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What all did u eat??? What exercise did u do i have been banded 2 months no weight loss. All I eat is fish and ribeyes, no exercise, I am in college and I walk but that's about all. I have been married for 6 years. I want a baby!!!!!

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I was banded in June 2010' date=' got married to my best friend of 13 years this past March and pregnant by May! We weren't trying, but weren't preventing it either. But the sooner the better! I'm already 33 and didn't want to push it out too far. Thanks to 70 pound weight loss, my doc says I'm not high risk what-so-ever! So, after two cycles BAM! Expecting. Gotta love how the band resolves old health issues![/quote']

After to cycles of what???? What is Bam are it's just excitement. I need help I am 32 years old married for 6 years I want a baby and I only been banded 2 months no weight loss

What did u do what did u eat... I need help I eat lots of fish and ribeyes that all I have in the icebox.....no weight loss... No time for exercise cause I am in college I walk that's about it

Help me please!!!!!

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I was banded may 31' date=' 2012, just took a home pregnancy test today and it was positive. I lost 27 lbs so far. I was told when ur obese and lose weight u become more fertile.[/quote']

I am happy for u I am still trying

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I don't want to get pregnant and having been on depo provera shots and then implanon for the past 8 years' date=' I haven't had a period.

But I've noticed 2 weeks post surgery some spotting. I'm guessing that being overweight I was infertile but now I'm losing weight, my body is returning to normal. Apparently it is normal to get periods with the implant contraceptive, I've just not had it personally.

Anyone else experienced something similar?[/quote']

I spotted for 6 months an no reg period after being banded. My ob gyn said it was completely normal because of how rapidly I was losing and it was completely normal and GOOD that my body was doing that. After I reached a more "normal" weight my period returned lighter and more regular than it had ever been my whole life. That was my experience.

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I'm appx 90days post op and jut found out I'm pregnant! Haven't seen my OB yet. I dont know if it's chang in fertility and hormones. We've been unprotected for over 2 years. My guess is that the loss of weight removed pressure from my falopian tubes and opened up th baby factory.

My OB recommended against the band. So it'll be interesting to see her in 2 weeks...

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I'm appx 90days post op and just found out I'm pregnant! Haven't seen my OB yet. I dont know if it's chang in fertility and hormones. We've been unprotected for over 2 years. My guess is that the loss of weight removed pressure from my falopian tubes and opened up th baby factory.

My OB recommended against the band. So it'll be interesting to see her in 2 weeks...

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I'm appx 90days post op and just found out I'm pregnant! Haven't seen my OB yet. I dont know if it's chang in fertility and hormones. We've been unprotected for over 2 years. My guess is that the loss of weight removed pressure from my falopian tubes and opened up th baby factory.

My OB recommended against the band. So it'll be interesting to see her in 2 weeks...

I like to read your blog, and I'm happy to hear you're pregnant! I hope you have a happy and healthy 9 months!

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I like to read your blog' date=' and I'm happy to hear you're pregnant! I hope you have a happy and healthy 9 months![/quote']

Thank you!! =)

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Losing weight made me have a normal menstraul cycle for the first time in my entire life. And I am extremely fertile. Me and my husband had 3 slip ups in the past two years and they all resulted in me pregnant. We lost two but are currently 12 weeks pregnant right now.

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After to cycles of what???? What is Bam are it's just excitement. I need help I am 32 years old married for 6 years I want a baby and I only been banded 2 months no weight loss

What did u do what did u eat... I need help I eat lots of fish and ribeyes that all I have in the icebox.....no weight loss... No time for exercise cause I am in college I walk that's about it

Help me please!!!!!

After two menstrual cycles (2 months of periods following getting married.) and yes, BAM is just excitement. :) I'm now 27 weeks pregnant with a little girl and I eat what I want, frankly. I try to eat healthy, but she has me craving sweets!! I limit it, but still haven't gained a ton of weight. I actually lost about 7 pounds and have just put about 10 on so far.

If you haven't lost any weight yet, you might need more fills.

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I just found out I was pregnant 37 days after my band -_- lol so it definitely made me more fertile. Ladies that got pregnant soon after the band, should I be worried about miscarriage? I am kinda scared and found out just today.

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I just found out I was pregnant 37 days after my band -_- lol so it definitely made me more fertile. Ladies that got pregnant soon after the band' date=' should I be worried about miscarriage? I am kinda scared and found out just today.[/quote']

Congratulations!!!

I found out I was pregnnt exactly 3mos after surgery. Miscarriage b/c of the band never crossed my mind. I worried about it more b/c of my weight and all the other regular reasons to worry. But everything was perfect :) I'd say unless you've had a miscarriage in the past, don't get worked up over "what ifs". That's not healthy, band or no band. Enjoy it!!

Here's my sweet boy. He's 15weeks old.

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Congratulations again!!

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I was banded May 2009 after doing many cycles of IVF and failing. In May 2011 after losing over 150 pounds and finally having a healthy BMI and maintaining my weight loss for over a year I got clearance to start TTC. I was pregnant in sept 2011!! I delivered a healthy baby girl May 29, 2012. I gained 34 pounds while pregnant after having a partial unfill at 12 weeks pregnant. I did lose all my weight 9 months after having my daughter :)

I cannot recommend enough you be banded for a minimum of 2 years before TTC. My surgeon explained to me why wait and he was so right and now life is great with an amazing 14 month old and a new port and tubing :)

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Reading all of these posts give me hope. I was banded March 2012 and now have regular cycles. We've tried the past three months but nothing has happened yet. Like most of you, I have PCOS, Type 2 Diabetes (controlled by diet/exercise since surgery) and many other issues. Hoping to have at least 1 more miracle baby since I'm getting up there in age (38 almost 39).

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The lapband is good for PCOS because you can't (should not) eat the things that will increase your glycemic load(bread, rice, sweets, pasta) And if you stay on your metformin, you may stand a chance of spontaneous ovulation. Wommen with PCOS have a high m/c rate so if you do get pregnant be sure you an be put on crinnione (progesterone) to help you keep your pregnancy. Your thyroid should also be tested. As I learned that PCOS and thyroid disorders go hand in hand.

The weight loss i know is a struggle no matter how you do it because of the insulin resistance. But if you stick with it th weight should come off. Talk to your surgon about how to have a healthy pregnancy if banded. --Kouri

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