Pregnant and banded

Frisky · November 5, 2006

Hello all....I was just curious if anyone out there was pregnant and banded? I was banded in Jan 05' and have been at my goal weight for about 6 months (started out at 298, goal weight 152, now being 19 weeks pregnant I am at 166) I have not had my band released, I think for mental reasons....I don't want to go back to eating like I did before, and I seem to be gaining weight just fine. I eat my three meals then add in 2-3 small Snacks for the extra calories, I also allow myself a bowl of ice cream (calcium right!!!). I am a little worried about the port getting pushed around when I get bigger...I already have port sensitivity. Anyone with advice or in my situation I would love to hear from.

Take Care and keep on shrinking!!!

Angela

P.S. I have a running joke that I am probably one of the few women who will have to grow into my skin, while being prego!

kimmcneely · November 6, 2006

I have just found out that I am pregnant. We haven't had an ultrasound yet and have had strange periods so I am either 5 weeks or 9 weeks. Not very far along at all. My lap band doctor said I could keep my band up to my 7th month but I am going to go ahead and have it out. I currently have only .7 cc in and am real restricted. At one point I did have 2 cc but began to have acid reflux.

Congrats!

DrewsLou · November 6, 2006

Kim... your having your band removed? or just having your fill taken out?

Congrats to you both on your pregnancies! I hope to join you sometime after the new year!

kimmcneely · November 6, 2006

I apologize, I meant keep my fill until then.

Frisky · November 7, 2006

Kim,

You scard me to with the taking it out thing....I am glad you stated it was just the fill !! Congrats to you to!! I hate to admit it but I am behind on paying my doctor bills so I am not sure if my band doc will help me with this....I am more relying on my family doctor for guidence in this. I am taking alot of Vitamins and really watching that I get enough for two...but a little worried! I will keep you informed on how I go, and maybe you can learn some from me.

Angela