denoly

If you are thinking about getting banded and you want to get pregnant... start NOW!!! The sooner you get banded the sooner you start losing the weight which increases your chances of positive pregnancy!! I got banded in June this year, lost 40 lbs, and found out in September that I was 6 weeks pregnant- now I am pushing my 11-12 weeks, getting confirmed date 10-25!!! I waited 10 YEARS for this, if I would have known this earlier I would have pushed my doctors harder MUCH earlier. I am actually having a good pregnancy, the band actually makes me aware of what I am eating and doing so I cannot lose my mind and go hog wild on a quart of Ben and Jerry's, so I am gaining slowly, but OB says baby will get what baby needs. :puke: Seriously- start NOW!!!

You may need to show proof of 2 morbidity issues to qualify. I have Bc/BS of MD adn the requirements are 35 BMI w/ 2 morb. conditions ie. diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea etc. Or <40 BMI. Lucky me, I am <40 BMI AND diabetic so I had more than required. My MIL is going through the 6 month nutritional Counseling - she is borderline 35 BMI but no true Morbid conditions, so they are looking into everything to see what they can do to help her qualify. Do NOT take the first no for the answer- find a good surgeon and program and enlist their help fighting the fight! Good Luck!