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I am 18 weeks and I don't plan on unfilling at all, I think I am capable enough to get enough calories with protein drinks, bars and other healthy snacks in order to have a healthy baby..

Agree band then baby...I was 31 when I got the band and I am now 18 weeks pregnant..I wouldn't of been able to get pregnant or wanted to without having the band first...I have lost 50 lbs and can't imagine being pregnant 50 lbs heavier...I would say your health comes first and then once your healthy have a baby...good luck :biggrin:

I always say when you start to plateau then it is time for a fill..and your last fill was in Jan..I would give it a shot and get one..hope it helps :thumbup:

Oh yes it is, I am in Virginia Beach, VA and holy cow the pollen on the ground is so thick..I hope you feel better soon..:thumbup:

I haven't experienced it but it could be caused by inflammation, I would give it 3 days and just drink liquids and then eat mushy foods for 3 days so you don't hurt yourself..I hope you start to feel better soon..I would treat it like you just got a fill...:thumbup:

I was banded over a year ago and from what I remember the ONLY way to get of the gas they pump into you is to walk your little butt off...just get up and walk that is the only thing that helped...it doesn't help right away but from what I remember there was no magic pill that got rid of that gas they pump into you.... Now if you have been banded longer and it is way past the gas they fill you up with I use Gas-x it is a lifesaver, I have tons of gas...also I know this might sound gross but if you have gass don't be embarrassed get it out..regardless of however it comes out do not hold it in..it will only makes things worse...my husband just thinks I am a walking gas machine but I don't hurt from gas and well he is ok with it..good luck and hope the gas goes away soon it is very painful I know..

Well I have been banded for over a year now and my doctor never told me to hurry and eat my meal within 20 minutes..I was told to eat slow and chew chew chew..I don't rush myself otherwise I will get stuck and well we have all been there...not a good thing..the other way I supply myself with calories is by drinking protein shakes. I am almost 17 weeks pregnant so I need more calories now then I did before and I just eat what I can and I usually drink 2 protein shakes a day..I seem to get my share amount of vitamins..I honestly don't count calories I just eat what I want within a reasonable amount..I know if I want a peanut butter and jelly sandwich (yes I can eat bread) that I only make a half sandwich because there is no way I can eat a whole one..I only eat til I get full and if it isn't all my food so be it..seems to be working I have lost over 50 lbs so far and even though I am pregnant I keep losing..so my advice is to not worry about if your getting enough calories and the amount of time it takes you to eat just eat til your full and not another bite..and supplement your diet with a protein shake and vitamins...good luck :thumbup: hope this helps I think everyone has their own opinions and their doctors have told them something different..:laugh:

I have 5 total...only the port one is large but the others are very tiny and almost gone now and my surgery was a year ago..

Well then that is great news that they are able to do this for you so soon...Best of Luck :cool: KUP

I lost about the same amount of weight right after surgery...then I got my first fill and lost a little more...honestly I didn't see weight loss until my 2nd fill which was almost 9 months after my surgery.. I am sure people have told you this is not going to take weight off you over night..you have to give it time..most people don't lose all their weight for about 2-3 years..This is just a tool to help you lose your weight..I would say your doing great just give it sometime and keep up the good work :cool: and just remember when you hit a plateau in the future get a fill because those fills are the key to losing weight..

I got banded in Mexico and my only problem with Fill Center USA is it was $349 bucks for the first fill and drops down to $169 for any fill afterwards...just kind of a lot of money..but on top of that my FC USA doesn't use a fluoroscope which was a bit scary but I guess if we have no where to go othen then back to Mexico going to FC USA is our best bet..:cool:

I would give it some time...sounds like it might be inflammed from the pokes..After fills with my doctor they tell me to stay on liquid for 3 days and then 3 days of soft food..maybe you started eating too fast.. I hope your doing better..and you were able to keep your fill and get some food down..KUP :cool:

I was banded in Mexico by Dr. Ortiz and it was a wonderful experience..my insurance did not cover it and would not cover me in the states...it was $8000 and that includes everything...everyone was super nice and supportive..everything was clean and sterile and I felt safe..Any questions let me know..:cool:

Just wanted to wish you luck with the invitro :cool: I am surprised they are doing it so early with only TTC for 8 months...I have been trying for over a year and went on fertility meds and was able to get pregnant on the second month..I do hope it works out and you have a healthy and happy 9 months :eek:

