I was banded 9wks ago and am down 38lbs. Yesterday I felt real weird, like I did when I found out about my daughter, so I had my hubby pick me up a test. I am, simply, floored! I really can't believe it! I am thrilled, but really it couldn't have come at a scarier time!!! I wish it happened before I got banded. My docs said not to worry and that many women have babies who are banded, but I'm so worried! My doc said I can keep my fill and that babies live on nutrition not calories. That made me feel better. Can you believe it? I hope that all my hard work doesn't go away (does that sound awful)? I don't mean for it too, its just I have been trying so hard and don't want to go back. My baby will always be first, so I will keep up with the healthy food and excercise. And I'm sure after the baby I will be able to get a fill and start dropping again, right? Please anyone out there going through this or anyone who can make me feel better, please write to me! I need it! With my daughter I gained 18lbs, I hope I can do the same this time. Thanks all for listening! A very excited mommy to be!!!

First of all congratulations! Let me say I lost weight once with a pregnancy, you can still stay on a good nutritional diet plan and lose weight and have a healthy baby and an easier delivery! New weight gain stats are out for obese women, 9 lbs gain during pregnancy is all that is recommended for obese women. Good luck and God Bless and keep you!

Congratulations! What a blessing! My dr covered this with me saying you can keep your band inflated til the last trimester without any problem, and it's possible to go through your whole pregnancy with your fill in because just as your dr said, the baby lives off of nutrition not calories. The baby will take everything it needs from you, so it's a matter of making sure YOU get everything YOU need as well. YAY for some reason I'm SO excited for you, I mean babies are always exciting but I don't know I think you getting pregnant just gave me some hope on the situation lol...YAY BABIES!!! and congratulations again!

Congrats! I was trying to get pregnant for a few months, but since it didnt happen, I thought it might be because of my weight. So I've decided to get the band, happening on Saturday. Now I've committed, I hope I can loose at least the same amount as you before I get two lines on a stick!

I hope your doc lets you keep your fill, and you dont gain too much weight back. But regardless, a heathy baby is your goal, and since the band has worked so well for you this far, it will keep working after you've given birth. Try not to worry too much!

Congrates......no worries all will be fine....never know with the right eating plan you may come out ahead of the game!!!!!

Congrats!!! I hope all goes well for you. You will have to keep us all updated!

That is wonderful news! Babys are always a blessing in so many ways. God will protect you and your baby the whole way through. Don't worry but stay encouraged.

CONGRATULATIONS! So exciting! There's a whole 'group' here (Look on the Home Page) of gals who've had babies with the band. -BG

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE! Your kind words mean the world to me! Thanks! Love Kelly