Kashia

Have you had or researching PS? Do you have any doctor recommendations? Thanks!

Yeap sounds right. There are lots of banded people that have had no problems with the band while being pregnant. Just if there are problems its risky to do anything while pregnant. I just waited it out and prayed for the best. I was so sick I was on a feeding tube....but most likely should be no problems. good luck

I was pregnant with a slipped band. The doctors didn't want to touch me unless it was life or death...of course that can be difference in opinion. At first all I could eat was broth and mash potatoes and the doctors said eat what you can and sent me home! Finally it got to the point where I wasn't eating or drinking ANYTHING...finally after losing 11 pds in a week they put me in the hospital. I ended up on a feeding tube thru my main vein. I forget what you call that..well anyway I stayed that way until I had my son. I threw up 6-10 times a night and that doesn't include how sick I was during the day. I was a walking zombie. I just wanted my son to be OK so I suffered thru it! He turned out OK and I had my band removed a week later. Its up to you...there are lots of risks. Find out more about the infection and how that could effect the baby. If the risks are lower than surgury itself that is something to consider. You will have to push to get what you want. Good luck and best wishes.

Carmen- WOW that is fast!!! I could only wish, pray, hope, for that!!! LOL That is awesome. I had a friend that just had hers and she took 15 hours I think. :confused:

Phyllis-I know its absolutely horrible. You should see how my bed is set up at night. I have TWO HUGE couch pillow plus my regular pillow to prop me up at night. I still have to get up and go to the couch most of the time and try sleeping while sitting up straight. I am almost to the point of saying I would rather be fat but I still have hope to get it fixed. I hope your test come out as positive as they can and everything can be fixed. I went to the Mountains this weekend and have been tight all week and its been hell. I have been sick so trying to take it easy. I thought by Wed I would be OK so I ate some food. nope not ready!! Ya know what makes me mad is that it doesn't "get stuck" or full feeling. It will seem like everything is OK until later on or when its time for bed is a nightmare. I ate a pot pit Sunday night and on Monday afternoon threw it up. Food shouldn't still be there then. I haven't thrown up in a long time. But the acid thing at night is a constant problem.

Lioness81970- I do not have any fluid in my band. Believe me I would have taken that out a long time ago. Sounds like you are doing well with your pregnancy and band! That is awesome. How much weight have you gained so far and when are you due?

Plan is to sit and wait until after the baby is born unless it becomes an "emergency". I don't know if you have heard of this one but change of altitudes can effect your band. I was in the mountains this weekend and I got tighter which of course makes the reflux worse. I actually got sick yesterday so I will have to stay on liquids for a few days. Late afternoon I threw up part of what I ate Sunday night. Shouldn't that have been digested by then? Technically I probably should stay on liquids and or soft food for the rest of my pregnancy but it seems so impossible.

Im sure you dont remember me, but I am the pregnant bandster with a slipped band. First trimester was horrible but the second one much better. Now I am getting into my third in a couple of weeks and getting bigger of course. since I have had reflux before pregnancy not sure if its the pregnancy making it worse which is possible or just my band having a tight spell. Either way, I am already taking Nexium (40mg) and I still have reflux. Is there any tricks to get rid of this stuff. sleeping in the upright position is getting really old. Some days are better than others and today I am on fire!! Looking for help. Thanks

VA- I think most doctors will say wait at least a year after WLS. But there are several people who get pregnant sooner. A year gives you time to adjust to the band and your weight loss and the more weight you lose the better before pregnancy. I am pregnant and have the band. I have a slipped band so I don't have any salin in my band at this time. I have gained 20 pds already at 6 months but I eat junk all the time. There are a lot of people who will keep the weight off or do very well and besides the great thing is the band is still there to help you after your baby is born. Good luck to you!

sorry to hear your news. The first time i had a slip it fixed it self. Just be patient before going back for a fill even if you think your ready. Good luck to you.

Warm or hot liquids are the best for opening the stoma and relaxing it...it helps me a lot. good luck

I am glad your doing better. Reflux is a nightmare. Can't remember (sorry) but your band isn't too tight or anything -correct?

Gosh look at all of us with the reflux and esophugas problems...so scary.