Hello all! How long after delivery did you wait to go back to losing weight? Did you go on the liquid/soft food stage? I have not had the best success with my band but I am determined to do what I'm supposed to do after I have my baby next week. I just want to know how you other mommies did it :-)

I was wondering the same thing...I'm not due until January 2014 but would love this info if someone knows.

My band doc told me to schedule to come in 4-6 weeks after delivery to start adding fluid back into my band. He also encouraged me to breastfeed as he said that would help with the weight loss. I would assume that around that 4-6 week point is when your body has healed enough to think about weight loss.

I haven't called my band doctor yet and I will be 3 months PP on Aug 13. I will do what he suggests in terms of getting a fill, although I'm sure my husband will be against since I am still breastfeeding (but having to supplement due to low supply). We'll see!

Most doctors will advise against any diets until at least after your 6-8 week check up. Having a baby is tough enough on your body, you dont want to throw it into a full blown shock by dieting right away either. If you plan to breastfeed (which WILL help get that weight off faster) you will just want to follow a healthy diet and drink plenty of water, which is a perfect place to start. Going on a liquid/soft diet will do more harm then good since your body will still need a lot of nutrients, etc to help you heal. Good luck!!!

Thank you :-) I didn't really go on a diet but was just stressed out and depressed because my baby was in Nicu, ...stepped on the scale yesterday and was shocked. I weighed 265 pounds the day before I had my baby...in about a month I weigh 197. Less than I did when I got pregnant and I didn't even try to lose it!!

Breastfeed ladies! I had my baby 6 weeks ago and have no fluid in my band and already lost 30 lbs.

Thank you :-) I didn't really go on a diet but was just stressed out and depressed because my baby was in Nicu' date=' ...stepped on the scale yesterday and was shocked. I weighed 265 pounds the day before I had my baby...in about a month I weigh 197. Less than I did when I got pregnant and I didn't even try to lose it!![/quote']

I get that, my first baby was in the NICU for 32 days. So stressful!

I was wondering the same thing...I'm not due until January 2014 but would love this info if someone knows.

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I'm due feb 24