I lost over 100lbs with the band. I was 257 went down to 149 then I had a tummy tuck and one year later was pregnant (good planning right) I weighed 166 at 8 weeks pregnant. My band was loosened a about 1/2 way at 2 months pregnant. I was gaining weight really rapidly so I asked my doctor to put more back in. I was partially restricted for most of the pregnancy but still gaining weight at above the recommened amount. I was completely unfilled last week due to bad, bad heartburn and even thought that is helping me I am hungry all the time and gaining weight really fast - I am now 33 weeks and am up to 212!

I am totally freaked that after all this hard work I will never be able to lose the weight again and that I will gain even MORE in the next 1 1/2 until I have the baby.

Any tips/ideas/support?

Thanks in advance!

Breast feed if at all possible! With my first pregnancy I gained over 40 pounds (no band yet) and with just breast feeding I dropped a lot of weight! Breast feeding is not just great for you and baby, but it burns calories! Right now just concentrate on you and your baby and the weight will come off later! Good luck!

Karen,

Oh, how I can relate to you. I'm 19 weeks pregnant. After losing 115 lbs with my lapband, I'm already back up nearly 30 pounds. I had to have my Fluid out in early December due to severe reflux and hardly being able to eat anything my first couple of months. I'm afraid I've made up for that the last two months.

I'm feeling so fat. My legs and arms look bigger to me, not just my belly. It is really hard. I'm trying to eat healthy and exercise, but not meeting my goals and falling short a lot.

I'm thrilled to be having this baby, but I have a fear that I never will be able to regain my gusto to lose this post-baby weight.

I will be breastfeeding, but that honestly hasn't helped me with post-baby weight with my other three. I just continued to gain weight even while breastfeeding. Of course eating habits are crucial as well.

Just wanted to let you know you're not alone.

Melissa

Thank you for responses. I am outgrowing maternity clothing!! I was a size 6 and now I am wearing a size large maternity and it is tight. I was told I can fill my band again 6 weeks after I have my baby but I am soooooo scared at how big I will be by then! About 6 weeks to go I should be ABOVE 220!

Hi Karen,

Just wanted to know how things are going? How's the baby? How's the weight coming off. I am gaining fast. I almost got some lipo right before i found out I was pregnant. I feel you about wanting to maintain your figure. Just wanted to check to see how are things?

Thank you all for posting about your experiences. I'm 25 weeks pregnant due 01/31/11 with my 2nd baby. It's been a year since my last fill. I've gained back 20 lbs already if not more and was feeling super down about it. Thanks for making me feel that I am not alone.