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I have been away for a while. At first I was sitting on pins and needles waiting to find out if we were pregnant. We are. Now I am sitting on pins and needles waiting to see how much weight I gain. I have never before been concerned about gaining weight while pregnant but this time...well, this time I am freaking out. I want so badly to be think again. We didn't plan this and are still adjusting to the information but never the less after only 30lbs loss we are pregnant. I was really geared up to lose the next 30lbs which would have left me with my last big hurdle of 30lbs. Oh well.

Now I am trying to figure out how am I going to get in the recommended nutrition. I'd love to hear from other bandsters who have found creative ways to get in the Protein, Calcium etc. Lately I have been having a tablespoon of Peanut Butter or I have been making shakes using non-sweet soy milk (loaded with antioxidants and protein).

I haven't had any cravings which is truly a blessing. I have however gained 3lbs and I am only 6wks today!!

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will keep my fingers and toes crossed that everything continutes to go smoothly and we have a new baby bandsterette? soon.

Myra

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Congratulations! I don't have any answers for you, but I wanted to wish you well, and hopefully bump your thread to give someone who's been in your shoes a chance to see it and respond.

Again, congratulations mom! Is this your first?

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Hi Lisa,

I will be wishing you well, and curious to hear what advice you are given on here. I was banded on 8/4/06, and would like to have more children. So I'm very curious about this topic. Much love to you!!

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There are several pregnant bandsters on this forum who can best answer your questions. One source of Vitamins, Protein, and Calcium are fortified Cereal like protein fortified Special K (10 grams of protein in a serving). Congrats to you and your hubby!

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Congratulations!!

I'll be tuned into your advice & progress - I hope that I will be in your position by mid-next year. Fingers crossed that all goes well for you.

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HI Theresa,

How are you? I too feel so left out as I barely visit lapband anymore. All of the other members are attempting to lose weight where as I must focus on nutrition and possibly putting on a few pounds. I asked the moderator to provide a room for those of us who are pregnant but my request went unanswered.

I am due in April. I haven't put on my pounds. In fact I believe I have put on less than 10 lbs. It would proabably be less if I could hold down Water. Last night I was able to drink and entire glass full and felt wonderful. Before the end of the first trimester I could stand the taste of Water.

I truly believe the band is assisting in keeping the cravings and hunger down. I forget daily that I am pregnant and I certainly am not eating nearly as much as I have in the past.

Hey, that ticker is moving in the right direction! Good for you.

Lisa

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