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My little man was born April.26th @ 11:11am. 7lbs 9 oz 19.5. Inches. 6 days late! I had a great pregnancy and a wonderful vaginal delivery. Doctors went on and on how I would need a csection and everything went wonderfully all on its own. My band was empty due to an illness a month prior to finding out I was pregnant. The last month I was very thankful it was empty because I was so swollen i started to get a lot of restriction. Other then my port sticking out super far there was nothing band related to complain about! Hope everyone is doing well on thier band journey. I am already down 32 lbs since.delivery hoping to keep on that path [ATTACH]26713[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]26715[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]26716[/ATTACH]

Thank you ladies

Just wondering if anyone else out there started over 400 lbs and how your currently doing. Sometimes I feel like not many people can relate to where im at because with 150 lbs down im just now sitting where they started

Anybody elses port suddenly become very noticable? I dont really look pregnant because I weigh 315 lbs but this past week My port has really come to the surface! I started at 429 and ive never been able to even feel My port unless I laid down and felt around for it. Now its noticeable and kinda freaks me out :S

I have this question because I know many of you are probably like me and self concious of your body. Do you allow your husband or significant other to " go down" on you? I'm not hideous I believe I am an attractive women. I have a large chest and plenty of booty that my hubby really enjoys but I carry all my weight in my stomach and thighs so I'm highly uncomfortable with the thought of his head being there. It really upsets him one because he feels its not fair for me to please him and him not to please me and two because he feels like I'm not comfortable with him because he loves me and finds me sexual attractive no matter my size. Its not that I'm not comfortable with him he is the first person to ever make me feel good about myself and feel attractive. I just personally feel discusted with the thought of him having to do that since all my fat is there!!

Congrats she is such a pretty little girl!

I had an empty band when I got pregnant due to a prior illness situation. But I will say this I am 30 weeks right now and with a totally empty band I'm getting stuck and even vomitting after just a few bites because I'm so swollen. So if you keep your fills be cautious as the weeks go on! Its really up to your doc I guess if the ob wants it.out and you refuse they may opt not to see you. But my band doc always says if your getting all your calories in there is really no need to fully unfill you.

I am 30 weeks with an empty band and for the past week I have gotten stuck on everything and the past few days I've puked a few things up. I know its due to swelling but it makes me nervous to think how bad it may be come 5-8 weeks from now knowing there is no fluid to be removed!!Hope your feeling better

Sounds like you have an irritated esophagus. I had that problem last summer. I had to get my band emptied but if yours is already empty I'm not sure what they would be able to do. Have you told your ob you can't even keep water down? You would think they would be concerned since they prefer you to get all your essential nutrients in everyday.

Go in for a sonagram at 230 to find out what we are having

I like to use half a piece of whole wheat pita. Just the half makes two meals for me. It's a very good multi grain and easier for me to digest then bread. You can top it any way you like. I like to use a little grilled chicken, peppers, onions, and low fat mozzerella cheese. I'm not much of a marinara fan though so I use a teaspoon of BBQ sauce or just a teaspoon oil and parmeson cheese in its place.

Congrats on the beginning of your journey! I spent my first week drinking Breakfast carnations, Water,diet v8, and sugar free popcicles. Truly I was not even hungry. the liquids kept me satisfied I assume because there was still swelling going on during the healing. I do suggest some other form of Protein drink then the breakfast carnations.my doc suggested them but I later found out that there are many many more options with less sugar in them.

It is truly the hardest thing for me right now. I am having a big struggle with myself. I am 23 weeks and I've gained 11 lbs which is exactly where my doc says I should be but right before I became pregnant I had just lost 60+ lbs. So its hard to be moving back up the scale now. Because all the weight is in my stomach i look like I've gained way more then that. I went to buy new work pants last night and was so upset with how I looked in the mirror I just left the store I know once my baby boy is here I can lose it but the mental struggle of excepting that I'm gaining and the wonderful pregnancy hormones that make me burst into tears at the drop of a hat makes it seem far worse then it is.

2.95 for over a week in Missouri! Super impressed figured with holiday travels upon us they would have went crazy with it.

2.95 for over a week in Missouri! Super impressed figured with holiday travels upon us they would have went crazy with it.

