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Hi, I am 21 weeks pregnant. I made it through the first trimester with some nausea and only vomited a few times, so I managed to not need an unfill then. However, it seems that in the past few weeks, I am having more trouble eating, and I am starting to have heartburn (almost every evening). Has anyone had to get a partial unfill later in pregnancy because of these or other issues? Not sure if I should stick it out and see if it gets better or go ahead and schedule an appointment with my lap band doctor. Thanks in advance!

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OMG unfill... I just got a slight unfill because I had a lot of heartburn and was having trouble, and I feel AMAZING now!!! So much better!!!!

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I was pregnant with the band as well. I did nto need to unfill, but I had no negative symptoms and both baby and I were gaining appropriately. I would definitely encourage you to get even a partial unfill. The relief will allow you to resume eating normally opposed to avoiding food to avoid symptoms. Good luck and congrats :)

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I always had to get completely unfilled in the beginning of my pregnancies, but you want to be comfortable and able to nourish you and that sweet little baby :) Remember, you got the weight off once, you'll be able to again. Enjoy your pregnancy and good luck!

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Thanks, everyone! I am going this afternoon to get a partial unfill. Hoping that will be enough to get me and the little one through the rest of our pregnancy healthy!

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I got unfilled a week before 2 tri all liquid out I had so pain I felt tight couldn't breath nothing staying down constant headache.. Couldn't sleep at all.. I feel great and I haven't gained a pound yet and I'm eating healthy.. If you need to unfill do it.. I was so u comfortable all around.. Now I feel great I'm almost 5 months now.. And I'm haven't gained a pound

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