Delivery and a band

[lotzasunshine 2]

Is there anyone out there who has had a normal delivery with a band in? My hubby and I are thinking about waiting to have a baby for a while after I get banded, but I still have questions. I saw a lot of women talking on here about having c-sections and I really don't want one unless absolutely necessary, so.... Any help?

[blueriley 0]

The band does not effect your ability to have a vaginal delivery. I have read that some women need to get a slight unfill at some point during their pregnancy. But otherwise you can have a completely normal pregnancy:thumbup:

[juno610 1]

That must be just a weird coincidence, because like the previous poster said, the band does not limit your delivery options. I plan on having a vaginal birth, unless of course something comes up later. You never know!

[olemelissa 0]

I'm only having a C-sec because this is my second child and I had to have a C-sec for my first child....so it's the once a C always a C rule for me. Nothing to do with the band.

[Wheetsin 714]

I'm pregnant and have had to get an unfill, even though I didn't plan to get one. I may also need to have a c-section (so they tell me), but it is because of what's going on inside, not because of the band in any way.

[genepha 47]

I had a normal c-section delivery with my first born. He was a scheduled c-sec. but that was mostly due to his size (big!) not the band. I am currently 33 weeks pregnant with baby #2 and have another c-section planned for 7/17 if I make it that far! I have had some complications with this pregnancy - mostly low amniotic Fluid, completely unrelated to the band. With my first pregnancy I had a fill for almost 7 months and only gained about 15 lbs. With this one, because of my low fluid levels, I ended up getting a complete unfill at about 3 months along. I've gained about 20 lbs so far so not too bad. I wouldn't worry too much about the c-section as long as you are prepared either way. With or without the band there is no guarantee of a vaginal delivery - so just be prepared. A healthy baby is the main focus anyway! Oh - also my dr. told me to wait 1 year after surgery to get pregnant. I waited 5! Good luck!

genepha

[autumnlee 0]

I just had a child 5 months ago and 2 years ago with a band in and had no problems. They let the Fluid out as soon as I found out so the baby would get as much nutrition as possible. The band caused very little problems through the whole pregnany and delivery. I waited 10 months after the surgery to get pregnant and still had no problems.

[TraumaNurse 1]

I had no problems with my pregnancy and band. I did have an unfill at 10 weeks due to severe morning sickness, but went on to have a natural vaginal birth. I started back with fills at 5.5months postpartum due to breastfeeding.

Congrats on your band journey!