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NewStart95987    35

NewStart95987
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I was banded on June 9th of this year and moved soon after from Nor Cal to So Cal because I transferred properties to another newspaper. I have no Fluid in my band and was in the process of trying to find a surgeon who would touch me, lol. Many surgeons would not do fills on patients they do not operate on.

The flu was being passed around at work and I was sure that I caught it! This was Thursday night and I called into work sick on Friday. I just "knew" it would be over by the end of the weekend. To my surprise, I woke up monday morning and was still sick. I went into work but left early for the doctors. No, I didn't have the flu! Thank goodness! I was just pregnant! :blink:

WHAT!!?!!?!!?!!?!! My husband and I were in SHOCK! I quickly stopped looking for a surgeon and was referred to an OB.

I'm now about 7 weeks and 5 days as they guessed but will have my first ultrasound in a week since the doctor couldn't get a clear enough picture on Wednesday.

So now I worry! Will my band slip? Will I ever find a surgeon after the baby is born to fill me? Will the baby play with the band? Will my port end up being a play thing to kick?

So many questions. Can someone help shed some light?

*Side Note- I have always been irregular and once the band was in place, I was monthly!

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Sharon1222    19

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I was banded on June 9th of this year and moved soon after from Nor Cal to So Cal because I transferred properties to another newspaper. I have no Fluid in my band and was in the process of trying to find a surgeon who would touch me, lol. Many surgeons would not do fills on patients they do not operate on.

The flu was being passed around at work and I was sure that I caught it! This was Thursday night and I called into work sick on Friday. I just "knew" it would be over by the end of the weekend. To my surprise, I woke up monday morning and was still sick. I went into work but left early for the doctors. No, I didn't have the flu! Thank goodness! I was just pregnant! :blink:

WHAT!!?!!?!!?!!?!! My husband and I were in SHOCK! I quickly stopped looking for a surgeon and was referred to an OB.

I'm now about 7 weeks and 5 days as they guessed but will have my first ultrasound in a week since the doctor couldn't get a clear enough picture on Wednesday.

So now I worry! Will my band slip? Will I ever find a surgeon after the baby is born to fill me? Will the baby play with the band? Will my port end up being a play thing to kick?

So many questions. Can someone help shed some light?

*Side Note- I have always been irregular and once the band was in place, I was monthly!

I Fixed that along time ago can't get Pregnant LOL but congras

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MrsMoreno    0

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wow! congrats!

i'm hoping to start family soon too. I have polycystic ovaries and have never been regular. I can go years without my period without being on medication. I too have the same worries as you! hopefully somebody can shed some light!

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torirose    0

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i hopefully will get banded in December! i have been trying for about 4 years now and we got pregnant the first few times but just could not carry. now have not been pregnant in two years and im lucky if i get my period once a year unless the give me medicine to help so i am hoping that the band will give me the baby we have dreamed about!!! congrats and good luck

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joleng5    9

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congradulations! i also had my surgery June 9th. You have not had a fill?? i have had 4. I am snooping around on here because i am late by about 4-5 days, and am looking at what other people had to do in this situation.

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Kimiky    5

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I was banded July 7th and realized 3 weeks later when I thought I had just not recovered well that I was 8 weeks pregnant. I never got a fill nor did they take out the small amount that was in there. I did loose 35 lbs in my first month post banding. I am 22 weeks now and have gained 6 pounds since i stopped loosing. (I fell like ive gained athousand!) Anyways, we are in similar boats! Good luck and congrats!

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Heather_8.1.14    65

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Congrats on your pregnancy!!! I was banded Feb of 2010, I lost 75lbs then we got pregnant in November of 2010, my son was born this past July. I gained about 52lbs with the pregnancy but I have lost all but 7lbs so far.

The biggest concern was the morning sickness in the beginning, they removed some Fluid in my band because I wasnt able to eat as much as I wanted to. My entire pregnancy went very smoothly and I did not have any issues with my band. My port did stick out quite a bit during the end, we joked that it was my "turkey timer" and that the baby was done :)

The only issue I have had is my gall bladder has "gone bad". This has probably happened because of the pregnancy, but its not unlikey to lose your GB after being banded as well. I still have about 35lbs til I hit my goal but I am happy with every decision I made.

If you want to talk or need any advice feel free to stop by and send me a message. GOOD LUCK!!!

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NewStart95987    35

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Hi ladies!

I just wanted to pass along an update. I'll be 20 weeks this Friday. I'm at about 323 lbs and am maintaining well. I'm now seeing a specialist because I have developed blood clots due to the increase in blood flow and hormones, not related to my band. I had a clot 4 or 5 years ago from taking birth control to regulate my cycles and it traveled from my leg to lung causing it to become a PE (Pulminary Embolism).

I felt the same sensation in my leg at around 9 weeks and called my OB who sent me straight in for a scan (he knew my clot history) where they found two more clots. I'm now currently on Lovenox injections twice a day at 100 mg each. This medication is $4,900.14 for a one month supply. Thank God for health insurance!

I'm now considered very high risk and under a close watch. My doctor is worried about the size of the baby though it has been a bit early to tell. I go in on Tuesday the 10th for a full scan and he will then start to check the fetal size and may send me to a nutritionist. I stopped dieting because me losing weight is not ideal at this time.

I could be doing better in my food choices but I could also be doing a lot worst. So for now, my band is on hold and I cannot wait to get back into my routine and start loosing again. I feel for never getting a fill and so quickly getting pregnant that I have been doing well so far on my own. Especially when my heaviest was putting me at 375-380 lbs. I was banded in June of 2011 so it's not even been a year yet.

I hope all is well and enjoy your input :-)

Also, last scan, they were over 80% sure and I want more confirmation on Tuesday but...... It's a girl wub.png

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NWgirl    574

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Congratulations! What a surprise :)

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