I'm having my lap band removed this Friday, 8/28/15! I haven't had any restriction for years and didn't know why...until I had to have my appendix out a couple months ago while out of town.  The surgeon said the wire from the band was disconnected and the two ends were just "flopping around" in there. Went to my bariatric dr yesterday and he's removing it. I was self pay in 2008 and insurance will not pay to have it removed even though it's very dangerous and must come out. I was wondering if anyone else had problems like this. The only thing I remember about my band is it's a "V G" band.  At least that's what I think it's called.  Seems like a defect to me but...Costing me $4000 to have it removed!

Congratulations! I would think that if you're checked periodically, you should be fine. If you feel anything's amiss, check with your obstetrician and band doc right away. You might notice that the band presses against the diaphragm a little more as you get further along.
Best of luck to you! I hope all goes well and you feel good throughout your pregnancy.

I had two babies after my band and I never had my fluid removed and nothing happened for me. I was all good, I thought for sure labor would cause problems but I was luck it did not. Good luck!!  

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Mellissa

Stay off these boards.  Those of us who have had success are rarely on here anymore.  We are out enjoying life.  Problems an be addressed by your surgeon.  No one on here is a surgeon that I am aware of.  I have my band almost 9 years.  Down 90 pounds and counting!  The band saved my life.  Follow the band rules your doctor gave you and stop listening to the angry nay sayers.  Their bands failed. Ok. Move on.  Life isn't perfect.  No surgery is guaranteed.  It's unfair to keep scaring others. Your doctor can tell you all about the risks and side effects. You are an adult and made the decision you felt was best.  Don't second guess yourself.  You will be one of the success stories. Good luck!

That answer is different for everyone.  Some like me can live with the band filled to 8 ccs ( I could go tighter but I opted to stay loose).  Some can't even tolerate an empty band.   

Let's put it this way.  If you can't eat lean protein and veggies in one meal...comfortably then you are too tight.  After a meal you should feel satisfied NOT full.  If you are throwing up.  Getting stuck.  You are too tight.  If you have a long list of "off limits" food that make you throw up or stuck.  You are too tight.  If you are suddenly suffering from reflux or GERD....you could be too tight.  Any, pain tenderness or something gives you concern call you surgeon.  There could be an issue.

My next question is...I don't think you are getting in all of your protein in two meals and a snack.  Why are you skipping dinner?  To lessen your calorie count?  You should be able to eat 3 full meals and still keep a low calorie count.  It is important that you get all of your nutrients.