I have been banded since May 1st 09.... I still want to lose but due to some complications if I dont have kids soon its pretty much not gonna happen....Does anyone know if its safe to go ahead and start trying? I wanna ask my doc but I figure he will say wait 6 months or a year... I want to start NOW!!! Does anyone know if the port will flip or anything....I know i can get the nutrition!!! I just dont want port complications!! I would love some advice....:confused:

Ok, this is a serious question and you're asking for answers from people not in the medical field, maybe there are some here that have medical degrees but this is a question for your Surgeon only.

Don't get approval from someone on a internet forum in regards to something this serious, you will get many replies but none matter again this should be discussed with your band doc.

I agree, it's definately something to discuss with your Dr. Getting banded was pretty hard, especially during the first year. Being pregnant is also hard. Having the two together so early in the game seems like added stress you may not want?

What kind of complications would prevent you from getting pg? Losing weight for me actually increased my fertility.

I agree with asking your surgeon. Only they will truly know the answer. You have trusted them thus far, trust the answer they give you. Good luck and if you ever want to borrow a couple of kids you can take mine! lol jk

I had my band placed on June 2, 2009. My dr said I could stop the pill anytime I wanted to; he would just unfill my band when I become pregnant. I set a goal of how much weight I wanted to loose first. I am almost at my goal weight and stopped the pill last week!! Hopefully, it won't take too long!!

I am almost as young as you, and I too want kids in the future but I dont have a medical condition that would prevent me from having kids later...id probably rather have them early (after im married and more stable) though. My surgeon told me to wait at least 18 moths, but I agree with everyone else as far as just asking your surgeon.

You have probably asked him by now though! What did he recommend and if you dont mind discussing your medical condition that would be nice. I just recently started having symptoms of a medical condition that might affect my fertility so im just looking for more info.

Sounds like you're just searching for the answer you want :tongue2: he he just kidding. I can tell you, that I was banded 4/16/09 and am currently 9 weeks pregnant. It wasn't planned, but the Dr. said all should be fine, I've dropped 60 lbs since January and am at a healthier weight. I'd still talk to your Dr, but mine said all is well. I will need an unfill later in pregnancy though to make sure the baby is getting attequate caloric intake. Good luck!

I would like to keep in touch with that is okay with you I am looking to get banded in the coming year. And want to have another baby also I have diabetes type 2 and want to stop taking insulin.