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I just joined the club of those pregnant and banded. Any tips for going through pregnancy with the band? This is our third baby so I had two without the band. I am wondering what differences people have noticed....

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Congrats to you! keep me posted I am considering becoming a Mom of three one day also! :)

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I will for sure. I was not trying to get pregnant but they say there is a baby in every band! I was kind of settled into two, but am now getting excited about having a little one again. My youngest is getting ready to turn 5, so she is seeming really big now. Anyway, I will let you know how big of a change it is from two to three...

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Hi NC

I had 2 sons prior to the band and ended up getting pregnant approx 1 yr after the band. Doc was never concerned about loosening the band. However, be aware that the band restricts not only cals but nutrients. Stay on top of your vits, ensure adequate cals and loosen the band if you feel you are unable to do so. Despite my weigh ins and u/s exams, my 3rd was born very small compared to his bros and I often wonder if I lacked either cals, vits etc. I gained 20 lbs total (I was 200 lbs when I got pregnant so it was appropriate) and I lost the weight in less than 1 month post delivery. Balance can be achieved but work w/ your dr and figure out how to best support your and your baby's health :)

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I actually went in to see my band doctor on Friday and he took out most of the Fluid in my band. I was getting progressively tighter over the past week and could hardly get anything down. I feel much better now, although, with this pregnancy the thought of food makes me sick. So I still seem to be having a hard time getting in many calories. Thanks for the advice. I am really glad that I had some fluid taken out.

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