Frisky

I was banded in Jan 2005 and have reached my goal weight (was 298 now I am, ok before pregnancy 152, now 165) I have had no problems at all with the band (knock on wood) but I was wondering has anyone out there been prego with it? At first I was worried that I would not gain enough weight (doing OK there) and I have not unfilled my band....I think for mental reasons, I am scard that I will go back to eating like I did before, so instead I eat 6-7 small good for me meals (except for ice cream at night) a day and it's working. I am now scared that my port will get pushed out when I get bigger and I already have issues with port sensitivity. I guess I am looking for anyone else in the same situation as me or any possible advice. By the way I am 19 weeks along! Thanks.....Frisky

Hello all....I was just curious if anyone out there was pregnant and banded? I was banded in Jan 05' and have been at my goal weight for about 6 months (started out at 298, goal weight 152, now being 19 weeks pregnant I am at 166) I have not had my band released, I think for mental reasons....I don't want to go back to eating like I did before, and I seem to be gaining weight just fine. I eat my three meals then add in 2-3 small snacks for the extra calories, I also allow myself a bowl of ice cream (calcium right!!!). I am a little worried about the port getting pushed around when I get bigger...I already have port sensitivity. Anyone with advice or in my situation I would love to hear from. Take Care and keep on shrinking!!! Angela P.S. I have a running joke that I am probably one of the few women who will have to grow into my skin, while being prego!

OK I need to change my signature.......way way behind!!!!!!

Kim, You scard me to with the taking it out thing....I am glad you stated it was just the fill !! Congrats to you to!! I hate to admit it but I am behind on paying my doctor bills so I am not sure if my band doc will help me with this....I am more relying on my family doctor for guidence in this. I am taking alot of vitamins and really watching that I get enough for two...but a little worried! I will keep you informed on how I go, and maybe you can learn some from me. Angela

I am there and did it in only 13 months....298 down to 152....my hair suffered but it was well worth it!!!! Down 146lbs!!!!!!! It can be done stick to it and follow the rules (weigh EVERYTHING...that was my key to success) Angela

I was wondering how you guys get those weight lines or I guess goal lones might be a better phrase. I like them. Thanks! Angela

I was wondering is anyone having problems meeting their water intake goal? I am 12 days out and I am suppose to drink at min. 32 ozs. a day but within the limits of 1/4 cups every 15 min. I am sipping water all and I mean all day long and I can bearly meet that 32 oz mark let alone the 64 oz they want us at. I also am now into the mush stage so I can't drink 30 min. before a meal and 1 hour after a meal....taking another 6 hours out of my drinking time (assumeing 3 meals are eating). Any tips from you all? Take Care!! Angela

HELLO ALL!! I was just banded 10 days ago, found out today that I am down 19 lbs already YIPPY!!!!! and I can start the "baby food" stage today again YIPPY!!!!!! Well I just wanted to introduce myself. I am already part of a bypass support group, but they just don't understand us banders. Just kidding they are great, I am just looking for more people in my boat. Angela:banana

THANKS!!!! Figured it out.

Hello! I am new here too! I was just banded 10 days ago and all is going well (I have just found out that I have already lost 19 lbs I am sure mostly due to the liquid diet, but still nice to see!! If I can answer any questions for you feel free to ask! Angela