I'm new...question about babies

Braedensmom · February 15, 2008

Hi all...well, I've read your stuff for several months now and I've decided to join in on the fun. I have been researching LapBand for about a year or so now...I've always had lots of weight issues. My whole family does. At one point I lost over 70 lbs. with diet and exercise...but I got pregnant in the middle of weight loss and gained it all back plus. I'm so happy i have my kiddo...but what was up with all the weight??? :confused2: I come from a really big family and both of my parents are sick now...heart failure, diabetes...you name it. I don't want that for my kids.

I thought I would never be able to afford this...but my husband just moved us away from all our friends and the best news with this move, is that our new health insurance covers 90%!!!! Whoo-hoo! I hear it's a pretty quick process to get approved too...I'll have to meet with my dr., a physical therapist, nutritionist and psychologist...and then we'll be all set. My first intro seminar is next Thursday. I'm really excited! :thumbup:

I was just wondering if any of you have had children after having the LapBand procedure? I don't expect to want to have another for at least a couple years after the surgery...but I just wanted to see how it has worked out for everyone else. Thanks!

Sunwyse · February 15, 2008

The band doesn't interfere at all. Your pregnancy will be monitored and as you progress some of the Fluid can be removed from the band to allow you to eat a little more. Once the baby is born, the bit taken out of the band can be added back. The band and port are tucked away and don't come into any contact with the uterus.

For many women with PCOS, the band causes weight loss, which then means fertility rises and pregnancy is possible. I've heard of plenty of women who have gotten pregnant and delivered healthy babies.

Ms Mississippi · February 15, 2008

Welcome and I hope everything is going well.

Elisabethsew · February 16, 2008

Welcome! Fertility is enhanced with the lapband so be careful! LOL. As your pregnancy progresses, the band is deflated to prevent complications so pregnancy concerns are not a real issue. Good luck!

Braedensmom · February 16, 2008

Thanks a bunch! We'll see! :biggrin: I really want to be healthy for my kids and not miss out on a bunch of stuff that my parents weren't physically or emotionally able to do. I really look forward to this...I just feel such a sense of empowerment, you know?

AUSSIECHIK · February 17, 2008

totally understand.. i hav a freind who has the band and also feel preg 7 months post op and shes doing great due in april.. and hasnt put on to much weight and baby is doing great..