Just found out I'm pregnant!

(deactivated member)
on 6/14/09 8:16 am - Laredo, TX
O.k..I have't posted or been on this forum in awhile but I need to know what to expect.  After being a week late, I decided to take a home pregnancy test last night and guess what...?  Yes, those 2 blue lines appeared quite quickly and couldn't possibly get any darker than they did!  Just for giggles, took another test this morning and still the same results..I'm PREGNANT.   
I was banded 2 years ago and have lost 90 lbs.  My weight loss has been stable for about 6 months, now, meaning I haven't lost /gained at all for the past 6 months. 
Now, my question to all the female bandsters out there....what can I expect now?  Has anyone been pregnant so soon after being banded?  Did it affect the pregnancy at all?  How about fills?   
Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks
Ana
Shannon O.
on 6/14/09 8:31 am - Reading, PA
can't help ya with the lap-band stuff... but congrats... is this your first?



amyc
on 6/14/09 8:34 am - Jacksboro, TN
Revision on 02/28/12
I got pregnant right before my 2nd bandiversary.   Depending on your ob and surgeon they may want you to have your fill taken out.  I kept 2cc in my 4cc band and only gained 19.5 pounds.  I lost all of that within two weeks.   My baby is now 16 months old!  
You may experience some pain in the muscles around your port as your stomach grows.  I didn't even get any new stretch marks!
Congrats,
Amy
Feel free to check out my profile.  I think I blogged some while I was pregnant.
       
(deactivated member)
on 6/14/09 9:10 am - Laredo, TX
Thanks for the info, Amy!  LOL..I guess that's one think I can look forward to is that there won't be any new stretch marks (have plenty of loose skin to expand!)    Other than that, I am beyond estatic and anxious to what's coming up in the future..I can't wait for those first nudges and bumps.  I missed them soo much after my daughter was born (3 yrs old) and now I can't wait to share this experience with her! 
Thanks for the info and I will keep you all posted!
Hollywog
on 6/14/09 10:24 am
No band info - but wanted to say congrats and welcome.  I hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy!

Holly
 January 2008, 
               July 2008
               December 2008  
               July 2009
               September 2010
               July 2011

Mom to Khaled

SHANNYN B.
on 6/14/09 10:42 am
Just wanted to say congrats and welcome!!
Damayin 12-3-93
Jarrid 10-12-98
Hayvann 11-22-09
Kerstyn 4-2-11
Kinzy 4-2-11







Amanda G.
on 6/14/09 12:39 pm - Lapeer, MI
Congrats!!!  I wish you soo much luck.. Sorry I cant offer much help on banding, or much about a full pregnancy, still TTC.
But I wish you so much luck and I hope that it is a problem free pregnancy.
MC 06/2009
MC 09/2009

MC 11/2009
D&C, polyp removal, and division of partial septum 4/20/2010

Tammy M
on 6/15/09 2:47 am - Somers, CT
Congratulations! I was banded 3/8/06 and pregnant in August of 2007....I got completely unfilled and my band started working exactly as it should had worked when I wasn't pregnant - it was great. I gained less then 30 pounds - I think it was like 25. I didn't get the gestational diabetes like I did with my first pregnancy pre-band. I am glad I got unfilled because I think the way my band is - it would have been tough for me - that's the thing about the band - it's such a unique experience for everyone - but I can tell you, it was a non-issue for my pregnancy and probably was actually an enhancement!

Best of luck to you and may you have a great pregnancy leading to a healthy baby!
Warm Regards - Tammy -
Lilypie - (dOEW)preview image
                
tripmom02
on 6/15/09 3:44 am - NJ
My two year bandiversary is this July! I am 26 weeks pregnant with our weight loss "opps" LOL I did have them take out a small bit of fill from my band so that I could eat a wider variety of foods, but kept most of it and most of my restriction. I have gained about 22/24 lbs (depending on the day LOL). The only band related issue I have had so far is that my port is REALLY sticking out now as my belly gets bigger, it is about a hands width under my right breast and as I grow it gets more and more noticable, but no pain from it yet (and hopefully it will stay that way!)

Good luck with everything and keep us updated!

Courtney - Lap band to VSG revision
      

    
(deactivated member)
on 6/18/09 1:23 pm - Laredo, TX

ROTFL!  I think that's exactly what I'm going to refer to it as...my weight loss "oopps"!  Everyone kept telling me that it would be 'easier' to get pregnant once the weight came off but wow...it was fast! 

Thanks to everyone for replying to my post!  I just found out today that the baby's due date is Feb. 14th, yes, I'm expecting a little cupid of my very own!

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