Pregnancy Update Week 21: Question and IT'S A.....

Hello everyone!

Sorry it has been awhile. Last week we had our 20 week ultrasound and it's a GIRL!! Kevin and I are really excited because we both wanted a girl so badly. Baby is weighing in at 11 ounces and is perfectly fine from what they can see. All my bloodwork has been good too. I am at about 173 pounds which is a solid 12 pound gain according to my doc and she says that is fine for halfway there.

Now a question for those of you out there with Lap Bands that have been pregnant before...

I am starting to notice some indigestion-y type feelings in my belly but not always up by my pouch. Is this some sort of modified heartburn or something? I haven't had feelings like this since before I was banded.

I put in a call to my WLS nurse to ask about this but wanted to get your take. I am VERY short waisted so I am really showing already (there is not much room for my organs to move around). Any ideas about this discomfort? I really notice it after eating. It almost feels like the big part of my stomach is just resting there in the way. UGH

I was not pg while banded..but I can tell you heartburn is VERY common. I lived on Tums through both of my pregnancies. Congratulations!! I have 2 girls and they are just the best! -Nikki

Thanks Nikki! Your girls ARE adorable :)

I am waiting for the WLS to call me back. I talked to his nurse about an hour ago and fortunately he is in the office today so I will get a call back today.

If I wasn't banded, i wouldn't be concerned as heartburn/acid reflux were my way of life before surgery.

Stacy,

Most women carry girls up high. Right under the rib cage. Soo all this causes pressure on the esophagus and on the band causing the reflux. You can take Tums.

I'm ready to start seeing some of those cutie baby bump pictures!!! 

I'm glad things are progressing right along. I'm still on cloud 9 for you two love birds. We are still trying on this end. No announcements to make yet.

Awwww...a sweet baby girl. Congrats.

 I don't recall having any indigestion issues with mine, but I do know reflux during pregnancy is very, very common. Toward the end of my pregnancy I felt like I just had no more room left in my abdomen - it was a little hard to eat even.