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

I personally do not, obviously, since I was banded only 2 weeks go; but a good friend of mine got pregnant with her third child right after she got banded, and as far as I know everything went well for her. She was still able to maintain weight loss after her son was born too.

You will most likely have your band emptied at your next appointment. I don't know of any surgeons that would leave Fluid in your band while pregnant.

Congratulations to you on your pregnancy!

You will have to probably be unfilled until after you give birth or are done nursing (if you do that?). I was scared of getting pregnant right after surgery because they wanted me off birth control a month before and a month after and I got pregnant when my husband just breathed on me. I've heard it happens quite often because of this reason. Congratulations to you and best wishes for a happy healthy pregnancy!

My wife had both of our children with the band. It's totally doable. Just be careful about throwing up (as always) because that can cause the band to slip.