Band Pregnancy...

daisydoodle · August 2, 2005

So far, I've had ZERO morning sickness. (Knock on wood.)

My only real complaint is that I have terrible gas cramps in my lower abdomin that hit me at night while I'm sleeping. I've tried gas-x and the only thing that gives me any relief is getting up and walking around. (So don't be surprised to see me walking my dog up and down the street at 3AM.)

My doc says that all of this "extra gas" is very common in the first trimester, I'm just unlucky in the fact that I can't get rid of it! I'm not sure if it has anything to do with my band or not.

Another thing, my last fill finally kicked in a couple days after I found out I was PG. I go see my band doc next week and I'm going to BEG him to let me keep my fill. As long as I can convince him that I'm eating enough and making healthy choices, my OB is cool with it.

La_madam · August 2, 2005

Hey diasy, one of my band sisters

just gave birth to a baby, she is a member here her screen name is vtobon, PM her Iam sure she will answer any questions you may have. I know she was able to keep her fill for awhile, Iam not sure for how ling but I know she kept it during the first trimester.

daisydoodle · August 5, 2005

I went back to the OB today and everything is measuring "text book."

I talked to him about gaining/losing weight while pregnant and he told me that my official weight was 193 and that I could stay 193 until my delivery date without gaining and that would be fine with him. HOWEVER, he did not want me to lose ANY weight at all throughout my pregnancy. He explained that when you lose weight you go through ketosis and that it does not benefit your baby.

He's also checking with my band doc on prescribing me something for these gas cramps. I'll let you know what it is tomorrow.

Until then.....

I'llsucceed · August 5, 2005

Glad to hear things are going well- please keep us updated all the way through! I'm very excited fro you!!!

paula · August 5, 2005

Nicole, thanks for the update.

How many weeks are you? This is going to be So exciting for all of us here at LBT. Your baby's gonna have many Aunt's and Uncles!

About your gas pains. Do you hurt all day, just at night, certain times??

daisydoodle · August 5, 2005

Just at night....the doc is prescribing me something that starts with a "R"....that's all I can remember.

I'm just 6 weeks. I had my first ultra sound yesterday and I saw my little lima bean!

Vera · August 5, 2005

How cute, I always call mine a kidney bean.

Glad everythings good!

dylansmom · August 5, 2005

Congratulations again! I am so excited for you! I remember seeing Dylan for that first time when I was 5 weeks along. I remember the tears streaming down my face because I knew that that pregnancy would be a keeper. (since my problem had been fixed to prevent further miscarriages)

I also remember the 13 week ultra sound that they did too. His little arms and legs were just a going! I knew at that moment that he'd be an energetic one, and he certainly still is!!!!!

I wish you so many happy joyous memories of this pregnancy. Because even though the years go by and you'll be holding your baby, and watching him/her grow, you'll always have the memories of your pregnancy.

I still smile when I think about watching his little arms and legs doing the "jitterbug" dance in there. And then to feel his big old kicks towards the end and watch my belly move in waves. LOL You're going to love it!

I wish you all the best, and thanks for keeping us updated!

DeLarla · August 5, 2005

Let us know when you find out whether it's a girl or a boy so I'll know whether I'm an aunt or an uncle. Thanks.

beautifultina · August 6, 2005

I am happy to hear that you are having a baby!! that is great!! How long were you banded before you got pregnant? My doctor has me on birth control pills for at least one year post op as not to interfere with the sucess of the band. How did your band dr react? Can you have your band just unfuilled for the lenght of your pregnancy or can you have it taken out and put back on? what are your options? I am only curious because in the office here they warn you against it highly.

Best of luck to you and your family.