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I'm nearly 36 weeks pregnant, my port doesn't show when I'm standing up - but sticks out when I'm laying down.

Congratulations!

We're having a girl

Congratulations! She's adorable.

Libra, I'm very sorry for your loss. I'll be thinking of you, Amy xx

I'm 27 weeks now and no unfill as yet... I don't have great restriction, but have noticed the past few weeks I'm not feeling all that hungry and have to remind myself to eat - I'm not sure if this is because everything's getting pushed up and squashed now.

I'm 17 weeks at the moment, and so far since conceiving I have lost 8 kg/17 lbs.

Okay... now I'm looking a little pregnant - it's popped out almost overnight. The bigger surprise was I went for my 12 week check up last week and the doctor was checking my fundal height - and proceded to tell me I was 16 weeks pregnant ..... not 12 weeks! So off I went for a dating scan, and sure enough, I'm further along than what was expected. So, I'm 17 weeks now.

Good luck for Thursday, can't wait to see the ultrasound pics of your little one.

I am currently weighing in at 112 kg's or 246 lbs. This pregnancy was a bit of a surprise for us (but a welcome one). I was only 5 months post band when I fell pregnant, I am now 12 weeks along. This is a bit of an embarassing question, but I was wondering if there is anyone on this board who fell pregnant while they were still overweight, and I'm curious as to whether the pregnancy showed? I'm wondering if mine will as I have quite a bit of excess skin and still have a bit if fat padding around my abdomen. Amy

Hi Kipton I'm wondering if the 'sugar test' you are referring to is the blood glucose test they do to test for gestational diabetes?

Hi Everyone I also am pregnant (10 weeks), it was a huge surprise to us as we weren't planning to have any more - our bubs are 13 and 10 years old.... now we have our heads around the fact we are happy. I am only 6 1/2 months post band, I was using the contraceptive pill - as I have been for many years - but - now a baby on the way. Anyway, just thought I'd say hi. Amy

Congratulations jillrn

Name: Amy How far along: 9 weeks Due Date: 24th December '08 Boy/Girl/Surprise: Rants: None Raves: None Anything else: Big surprise, and big gap between siblings - 13 and 10 years, but they won't know about this new addition for another 3 weeks - just in case... I can't wait to see the looks on their faces though, they are going to be thrilled.

Chickie you are such an inspiration - I first read your story in either the That's Life or Take 5 magazine. I had been looking into the band for about 12 months befor reading about you, your story was what made me finally make the call to do something about my weight. I could almost swear that the photo of you before was my body.... Anyway, I wanted to say thankyou for sharing such a personal journey, and a successful one at that. Congratulations - you look fantastic. All the best for your healthier life. Amy