I was banded 10/07 and I'm down about 70 pounds. Admittedly I have not been eating well the last few months and I think I need to get another fill. My DH and I are also trying to get pregnant soon. So my question is... should I get another fill now, only to have it taken out if/when we get PG? The more I could lose before getting PG the better, right??

And one I do get PG, do they take out your fill immediately? Someone told me at the end of the 1st trimester but I thought they would do it right away.

Any pregnancy/banding advice is appreciated!

You don't know how long it will take to get pregnant. Its easy to get a fill and have it taken out so why not do it. The docter will tell you when you should get it tooken out.

If you need a fill, get a fill.

I had a little bit taken out for pg only because I got really tight. I wish I didn't have to now!

I would get the fill. I think the average person only has a 20% chance of getting pregnant each month. If it takes one month or six months, any extra weight lost will help.

You don't necessarily need an unfill unless you get very tight or have morning sickness. It may not be much of an issue at all.

I actually had my last fill after I got pregnant. I just didn't know it yet.

My doctor said there was no reason to worry about getting rid of any of my fill unless I got to the point I could not eat or it was affecting the growth of the baby.

I am under the impression that my obgyn plans on doing monthly ultrasounds to make sure everything is growing okay... which I am prefectly fine with. I am here first band patient and she wants to follow things closely... which I am supportive of.

So, I think if you need a fill you should get a fill. If you later need to get rid of some, then get rid of it later.