Has anyone found out they were pregnant while they were in the process of getting banded? I am about 2 months from having surgery scheduled and just found out that I'm 4 weeks pregnant...Am I going to have to start over from scratch?

Congrats!!!! I am not sure about your insurance policy but my approval was only good for 1 year.

How exciting and frustrating at the same time! I hope your pregnancy goes really well. If you follow a close diet while pregnant (you only need an additional 300 calories a day - usually 1800 total) you can lose weight. I lost 30 lbs with my son. I basically did not gain a lb the entire time and then when he came out I was 30 lbs lighter. It may give you a great start to your WLS after!

Best hopes for the pregnancy and the WLS in the future.

Depends on how long your approval is valid. In general my doctor required all my general doctors appointments also be up to date like mammogram, pap smear. Also need a cardio ultrasound. I would call the surgeons office and see how long afer preg. you would have to wait to be banded. The other big thing I can think of is breastfeeding. The liquid preop and post op diets would be difficult if you are BF.

Wow, kbliss that's awesome!

I have no advice, just congrats and good luck!

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Congrats on your pregnancy. Generally, any surgery is considered risky during pregnancy (think of anesthesia risks to fetus) and only done if absolutely necessary. I can't imagine your OB would approve an elective surgery that you could easily do postpartum. Pregnancy comes with enough challenges without having to worry about losing weight with a band.

ETA: I may have read your question wrong. How long your pre-ops are good for really depends on insurance and your surgeon. Good luck!