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Even though I'm no longer pregnant I still feel more comfortable posting here My 2nd band baby was born last October, and during my pregnancy with him I had all of my Fluid removed, but I'm still finding myself getting "stuck" and throwing up a lot more then I should be. My husband is really worried about me and wants me to go to the dr, but with 4 kids (and 2 babies) its hard for me to get there. He thinks my band has slipped but wouldn't that be the opposite effect? I'd be able to eat and eat and eat without getting sick?

Has anyone else experienced the feeling that their band was tight when it was really empty?

Congrats!! And I see we are from the same hometown!! Dr Hamad did my lapband surgery in 2010 congrats on your pregnancy! I have had two beautiful band babies since my operation. One born in 2011 and one this past year

From my personal experience I have eventually had to have all my Fluid taken out due to extreme morning sickness. My baby is now 6 months old and my band is still empty but I am currently breastfeeding. I lost all of my baby weight within 6 weeks

Where in Pittsburgh do you hail??

With my first band baby I gained almost 50lbs (and lost all but 12lbs of it), with my second band baby I gained 27lbs and I only have 4lbs to go until Im back to my pre pregnancy weight (he was born 5wks ago) I didn't start gaining weight with my 2nd band baby until around 25 weeks as well.

Hi ladies! Wow, I leave for a month and this whole website changes LOL. Hope you're all doing well! My little guy was born on October 21st. 9lbs 2oz 21 inches long! We had a few complications after delivery but we're both doing well now. He's 10lbs and 23 inches as of today. I'm exclusively breastfeeding and we're both doing well with it! I've lost all but 4lbs of my pregnancy weight and then I hope to really gear up and get those last 20lbs off I've been dragging around!

Happy Thanksgiving ladies!!

Congrats on your pregnancy!! I had my band emptied with both of my band babies (Im 38wks with my 2nd one). Just remember to watch portions and most importantly ENJOY your pregnancy!

Congrats!!! Don't worry, you've been banded long enough to where you THINK you might want (or are) binge eating and you're really not. Just remember, you only need about 200-300 extra calories a day for baby, BUT don't try to diet or hold back on eating, just remember, moderation is key I'm 36wks pregnant and my port sticks out like a turkey timer, but it will go back after baby. So don't stress if one day it starts to hurt or "looks funny", its totally normal And no, baby will not tear it off the muscle wall, it might flip on its side, but it wont go anywhere. GOOD LUCK!

Dchapman-My son kicked my port so hard yesterday I could feel the muscle stretching. It hurt so bad. I've tried to explain to this child he's got two play toys he can play with in there, and THAT is not one of them LOL. And yes, I actually do have a bruise right around my site where he sits and kicks it all day. Mine also sticks out and people always are like "awww is that his foot?" and Im like "uh, no that's my port", and the look on their faces is usually priceless LMAO

Congrats!!!! I had my doc prescribe me Zofran and that helped a ton! Here's to a happy and healthy pregnancy and baby for you!!!

The port is sewn down, but when you get further into your pregnancy your muscles are moving and shifting therefor it can flip on its side (it cant flip entirely over since its sewn in but can move, shift, and flip). My port flipped about 6 months post op as well, but now its very visible and I can feel it tilted on its side, it will go back to its normal position after the baby is born and things start to move back to normal

Soooo sweet!! Congrats!!!

Im so sorry to hear about your miscarriage *hugs* All the best with your band journey and before you know it, you'll be half of you and be physically ready for a beautiful baby bump

Abs-how are things going??

Fritzy-Hows your pregnancy going so far?

Sparkles-how are things going? Did you see your surgeon and confirm the pregnancy?

I always had to get completely unfilled in the beginning of my pregnancies, but you want to be comfortable and able to nourish you and that sweet little baby Remember, you got the weight off once, you'll be able to again. Enjoy your pregnancy and good luck!

Don't give up, just remember the less he nurses the less you will produce since that's what your supply is "used to". It sounds like you are doing great, so don't stress too much. Believe me, I always had a hard time trying to get enough Water in as well, but once you get into the habit of hydrating more you'll notice a difference. Honestly, I absolutely hate formula LOL so I do my darnest to breastfeed as much/as long as I can lol, plus its so expensive lol.

The lapband would have no effect on a miscarriage, so don't stress on that. Stress however, could. I am on band baby #2 and I've had healthy pregnancies/babies. Just get in to see your docs and work out a plan. You'll be fine. Congrats and good luck hun!! <3

Hiya ladies. I'm always commenting but I know I never post quite as much in here. I am now 29 weeks and feeling ready for this little boy to come! lol. Pregnancy itself hasn't been too bad and I've gained about 14lbs so I'm feeling pretty good about that. Belly dweller has flipped my port up on its side so I'm always sore over there now, and he's got his legs tucked right under my ribs which are KILLING me! I've got all the typical pregnancy woes (sore back, swollen feet, cant sleep lol), but the only thing I'm still having some trouble with is keeping certain foods down, or foods of large volume even though my band is empty. I know it worries my husband sometimes but he seems to still question why I get sick if my band is empty. I think about that sometimes but I also know that over the years of having my band my stomach has shrunk a little, so trying to pack a ton of food in there still doesn't work. Anyways, just wanted to say hello to all of you beautiful ladies!!

Most doctors will advise against any diets until at least after your 6-8 week check up. Having a baby is tough enough on your body, you dont want to throw it into a full blown shock by dieting right away either. If you plan to breastfeed (which WILL help get that weight off faster) you will just want to follow a healthy diet and drink plenty of Water, which is a perfect place to start. Going on a liquid/soft diet will do more harm then good since your body will still need a lot of nutrients, etc to help you heal. Good luck!!!

Sounds like a lot of that is Water weight too. Don't stress too much, I know its easy. I went from gaining nothing to gaining 10lbs in a month and its a shock at first, but my doctor wasn't concerned at all and reminded me that Im still doing a great job and just be smart about things.

Can I ask why you aren't producing enough milk? Do you pump and base what you get out of that on whether its a decent amount or not? For many women they dont get as much from pumping but babies actually get more when they are at the breast so dont let that get you discouraged. Also, drink lots and lots of Water, its a very simple thing and will help your supply as well. And congrats on that baby mama! Like I told another poster on here, it takes 9 months to put the weight on, it takes at least 9 months to get it off, and you will. Right now, enjoy that sweet bundle of joy

Don't feel like a failure! The rule of thumb is it takes 9 months to put the weight on, it takes at least 9 months+ to take it off. I don't think there is anything wrong with getting a slight fill while you are still breastfeeding, as long as you are still able to maintain a good diet and supply for your little one Are you drinking enough Water? Breastfeeding takes a lot out of you and will make you feel hungrier when in fact you really could just need to hydrate yourself more. Good luck!

awww congrats hunny! I'm sure she'll get to come home soon

You can do it mama. My first baby was 10lbs 1oz 22 inches long and I didn't have any GD, just BIG babies! My third was 9lbs 2oz and my doctor is pretty sure I'm looking at another 9lbs 1/2'er this time again too! Good luck! Make sure to post some pics of that sweetie pie

I have always had to have a full unfill during my pregnancies but I usually waited to be re-filled until after I was done breastfeeding. As long as you are able to maintain a healthy amount of calories, not vomiting and your baby is gaining weight, then there is no reason you couldn't get a fill or two, or remain filled after pregnancy and into breastfeeding. Good luck and I think its great you're ahead of the game and doing research!!