Hello all! It has been a very long time since I have been on this site. Glad to be back.

A little backstory for you: I was banded in April 2009 when my first daughter was just over one year old. I weighed in at 368 lbs. My pregnancy was frought with complications, including gestational diabetes and her birth six weeks premature. She is now a thriving, happy kindergarten student, and one would never know how difficult her first few weeks of life were.

Fast forward to June 2012, found out I was pregnant with baby #2. At that time, I had lost approx. 120 lbs.

(If you're doing the math, I was about 250 lbs.) My pregnancy was so incredibly smooth. I did not get any Fluid removed throughout the pregnancy, managed to keep up with my kickboxing class until about a month before delivery, and DID NOT have gestational diabetes this time! Gave birth to a healthy 9 pound baby boy in February, 2013.

So here I am now, 274 lbs. (up almost 30 from pre-pregnancy). I had been having almost no restriction whatsoever, extremely hungry most of the time, and eating too much. I went in to see my Dr. on Thursday for a fill and check-in. It had been almost 2 years since I had been in because things were going very well.

For the first time in four years, I think I might be a little bit over filled. I have been having night coughs ever since Thursday, no reflux, but did pb on broth earlier today. Has me a little worried. I plan to call the Dr. on Monday, but just curious to hear the opinion of my friends in BandLand. Should I wait and see if this gets better after a week or so, or is that just asking for trouble? I really do want to get back to my sweet spot, but I think we may have overshot it a little bit.

Thanks for listening! Hope all my pregnant lapband friends out there have as much luck with their pregnancy as I did. I love my band!

Alissa

Night coughs are a classic symptom of being too tight. The fact you PB'd liquid (broth) is another one. I'd definitely follow up with your doctor.

Congrats on your babies!

Thanks so much for the feedback, Mis73! Do you think I can make it until Monday? I am keeping a little bit of liquids down, but I certainly can't do this for very long...

I just don't want to have to pay for an emergency visit, but I will if I have to.

Welcome back to LBT. Glad to see you are taking steps to continue your wl journey.

I too became pregnant while banded. My difference was I was able to get pregnant w/out fertility treatment. So I understand how wonderful a 'normal' experience really can be

As for your fill, I would definitely take a smidge out and just followup in a month for an additional fill once it's settled and if you feel you could use more.

You are taking all the right steps..you'll be at goal in no time

Welcome back to LBT. Glad to see you are taking steps to continue your wl journey.

I too became pregnant while banded. My difference was I was able to get pregnant w/out fertility treatment. So I understand how wonderful a 'normal' experience really can be

As for your fill, I would definitely take a smidge out and just followup in a month for an additional fill once it's settled and if you feel you could use more.

You are taking all the right steps..you'll be at goal in no time

Hazelsbliss, thanks so much for the advice. I think that makes a great deal of sense. It's funny, I am doing much better today, keeping liquids down without issue, but I am scared to try anything solid. I will definitely call the Dr. Monday morning and suggest a slight unfill. If I don't have restriction after that, I can always add some back, right?

Thanks again for the reply and encouragement. It means a great deal to me!

Hazelsbliss, thanks so much for the advice. I think that makes a great deal of sense. It's funny, I am doing much better today, keeping liquids down without issue, but I am scared to try anything solid. I will definitely call the Dr. Monday morning and suggest a slight unfill. If I don't have restriction after that, I can always add some back, right?

Thanks again for the reply and encouragement. It means a great deal to me!