momof1

hello. i have been banded 6 months now and am about 15 pounds away from my goal. my husband and i are wanting to try to get pregnant in the next few months but am scared i will screw up my band if i dont wait a 2 years like my surgeon said. what are your thoughts? anyone else delivered/pregnant before their 2 years was up??? thanks!!

momof1

please? anybody? even some opinions would be appreciated. thanks.

ladytonya

Sorry, I don't know much about the band. I had bypass and was told to wait 18 months. The reason for waiting with bypass is because of the malabsorption issues that can be present. I'm not sure why you would have to wait with the band. Why not ask your surgeon's office? I wouldn't just ask for how long to wait but also ask for why he suggests waiting that long.

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Tonya
Dr. Roc Bauman, Concord, NC
Surgery date: December 11, 2006
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Alleusion

I had the bypass as well, not the band. I got pregnant about 18 months out and delivered two weeks ago tomorrow. I think they give you that time frame, not only to try and get the most out of your weight loss, but also to allow your body to heal.

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Val 3

Well I believe they tell all WL people the same wait time, like 18-24m. Because that is the average time it take for most to get to goal. But I would say with the band since you said you are with in 15lbs of goal, then there shouldnt be a problem. You dont have to worry about malabsorption, since we banded people dont do that. But make sure you still take your vitamins, because you arent eating enough with a good fill to get the amount you need to take in.

Anyways good luck with the baby dancing!

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Valerie
Started 6m. classes on 4-17-06
Finish classes 10-16-06

Surgery 11-16-06....Weight gone-120lbs!!!!!! YAHOO I likey my band!!! Whoo HOOO I Am wearing a size 14...WHOLLY COW! SW:330 CW:208 GW:180

We are duel surgery house, My DH is RNY...and I am Banded.

DH RNY 1-29-08 SW:426 CW:355 GW:225

momof1

thanks for all the advice! we're going to start trying on monday. yeah!!!