atmsmom

I am due in 2 weeks. I debated on getting my band unfilled. The surgean who did my surgery is 6 hours from my home. I called somewhere locally to get the band unfilled; however would not because they had to do an x-ray and since I was pregnant that could not happen. Anyway, I got my band Sept 2005. I have read in a post that someone was being mean by saying that if you don't get your band unfilled that they hope you have a miscarriage. With people like that out there, no wonder our country is in the shape it is in. The decision not to unfill my band was a difficult one. The decision was not made because I was scared to gain weight. I gained 100 lbs with my 1st baby (before the band). I had many discussions with my OB/GYN and the Lap Band doctor. The Lap Band dr suggested I get the band unfilled before 5 - 6 months. IThe OB/YN was not concerned, eventhough I only gained 5 lbs the first 7.5 months. The OB/GYN was not concerned because the baby was gaining weight normally. I have not had any issues until recently and those issues are very mild. Like I said, I am due in 2 weeks and the baby is pushing up on the band that is causing some discomfort. However, at 8.5 months pregnant, most everything is uncomfortable. I have gained 11 lbs and get the necessary calories. At my doctor visit yesterday, my baby girl measured 8.5 lbs. Each circumstance is different.