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:tt2:Hey everyone I got banded on March 13 07 and have lost about 92 pounds. Went and got third fill done 2 weeks ago and found out last week I finally am pregnant. This is a wonderful thing since due to my weight I had polysistic ovarie and was unable to concieve children so yes there is hpe. But how long should I wait has anyone else gone through this?? How long do you have to wait after having the baby before you can get your band tightened again??

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u actually need to let your Dr. know right away because they will unfill u until u deliver and wait yr 6weeks to fill u up again.. Congrats.. Thats exactly what happened to me when i lost my weight the first time, but i didn't have the band... so if it should happen again.. it shouldnt be that hard to get the weight off...

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I just had my surgery on May 7th and asked my doc the same things as I have PCOS too. He said I could get pregnant any time after the band and don't have to wait. He said when I get pregnant come in and have the fills removed so I won't have restrictions. That way the baby can get the nurishment it needs. He also said after the baby you want to wait until your done breast feeding and then I can do it anytime I feel ready after that.

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:tt2:Hey everyone I got banded on March 13 07 and have lost about 92 pounds. Went and got third fill done 2 weeks ago and found out last week I finally am pregnant. This is a wonderful thing since due to my weight I had polysistic ovarie and was unable to concieve children so yes there is hpe. But how long should I wait has anyone else gone through this?? How long do you have to wait after having the baby before you can get your band tightened again??

Congrats! I'm so happy I've found your post. I as well have PCOS and have not been able to conceive. I'm hoping to be banded in the near future. Best of luck! I bet you are sooo happy! Congrats again all around!

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That's interesting. My doc suggests not getting pregnant for two years after band placement (seems a bit long to me). I'm sure this is to ensure that maximum weight loss has occurred before pregnancy.

I just had my surgery on May 7th and asked my doc the same things as I have PCOS too. He said I could get pregnant any time after the band and don't have to wait. He said when I get pregnant come in and have the fills removed so I won't have restrictions. That way the baby can get the nurishment it needs. He also said after the baby you want to wait until your done breast feeding and then I can do it anytime I feel ready after that.

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