Hey all! So I've been banded for 2 years now. I'm almost 27 weeks pregnant and have experienced a significant increase in restriction while pregnant. I'm still able to eat and drink, but I'm definitely back to feeling like I'm at my maximum healthy-fill level, instead of pre-pregnancy where I was coasting along with being under-filled just enough to eat whatever I want if I wanted. My OB is very happy with my health and the growth and health of the baby. But recently I had the stomach flu which really aggravated my band, and I've started swelling (ankles/feet... very typical for me in the 3rd trimester based on my last pregnancy), which also means that internally I am likely swelling as well (as explained to me by my surgeon at the time of my banding). I went to take my glucose test yesterday and failed twice... both times I got severely nauseated 1/4 of the way into that disgusting drink and vomited up my efforts. Now I'm sooooo swollen that I'm having trouble in the mornings and evenings eating, drinking and keeping stuff down (middle of the day is easier for whatever reason). I'm thinking that maybe I should revert back to liquids for a few days and let things calm down... any thoughts? It's so easy to let my imagination get the best of me and freak me out thinking that maybe I have a band slip or something crazy. Has anyone experienced a really aggravated band? DId liquids for a few days help?
Thanks!!
-Sarah
