http://www.lapbandtalk.com/ A support group for dealing with pregnancy / baby issues (trying to get pregnant, are pregnant, have delivered). Share your tips and support here. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:47:36 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/styles/lapband/misc/rss.jpg http://www.lapbandtalk.com/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f131/early-unfill-hungry-105131-new/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:08:21 GMT Hey all! Another banded and pg gal here!

I'm 9 wks pregnant (found out right at 4 weeks) and had planned to keep my fill until I needed it out (with the blessing of my doc.)

Last week I ended up in the ER with a gall bladder attack. We managed to avoid surgery (thank goodness!) but with all the violent throwing up (about 24 hours worth) I opted for a complete unfill so that I didn't end up with a slipped band. Even the anti-nausea meds weren't doing anything.

So, here I am, 9 weeks in and no fill. I've been fairly nauseated all day long (though thankfully, not to much actual throwing up outside of the gall bladder stuff.) But man, am I hungry!

No weight gain yet, but I'm trying to decide if I should try to get a partial fill, or just try to get through the pregnancy and stay unfilled in case the gall bladder kicks up again. (Took several hours to find somebody who could do an unfill . . .)

What would you do? ]]> Pregnancy with the Lap-band (NEW!) Pnw_Red http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f131/early-unfill-hungry-105131/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f131/back-after-long-six-months-105077-new/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:36:36 GMT Hello Everybody

Some of you may know or remember me but it's been a while since I've been on here so here it goes. Had Surgery April 2009 was doing what I would call as "fair", losing weight, eating correct portions, protein first exercising 5days a week... and All..
Then in August go in for appt with surgeon for normal check up and I had been feeling nausea but I thought nothing big... well they always have you do pregnancy test if LMP was not within last 10 days come to find out I am Pregnant.. WOW !!! lets just say we were not expecting that what a shocker we are thinking so we decide to keep it then after 3 months found out it was an etopic pregnancy so I lost the baby... going through lots of emotions as some of you may imagine. Time heals everything so I have come to accept and move on..
I am ready to get back on track.. I have managed to lose and maintain 30 pounds loss and with me being 3 months of it pregnant I am okay with that...just feeling like I need some tips and rules anything with some inspiration that has helped any of you when you were on that feeling down bus.. just needing to know where to start I feel so out of touch...
I am hoping by my one year I can lose at least another 50pounds.. Help a sista out.. Thanks for letting me vent. ]]> Pregnancy with the Lap-band (NEW!) lapbandgirl2009 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f131/back-after-long-six-months-105077/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f131/9w3d-update-band-h1n1-weight-gain-104960-new/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:02:49 GMT Hi Ladies....I hope you are all doing well! I am doing great- albeit for the usual fatigue and morning sickness. I have an update and interested in your experiences/feedback as well: -Met with new bariatric surgeon ( just moved) and he told me to leave my band as is; which is currently filled... Hi Ladies....I hope you are all doing well! I am doing great- albeit for the usual fatigue and morning sickness. I have an update and interested in your experiences/feedback as well:

-Met with new bariatric surgeon ( just moved) and he told me to leave my band as is; which is currently filled to 5.5 cc. He said as long as I can eat well with no vomiting, etc that there is no need to unfill. Of course he said to evaluate as we go along but I guess I am still concerned because I thought when pushing during labor I could damage the band if it is filled- but he said no. Thsi seems to be contradicting what I have read here- what do you ladies think and what have you done?

- H1N1- have you recieved the vaccine? First of all I can't even get the regular flu shot- everyone is out! In regards to the H1N1, I don't know- I feel very uncertain about it- it's such a new vaccine and was rushed to market so quickly how does anyone really know what effect is could have long term?

-Weight Gain: OMG...before I tested positive for pregnancy I was down to 260- almost 85 pounds from 2/3/09!!! Now 9 weeks along, I have already gained 8 pounds and I am very nervous. How much weight did you gain in first trimester? I am eating more, even with a restricted band. I find that I am eating more carbs than I have the whole time pst banding; I think it is because protein is making me ill right now and the carbs help ease my queasiness. Chicken, meat, turkey, all turning me off right now where prior to pregnancy I was eating majority protein and veggies. I am so scared I will put on everything I took off by the time I deliver...what did you ladies do to control weight gain- did you have similar cravings for sweet and carbs and did it pass?

Thanks for your help!!

xoxo ]]> Pregnancy with the Lap-band (NEW!) Chicky abby http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f131/9w3d-update-band-h1n1-weight-gain-104960/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f131/port-discomfort-104953-new/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:43:49 GMT Hello All!

I'm currently 23 weeks pregnant and have been having port discomfort for a couple weeks now. I'm fairly certain it has everything to do w/ my musculature changing, but I was curious if anyone else was experiencing this.

I've often had port discomfort even before becoming pregnant whenever I introduced new strenuous activity into my life. I'm pretty sure that Pregnancy is definately a strenuous activity for the body!

My port is located just under my right breast a little off center. I've had 2 follow-up care doctors aside from my Surgeon that have commented on the odd placement of my port - so, again, i fully believe that the port discomfort i feel stems from the location and how active that area of the body is.

I'm not at all worried about the discomfort as it goes away with rest - but i'm curious if you feel this too.

thanks! ]]> Pregnancy with the Lap-band (NEW!) Nikaweez http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f131/port-discomfort-104953/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f131/banded-june-pregnant-104756-new/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:58:39 GMT My husband and I tried to get pregnant for over a year and even tried Clomid. I had my band placed June 2 and have lost 84lbs. I stopped the pill and am pregnant after only 2 months!! Has anyone else gotten pregnant so quick?? Both my ob and my surgeon are fine with it being so soon after... My husband and I tried to get pregnant for over a year and even tried Clomid. I had my band placed June 2 and have lost 84lbs. I stopped the pill and am pregnant after only 2 months!!

Has anyone else gotten pregnant so quick?? Both my ob and my surgeon are fine with it being so soon after surgery. ]]> Pregnancy with the Lap-band (NEW!) amymay http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f131/banded-june-pregnant-104756/