Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery

I've just been far too busy to post an update, so forgive the delay. We didn't just welcome a new baby, we're also still in the midst of an overseas move and life has been both crazy and sleep deprived. We welcomed our newest daughter Elisheva (Shevi) on 21 March. She was 6 pounds, 7 ounces and 20 inches long at birth. Delivery went as planned without complications. She's absolutely adorable, and she's been a lot of fun for our whole family since her arrival. If only we weren't so busy we'd enjoy this time a bit more! Our twins are adjusting well and my daughter, in particular, hovers constantly just thrilled to be a big sister. I have mentioned many times tha…

I love this part of the forum because that was one of my biggest concerns, being able to hold a baby without eating a lot. I heard a horror story that your body will start eating your baby like it does your fat. I know ew. Now I know people do it lol. I never tried since I'm only 23 and am on mirena.

I am 32 weeks pregnant with Baby Boy number 3 and have only gained 8 pounds because I have not got unfilled and have stayed active I was told since I was having a c section I should have an unfill... then i was told if i have no complications there is no reason to get unfill... which is true? Had anybody Had a c section and not had an unfill. Thanks in advance

So its not 100% official (doc appt tomorrow) but my at home pregnancy test says I'm pregnant. I called my band Dr and the nurse said id have to have it taken all out but then said the ob usually wants it taken out.... I don't like that answer specially since I'm afraid of gaining wayyyy to much back. Sooo my question....how many of you had your doc leave your fills in? Did you have a choice? What are the risks of leaving it in? I'm sure I could get this from google but id rather have real answers

I'm only 23 weeks pregnant but im so looking forward to getting back on track in a fee months... I'm so hungry!! Up 26 pounds since I found out I'm pg. the bulk of that came after I was emptied (due to nasty virus). ::sigh:: gonna walk today. I need motivation. So tired.

I won't get my surgeon's "ok" to try and get pregnant for another year and a half but things are hard to find around here, I'm curious, and plan on having at least 3 months worth of prenatal Vitamins and folic acid in my system. What vitamins did you take during pregnancy? Were you allowed vitamins/folic acid supplements that weren't chewable? I can't imagine having morning sickness and having to choke down some disgusting chewables :/ Like I said, I have PLENTY of time to learn and prepare. My fiancé and I were talking about children tonight and I just added an adorable sock monkey to my baby hopechest. Just curious what knowledge you sleeved mommies have to share …

Is anyone else here postpartum trying to shed those pesky pregnancy pounds? I'd love to get an accountability thread started so we can cheer each other on as we work our way back to goal while dealing with new babies! Getting to the gym is SO not an option for me with two five year olds that don't start school until the fall and a five week old that's just too young to be in gym daycare. I gained 32 pounds and have 9 pounds left to my pre-pregnancy weight. I'd like to lose those 9 and perhaps an extra 6 or so, but we'll see how that goes. I'd like to invite other new mommies (and even not-so-new mommies!) out of the woodwork to post how they're doing now that preg…

Hey everyone! Anyone only a few months out from sleeve and pregnant? How is it going for you? Is your doctor worried about your weight loss and nutrient intake?

Hello everyone My surgery was scheduled for tomarrow and I just got a call from my surgeon's office that my HCG levels were 25000 and there's a chance Iam pregnant. So I went and did the test and to my surprise it is positive! Although I am happy but I am so worried about the weight gain during pregnancy as I already am 221# and 5'2. Plus I have to do all the pre-req for the surgeries all over again next year after the baby and iam worried if the insurance will approve me then or not. Just wanted to see if anyone here ever went through this or something similar.? Oh and I was on the preop clear liquid diet for 5 days already. happy and nervous <-- thats me rig…

Has anyone gotten preggers using a Mirena IUD ?

I am 9 wks pregnant. I have chosen to NOT have fluid removes from my band. I have had NO morning sickness and I've already gained 5 lbs. There is no legitimate reason for me to have my fluid removed. Bypass and/or sleeve patients can't "adjust" the size of their stomachs so I see no reason for me to adjust mine. My ob is supportive & we have agreed as long as baby is healthy & growing and I am able to eat and keep it down then fluid stays. If things change & I can not keep food down fluid will come out.

