MakingNewMe

I was banded for 2.5 years before I fell pregnant, so it was a considerable time. I know how you feel though. Scared as hell. The important thing to remember is that you probably wouldn't have ever fallen pregnant without the band, and although it is a setback now, you can get back on track later. Just maintain a healthy pregnancy diet. Don't fall into the 'I'm eating for 2" business. Doctors have confirmed that you should still be only eating the normal amount. Just make sure you keep up your iron, your baby will need it. Eat healthy and after baby is born, it won't be as much as a shock to you when you start your healthy lifestyle again. Before this pregnancy, you didn't have much to blame yourself for regarding your weight. Now you have a baby to think of. Don't risk diabetes in pregnancy etc. Take care of yourself, and you and your baby will be fine!!! My pregnancy with my daughter was wonderful. She is now four and in the extended preschool program. She (somehow) got some clever genes and is so damn clever!! I hope all is wonderful for you as it is for me. Kim

Hi, I was banded 6 years ago at 180kg. I was told that I would never fall pregnant, so living life happily with my husband, we never worried about contraception. But after losing 40kg, I fell pregnant. Once all the fluid was drained from my band, the heart burn went, and the rest of the pregnancy was a dream - although morning sickness was different - the band prevented any vomit from actually coming up, so I was just constantly dry reaching!! Our daughter was born Feb 2002, and has been a great baby/child. Downside...My band has never been in the right place since, and I have not lost any more weight. I am back around 154kg. Sucks, but I am trying again....and I have a beautiful daughter that we could have never had before I lost the weight.