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Hi Heather. Thanks for the comments. I don't have my gallbladder. It went gangrene and perforated back in 2000. THAT was a fiasco that I am blessed to be able to report today. There was a full 3 or 4 days that they really didn't think I was going to make it. Scary! We went to see the OB doc on Friday and he said the band probably caused the pregnancy (from my weight loss stimulating hormones) NOT the other way around. The only problem I have is that I have heard that Protein consumption is vital during pregnancy. I thought that was mainly an issue after the 1st trimester. I'm thinking how many women live on ginger-ale and crackers from nausea in the 1st 11wks or so. So I didn't stress that I was't getting my 60grams or so. Now today I got an email from Pampers (a weekly status email about my pregnancy which I just un-subscribed to) that said in the 10th week you should be getting 100 grams of quality protein. The baby's development depends on it. I haven't been able to eat a regular diet since Jan 30th certainly not anywhere near 60 let alone 100 grams of protein. By the way, I saw the bariatric doc and he said that the change in restriction was caused by the pregnancy. He said you gain Water weight which I take as the extra water weight basically pushed my liquid into the band which is causing this sudden restriction. He also feels that I may be getting food stuck because I don't have a mouth full of teeth right now. I had several teeth pulled in preparation of my partials which are being made so I basically only have front teeth (not very good for chewing). He suggested that I process my food until my teeth are done. I don't know... I'm happy with the weight loss, but still today I've ate next to nothing and when I do eat I'm so uncomfortable that I don't want to eat again. I've lost 19lbs in 4wks. Maybe I should just have some chicken broth. I really want a yogurt, even that is hurting my stomach/back. I'm gonna let this go for awhile. But eventually this has to end. I'm not eating a healthy diet at all. I guess we'll see what happens. I definitely wanted to share the cause of restriction with everyone as I know others have experienced it as well. Take care, Wendy

Good luck with your new pregnancy. I know what you mean. It was the strangest thing how all of a sudden I had major restriction and still do. I can barely drink an 8oz protein shake. Tonight I ate a tiny bit with the family and suffered for hours after. I get terrible pain all in my back and kidneys. Used to be I had pain in my chest. I don't get that so much now. I can't wait to see the doc on the 6th and see what the heck is going on. I'm dropping weight, but I can barely drink water, I know I'm not drinking enough. Well I hope all goes really well with you. Get that unfill as soon as you can. My hubby is convinced it was my lack of food that caused our loss.

Well, I just wanted to give an update to my situation. I had a miscarriage last weekend. I was just under 8wks prego. Of course my husband is blaming the band, however I've had two other miscarriages in my lifetime (I just turned 46) - I've also had four live births. So only God knows. I gave the doctor's office the baby and they are going to send it to the lab. I guess they'll be able to tell me something. I meet with the OB next Friday. I am still having a lot of trouble eating. My hubby thinks I should up my appointment with the bariatric doc (not due to see him till Mar 6th). Lots of luck to all of you. I wish you all the best in your pregnancies. Take care... Wendy

Well, I just wanted to give an update to my situation. I had a miscarriage last weekend. I was just under 8wks prego. Of course my husband is blaming the band, however I've had two other miscarriages in my lifetime (I just turned 46) - I've also had four live births. So only God knows. I gave the doctor's office the baby and they are going to send it to the lab. I guess they'll be able to tell me something. I meet with the OB next Friday. I am still having a lot of trouble eating. My hubby thinks I should up my appointment with the bariatric doc (not due to see him till Mar 6th). Lots of luck to all of you. I wish you all the best in your pregnancies. Take care... Wendy

I am still having a very hard time eating. I've lost 8lb since my doctor visit last Thurs with my chronic pain doctor. Every morning I'm waking up to a lighter me Why didn't this happen BEFORE I got pregnant. I was struggling with weight loss before that. I had only lost 19lbs post surgery. Weird, very weird. Anyway, it's good to hear that others are doing well with the band and baby. I need a healthy baby as do all of you Stay in touch...Wendy

