stacyp83 30 Posted July 29, 2013 Hello all! How long after delivery did you wait to go back to losing weight? Did you go on the liquid/soft food stage? I have not had the best success with my band but I am determined to do what I'm supposed to do after I have my baby next week. I just want to know how you other mommies did it :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amberly 2 Posted July 29, 2013 I was wondering the same thing...I'm not due until January 2014 but would love this info if someone knows. 1 Ready for the change reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NC Mama 23 Posted July 29, 2013 My band doc told me to schedule to come in 4-6 weeks after delivery to start adding Fluid back into my band. He also encouraged me to breastfeed as he said that would help with the weight loss. I would assume that around that 4-6 week point is when your body has healed enough to think about weight loss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ErinMarie 186 Posted August 1, 2013 I haven't called my band doctor yet and I will be 3 months PP on Aug 13. I will do what he suggests in terms of getting a fill, although I'm sure my husband will be against since I am still breastfeeding (but having to supplement due to low supply). We'll see! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heather_8.1.14 65 Posted August 10, 2013 Most doctors will advise against any diets until at least after your 6-8 week check up. Having a baby is tough enough on your body, you dont want to throw it into a full blown shock by dieting right away either. If you plan to breastfeed (which WILL help get that weight off faster) you will just want to follow a healthy diet and drink plenty of Water, which is a perfect place to start. Going on a liquid/soft diet will do more harm then good since your body will still need a lot of nutrients, etc to help you heal. Good luck!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stacyp83 30 Posted September 2, 2013 Thank you :-) I didn't really go on a diet but was just stressed out and depressed because my baby was in Nicu, ...stepped on the scale yesterday and was shocked. I weighed 265 pounds the day before I had my baby...in about a month I weigh 197. Less than I did when I got pregnant and I didn't even try to lose it!! 1 NC Mama reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swissnis 0 Posted October 8, 2013 Breastfeed ladies! I had my baby 6 weeks ago and have no Fluid in my band and already lost 30 lbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swissnis 0 Posted October 8, 2013 Thank you :-) I didn't really go on a diet but was just stressed out and depressed because my baby was in Nicu' date=' ...stepped on the scale yesterday and was shocked. I weighed 265 pounds the day before I had my baby...in about a month I weigh 197. Less than I did when I got pregnant and I didn't even try to lose it!![/quote'] I get that, my first baby was in the NICU for 32 days. So stressful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ready for the change 40 Posted October 14, 2013 I was wondering the same thing...I'm not due until January 2014 but would love this info if someone knows. . Fur I'm due feb 24 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites