Complications and considerations

[tnwhite2001 2]

Hello all, I was banded in 2010 and really want to start trying in about 1 1/2 to 2 years. There's no way we can accidently get pregnant or "just let it happen". Ours will have to be medically involved. Because of that, we can plan it out exactly and, in turn, think about all the angles before we start. What considerations should I take when trying to get pregnant? Do I have to get my band unfilled? Did you have any complications? What do you wish someone had told you? Did the Lapband become an issue during delivery? I want to hear it all, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Thanks in advance!

[ErinMarie 186]

When I was pregnant with my first, I had no complications with pregnancy or delivery whatsoever. It was like I didn't even have my band. I got half of my Fluid taken out due to swelling and I gained 60 lbs though.

I am newly pregnant again and do not intend to get an unfill unless absolutely necessary. I DO NOT want to gain all that weight again! I was 10 lbs away from my pre-pregnancy weight when I found out I was pregnant again.

It was a lot harder for me to find the motivation to be healthy again after my baby was born and I worry that will be the case again.