pregnancy and the band

[tellie 0]

Hello everyone! It has been a while since I was here so i have heaps to read!

I would love to hear any of you ladies out there who has been through pregnancy with the band because I am indeed 8 weeks pregnant, very scared (miscarried in september at 7 weeks) and having tremendous morning sickness ( I dont know why its called that, evenings are worst, but anyway I was wondering if there is any written material regarding what happens and why. My band is actually not tight enough that I cant eat a normal size meal, but tight enough that I must eat very slowly. I also have this feeling that it has stopped me from throwing up with the nausea, since the gurgling and indigestion all happen under the band, i dont get that yucky taste i did when I was pregnant with my daughter. I havent called my doctor with the news, and I want more info before I do, because he tends to not listen ( busy guy) and just do, and I fear he will want to empty my fill, and I dont want to unless there is any medical reason ( something like a half filled band will put too much pressure whenever or the port can flip when the stomach gets big and many other creepy things I spend my nights hallucinating with.

Sorry this is too long. If anyone has any info or knows where I can find written info into this, I will appreciate your help a lot.

cheers

Tellie

[StartingOver 6]

Hi Tellie,

I am also pregnant and banded. I am in my 16th week now. I found out about the pregnancy at 11 weeks and had some fill taken out of my band at that time. I cannot each much at one time, however I am hungry every few hours. I haven't had any band-related issues come up in the pregnancy yet, and I don't expect any of course, but only time will tell. If you have any questions or need support along the way feel free to PM me.

Congratulations on your pregnancy!