Stacey5267

I just found out that I am pregnant with my third child. I was banded 3 months ago on March 22. This is a big surprise to me as we were not trying. I have been filled to 5 cc and have lost about 20 pounds since surgery. So far, I feel very little restriction so I am not worried about being able to eat enough, but just about carrying a baby to term with a band in me and so soon after surgery. Does anyone else have any experience with this? I have a follow up to see my doctor on July 1 and will discuss it with him then. Not sure what to expect? Thanks for your time. Stacey

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Thanks Krista. Good to know. I feel much bigger than a nickle, if it's possible to feel that??? Almost as if I don't have a band. Can't wait to feel restriction.

Hi stacey its been a while since I got my surgery 4th aug 2010 but I'll just let u know what I can remember. I only had to wait a month for my first fill but missed it. I was like u able to eat pretty much the same as b4 and that's quite literally the norm. Actually it took until my 3rd/4th fill for me to actually feel any difference. To me u r right on track and nothing outa the ordinary. Just try and b good and stay away from fatty foods and fizzy drinks. U may notice some difference for a few days after ur first fill but mine and my friends wasn't really anything to write about until a few fills in. So be patient and good luck x Thank you. I was hoping someone would say that. I was starting to think that NOTHING could kill my appetite. Looking forward to my first fill!!!

Hi everyone. I was banded on 3/22/11, so I am one day away from being a month out of surgery. I have a total of 60 or so pounds to lose and I have lost around 7 or 8 pounds so far, but I feel normal, and not in a good way. I feel almost the same way as before surgery. I get full a little sooner than usual and I stay full a little longer. Can I expect a big change when I start getting fills? My doctor told me 12 weeks till I can get a fill per insurance rules. He said maybe a small one in his office on my 6 week, which is 5/5/11. I'd appreciate your input about what it was like for you before your fills. Thanks Stacey