I am not sure but I would honestly not get the surgery done until after the baby is born, just because all the drugs they would give you while doing the surgery and the meds you would take after just doesn't seem safe for the baby esp in the first trimester...I have been banded for over a year now and I would almost want to get pregnant before I got banded so I could get banded after and work on getting the weight off..I hope this helps...and congrats on your pregnancy..:cool:

I have been banded for 1 year 4 months and I am still very happy with it. I was a little late at getting my second fill, I waited til September to do it and all of a sudden started losing a lot of weight. I think the main key to having the band is if you hit a dry spell get a fill. I also think you need to pay attention to yourself and your band and learn how it works and learn what it likes and dislikes. I actually can eat anything I want, although I eat smart I am able to eat things I was told I would never be able to touch again. I have lost a little over 50 lbs so far and although I am 16 weeks pregnant I have yet to gain a pound. I keep losing weight and eating healthy. Being banded was the best thing I have done in my life, as far as weight loss. It was well worth every penny and everything else that goes on when being banded. :thumbup:

Congrats Cindy!!

I am currently 15 weeks pregnant and I have not gained any weight, I have lost about 20 lbs since I got pregnant..However, it is because my morning sickness is so bad..I plan on keeping my fill the entire pregnancy, if it becomes harmful to the baby then I will get unfilled...I think you kinda have to take the good and the bad...getting pregnant you obviously gain weight, I think a person can control weight gain by eating healthy and getting enough exercise..but I rather gain 100 lbs and have a healthy baby then not gain a pound and not be able to get pregnant...hope you get your positive soon :thumbup: I have been down the road of fertility problems and that 2 week wait is a pain in the butt..

I am 15 weeks pregnant now and I throw up occasionally, but it is either from getting stuck or morning sickness...try to stay away from greasy foods and eat a bunch of small meals...also my doctor told me to stay away from red meat...I drink at least 2 Protein shakes a day because I no longer can eat any type of protein...Also call your doctor and let him/her know your still having morning sickness and he/she will prescribe you some medication that will help...I have been on anti-nausea meds since 5 weeks and since about 13 weeks they have stopped working so I was put on Zofran today..but def call them and tell them and make sure if you can't keep any food down try to drink as much Water as you can..keep hydrated that is a must!! If your throwing up water call your doctor asap because being dehydrated is not good for the baby... I have lost about 20 lbs total this whole pregnancy so far it is rough having morning sickness but the pills do help and they are safe....best of luck and keep us updated :thumbup:

I am almost 10 weeks pregnant (sunday) and I haven't had any issues with food getting stuck..I drink lots of water before I eat and it seems to so called lube my band up so I have no issues getting anything down..I am probably not going to get unfilled but I say if you can't keep anything down you def need to get unfilled some...I would get some protein drinks like Mariposa said and try to keep those down...good luck and congrats!!

Preseed is this amazing lubrication that is safe while TTC, it is a must and worth buying. I know so many woman that have used it and have gotten pregnant right away while using it. I thought before buying it that I didn't need help in the lubrication department, I was well lubricated but it helps the sperm out by allowing it to travel inside you.. Here is the website - www.preseed.com Highly recommended, I have a feeling this is why we got pregnant this time, only month we used it every single time and it obviously worked..it cost about $19.99 and the amount I used was about 3-4 on the applicator that comes with it..any questions feel free to contact me :thumbup: Hope this helps and you get your positive soon!!

I have PCOS and have you gone through all of the other steps like fertility meds or metformin? IVF's are expensive this is why I ask if you have done the other steps before jumping into getting a IVF...If not you should try fertility drugs first, opk's, temp chart and try preseed..very inexpensive compared to an IVF..just a thought :cursing:

It has taking us over 8 months to get pregnant with the help of fertility drugs, ovulation sticks, pre-seed(stuff is amazing if your TTC, highly recommend getting some). It has been a rough ride with 1 miscarriage but we are pregnant again so I am crossing my fingers this little one sticks this time.. Just make sure if your TTC always be on the bottom, always lay still for atleast 15 minutes after and I suggest using ovulation test strips..good luck

Hello..I am brand new to LBT and new to being pregnant..I am 5 weeks and 2 days a long. This is our first, I have been banded just over a year now so I was very excited to see that there is an actual forum for pregnant women with the lapband..well just wanted to say Hi!! :mad:

Thanks for the welcome...everything so far is going great with the pregnancy. As for the lapband I am a slow at losing weight so I have lost 40 lbs in 1 year but I am happy with it and will continue to eat right and do the right things...