Newly banded and pregnant

[ladysha313]

I have a friend that was banded in TX in Feb - March timeframe. She doesn't have a support system so I figured I'll ask the question for her. She was recently banded and just found out that she was pregnant. What are the dangers or complications of getting pregnant before 18 months of being banded? I'm not sure of the type of band she has or if mine is the same as hers, since she was banded in TX. I was told with the band I have I should to wait 18 month before conceiving, but it's only been 3 or 4 months for her. She went in to have her second fill last week. Please provide any insight. I want to share any advice I can with her. She's pregnant with her third child so she thinking about an abortion. I'm trying my best to prevent that. Please share any information you have on being newly banded and pregnant.

Thanks,

Sha

[PAMMIE]

I have a friend that was banded in TX in Feb - March timeframe. She doesn't have a support system so I figured I'll ask the question for her. She was recently banded and just found out that she was pregnant. What are the dangers or complications of getting pregnant before 18 months of being banded? I'm not sure of the type of band she has or if mine is the same as hers, since she was banded in TX. I was told with the band I have I should to wait 18 month before conceiving, but it's only been 3 or 4 months for her. She went in to have her second fill last week. Please provide any insight. I want to share any advice I can with her. She's pregnant with her third child so she thinking about an abortion. I'm trying my best to prevent that. Please share any information you have on being newly banded and pregnant.

Thanks,

Sha

I'VE ONLY KNOWN ONE PERSON PERSONALLY THAT BECAME PREGORS AFTER HAVING THE BAND. SHE GOT AN UNFILL AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. ONCE SHE DELIVERED AND STOPPED BREAST FEEDING SHE STARTED GETTING FILLS AGAIN.

GOOD LUCK TO YOUR FRIEND ON HER DECISION MAKING

[LoriBecky]

The band won't interfer with her pregnancy. Once her OB says she needs to take in more calories, she gets a simple unfill (no fluoroscopy - you don't want xray when you are pregnant) - then once she's recovered she can get a fill

This is NOT uncommon, lose weight and find yourself pregnant (men... don't worry this doesn't apply to you ) We do tell our patients to wait at least a year - 18 months so they get a good start on their weightloss, but unlike becoming pregnant shortly after gastric bypass, which can be a problem, the band is adjustable and can accomodate the blessed suprise

[ladysha313]

The band won't interfer with her pregnancy. Once her OB says she needs to take in more calories, she gets a simple unfill (no fluoroscopy - you don't want xray when you are pregnant) - then once she's recovered she can get a fill

This is NOT uncommon, lose weight and find yourself pregnant (men... don't worry this doesn't apply to you ) We do tell our patients to wait at least a year - 18 months so they get a good start on their weightloss, but unlike becoming pregnant shortly after gastric bypass, which can be a problem, the band is adjustable and can accomodate the blessed suprise

Thank you all very much. She actually read the forum with me a few minutes ago. It has been very helpful.

[MandyHotz]

Hi all, I got banded by Ortiz in Oct 2006 and got pregnant in Feb 2007 at the same time I was hitting a plateau with my weight loss after my first fill in Nov. My OB and fill DR agreed that I could keep mine filled since it was enough to keep me from overeating yet I could still intake foods. I have only gained 9 lbs and I am 22 weeks pregnant so it seems to be working well so far