I got my lap band on August 8th and everything has been great. I had no complications, and I had a fill on Sept. . That went well, and I started having decent restriction, when (somewhat suddenly) I started having "the signs". Well, after a positive, but cheap walmart test was tossed, my husband and I spent $40 on 4 different tests, with 6 different sticks, all of them were the same. SO, then I went to the clinic out here, and they only did a urine test as well, but same deal. So, now go to see an obgyn on monday. Here's the thing, my husband and I are THRILLED, but surprised. This would be our first, and we wanted to, but I just got my band! I just lost 40 lbs. in the last year! And, you know, I asked 3 different specialists if I should get on birth control, and they all said, "no, you won't have no chance of getting pregnant" and I figured as much since my husband and I have not been using birth control for the last 2 1/2 years. I figured this was the least likeliest time possible. Like I said, I'm estatic, a bit perturbed simply because this means I'll have to unfill for the time being, but to have a baby is way more exciting for us right now, plus that's the beauty of the band, it's ajustable. I guess my confusion is how come sao suddenly? And how come the doctors rule it out so easily? (p.s. I know I'm goona get yelled at by my surgeon, I'm dreading calling her on Monday, I sure wish I had tape recorded them all saying "no, you won't get pregnant" ! Even her nurse did! Anyone else get pregnant so fast??? The doc says I could be anywhere from 2 weeks to four, that would mean we concieved 2 weeks after the band!!!!

CONGRATS!!! and you know, if you eat healthy while pregnant, you may still lose weight and have a healthy baby. While pg, I ate healthier and was more active than I had been in years. My dd weighed in at 8lbs 13 oz and at my 6 week check I was 40lbs lighter than when I walked in for my first visit

HOLY COW!!! I thought I would not find anyone else who got pregnant 2 weeks after band surgery. Wow there is someone else...I feel better! I was actually petrified because I finally had gotten the nerve to have surgery, lost about 8 lbs prior and then another 12 in the 10 days afterword and what do you know...my hormones kicked in and I ovulated. Probably the first time in a year. We had had some infertility issues...my weight and PCOS which was the impetus to get the surgery so that we could have more babies. Apparently God gave me the reward as soon as he could. So far I am 11.5 weeks and have maintained my 25 lbs since surgery but I am now wondering if I will be able to keep my weight down and not gain 50 like I did with my first daughter 4 years ago. I am wondering if there would be any way to get a small fill to keep myself on track...doing it without flouro? I am going to check out the yahoo group listed too. Thanks so much!

Heather

My doctor made me promise to go on BC before getting the band. He said a year to 18 months, but I said I'm only willing for 6 months. Losing weight is a priority, but so is having a baby. Congratulations to you!!

I'm surprised the doctors told you that. Wish mine had! One thing my surgeon really stressed was to wait a minimum of a year before becoming pregnant. In their paperwork you even had to indicate what type of BC you planned to use, and apparently if you hadn't put any down they referred you for a pre-op consultation.

The doctors told you "you won't have no chance of getting pregnant", which is the same thing as saying "you will have a chance" -- guess they were right!

Congratulations! I have my physical in January, and March is my 1 year. I plan to talk to my doctor when she does my physical about how much longer to wait before trying to get pregnant. I'd like to be down a bit more, but I'm also going to be 31 next year. Might have to start making some compromises.

Congratulations to you ladies that ourgetting a bundle of joy!!!!! I also had to sign a two year contract and also inform what BC i was on. My gyno told me that i had to wait till my next cycle before i was able to get on my BC again now i'm scared. I yet to see my cycle. :faint:.

I asked 3 different specialists if I should get on birth control, and they all said, "no, you won't have no chance of getting pregnant"

They sound like a bunch of quacks!

But congrats to you

Congratulations Hon!! My surgeon told me that the Lap Band was originally called the "Fertility Band" and for that reason to get on the birth control before you start losing the weight. Since weight loss not only makes your body healthier it makes your sex life healthier!! Good luck on your first child, this must be such a joy for you!

I just found out 2 nights ago that i was pregnant too! i've had the lap band on since July 10th~ lost only 26 pds and boy we had a big surprise. not that im not greatful! i have two children now and really want more, just wanted to loose more weight before trying. i do not use birth control (it really has bad/negative effects on me) but i do use the "calendar" and count my days and know my ovulation period. what is really weird is that my husband and i didn't have sex a lot last month and really not on my ovulation days. (i am very regular and always on schedule) so getting pregnant really feels like God's way of telling me it was time. the night we found out i went out and checked the mail, we got a special letter from our insurance talking about special baby programs they were offering us. hmmmm.... is that a sign or what.

well congrats to you both and i'd love to continue to hear about your progress! do either of you have fills? if so how many? im suppose to go to the dr next week and get another fill. should i get it?? i have fair restriction, but not nearly as much as id like.

YIPPY not pregnant over here. I'm 31 and i want to have a baby but i need to be healthy. Plus my boyfriend isn't ready to be a dad he is 30 going on 13 lol he is a big kid. maybe in a couple more years

Congratulations! There's nothing in the world like a baby! And you can be careful what you eat while pregnant and then get really serious after the baby's born. You'll have that wonderful gift and still be able to lose weight.

Emily

I was over 300lbs when I got pregnant with my daughter. I was not banded at the time so I can't tell you what a "banded pregnancy" would be like.

I can tell you just because you are overweight does not automatically mean a bad pregnancy.

I found http://www.plus-size-pregnancy.org/ to be a very helpful website.

Best of luck to you!

Congratulations. What a wonderful thing to happen. I know that I tried for 2.5 years to get pregnant finally gave up (after being told I'd never have kids) decided to start partyin like a rock star, buy a convertible and a 1 bedroom hoouse. I also dropped a little weight and got pregnant.

Hi there,

I too am pregnant. I am 20 wks now and so far I haven't gained too much weight. Last month I gained one pound for a total of 10lbs.

Lisa

I was supposed to have my operation in Jan 05 but 1 week before I was due to go in...I discovered I was pregnant...needless to say the op was postponed...funny enough i lost heaps of weight over the following months...guess thats the hormones for you...and as soon as my 2nd child was born (5 weeks later) I went in and had my lapband...it was really cool because the private hospital I went to for my childbirth was the same for my lapband and i was in the maternity ward...so the very same nurses that birthed my child nursed me after lap band surgery...they loved it because my 5 week year old 'roomed in' with me and they don't usually get to see and look after babies later once the mother had gone home...very cool!