amandac82

Don't freak!! It's all ok. I had my band in August 10 and got pregnant (on purpose with IVF) in March. When I was 11 weeks I went in and had 3.5cc removed from my band and continued my pregnancy with 2.5ccs. My baby was born 11/17 at 7.6lbs. She is perfect and I had no problems at all. Continue your vitamins and call your Dr when you get a + hpt. GOOD LUCK!!

I had a very intentional pregnancy (with IVF) 7 months after having lapband. This was my one shot and I took it. Do whatever is going to make you happy. My pregnancy is going great so far

It's kinda hard to tell this soon after a fill, especially you are are just having pain and not "throwing up" After my 2nd fill I had that same pain but I gave it a little bit and realized I was eating way to fast. Even though it seemed slow compared to my old eating habits it still wasn't slow enough for me. Even after I moved on to solid foods I was having a hard time and thats when I started PBing and sliming. I was still eating to fast and not chewing well at all. It took me a bit to get the hang of it. Are you really paying attention to how fast you are eating and drinking? Are you laying your fork/spoon down after each bite? Try that. If no luck don't hesitate to call your Dr and see what they think.

As everyone else had said it's a case by case deal. In my case I have had 2 fills and have 7ccs in my 10cc band. I am doing awesome and have been losing weight constantly. I should be in onderland soon!!!

What amazing accomplishments everyone has made!!! I was banded on 8/27/10 and have lost 30 lbs since!!!!

I have heard alot of people who "aren't allowed" to chew gum on here. I gues my Dr is just super liberal. I chew gum alot and have swallowed it without problem. I have great restriction with 7cc in my band. I think if you haven't noticed anything crazy bad that you should be ok. If you notice you are having more stuck episodes or anything like that I'd go ahead and call your Dr.

I had surgery on 9/27 and have lost 24 lbs. I started at 231. I just recently started working out but I really think that is going to make the difference for me. I just got my second fill and have (around) 7ccs in my band. My dr is aggresive and very liberal. I like it :thumbup: I am feeling proper restriction now. I think you are doing great!!! Like the above poster said this is a marathon not a race. Slow and steady will win! Congrats on you loss so far!

Hey!! I fortunely did not go through "bandster hell" and never had hunger pains. I never felt bad or like I was starving. So, honestly I feel exactly the same. I did just eat some soup and feel full. :smile: I hope your 2 weeks will fly by and you find comfort with your first fill.

I had my first fill just a few hrs ago and let me tell you...It was nothing. I was nervous but I felt a quick baby prick. Felt some pressure, then sat up drank Water (needle was still in, but didn't bother me at all) laid back down and the needle was removed. Let me tell you, even though I am a nurse I am super afraid of needles and it didn't phase me. I did however get a bad headache. Not sure they were correlated. I have 5cc in my band now. GOOD LUCK girl!!!

I do see what you are saying considering you are POST OP however, let me just throw this out there. Last summer I went to surgery, without an IV, for a pacemaker. They would use Lidocane and cut, lidocane, cut, lidocane, cut. I was completly awake the whole 2 hours. I had to tell the Dr when it was time for more lidocane. I would rather have that done again than go through the pain I had with the lapband surgery!!! The gas pain was ridiculous and not only that but you are going through a emotional change. I am here to support anyone and give my journey. I can only hope your journey is as easy as you expect.

Yep.... you are in that 4-5 day post op "slump". I think a majority of us felt this way. I have said a milion times and will continue to say....On day 4 or 5 I text my husband and told him I wanted this thing outta me. And at that time I seriously meant it. Good News: IT GETS BETTER!!! Try a warm pack/ heating pad to your neck. Make sure you take your pain meds regulary (even if you aren't hurting too bad) and especially before you go to bed. The liquids will get better. Just take it slow and easy. sleep at as much of an incline as you can, pillows stacked or in a recliner. Walk and rest!!! Best of luck to you.

I am 5 weeks post op and so lucky to have not had to go through "bandster hell" but from what I can gather its: Uncontrolled hunger Hunger pains Being able to eat any and everything There maybe more but I think those 3 pretty much covers it. I think I maybe the exception rather than the rule though. I hope you have a great journey!!

Normal... or for me it was. As long as you aren't running a temp, notice the site being red,swollen, hard, hot or oozing I wouldn't worry too much about it.

Could it possible where you port is? My port pain felt alot like that... I hope that is all it is. Keep us posted

I remember those 4-5 post op days. I text my husband and told him I wanted this thing outta me. Walking hardly helped with the gas and gas x was a joke. The only thing that really did it for me was a heating pad. I didn't stop walking though. Feel better soon!