I have just found out I am pregnant and would like to know how much and what other banded people eat daily to know the baby has enough food.

The baby won't need much more that you are probably already eating. In the second trimester, they recommend you increase your calorie content by about 300...but the baby will take from YOU what he/she needs.

Make sure you are taking a prenatal vitamin. Any will do, just if you take the gummies, you will also need an iron supplement. And drink a lot of water! Juice is also good while pregnant for a few extra calories.

I eat several smaller meals a day now...I'm 20w4d...and I was able to avoid morning sickness completely. I've been told its because I physically can't gorge on a meal and HAVE to eat several smaller meals or snacks--that was preventing the MS.

If you have been following the eating recommendations from your Lapband doc, you should be fine. Lots of protein, veg and fruit are good for you and the baby!

That all being said, I'm having a girl and crave sugar alllllll the time now!! I try to eat more fruit because of it, but I'm giving in once in a while and eating that cookie or small candy bar. Oh, and gummy bears are my best friend. Geez!! Ha! All in moderation is ok. I've only gained one pound, so I guess it's alright.

Let me know what other questions you might have! Not that I'm some expert, but I do know what you're going through!

Sticky bean dust for you!!!

I ate whatever I wanted. I did try to eat healthy but my son made me crave beef and I didnt eat red meat for several years before getting pregnant. I did drink juice every day, not a lot of carbs but meat was a must. Eat several times a times a day and later in your third tri eating smaller meals will keep the heart burn at a minimum. I didnt have heartburn until the last month and no morning sickness. Just try to eat balanced and good food. You cant really do wrong if you just try to eat healthy.

Good luck!! Oh, and my son is 13 days old and I am 3lbs below my pre pregnancy weight which is the lowest Ive been!!

I try and eat the same healthy things I was already eating, cheese, yogurt, fresh fruits and veggies, protien, lots of water, orange juice, milk.