LapBand

IWantToBeAMommy · 08-08-2008, 02:02 AM

I read in Conceive magazine about being overweight and trying to get pregnant.

Has anyone tried Lapband and got pregnant?

Thanks. Happy Friday

luv_721 · 08-09-2008, 06:26 PM

I looked into the Lapband for weightloss. It can help but the weight comes off slow and u need wait 18months after the surgery to ttc. I can not have the surgery I don't qualify and my Insurance will not pay either ugh.
Good Luck

britt93 · 09-04-2008, 09:51 AM

I have a lapband..and I wouldn't say the weight comes off slowly.. The first few months it comes off quick then after that it is slower but very consistant.. My biggest fertility issue use to be PCOS and IR but post lapband both issues are gone... and my cycle is very regular but we still have a male factor now that didn't exist 6 1/2 years ago when I did my first IVF (successful) now post lapband we are getting ready to do IVF the end of this month.. If you have any lapband questions feel free to ask....

SCJessica · 09-18-2008, 05:36 AM

I have a lapband, that I got in April and have lost over 50lbs. I am now trying to get pg and found that my PCOS is worse than before. I think it just depends on your body and the factors.

Have a good day,
Jessica

neaniejr · 09-23-2008, 07:48 AM

britt93, I am thinking about getting this done, how much did it cost you out of pocket??? what were the worst things for you after you got the lapband???

thanks

SCJessica · 09-23-2008, 11:56 AM

hey guys,

I have bcbs federal emp. plan, and got it done at vanderbilt university. I think all total it was 26k, my portion probably about 1700-

my weightloss has slowed, but my nut said that it can take up to 2 years to get where you want. i am breaking from serious weightloss, to try and concieve, as my pco is bad.

the recovery for me was realtively easy, back to work in 6 days after lap surgery. i have some restriction now, but imo, this is a mental thing, it helps but if you want you can eat around it...so if you are determined you can do it!

neaniejr · 09-24-2008, 07:08 AM

I have carefirst BCBS and it pays for it now I do hope when it renews it will still pay for it, Cause I really want to get it done.

08-08-2008, 02:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
IWantToBeAMommy 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CA Posts: 1,293 Blog Entries: 10	LapBand I read in Conceive magazine about being overweight and trying to get pregnant. Has anyone tried Lapband and got pregnant? Thanks. Happy Friday __________________ J (30) 04/23/09 Found out twins are on the way! (7 weeks ultrasound) 05/07/09 Baby on the right was dancing. Baby on the left was sleeping. LOL (9 weeks ultrasound) 05/28/09 Doctor said they are really active . (12 weeks ultrasound) 06/03/09 Twins still sitting on top of each other (13 weeks ultrasound) 06/11/09 2 little boys! (14 weeks ultrasound)

09-23-2008, 07:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
neaniejr 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: MARYLAND Posts: 1,516	britt93, I am thinking about getting this done, how much did it cost you out of pocket??? what were the worst things for you after you got the lapband??? thanks __________________ Me(37) DH(38) Dx: PCOS, AO, MTHFR Tx: Met ,Folgard, BA TTC #1 ~ 4 long yrs 6x Clomid/Femara/HWK/IUI=BFN~5x Inj/IUI=2 BFN & 3 BFP~2 m/c @ 8w MJ ~ 8/28/07 ~ 4lbs 5.5ozs TTC #2 12/08 INJ?IUI=BFN~1/09 INJ/IUI-canceled~2/09 INJ/IUI=BFN~IVF#1 BFN

09-24-2008, 07:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
neaniejr 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: MARYLAND Posts: 1,516	I have carefirst BCBS and it pays for it now I do hope when it renews it will still pay for it, Cause I really want to get it done. __________________ Me(37) DH(38) Dx: PCOS, AO, MTHFR Tx: Met ,Folgard, BA TTC #1 ~ 4 long yrs 6x Clomid/Femara/HWK/IUI=BFN~5x Inj/IUI=2 BFN & 3 BFP~2 m/c @ 8w MJ ~ 8/28/07 ~ 4lbs 5.5ozs TTC #2 12/08 INJ?IUI=BFN~1/09 INJ/IUI-canceled~2/09 INJ/IUI=BFN~IVF#1 BFN

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08-09-2008, 06:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
luv_721 300-399 post 5 of hearts Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 386	I looked into the Lapband for weightloss. It can help but the weight comes off slow and u need wait 18months after the surgery to ttc. I can not have the surgery I don't qualify and my Insurance will not pay either ugh. Good Luck

09-04-2008, 09:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
britt93 100-199 post 3 of hearts Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mississippi (for now) Posts: 166	I have a lapband..and I wouldn't say the weight comes off slowly.. The first few months it comes off quick then after that it is slower but very consistant.. My biggest fertility issue use to be PCOS and IR but post lapband both issues are gone... and my cycle is very regular but we still have a male factor now that didn't exist 6 1/2 years ago when I did my first IVF (successful) now post lapband we are getting ready to do IVF the end of this month.. If you have any lapband questions feel free to ask....

09-18-2008, 05:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
SCJessica 100-199 post 3 of hearts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: florence, sc Posts: 174	I have a lapband, that I got in April and have lost over 50lbs. I am now trying to get pg and found that my PCOS is worse than before. I think it just depends on your body and the factors. Have a good day, Jessica

09-23-2008, 11:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
SCJessica 100-199 post 3 of hearts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: florence, sc Posts: 174	hey guys, I have bcbs federal emp. plan, and got it done at vanderbilt university. I think all total it was 26k, my portion probably about 1700- my weightloss has slowed, but my nut said that it can take up to 2 years to get where you want. i am breaking from serious weightloss, to try and concieve, as my pco is bad. the recovery for me was realtively easy, back to work in 6 days after lap surgery. i have some restriction now, but imo, this is a mental thing, it helps but if you want you can eat around it...so if you are determined you can do it!