Thanks for your comments!! I can't eat barely anything at all. I was eating fine up until that one day.... the day I found out I was prego that was it. Weird how it coincided. I've lost 8lbs since last Thursday. I know that cause I was at my chronic pain doctor on that day. I have many issues...lol. This will be an interesting pregnancy for sure. My appt to see the bariatric doc is on March 6th. I'm pretty sure he won't take a partial decrease. He seems like the type to take it all. I can't eat, so he's gonna have to do something. It's probably ok now being it's early on. But later it won't be good. It's all so strange. I wasn't losing weight barely anything since my surgery. Than now all of a sudden it's falling off me. This is CRAZY!! The only thing different besides having a lot of trouble eating is I'm sleeping more at night. I'm normally a serious insomniac. Usually I don't go to bed till 3am. I then get between 3-5hrs of sleep. Lately I've been going to bed around 11pm. Another thing odd is I'm not nauseous. That is very strange for me. I'm always "morning sick". I've been pregnant six other times (2 miscarriages many yrs ago) I'm usually sick till 11 or 12 weeks. So strange - the whole thing. Can't wait to see the ob doc on the 24th to make sure all is well. Thanks again for your comments. Seems LapBand surgery should come with a special warning to women of childbearing ages. Congrats on your pregnancies. I wish you both healthy pregnancies and babies. Take care and let me know how you're doing along the way ) Wendy

Thank you for your response. Thirty-three weeks... you're getting close Good for you! I wish you and the baby well. Yeah, I'm definitely thinking this band is too tight. I'm pretty sure my surgeon won't let me take a partial out. I'm pretty sure he's going to want to take it all out. That's a shame, cause I was eating normally at 5cc's. I even started GAINING weight after some time. I hope this doesn't become to much of a struggle, but I will do what I have to do. That's what us moms do Have a great day. Wendy

Thank you for the responses I am settling in to my new condition...lol. I can't stress enough how shocked I was. So, I made the appt yesterday to see my ob/gyn. Now it's official. I'm glad to hear that other women are having safe pregnancies with the band in place. I guess if my surgeon doesn't like it, then I'll have to go to another surgeon. Luckily, I am in an area where I have choices. He should be grateful for my business. However, he's rather cocky. He tells me that he trained the other surgeons in our area. Which may be true. Nonetheless, my mother-in-law says her surgeon is very nice and she is happy with her experience with him. So that is an alternative. I'm pretty sure that no one is going to want to be involved with ANY weight loss efforts while I am pregnant and neither am I. I'm just worried about the band moving or becoming displaced with the baby pushing on it later on. Have a nice day ... Wendy

Hi! Just wondering if anyone else has noticed a significant change in what they can eat since they found out they're pregnant? I read somewhere that one lady did, but I don't remember where I saw it. I have a 6cc fill and my surgery was 9/29/2011. I just found out yesterday by home pregnancy test that I am pregnant...Yikes! Whole 'nother story...lol. Anyway, sunday I ate the way I've been eating, than all of a sudden yesterday I could barely drink Water. Now today, the same feeling. What's going on? My last fill was the end of December so I've had plenty of time for it to "settle" in. I'm only JUST pregnant so it's not like the baby is pushing on anything. So what then? Why the sudden change? Any theories? I'd appreciate any comments. Have a nice day! Wendy

Thank you for your encouragement. I'm still blown away by the news. I have an appointment to see my surgeon on March 6th. I'd like to hold out till then and see what develops. Between yesterday and today, I'm suddenly having a very hard time eating anything. Even liquid is a struggle. I read somewhere that someone else said this happened to them. Where they got pregnant and their band suddenly tightened. What could make that happen? It makes no sense to me. I won't be able to sustain a healthy diet like this. I drank a Protein shake for Breakfast and am now trying to eat some potato-bacon-cheddar Soup....it's a struggle even getting this down. I don't understand the change all of a sudden. One day I'm eating ok (still have to watch no to over-eat) the next.... can barely tolerate liquids. Again, thanx for the response. Have a great day! Wendy

Hi All. I am new to the sight. I came here looking for reassurance that all will be okay since I just found out today that I am pregnant. I can't believe it. After reading some of the other posts, I now realize that although my weight loss hasn't been spectacular since my LapBand surgery Sep 29, 2011, perhaps it WAS enough to affect my hormones which possibly made me fertile. I truly thought my baby making days were done. I am turning 46 on Feb 12th and have four children ages 17, 14, 5 and my baby will be 3 Apr 22nd. Wow! This is a lot to swallow. My surgeon is going to have a fit! He made me sign a contract that I wouldn't get pregnant during the 1st year...yikes! Now what? Is he going to throw me out of the practice or what? Well, if anyone has anything encouraging to say to me, I'd be happy to hear it. I've had two fills bringing me up to 6cc's. I'm sure I will need to be de-flated as I have trouble eating healthy food since my 2nd fill. Today I couldn't eat anything without getting that terrible pain in my chest and the feeling like I'd rather puke. I'm afraid I won't be able to sustain a healthy diet for my baby. I really think I jinxed myself... I started giving my baby stuff away. Damn! I knew I should've held on to that stuff...grrr... Good night to all.... Wendy