So... I've been a busy new mom, so I haven't been on posting as much as I'd like, but I thought I'd update everyone on how things went. Hopefully this will be encouraging to other bandsters who want to have babies! So after several years of infertility, I do believe that my weight loss from being banded helped me get pregnant, have a healthy pregnancy, and a healthy baby. I got pregnant in July of 2011 (one month after being banded!) and had a miscarriage. Then I got my a** in gear and worked with my doc to balance out my hormones; but she said that she thought I was healthy enough to go for it! I got pregnant with my daughter in January 2012. These were my fear…

I'm 27weeks pregnant and only 37weeks banded. As I enter my third trimester, I am getting very depressed and having a very hard time remembering all the progress I've made. Before getting pregnant, I lost 43lbs. Since then, I've lost an additional 22lbs. While being pregnant, I went from size 22 pants (originally 28) down to a size 18. I love being pregnant and feeling this life growing and moving inside me. HOWEVER - even though the scales don't say I've gained ANY pounds... I feel humongous. I'm almost filling out my 22s again. My baby bump doesn't look like a baby bump to me. All I see is all the weight I've lost protruding from my gut laughing at me. My husband is an …

I'm thrilled to announce (13 days later) that my band baby has arrived! She is absolutely perfect. Meagan Olivia was born 1/14/13 and was 6lbs9oz 17.75" long. She is healthy and happy and I couldn't be more thrilled! I had no problems with the band during my pregnancy at all...in fact, I had no morning sickness because of the smaller and more frequent meals I had to eat. Also did not need an unfill...thank goodness! So now I'm trying to get back on track and lose what little weight I gained during my pregnancy...7 pounds to go...plus the extra 35 to get to my goal weight. I think breastfeeding will help with that as well. God bless, bandsters!! Maggs

I'm 22 weeks along (baby boy!) we are thrilled And the baby is developing steadily... In trying HARD to be good, but I began binging again. I'm up 25 pounds after being at goal for almost 2 years. (140 pound total loss) I had to get my band completely unfilled due to that nasty norovirus. The vomiting was so intense I couldn't wait a moment longer to unfil (virtually no morning sickness, this happened at about 16 weeks) I've gained my last 13 pounds since then and I'm terrified I'm going to blow it. I need to recommit, I'm making terrible choices, all I want are inflammatory foods like cheese, chocolate, fried stuff... I could cry. I began using my bow flex 3 times a week…

My boyfriend and I have been sexually active for a little over a month now. This is the first time I've been active since I was 17 and I'm now 27. I'm not a very "experienced" person. I just recently had a fill on 4/3 and I'm already now starting to eat more. Before I was active, I wouldn't notice an increase in my eating until about a month after my fill. It's already 4/21? My weight has stalled for the past week now. I get kind of confused with the EPT home pregnancy tests where it tells you to take so many days after your missed period. I've been irreglar for as long as I can remember so I really don't know when to take it. I've tried taking the test a week before my p…

Hi everybody, I have am 26 weeks pregnant and have 5mls in my band. Have not noticed too much restriction in my eating but sometines after eating I get a aching pain on my left side. I wonder if this is where the band is now sitting as my uterus pushes up. in concerned that my band is getring damaged or worse my stomach. Ive nearly gained 10 kilos during this pregnancy and im really anxious about the gain but im even more anxious that my changing body may be damaging my band...

Hi everyone, I'm not pregnant I'm on birth control. I'm being careful because they said wait 18 months. I'm worried about weight gained and post pregnancy weight loss. If you could educate me on your experiences (I'm a total planner). I am trying to swallow the thought of gaining weight. Both previous pregnancies were about 40lbs but I had gestational diabetes with both. And could not get pregnant because of fertility issues after my last, I have pcos, but I'm cycling every 28 days even without bc. Can you breast feed after? I did with my son and would love to do it again. Thanks for all your information and advice before hand. Sent from my EVO using VST

I just found out I am pregnant again last Friday!!! Im due October 28th. This is baby #4 for us and band baby #2. We are so excited!! So far Im not feeling too badly, but about 11wks in my last pregnancy I had to get my band unfilled. Im hoping that this time wont be quite as bad (my gall bladder also went bad which I think was part of the problem). Just wanted to share my excitement

Hello everyone, quick story about me before the question! My husb and I are ttc #2 so i went off the pill around feb 25 or so. We had no prob getting pg with #1, although we weren't tracking or anything like that. We conceived her on about the 5th day of my period- yea I know this cause I was not at all happy with him or where we were living so sex was a verrryyy rare occurrence! So usually every month (seriously every one) I can feel what I always thought was O pain, and doing some research didn't think it was cysts cause ppl were saying they are really really painful (aside from rupturing pain) well mine are not at all debilitating or anything just pronounced. I was d…

Anyone in az know a doctor that's familiar with lapband?

