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I thought I'd pop on tonight and post an update since I haven't been on in SOOo long.

We're expecting a baby!!

So now, when anyone asks me as they always do if I have any regrets with this band.. I say absolutely not because of this surgery I was granted the greatest gift of all, and something my hubby and I have been trying for 5 years to get. 14 months after surgery we were able to get pregnant after battling PCOS for the last 6 years.

I wish I would have lost more weight than I had, but its okay because I know I can loose even more after I have the baby in March. Now to find maternity clothes that would fit me haha!

I lost ~130 lbs from April 05 to current.. I've had a slight unfil (1cc) so that I am able to swallow prenatal Vitamins cut in half.. this has seemed to be a mistake though because in the last 3 weeks I've gained 7 lbs!!! I'm going to see if that's going to stablize and if not I will go back and get 1/2 cc added back until I'm 4-5 months prego and can afford to gain weight.

Anyhow.. thought i'd spend a second to share the great news!

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Well congratulations!! This band seems to have allowed numerous babies to be born who might not otherwise have been conceived. Awesome!

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Congratulations....we just found out that we are expecting too! I had my band completely unfilled last week and I have gained about 8 pounds since then! I couldn't believe it....I have been eating healthy (healthier than I have even eaten in fact) but I guess larger quantities is what has done it. We were on vacation for the past week and I kept hoping that it was Water weight from flying....but my doctor basically said "fat chance". Oh well....I am hoping it will level off so I don;t end up gaining 40 pounds over the next 8 months....but at least I know the band will help me lose it after I give birth.

One question for you....what is your OB/GYN's reaction to your band? Mine is completely panicked becasue he has never heard of it. They are making me go to a nutritionist and a Bariatric specialist for monitoring, and they are even considering me "high-risk". This is all crazy as far as I am concerned.....

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Wow Look at all the preggo's.Congrats to you! You can add me to that list as well. Due in March. St. Patricks day to be exact.

I wish i had lost more weight. I lost only 62 pounds before getting PG.

I have still100 to go. But I am really happy. As far as the High risk. My Doctor said I am considered High risk as well. Just because of the band.

He has great knowlege of bariatric surgery. so Maybe it is something all DR.S do. I also had my band unfilled some. I am now at only 4 cc in a 10 cc band. I was just starting to get good restriction too.. Well good luck to you all Keep updating and feel weel.

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Congratulations to everyone!!! We'll be seeing some great pictures in March and April, I hope! Here's wishing an uneventful and safe pregnancy to all of you.

Emily

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Wholey smokes girl CONGRATULATIONS on the Baby and the weight loss. Its so good to hear from you again.

Hugs and Kisses to you and a big ol WHOOOT !!!!

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Congratulations to all 3 expectant moms. Wonderful news!

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Awwwww Katie! I'm so happy for you! Thanks for giving hope to those with PCOS and are struggling to conceive. Rock on, girl! Congratulations!

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Congratulations to all the moms to be!! What a wonderful gift a little band of silicone can give. take care and don't worry about your weight!!

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:preggers: :preggers: :preggers: What great news! Wishing all of you easy, fun pregnancies! Don't forget to post pics of your band babies. :)

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My doctor is very familuar with the band, and actually knows my surgeon so I'm pretty happy. The surgeon said there was no reason to take more than 1 cc out at this time.. as long as I'm able to eat 2000-2300 calories a day and take the Vitamins everything will be fine.

haven't been told i was "high risk" yet.. but then again id assume since I am still overweight, I would be high risk regardless.

But as far as the band.. it doesnt cause any concerns for either my surgeon or my OB.

:) oh.. and i'm due March 17th also!

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My doctor is very familuar with the band, and actually knows my surgeon so I'm pretty happy. The surgeon said there was no reason to take more than 1 cc out at this time.. as long as I'm able to eat 2000-2300 calories a day and take the Vitamins everything will be fine.

haven't been told i was "high risk" yet.. but then again id assume since I am still overweight, I would be high risk regardless.

But as far as the band.. it doesnt cause any concerns for either my surgeon or my OB.

:) oh.. and i'm due March 17th also!

We are gonna have some lucky babies..lol

Having any morning sickness. I am not unbearable but it is still there.

Hope you are feeling well.

Amy

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Try ginger chews before getting out of bed in the morning or gigner tablets, that is a great natural way to rid the morning sickness, also almond slivers before getting up, it has to be before you start to stir around. I took chewable prenates, and they were sooo easy, I have never done all that well with pills including preband. ~Mandy

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