Oh no...banded March 22 and I am pregnant.

[Stacey5267 0]

I just found out that I am pregnant with my third child. I was banded 3 months ago on March 22. This is a big surprise to me as we were not trying.

I have been filled to 5 cc and have lost about 20 pounds since surgery. So far, I feel very little restriction so I am not worried about being able to eat enough, but just about carrying a baby to term with a band in me and so soon after surgery.

Does anyone else have any experience with this?

I have a follow up to see my doctor on July 1 and will discuss it with him then. Not sure what to expect?

Thanks for your time.

Stacey

[roziecakes 20]

I personally do not, obviously, since I was banded only 2 weeks go; but a good friend of mine got pregnant with her third child right after she got banded, and as far as I know everything went well for her. She was still able to maintain weight loss after her son was born too.

[CheckYes 46]

You will most likely have your band emptied at your next appointment. I don't know of any surgeons that would leave Fluid in your band while pregnant.

Congratulations to you on your pregnancy!

[slm2007 7]

You will have to probably be unfilled until after you give birth or are done nursing (if you do that?). I was scared of getting pregnant right after surgery because they wanted me off birth control a month before and a month after and I got pregnant when my husband just breathed on me. I've heard it happens quite often because of this reason. Congratulations to you and best wishes for a happy healthy pregnancy!

[DaddyD 1]

My wife had both of our children with the band. It's totally doable. Just be careful about throwing up (as always) because that can cause the band to slip.