Breastfeeding Bandsters Unite!

Shinyhappymommy

Me nursing my 11 month old had no bearing on whether they would do the surgery for me. It shouldn't be a problem. You just have to work out what the anesthesiologist wants you to do afterwards, as far as how long to wait to nurse, or if you need to pump and dump.

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Melissa's Lapband Journey

new2me

Hi.. I am having the surgery on the 25th of July and I am nursing my 9 month old.. I had to work with the nutritionist to make sure I will be getting the correct calories, because stopping nursing was not an option for me. I also am doing about a 1600 cal pre-op instead of the 800 cal liquid and post-op I am going to have to get creative with the protein powder. because liquid diet is not recommended for nursing.. but what can ya do your stomach has to heal.. But I am sooo glad to see other nursing mammas with the Lap Band!! (and PG ones too!)

new2me

oh and has anyone had the Lap Band surgery while nursing? did the post op clear liquid and liquid diet slow your milk production? are there any tips to keep it going? my nutritionist is checking out clear protein supplements for me... but any help would be appreciated.. also I know they say pump and dump for 24 hrs.. but from my past expierences in the hospital most docs err on the side of extreme caution.. does anyone have any facts about this? and when its safe to feed again.