next Wednesday I have an appointment to see my surgeon to check my progress nd discuss the next chapter of my journey.