Pregnancy after the band...

[Gloria37 0]

I was wondering if anyone has gotten pregnant after the band? I was diagnosed with PCOS at 18 and I've tried to get pregnant before the band except I was not ovulating...I never got my period on my own which is part of PCOS. I know this is a question for my doctors but I was wondering if anyone has had this experience. If so how long did you wait after getting the band? I appreciate any comments!

[Julie* 0]

I also have PCOS but was able to get pregnant twice with fertility help. I hope you are as lucky after you are banded.

My doc asks people to wait one year after being banded to get pregnant. You may want to check this with your doctor though.

Good luck!

[Gloria37 0]

Yeah my OBGYN said the same thing. But I just wanted to ask if anyone has had the experience.

Good luck on your surgery on Tuesday! :clap2:

[skbishop78 0]

My cousin is pregnant with the band. They tell you to wait atleast a year after the band is in place due to that is your "optimal weight loss period." BUT....I guess losing 45 lbs, got her more active in bed...and she is pregnant 4 months after having the band. She also has PCOS. She is now 3 months pregnant and doing well!!!

[StartingOver 6]

I am currently pregant and banded. I started my band journey at 305lbs and was 233lbs when I conceived. I got pregnant as soon as I stopped taking the pill.

[Gloria37 0]

Thanks for all your responses...it was great to hear. It gives me some hope. Because ever since I was 18 and I was diagnosed with PCOS I was convinced that I'd never to able to have a baby...which I want so badly.

Maysa: Congrats on your baby girl!

Jacilyn: I hope everything goes well with your pregnancy, are you going to find out what it is?

Skbishop78: That was the most helpful post because she had PCOS, thank you. Is your cousin on the website?

Thanks! :love:

[skbishop78 0]

No, I haven't really told her about the website, we don't talk that much. We are not real close, I just know that she has had alot of trouble conceiving...and she does have PCOS and endometreosis. Good luck, and I will keep you posted as to how she is doing. My mom always keeps me updated on her.

[illude 0]

I'm glad that someone made this thread because I've often wondered myself about getting preg. after being banded.....I'm just 21 and I really don't want any kids right now but in a way I do and I just wondered if it was hard to get preg. & with the band does the baby get enough food/protien/vitamins to stay healthy.....

[tracey anderson 0]

Hi,

I had a healthy baby last April while I was band. BIG NOTE TO THINK ABOUT SHE WAS MY 4TH CHILD AND ALL WERE BORN VIA C-SECTION I NEVER DIALATED WITH MY FIRST CHILD PAST 3 AFTER 22 OR 23 HOURS IN LABOR SO C-SECTION IT WAS SO MY OB JUST DID THE OTHERS C-SECTION WE JUST PICKED A DATE AND DID THEM NOW TO THE POINT SORRY I JUST LOST MY BAND DUE TO EROSION IN JAN. 06 AFTER HAVING IT FOR 2.5 YEARS AT MY LAST POST CHECK UP FROM BAND REMOVAL THE NURSE WAS READING OVER THE CHART AND SHE STATED THAT THE DR. HAD WROTE A NOTE THAT EROSION (MAY) HAVE BEEN DUE TO C-SECTION Just a quick run down my band had been perfect all along everything was great during pregnancy did not need a unfill just perfect only gained 2lbs just great about 2 weeks out from birth my port site old incision filled with fuild it got hot and red I went to my primary DR. she cut it alittle and drained it and sent it off for culture no infection that was the first part of May 05 it was all down hill from there it never healed up it has been draining dime size fuild all of these months sorry to get off topic just be very careful if for some reason you need a c-section make sure to keep close eye go see your band Dr. I really wish I had went to see him in the first place and not even to my primary he is 3 hours away and she is 10 mins. Good Luck. Tracey