I am thinking about getting banded, but I would like to have a baby in a few years. Has anyone been pregnant w/ the band, and what are your thoughts/advice/opinions???

If you are thinking about getting banded and you want to get pregnant... start NOW!!! The sooner you get banded the sooner you start losing the weight which increases your chances of positive pregnancy!! I got banded in June this year, lost 40 lbs, and found out in September that I was 6 weeks pregnant- now I am pushing my 11-12 weeks, getting confirmed date 10-25!!! I waited 10 YEARS for this, if I would have known this earlier I would have pushed my doctors harder MUCH earlier. I am actually having a good pregnancy, the band actually makes me aware of what I am eating and doing so I cannot lose my mind and go hog wild on a quart of Ben and Jerry's, so I am gaining slowly, but OB says baby will get what baby needs. :puke: Seriously- start NOW!!!

my daughter is pregnant with lap band. she is going to a ob doc that also was banded. doc is watching her and if a problem with gaining weight she just takes out her fill. she is doing well 4month pregnant. good luck. ask your band doc to recomend a ob gyn that has worked with banded patients.