Hello,

I has surgery January 2013 and I lost 50lbs before I got pregnant this summer. I am only 11 weeks and I have gained 4 lbs and with the bloating sometimes 7. I'm not handling the weight gain well. I'm getting very nervous

What are some things you guys did to not gain much?

I have 5cc in a 10cc band and no unfill yet

Help

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Your health and the baby's health come first, and weight gain is part of the process. You really should look into getting your band unfilled. That is one of the wonderful things about the band, you can have a wonderful and normal pregnancy, and to help with the weight-loss, you can have you band filled again.

Many Blessings!

Nancy

No I disagree.

I was pregnant with the band. I kept my Fluid but made the OBGYN aware. Every assessment was focused on appropriate mom and baby growth. Unfill was just if either of us was not adequately gaining -or- if there were adverse symptoms like frequent vomitting, lack of appetite. I had no such issues, gained 20 lbs (appropriate for an obese woman) and my baby thrived.

You have to be very honest with yourself as your and baby's health is #1. So if at anytime doc is concerned, or if you have any issues, a fill is warranted regardless of concerns for regaining weight.

At your weight 20 lb gain should be your target not the standard 35+. Moderate your portions, healthy food choices only