Anyone have a fill during first trimester?? My Obgyn said it would be fine to continue to loose weight while pregnant as long as I am getting the nutrition and good foods I need and she will monitor babies weight and growth more closely. This made me happy but fearful. Anyone else have same experience???

Hey All. Here's my story. I had a son in 2008. Was overweight for years prior to that. Gained 50 pounds during that pregnancy. In 2010 was banded. From 2010-2011 I lost a whooping 90 lbs, wasn't at goal yet, but had to stop losing because guess what......i was pregnant. Sadly I miscarried at 20 weeks, most devastating thing I've ever gone through. I had so many complications with my band while pregnant, dehydration, extreme restriction, nausea, constipation....you name it i had it. Well we tried to conceive again, it should be easy right? After all we had conceived before so easily. Welllllll dam, that's not what happened we tried and tried to no avail. Ohhh yeah a…

I'm 10 mos post sleeve surgery I've lost 135 lbs. and just took a HPT and it positive . Y'all might remember me from a February post. I was 4 weeks pg and miscarried same day I lost my dad. I'm a firm believer in everything happens for a reason. I'm hoping this peanut sticks around. I have my first doctors appointment on Monday 8th to confirm. I'm happy and scared at the same time. I'm hoping for the best, taking it easy, and trying not to stress over dumb stuff.

Hi! I'm 24 weeks post op and 23 weeks pregnant. Me and baby so far are doing good. But my question is: how many calories should I be consuming daily? I read online that normal pregnant woman should eat an extra 200 or more calories a day but that's based on 2000 cal. What about us sleevers? I feel like I'm struggling to get in 900 and I also read that a girl who was sleeved only ate about 800-900 and her baby was very small and born a premie. Any advice?? thanks

Hello everyone I am asking this for a friend of mine who recently had her gastric sleeve surgery. She was expecting her routinely cycle during the surgery, however 3 weeks postop she found out she is preggers! It seems like she was pregnant while in surgery. She is freaking out and by all means it is very scary..she is going to see her obgyn on monday, but I just thought I should post here and see if anyone was ever in a similar boat? I know someone concieved 2 weeks post op,, but I would,like to know if someone was concieved pre op and didnt knew until after surgery. What are the effects of anesthesia and the surgery itself and the pain meds?? By the way she is only…

Hi, I am 34 and considering lap band surgery I have wavered about it for a few months now. If I have the surgery I was told I can't get pregnant for one year post op. Is it Better to have the surgery and be healthier ( I have htn, pre diabetes, sleep apnea) which would get rid of my health concerns even though I'd be 35 when I would be allowed to get pregnant or is it better to be younger 34 with the problems I mentioned and no band til after baby #1????please help thanks

I just found out I am pregnant. Probably about 6 weeks. I am so thirsty! I am also hungry and find that I can eat way more than just three weeks ago. I don't want to gain too much!! I am so scared. I also feel just yucky and crampy.

Is it selfish the only reason why I want to get sleeved is to have a baby? My dr told me he won't help with infertility until I lose 100lbs.

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Hi, I'm 16 weeks pregnant, banded October 2011. I had an infection at the port site November 2012. Doc gave me antibiotics, thought that took care of it. January 2013 infection was back, worse. The doctor had to do an incision to drain it and apply silver nitrate. Did silver nitrate for eight weeks but to no avail! He will have to go in after I have the baby in September to completely clean out any infection that could be left is what the final decision was. I was left with a small hole of flesh over the port. Now...I just discovered that the hole has worn down to the port. So that means the port is sticking out of my skin!!!!!!!! I am horrified, mortified, scared, and …

Yay!!!! First of all I would like to say, I know the medical people prefers that patients wait a certain amount till they get pregnant but truth is I just don't really care. If it can happen that's all that matters because I believed in some point in my life that I would never be able to conceive a child. But guess what I did and I am happy. It definitely was not planned but it is a amazing blessing. My husband is super excited and that's all that matter For you ladies out there who just recently got pregnant and is still in their first trimester, how is it going so far for you guys? What were your symptoms?

