Belly Band & Support Belt
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Thinkling About the Lap-band
Asked by G.Y. from Boca Raton
on December 19, 2009
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Hi, after my third and last pregnagcy, I gained ALOT of weight, I've been trying to lose it now for one year with no avail. For six months straight I've gotten up at...
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- Hi there, I too have struggled with my weight forever and have considered a lap band. It sounds less invasive than a gastric bypass and it is reverseable and adjustabl...
- I had lap band procedure done 6 weeks ago and have had no problems. It has been the best thing I have ever done. I self paid due to my insurance would not cover it. ...
- I would hold off on this surgery. Changing the way you eat and exercise will help so much more. Eliminate most sugars and no carbs in the evening. Eat more soup, th...
Pregnancy Gift
Asked by A.D. from Boston
on May 20, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
I just found out that my best friend (who lives in Texas) is having a baby, Her first. I am very happy and excited for her and I'd like to give her somethin...
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- Hi, I was given a Bella band and a gift certificate to a maternity store when I found out I was pregnant . What a treat. My only gentle caution is to wait a bit clo...
- I have a 4 month old and I absolutely don't know what I would do without a Woombie! I got one when she was two months already and was mad at myself for not getting it ...
- When the same time came for my best friend I found her a great gift that she really liked, but may not be a hit with everyone. There's an online store (and they have a...
Miserable in Pregnancy
Asked by K.L. from Seattle
on February 13, 2010
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I am 5 weeks pregnant and I am having the worst time of my life. I just can't deal with the vomiting and nausea. My esophagus feels so aggravated due to frequent vom...
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- My heart goes out to you, as I was the same way. I was so nauseated and would dry heave every two hours on the dot. Dry heaving is so much worse than vomiting because ...
- I had two pregnancies just like that & it was so bad I thought I was going to die. My dr gave me Zofran for the nausea & it was my miracle. The pills are VERY expensi...
- I had the worst morning sickness with both of my kids and ended up on iv's with both don't wait to long get in to the doctor I would ask for Zofran for the nausea it h...
Lap Band Surgery
Asked by K.T. from Minneapolis
on June 18, 2009
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I have been overweight since I was a toddler, and have dieted for most of my life [since 7 years of age when my mom enrolled me in a weight loss program]. Before becom...
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- Weight Watchers works...hard work but well worth it. Do you have a friend or relative to join w/ you? Makes it easier, more fun, and they say you are more likely to ...
- I too have battle the weight. I was thin as a young child and then gain weight mostly after high school. Lost 70 pounds only to regain plus some. Then join weight w...
- K., I have not had the surgery, but have been to an informational seminar with my husband. I think if you truyly want to consider this, that is your next step. It i...
Weight After Pregnancy
Asked by K.A. from Lancaster
on April 3, 2007
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After having my first baby I was very eager to get back into shape. After a few months of working out and eating healthy I am now a few pounds less than before I had ...
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- Definately, my body took awhile to "go back" to normal after my first especially, I had lost the weight but my shape had changed. Keep up the good work and be pro...
- You can definitely have a different body shape post baby - in fact in autopsies, they can tell from the bone structure if a woman has ever had children. They can even ...
- Oh, this is the story of my life. After I had my daughter (mind you, she is 16 months old now), I began to work out every day. What did that do for me? Well, I defi...
Pregnancy Timing
Asked by J.L. from Phoenix
on August 13, 2008
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What's the best season/month to give birth?
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- My spring babies were the best because I got pregnant around the begining of summer so I had the first few sick months during a less stressful time of year when I didn...
- First thing to note: even with are the planning, your baby can be born on a national holiday, whatever the season.i have 3 all around the calendar. November, March and...
- Hi J.- Children tend to be healthier if born in the spring or siummer. I forget where the statistics are, but they are out there:-) Hope it helps- S.
Have You Ever Had to Take Prescribed Pain Meds During a Pregnancy?
Asked by N.O. from Dallas
on August 2, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I'm currently pregnant with my 4th child and have been in a lot of pain with this pregnancy, much more than any other pregnancy in the past. The pain is in...
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- For the migraines... have you tried stopping your prenatal vitamins for a week? It's amazing how many women get migraines triggered by the massive dose of them. If you...
- I strained a rib muscle while pregnant with our second child. The pain was excruciating ... enough to go to the ER. I ended up taking pain medication. I can't recall w...
- At 9 weeks in my 2nd pregnancy, I started having incredible pains on my lower left side. I went to the hospital twice in one week and was given morphine, Darvocet, Di...
Already? Really? Yes a Pregnancy Question.
Asked by A.F. from San Francisco
on November 3, 2011
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I am between 6 and 7 weeks pregnant. My cycles are slightly irregular and I do not go in for my first appointment for another 1 1/2 weeks to get a clearer date by ultr...
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- Yes, it's very normal!! It just happened to me! I'm currently 10 weeks but I was DEFINITELY showing at 6 weeks. (probably mostly bloating b/c the day I got pregnant...
- 1. its not too early to wear a belly band over your unbuttoned normal pants, its actually slimming 2.Totally normal.....actually youll probably lose a few lbs soon ...
- I was the same with this current pregnancy. I had to bust out the materinty shorts at about 8 weeks. I heard that it is not uncommon to show eariler with subsequent p...
Fat Fingers After Pregnancy...Possibly Due to Breastfeeding?
Asked by D.L. from Portland
on October 7, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
My baby is 15 months old, and he still nurses twice a day. I've lost all but 15 pounds of my baby weight (gained 50 total, yikes!), and I still can't fit ...
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- After my first pregnancy my upper arms are larger than they used to be. I only gained 15 lbs and via nursing lost another 20. (too bad I've gained it back.....will w...
- The same thing happened to me. I eventually did just get it resized because I wasn't losing the weight. But, after I did start losing, I had to get it resized every 10...
- I am a firm believer that your weight shifts during pregnancy. For my first pregnancy, I gained 18 pounds and was able to wear my wedding ring the entire time. For m...
Second Pregnancy Pain Towards End
Asked by M.M. from Orlando
on May 21, 2010
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I'm at the 37 week of my second pregnancy and I am feeling a lot of pressure pushing down and back pain (like when you get your period-but more painful). My doctor sa...
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- I had hip dysplasia and my pubic joint was separating due to the loosening ligaments in my belly. I had a ton of pressure in my lower pelvic region and in my back as ...
- Check with the Int'l Chiropractic Pediatric Assn and get a chiro to check you out, The pelvis must be lined up properly, and easy to go out in the 3rd tri, might be wh...
- I don't know if it's "normal". But, I had that with my first child... and not to scare you but I had really bad back labor too. It could be just the position of the ...
