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I haven't posted on here in ages. I'm one of those who've had a difficult road with my band and original surgeon.

I'm currently 37 weeks pregnant with my second child. I was banded in 2005. I thought some may want to hear about my pregnancy experience with the band.

My first pregnancy (without the band) I started out around 302lbs and ended up losing 40lbs due to daily nausea/vomiting. My daughter was born at 38 weeks via c-section due to hypertension and a failed induction. She weighed 7lbs, 2 ozs and is a healthy 4 year old.

This pregnancy I've had very little nausea and vomiting compared to my previous pregnancy. I've only "lost it" a couple times per month on average. My doctor gave me Phenergan to prevent it but I am unable to take it due to a seizure disorder I have. I take Benadryl if it gets real bad and it helps the nausea. I'm about 3 pounds under my starting weight at the beginning of this pregnancy. I'm constantly between 230 and 235. My OB has done growth scans on my daughter and she is consistantly measuring a week ahead on her growth. We are expecing another 7 pound baby.

My husband is also banded and he has gained the 30 pounds I was supposed to. :) We both have some work to do after Trinity is born.

I'm having a scheduled c-section on Feb. 12th so please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

Best of luck to everyone who is pregnant or TTC.

Edited by MsButterKup23

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Wow . . . February 12th is right around the corner. Trinity is a lovely name as well.

It sounds like you are doing good on weight without really gaining or losing much either way. I have been doing the same - staying fairly static.

I also love the 3D scan picture :0). I have not been lucky enough to have one yet.

Congratulations and good luck!!! Please let us know how you are doing.

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Woohoo, we expect lots of pics from both of you!! :confused:)

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