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Oh no! Woohoo! Help!

So, since Sunday I had pains in my stomach. I ate food at a restuarant for dinner. Rice, Tofu, and some onion and mushrooms. Later when I stood up to leave, the pains hit. At first I didnt know why I was hurting. I thought it was a bad case of gas (I sometimes have gas pain in the evenings). Or even, I ate too much.

 

But I kept getting stomach aches. So I thought, I'm due for that time of the month, so must be that. When it didnt come, I decided to take a pregnancy test. It came up POSITIVE. I took 4 of them, all the same result. I couldnt believe it! we tried for 6 months before I decided to have the band, and nothing happened. I thought it was because of my weight, and I wanted to do something about it. We stopped trying to have a baby, with the goal to lose about 20 or 25kgs before trying again. Isnt it funny the minute you stop trying, it happens??

 

I'm more than happy about the pregnancy, but I feel it just isnt the right time because I was so focused on my weight loss. I know I can lose again after birth, but I really wanted to get a fair chunk off before having another baby. BUT that being said, I want this baby more than anything, so my weight problems can wait!!

 

So I thought I had found the reason for my stomach pains, but still I havent. I dont think its cramping, I feel it really is my band. I notice more and more it happens after food. Doc was closed yesterday and I barely ate because I didnt want to be in pain. I took all my vitamins and supplements, but I cant keep going like this. So, I'm going to the docs now to get it checked out.

 

Please cross your fingers for me that it isnt a band slip. I dont know how I can deal with that right now!!

 

On another note, I'm down 13kgs/28.6lbs since feb 13. I'm currently weighing 92kgs/202.4lbs. I'm so close to my 200 goal, I'm sure with a little morning sickness, I'll make it soon!!

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amanda3t

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So, since Sunday I had pains in my stomach. I ate food at a restuarant for dinner. Rice, Tofu, and some onion and mushrooms. Later when I stood up to leave, the pains hit. At first I didnt know why I was hurting. I thought it was a bad case of gas (I sometimes have gas pain in the evenings). Or even, I ate too much.

But I kept getting stomach aches. So I thought, I'm due for that time of the month, so must be that. When it didnt come, I decided to take a pregnancy test. It came up POSITIVE. I took 4 of them, all the same result. I couldnt believe it! we tried for 6 months before I decided to have the band, and nothing happened. I thought it was because of my weight, and I wanted to do something about it. We stopped trying to have a baby, with the goal to lose about 20 or 25kgs before trying again. Isnt it funny the minute you stop trying, it happens??

I'm more than happy about the pregnancy, but I feel it just isnt the right time because I was so focused on my weight loss. I know I can lose again after birth, but I really wanted to get a fair chunk off before having another baby. BUT that being said, I want this baby more than anything, so my weight problems can wait!!

So I thought I had found the reason for my stomach pains, but still I havent. I dont think its cramping, I feel it really is my band. I notice more and more it happens after food. Doc was closed yesterday and I barely ate because I didnt want to be in pain. I took all my vitamins and supplements, but I cant keep going like this. So, I'm going to the docs now to get it checked out.

Please cross your fingers for me that it isnt a band slip. I dont know how I can deal with that right now!!

On another note, I'm down 13kgs/28.6lbs since feb 13. I'm currently weighing 92kgs/202.4lbs. I'm so close to my 200 goal, I'm sure with a little morning sickness, I'll make it soon!!

Giby97

LAP-BAND Patients

Well Amanda, congrats is in order, another one on the way. Hope your pains subside. I would check with the doc to see if your band did slip. I will probably go see the doc the end of Apr for my 4th FILL. Think I am about ready for it. Well you take care.

Theresa'sMom415

LAP-BAND Patients

Hi!!! OMG we are on the same page. Banded Dec 10th got pregnant Jan 14th! LOL ...I had real mixed feeling too at first, I was so focused on the weight lose that I was really down I was going to have to start gaining. But, now I am loving it, and know that I will be able to lose it again. I am 13wks and still am losing. The doc said its normal and the baby is looking great. Take care and congrats! Ps keep me posted! Pps I have a friend on here who is preggers too....so this should be fun to stay posted!

ok813

LAP-BAND Patients

Congratulations!! I know your exact feelings. I was one year out from surgery and just getting into my groove when boom pregnancy happened. I also had mixed feelings. I am now 23 1/2 weeks pregnant and only gained 10 lbs. so far a far cry from the 50 I gained with my first pregnancy. I know it will come off after the baby is born and I am now very excited to have a new baby in July. Take care, I hope everything is ok with your band.

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