I waited 4 months and had tropical v8 and coconut rum.

I believe diffrent types of feedback are necessary it allows the original poster to decide what they may or may not want to try to help themselves along their journey. Also must remember these are just our opinions and experiances and should always still check in with their doc before changing something dramatically since we are not doctors just people who have "been there" so to speak. The one thing I have noticed that is upsetting to me though is when someone posts something such as " help I messed up. I ate to many calories today or I splurged and ate ice cream and not my Protein or I had alcohol and way to much" instead of getting an its ok we've been there or you can bounce back! You have the ones who instantly start with why did you even get a band if you were going to stick to your old life and so on as If they have never once made a mistake with their band. Believe me I have made quite a few and I'm sure ill make many more along the way the band made my portion ability smaller it did not reset my brain or change my tastes buds so ofcourse I'm going to flub up now and again. I think thats where the original poster was going with it. That some people instantly lash out because they have been successful instead of trying to be supportive.

Right now you Need to worry about healing properly. Your Body is going to take a few weeks to adjust to these changes and you may even gain a few pounds. It's totally okay your body needs to flush out all the junk from surgery and get used to the new you. Just stay on the diet plan advised by your doc and it will all start to fall into place. Best of luck to you and congrats

We have all been right where you are so don't feel alone! Seriously though doctors amaze me with some of the things they say. I actually had this skinny prissy doctor start in on me about my weight and i was there for strep throat! I'm like is this a joke? My automatic diagnosis is your a fatty!? Yes I'm aware but being fat did not give me strep you little hag! Some people just dont understand I was approved for surgery at 16 already weighing 330 lbs and I was so excited and my mother said no way I was beautiful and just needed to except myself and get on a.diet program so I ended up having to wait till I was 19 by then with all my yoyo dieting I was up to 430! I was so discusted with myself my head.looked like a rhino I was so fat and unhealthy I coudnt tie my shoes and I barley fit in my car. My second approval took me 14 months and I jumped threw so many hoops to get there. Insurance , doctor reference letters, psych eval, diet plan, and so on. We are all hear for you! It may take time but you'll get there! My husband brings it up Now and then especially when I start loosing alot of weight and have to go get new clothes. I just assure him im not goin anywhere. He loved me when I was big so I know he is here for me I dont wanna be with.a.jerk who only likes me because im skinny.

I'm 5'5 and my goal weight is 200 lbs. I realize that still makes me very over weight for my height but I started at 430 and am currently at 310 so 200 sounds wonderful. Plus I got down to 240 before and I looked really good and was super comfortable and full of energy.

I'm the same way I feel restricted with a bra on and even sometimes when I have pants on that sit up to high I feel it

I have a friend who continued to get fills threw out her pregnancy. I do not believe her obgyn was for it but she did it anyways. She gave birth to a very small baby. 4 lbs and she was a full 40 weeks. Most people either stay where they are at or have some removed due to swelling making them uncomfortable. I had just had my band completley unfilled due to a complication right before I found out I was preggers. I am now 23 weeks and have gained 11 lbs. It is very hard to stay on track because I could eat anything I wanted and believe me I have plenty of cravings. But I make sure to get my Protein, dairy, fruits, and veggies in first then if I'm still hungry later in the day I let myself have something that I want. But usually after getting in what I need I'm not usually hungry anymore. Best thing for me has been using the chart the doc gave me saying what portions I need to consume from each food group and examples of each so I can switch it up and KEEP MOVING! Believe me I know exercise is the last thing on your mind right now cause sleep sounds fabulous but just a 15 minute walk a day with a glass of oj will boost your energy and help ya burn calories.

I did a protein shake for breakfast threw my entire first trimester. I couldnt handle solids in the morning it made me extremely nauseated. They are full of calcium, protein and vitamins which is all things you need. Im not sure I would do two a day though just because I dont think your going to be able to get all your whole grains, fruits, and veggies in that you and the baby both need in just one Solid meal and snack.

I would talk to your band doc and your obgyn. I started getting bad heart burn and indigestion along with naeusa and it was the baby they put me on rantanidine for heartburn and it cured it plus the naeusa .. odds are it is the baby but it doesn't hurt.to ask.

Prayers comming your way