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Hello,

Im new to this site and have been looking around. I was very excited when I found the pregnancy thread. I had my surgery in Feb of this year. To date I've lost a total of 153lbs. During this journey I've noticed a marked increase in my sex drive. Recently, I've noticed some strange changes in me. My period was a little late and was extremely short for me; only part of one day. My back has been killing me, I don't seem to do anything but cry and now I can't eat without throwing up. Im very tired and Im not the only one who has noticed the changes. My boyfriend made a comment yesterday too. So, my question to you guys is this...does having the lapband increase your chances of becoming pregnant? Do any of these symptoms sound familiar? I have an appt with my general practioner next week. I would like to be prepared with all the knowledge I can gather before I go see her. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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Welcome :) Well I wouldn't say that having the lap band makes it easier to get pregnant but for a lot of women when your overweight your periods are irregular and therefore it is harder for them to get pregnant, so since you lost an awesome 153lbs (way to go btw!!) your cycles are starting to get back to normal. At least that is my opinion on what is happening. Although all the strange symptoms might mean your pregnant, if you don't want to wait till your doctor's appointment go to the Dollar Tree and pick up a $1.00 pregnancy test and check. They are actually really good tests. Your period that you had for 1/2 of the day could of been implantation bleeding, it doesn't happen to all women but a lot of women have this. The crying, throwing up, back aches are all early signs of pregnancy. But I would definitely go get a test that way you won't be stressed or nervous waiting around to find out yes or no. So if you are you have plenty of questions about being pregnant and if your not then you can concentrate on what else it may be. Good Luck and keep us posted :)

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