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Just curious as to when you had an unfill after finding out you were pregnant. I am 5 weeks pregnant and am scheduled to have an unfill on Tuesday, I'll be exactly 6 weeks. I am really nervous about having the unfill. The doctor is taking it ALL out. I had hoped he would at least leave just a little in. But, his procedure is taking it all out. Thanks!

What a wonderful post! Thank you for that. :thumbup:

You know, I have been researching this for a while since I hope to become pregnant soon. If you google something like pregnancy diet meal plan, there are some wonderful ideas for things to eat during pregnancy. On average, I read to sustain a healthy pregnancy one only needs to consume 300 more calories per day. Congrats on your pregnancy! :thumbup:

Just wanted to come on and say, I experienced a chemical pregnancy. So, I was, in fact, pregnant, but for whatever reason, it just didn't stay in there. :thumbup: I have to go and have my progesterone levels checked this month on the 21st day of my cycle. So, hopefully, this month will be better.

Congrats to you!! :thumbup:) I have almost 6 cc in my band, but I know sometimes my band gets tighter around cycle time, anyway. I've also got some heartburn going on too.

I took two of the dollar general 5 day early pregnancy tests and both of them gave me a very, very faint line. But then, when I tested earlier yesterday, it was even more faint. When I took the tests, I was 11 days past ovulation and 12 days past ovulation. I am taking another in the a.m. at 13 days past and see what happens. Strange thing, I spotted from 7 DPO to 11 DPO, and now I am not spotting. So, I don't know what's going on. I am not "technically" due to start my period until May 5th. So, I have no clue. Congrats to you on your bun in the oven :thumbup:) Paulette

I have to say thank you to Dr. Pleatman. I have already been banded, but I do wish my doctor would have been more up front with patient satisfaction with the band. I had actually wanted the sleeve, but unfortunately, my insurance wouldn't cover it, and then prior to surgery while doing an EGD, it was discovered I had an ulcer, which my doctor said if I had been going for any other surgery, bypass or sleeve, he wouldn't have been able to do it. I have to say, I have been struggling for the last 2 months or so with heartburn. I had a slight unfill about a month and a half ago, which helped with the regurgitation, but depending on what I eat I still have it from time to time. I haven't lost any weight since January and getting frustrated. (I don't have the Lap band, I have the REalize band).

Hi all, My husband and are trying to conceive, and I am sure I am having a wacko cycle, but I have never experienced anything like this before. I am due to start my cycle on May 5, and on April 26, I started spotting, light pink and then seems to get a little heavier, but have not needed a pad. But, I have noticed my band has been tighter than normal. I have also been having lots of heartburn. So, I was wondering if anyone experienced this prior to finding out you were pregnant. Thank you :smile:

You know, it has always amazed me at how people can get away with saying things like that and also being prejudiced against people who are heavy. Like one of the other posters said, if you had made a comment about her being Jamaican or if she happened to be of another race, then that would be grounds for harrassment. It really unnerves me that this type of behavior is acceptable! If a person says something sexual that makes another person uncomfortable, then they can file sexual harrassment on them. So, how come if someone makes a comment about being fat and it makes a person uncomfortable, then why can't there be repercussions there? I guess I'll never know. Don't let that idiot get you down, because she is obviously an idiot. take care, Paulette

You should be getting more calories than that, but I wanted to share something I posted on Obesityhelp. Post Date: 11/13/09 9:10 pm Hi all, Right after surgery, I came on here and complained that I hadn't been losing anything and was thinking I would be one who the band just didn't work for for whatever reason. In the beginning I did lose slow, but as I started getting my fills and doing the "dieting" and exercising that is required with this thing, I am finally seeing results and it feels GREAT!! I went in for my 5th fill on November 2. At the doctor's office I weighed 230;my scale said 227. This morning I got on my scale, 11 days after my fill, and I am down to 221.8! Wow!!! That's 6 pounds in 11 days. I am posting this because I know there are several newly banded people, who, like me, were thinking that the weight should fall off magically after having the band placed and should come off with doing only liquids and significantly reduced caloric intake. I just wanted to share with you guys who are new that give this thing some time and you will see some results. I have been diligently watching my diet (even through the hunger, and even through some slip-ups from time to time),exercising and drinking lots of fluids. Today, as of this morning, I am down 27 pounds since surgery day of 07/07/2009! Granted I thought it would be more by this time, but I can tell you I am on cloud 9! I am almost at the 30-pound mark!! I am down total of 53.2 since March (the start of my 3-month supervised diet) and that is a great feeling. I have a lot more to go, but dang it that's 53 pounds I will NEVER, EVER see again! I remember reading posts like this in the beginning and just not believing I would be one of the ones who loses weight with this thing. But, this WILL work for you. I'm not sayin' it isn't a lot of work because it is. But do what you are supposed to and you will see results. Keep your chin up and keep pluggin' away! Much love, Paulette

Cute post! :crying:) Yes, mine's name is Benny.