Hey there, im currently 20 years old and 38 weeks pregnant. I'm trying to find some info on getting my band refilled after the baby is born. My surgeon had me defill my band when i was 11 weeks due to morning sickness and having trouble getting my prenatals down. I simply chose to leave it unflled for the remainder of my pregnancy. So now my due date is coming and ideally i would like to have my band filled within days of giving birth since i wont be breast feeding. however everything ive read says most doctors wait till 6 weeks pp. anyone have had experience with this??

My doctor told me at least 6 weeks post partum. That seems to be the standard number for basically anything after having a baby, sex, work (although sometimes it's longer), etc. I personally plan on breastfeeding though. I have heard that breastfeeding actually stimulates the mom's metabolism, so I'm not too worried about gaining a bunch myself. Your case is somewhat different though. I would get opinions from both your OB and your surgeon.

I am 5 weeks PP and I have not had my band refilld yet. After giving birth to my son all the sudden my band became a lot tighter and I am actually having some trouble getting all of the calories in that I need (I am breastfeeding). I am drinking Protein shakes to add calories and protein where I am not able to eat it.

My suggestion is see how you feel a few weeks after delivery. Your hormones are going to be all over the place and can cause your band to tighten like mine (some women notice their band getting tighter during their TOM as well)

Good luck!!!!

I am 5 weeks PP and I have not had my band refilld yet. After giving birth to my son all the sudden my band became a lot tighter and I am actually having some trouble getting all of the calories in that I need (I am breastfeeding). I am drinking Protein shakes to add calories and protein where I am not able to eat it.

My suggestion is see how you feel a few weeks after delivery. Your hormones are going to be all over the place and can cause your band to tighten like mine (some women notice their band getting tighter during their TOM as well)

Good luck!!!!

well congrats on the new baby!!! Thats interesting that you feel yours is tighter. My daughter was born last week and im going to give my surgeon a call tomorrow or tuesday and see when he wants me to come in. Even if its just to talk about when to do what. I chose not to breastfeed so im hoping to get filled ASAP to get back on track.

Congrats on your new little one!!!!

Figured i'd update, I talked to my surgeon and he said if i was breastfeeding he has his patients wait till they are done, however since im not he scheduled my fill for 4 weeks after i delivered!!! I am unbelievably excited to get my band filled again!!!!!!!!