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Hi all..hopefully someone can help me. I was banded on 27 December 2010 (christmas present). Well to date I have lost 97 pounds and now weigh 140 (haven't been like that since my 20's). Well I started dating my bf early last year and we got to talking yesterday and he comes out with that he wants to have a kid with me but not right now like in the next year. We are very much commited to one another so bringing a baby into this world is great and would be the first for both or us. And my being 38 I would like 1 or 2 before I hit 45. It would be a first child for both of us. My concern how ever is this, can you get pregnant and still have the lap band in? Or does it need to come out? I haven't been filled since January as we are very active and I have been eating the healthiest of foods so no need to get banded right now. I am not sure if my insurance would pay to have it removed since they paid for it to be put in.

I have had some health issues due to the lap band..(gall bladder was removed in October it spazzed out on me and had my bladder raised back up to its orginal position inside my body this past January). My bf thinks I should have it removed which I have been thinking about. I lost the weight that needed to be lost. I too occasionaly have to make the food come back up..even though I am chewing & eating slowly & not drinking with meals. If I am not getting all the nutrients that I need how would a baby get what it needs from me? I do take a lot of Vitamin supplements.

Thanks in advance for any replies! :unsure:

Michelle

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You don't need to get your band out if you get pregnant.However you may need your band to be partially or completely unfilled for part of the pregnancy.You will need to work closely with your Dr to ensure that your band is at the correct level for both you and baby to get optimum nutrition.

But that is part of the beauty of the band, the fact that you have options. If it needs to be unfilled it can be whereas other types of WLS are not as adjustable.

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Well that is good to know. I don't think I could go through another surgery..had enough to deal with from the recent ones I have had. I will have to talk to my dr about the options when that time comes or should probably do it before hand so I am aware of it ahead of time. I thank you for answering my question. :o)

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the lapband does not need to come out but as stated before you might need to be unfilled to allow proper nutrition for yourself and the baby. i had my daughter after my lapband. I had about 4 CCs in my band the whole pregnancy big mistake! i now have a dialated esphogus. Your at or close to goal weight so gaining weight during pregnancy is normal and your lapband can be filled shortly after giving birth to resume your weight loss.

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I am 19 weeks and have 10cc's in a 14cc band. As of now I have absolutely no problems and have no plans on removing any. The Dr will monitor the babies growth and adjust my nutritional needs if needed. I am 35 and this is my first one so I dont know everything about being pregnant with the band but the Dr assures me that most do very well with the band. Good luck and definitely see your Dr before trying so you can be the healthiest you can be.

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Hi. I'm 22 weeks pregnant. I was banded in July 2011. the pregnancy was not planned. I had a fill a month before I found out I was pregnant. So far. I haven't had to have anything taken out. I am 6cc out of 10cc band. My baby is growing perfectly. thank goodness I haven't had any morning sickness. That probably helps me. The only thing I notice is my band is a little tighter sometimes. I have to really make sure I'm chewing my food. I haven't gained a lot of weight either. Probably not even 10 pounds. My port seems to have moved up higher, but I think that is because of my uterus. I'm excited though. One of the reasons I got banded was to be more healthy and eventually get pregnant.

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