pregnancy only a month and 1/2 after being banded.

Hi Ladies! I was so not expecting to become pregnant but now here I am,   A month and a 1/2 post-op. Has this happend to anyone here?  I am in complete shock. Thanks! Nicole

Hi Nicole,

It's Karen.  You're in the right place for help.  I gave you the advice I could, I know others on here will help you out too!

Congratulations! Have you had a fill yet? You might want to wait on getting a fill to see how your morning sickness goes. Since you have a band, you don't have to worry as much about malapsorption, just make sure you can eat a normal portion size. I'm sure there are others on here that know more about all the do's an don'ts that quick after surgery. You should be fine though, hopefully you're not stressing.

Hi Karen! Thank you for your help!

Hi Tamii! I have had a fill...3cc's i believe. I have already noticed an increase in my appetite.  I am just nervous, not too stressed.

Thanks so much ladies!!

Well, thankfully with the band, it can always be adjusted to meet your needs during pregnancy. Some docs insist you unfill totally during pregnancy, others don't. I maintained a moderate fill level, although I had some taken out around week 8 due to morning sickness and then had it put back after about week 14. i think the band really helped me manage my pregnancy weight gain.

The good news is that you have the band and won't have any malabsorption issues.  My doctor told me that the only reason they recommend waiting to get pregnant when you have the band is that pregnancy is counterproductive to weight loss. 

Usually the first year is when you lose the most weight but I guess you can just plan on your first year starting in about 9 months.

Congrats!