Lady Lexie

Ok, that's pretty much what I was told by my surgeon when I went in to learn about the band before surgery. Guess I won't stress too much and hope for the best!

Hi, after being banded for almost 4 years I am ready to try to get pregnant. I just have so many questions about doing so while being banded. My main concern is about having issues with my port. Sometimes it is sensitive and painful. Frequently it flips as well which causes discomfort when my surgeon pokes around to do an adjustment. I'm Worried that as my belly gets bigger I will experience some issues with this. I have read that some people do experience this during pregnancy. I also read that some people have issues with eating. What happens if I have really bad morning sickness and this causes band slippage or other issues? Can anyone shed some light on this topic for me? I saw that someone had surgery while pregnant how does that work and is safe? I would appreciate any info on banded pregnancy experiences. Thanks!!

I can always tell when my pouch is stretched more than usual by the portions sizes I am able to eat.....I don't measure, weigh, just let the band dictate the sizes...(Green Zone) when I realize I am eating a little more than usual, I will go on a few days of liquids to let things settle down, and the pouch return to it's normal size.....
I do this at least once a month.....
Matter of fact, if I don't "Tighten Up" today, I'm gonna have to go liquids starting Sunday.....(dam March Madness get together s)
Talked it over with my Dr. and he agreed it is a good thing to do as maintenance.....when people come in with pouch dilation, he Rx's full Liquids...and if they cannot comply, which is why they have a severe dilation in the first place, then he will do a complete un-fill.....just to give the pouch a rest.....
The pouch and stomach are still the same characteristics, and boy did I ever have a large dilated stomach....BEER BELLY.....but from giving that a rest from eating so little, it has shrunk also!!! Which BTW, makes it impossible to fall victim to the so called slider foods.....

About 4 mths ago, I also tried the 5 day pouch test. For some reason, it didn't work for me. I've also gained 24 lbs since getting married last year, btw! My husband has gained 20 also. Blames me for "force feeding him carbs"! I hear that most people gain weight the first year of a new marriage. I guess we're so blissful that we forget to eat right! I've lost about 12 of those 24 lbs over the past couple months (on Atkins, something I swore I'd never do).
Good luck with the pouch test. I don't think I have an enlarged pouch, I have a minor slip tho so it doesn't really help for that! LOL. Congrats on your marriage also!
Didn't leave much advice! Just wanted you to know that you're not alone!
Marci

Just an update: today I'm on day 3 of the 5 day pouch test. I have completed 2 days of liquids and will have soft food today. I have lost 5lbs! It feels good to be movin forward again.

Thank you for your response. I haven't experienced sliming or being stuck from over eating. I have only had brief moments of getting stuck if I take too big of a bite of food or forget to chew well. I have eaten slider foods so I assume you are correct. I was just concerned that if over eating stretched anything that I would need surgery to correct it. I am relieved that this issue may be resolved with fills and eating better/less.

You can't stretch your band or tighten your stoma. You can stretch your pouch and esophagus if you overeat. The 5 day pouch test will help you to get back on track, determine if you need a fill...
It's great that you take responsibility for your regain and are getting back on track! Congrats on your marriage!