Hi Everyone...

 I am 33 weeks....due April 12 and im excited to be a first time mom!  I have the band and had lost 60lbs with it (130 total)  by the time I found out I was preggers. I had to have the fluid taken out of my band due to the fact that i wasn't really eating much and that was around 24-25weeks.  The strange thing is I still don't eat much.  Even with no "restriction" I feel like I have it.  I have gained only about 23lbs total so far and although I don't look it at all the doctor says thats great, Im still nervous that I haven't eaten enough.  The baby is measuring normal and I only started to finally show/pop maybe 2 weeks ago. Ive had NO craving, no pregnancy symptoms, NOTHING.  I honestly barely felt pregnant except when i finally started to feel the baby moving around  Has anyone else had this happen to them? Maybe im just being a bit "crazy" in my thinking. 

Congrats and welcome.  Don't know if you're totally new or coming out of lurkdom...but glad you popped in.  Sounds to me like your pregnancy is progressing pretty normally.  Not everyone experiences  cravings and morning sickness, etc. when pregnant.  That doesn't make your pregnancy abnormal...just unique to you. You're one lucky duck!

I hope the rest of your pregnancy remains as uneventful as the first 2/3 of it has.  Don't be a stranger - come play with us! 

Hey Melinda!

Congrats and welcome to our forum.  Echoing what Holly said... everyone goes through pregnancy different - just like we all experience WLS a little differently.  As longs as your dr says that everything is going well, then enjoy the healthy pregnancy!

~Maryn

Hi. It sounds like everything is going well. You are lucky to have a band that is working with you. A lot of women here get their fill taken out while pregnant and end up gaining a bit of weight. Sounds like you are doing great though. Not everyone has all the symptoms but is doesn't mean anything is wrong. If you are very worried about not getting enough nutrients, drink an extra glass of OJ everyday, and a protien shake. But if your ultrasounds are showing growth is on track, then try not to fret. Be sure you are getting some healthy carbs in your diet. Good luck and congrats on all your WL.

I understand.  The only time I feel pregnant is when the baby moves.  I have no symptoms either.  I've only gained 1 lb.  I've never had stellar weight loss with my band even with very good restriction - so congrats on that!!!!  So far though, I haven't had any fluid removed.  I will be 26 wks on Thursday.

Hey Melinda! I just delivered my band baby 3 weeks ago. Like you, I also didn't really have any pregnancy symptoms. All my pregnant friends hated me because it was so easy for me, LOL. I didn't really start to get uncomfortable until the last month or so... only because my belly was so big, I couldn't get comfy when I slept.

I gained 52 pounds and have already lost 24. I gained it all after 6 months. Before that, I actually lost! I also had to have fluid taken out of my band, and I plan on having some put back in around the same time I go back to work (8 weeks postpartum.) I didn't even start to show until I was about 24 weeks.

Glad to see you here! And congrats on your baby. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!