Banded 2009, now have 7 month old baby

[amceache 5]

Hello all! It has been a very long time since I have been on this site. Glad to be back.

A little backstory for you: I was banded in April 2009 when my first daughter was just over one year old. I weighed in at 368 lbs. My pregnancy was frought with complications, including gestational diabetes and her birth six weeks premature. She is now a thriving, happy kindergarten student, and one would never know how difficult her first few weeks of life were.

Fast forward to June 2012, found out I was pregnant with baby #2. At that time, I had lost approx. 120 lbs.

(If you're doing the math, I was about 250 lbs.) My pregnancy was so incredibly smooth. I did not get any Fluid removed throughout the pregnancy, managed to keep up with my kickboxing class until about a month before delivery, and DID NOT have gestational diabetes this time! Gave birth to a healthy 9 pound baby boy in February, 2013.

So here I am now, 274 lbs. (up almost 30 from pre-pregnancy). I had been having almost no restriction whatsoever, extremely hungry most of the time, and eating too much. I went in to see my Dr. on Thursday for a fill and check-in. It had been almost 2 years since I had been in because things were going very well.

For the first time in four years, I think I might be a little bit over filled. I have been having night coughs ever since Thursday, no reflux, but did pb on broth earlier today. Has me a little worried. I plan to call the Dr. on Monday, but just curious to hear the opinion of my friends in BandLand. Should I wait and see if this gets better after a week or so, or is that just asking for trouble? I really do want to get back to my sweet spot, but I think we may have overshot it a little bit.

Thanks for listening! Hope all my pregnant lapband friends out there have as much luck with their pregnancy as I did. I love my band!

Alissa

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Night coughs are a classic symptom of being too tight. The fact you PB'd liquid (broth) is another one. I'd definitely follow up with your doctor.

Congrats on your babies!

[amceache 5]

Thanks so much for the feedback, Mis73! Do you think I can make it until Monday? I am keeping a little bit of liquids down, but I certainly can't do this for very long...

I just don't want to have to pay for an emergency visit, but I will if I have to.

[GoingforGoal 1,734]

Welcome back to LBT. Glad to see you are taking steps to continue your wl journey.

I too became pregnant while banded. My difference was I was able to get pregnant w/out fertility treatment. So I understand how wonderful a 'normal' experience really can be

As for your fill, I would definitely take a smidge out and just followup in a month for an additional fill once it's settled and if you feel you could use more.

You are taking all the right steps..you'll be at goal in no time

[GoingforGoal 1,734]

Welcome back to LBT. Glad to see you are taking steps to continue your wl journey.

I too became pregnant while banded. My difference was I was able to get pregnant w/out fertility treatment. So I understand how wonderful a 'normal' experience really can be

As for your fill, I would definitely take a smidge out and just followup in a month for an additional fill once it's settled and if you feel you could use more.

You are taking all the right steps..you'll be at goal in no time

[amceache 5]

Hazelsbliss, thanks so much for the advice. I think that makes a great deal of sense. It's funny, I am doing much better today, keeping liquids down without issue, but I am scared to try anything solid. I will definitely call the Dr. Monday morning and suggest a slight unfill. If I don't have restriction after that, I can always add some back, right?

Thanks again for the reply and encouragement. It means a great deal to me!

[amceache 5]

Hazelsbliss, thanks so much for the advice. I think that makes a great deal of sense. It's funny, I am doing much better today, keeping liquids down without issue, but I am scared to try anything solid. I will definitely call the Dr. Monday morning and suggest a slight unfill. If I don't have restriction after that, I can always add some back, right?

Thanks again for the reply and encouragement. It means a great deal to me!