Gastric band pregnancies?

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I am pregnant with my first baby, third trimester. I have had a gastric band fitted for about 2 years now.. I had it emptied when I first realized I was pregnant. The problem is I have already gained about 45 pounds.. I'm getting nervous to be honest. Anyone else in the same boat? I am finding pregnancy hunger combined with a being able to eat as much as I like for the first time in 2 years really hard :(

Try tracking what you eat on something like fitday.com. Or ask for a referral to a dietician.

Thanks Japhrimel,

I have a good idea of what I should and shouldn't be eating. I am just starving all the time and find myself eating massive portions (of mostly healthy food).

Just wondered if anyone has been through the same and what happened with them and how much they might have gained.

I had mine loosened before my pregnancy and put on 11kg. However, then went on to put on 8kg post-partum! Got the band tightened again and have now lost that extra 8kg - just another 11kg to go! :)

I tried to be really careful with what I was eating and I threw up every.single.day of my pregnancy with morning sickness - up until and including the day I gave birth - so how the hell I put on so much I don't know...

Anyway, if your body is saying eat - then you have to. You didn't get the band in the first place because your body dealt with food in a "nice" way and kept you slim - you know you put on weight easily - but you'll be able to get the band tightened again and the weight will come off again. :)

Congratulations on a healthy pregnancy!