Pregnancy and nutrition advice?

Was anyone given special nutritional advice to consider when pregnant? My ob/gyn practice sent me to a hospital (not nearby) for a variety of tests and appointments. During that crazy day, I never saw the doctor who was to have spoken to me about nutrition. I'm not particularly concerned, nor do I want to go back to that hospital, but thought I'd see if anyone was given specific advice they were to follow because they had WLS.

All I was told was that I should shoot for about 1800 - 2000 calories, and eat whatever I could keep down (especially at first). I've been totally turned off of meat, so I haven't been getting as much protein as I did while losing weight, but neither my surgeon nor my OB have been too concerned about it.

Granted, I've gained a bit more weight than I hoped (40lb), but that's because I sort of threw healthy eating to the wind in the second tri when I started to hit a bit of depression...

Thanks, Julie.

I've had a heck of a time keeping food down or having an appetite, so I've been eating too many carbs.

And I've hit a bit of a depressive slump as well.

Everything is so very overwhelming.

My first trimester, carbs were about the only thing I could eat. I lived on PB&J and had gingersnaps for breakfast-- I never threw up, but I was queasy 24/7. It got a bit better around week 15, I could do milk and yogurt, but I still can't do meat.

Right now, I've been craving breakfast cereal-- mini wheats and raisin bran. And honestly, since it could be a heck of a lot worse (my mom craved cheese danish), I'm going with it. I lost 140lb before getting pregnant, I can lose 40 after, even if it's not ideal.

Depression blows. PM if you want my email and we can commisserate!

What pre natal vitamins did you guys take?

What pre natal vitamins did you guys take?

Target brand gummies. They were the only ones I could stand. I also took an extra folic acid and omega as well.

Congratulations! Keep on program, just increase your calories. I didn't gain weight while pregnant (no worries, she was healthy), but I fell back into grazing habits, which naturally reduced the food/ liquids timing. so once she was out I gained between that and some anti-depressants for peri-natal depression.

Keep to your good habits.

Good luck!

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I take prefera ob prescription tablet prenatal vitamins and a regular centrum. I take extra folic acid. I've been trying to just eat enough which I probably am just don't feel like I am. Doc said to only gain 10-20lbs with the baby. I've regained 40lbs from 2010 rny. So I'm trying to eat decent, I have no desire for meat either. Fruit and cheese sticks sometimes. I've been nauseous 24/7 as well it's difficult! I'm only 8wks