So I got the news I'm expecting. I thought I was done having kids but I guess god has another plan. I am a little frustrated because I don't want to gain weight back but at least it is for a beautiful reason. I am 6 months post opp but I'm 10 weeks pregnant. With my surgery and previous weight loss I've lost 110 pounds. So far I have not gained anything but haven't lost. I'm exercising everyday and doing Zumba and walking. I did a 5k recently too. I plan to keep working out because I only want to gain 20 pounds and thats what my dr said too. I know that sounds crazy but I think this week I dropped a few pounds do to morning sickness too. So my question is what is everyo…

Hi, I am still going through insurance approval, and have mostly decided on the sleeve. Has anyone who has been pregnant after getting the sleeve done had trouble losing the baby weight after the baby was born? How much weight did you gain during pregnancy? I am perfectly fine with the pregnancy weight gain but don't want to end up back where I am now. Thanks! Caroline

If you find yourself accidentally pregnant and puking on the side of the road, what do you drink to settle your stomach?

Has anyone on here gotten pregnant with the sleeve and can share their experience losing or maybe not losing the baby weight easily/difficultly? After having the baby did the sleeve go back to the restriction or does it not work again?:0/

*disclaimer- please withhold negative opinions, looking for advice, not judgement*. That being said, I'm 10 months out, down 115 lbs and looking to get knocked up. Based on having a gastric sleeve, those of you who are prego, are you considered to be high risk based on the surgery by your MD?

Wow i didnt think it was possible to have da band n be pregnant, my bf is so relieved.. his smile is from ear to ear... cuz he wants more kids ,im not shure , but u never no wat surprise life has in store!

I read somewhere that if you have weightloss surgery the majority of the time u will need to deliver c section please let me know if you had regular and if you have had kids before

I am going to start taking BC again and wanted to know what have you used that hasnt made you gain weight. I used jaz and depo shot a few yrs ago and i know the depo shot made me blow up and i was never able to lose it till now, after surgery. i really really do not want to gain but not a fan of Condoms????

Anybody elses port suddenly become very noticable? I dont really look pregnant because I weigh 315 lbs but this past week My port has really come to the surface! I started at 429 and ive never been able to even feel My port unless I laid down and felt around for it. Now its noticeable and kinda freaks me out :S

I had to let go of the pill prior to my surgery, as per my doctor. I'm one month post op and would like to get back on it. I don't have any kids and would like to get pregnant in the future. Any recommendations on what contraceptive to take?

oh my! Just found out I am pregnant. My finance and I are excited just shocked. This was definitely a surprise! I have no doubts that I am far enough out and can nourish a baby with out any problems! Any tips suggestions, encouragement would be nice! This is my first pregnancy ever, I am 29 and am due October 14 2013! :wub:

One month post op. Five days late. Normal?

One month post op. Five days late. Normal?

Just found out I'm pregnant. I was banded nov 2012 I've lost 36# so far. I want a healthy baby of corse. But it would be a lie if I said I wasn't upset about stalling my weightloss for 10 months. My last pregnancy I gained 50#. I have only had one full so far due to being self pay and was scheduled for my second feel next week. I feel like I really haven't even started this journey. I have had miscarriages and have pcos so of corse I want this baby and healthy at that I just have to vent.

My husband wants children but I have had pcos almost my entire life but was diagnosed few years ago I'm 25 so I hope I can have kids since before i was overweight I had issues , never been regular , last period 2 yrs ago ans it comes on and off every few years I hope we can have children in a few years with out meds ....btw I'm a triplet at birth was only one to survive ans my husband has twins in his family so I hope its not true that after the surgery u are way fertille where multiples is big chance but if God wants me to have them then I have no choice but my mom has 7 girls living and my sisters have 2 + kids each I'm the only one who has had pcos and this surgery bc …

Has anyone else had this problem... I'm 5 months post op and have received the blessing from all doctors to get pregnant. My husband and I have begun trying and hope/think we may have already been successful (waiting for enough time to pass to test). We started trying Friday the 1st (which was during my fertility window) and for the last few days I have been STARVING! Did any of you find that you were hungrier when pregnant? Does it calm down?

Did anyone notice that foods they ate before getting pregnant get stuck? Two times today food that I always eat got stuck. Like the pressure/burp/discomfort feeling. Or did you ever have this happen with pms? Just find it weird. Haven't had a fill recently and eating hasn't changed.

1st let me say the sleeve has been the best thing I have ever done, it saved my life. 2.5years ago I was almost 600lbs, I lost 250lbs in 1 year after having the sleeve and then I got pregnant I lost 30lbs making my highest weight loss 280lbs but then during my my 7month through 9th month where I gained 50lbs which scarred the crap out of me but after my son was born I dropped 52lbs in 5 days which made me estatic but one month later is where it all falls apart I put back on 45lbs in the last 6months. I have had a ton of stress on me and that is not even talking about taking care of my newborn there has just been a ton of family issues. I have been too embarasssed to cont…