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Post-op and gone through pregnancy? 3 weeks Pregnant!
I am one year out and about 3 weeks pregnant. I am very excited but want to know from other women who have gone through this about their weight gain etc. Any advice on how things are different going through it after surgery would be helpful. Thanks! — Michele B. (posted on July 30, 2004)
July 30, 2004
I am currently 7 months pregnant and became so 10 months out from my
surgery (a big no no). I lost a lot of weight in the first trimester, but
was told that it's normal to do so, especially with morning sickness. When
I hit the 2nd trimester, however, I was told to not lose any more weight
and that I should gain about half a pound per week, which comes to about 14
pounds total. I have gained half of that to this point. It was such a
challenge in the beginning to get the proper nutrition, but I tried very
hard and took it easy on the exercise so as not to burn the calories I
worked so hard to get (how ironic, huh?!). Now I eat a small meal or snack
every couple of hours and I include a source of protein with every meal to
balance out any sugars or carbs so as not to become diabetic again. I'm
happy to say that all of my tests, including amnio and ultrasounds,
indicate that the baby is healthy so far and growing as she should. One of
the main problems I've had is gas and bloating. I have been in the ER and
labor/delivery with severe pain that ended up being gas. How embarrassing!
But this is the best pregnancy I've had (this is my fourth) so the surgery
has helped quell the high risk situations I had with the others. I am
closely monitored by my OB/Gyn doctor, as well as a dietician, whom I see
every month with a food diary in hand to make sure I'm getting the proper
amount of protein, and my Psychiatrist to keep my stress levels down. I
recommend you do the same, in addition to letting your surgeon know that
you are pregnant. The dietician in my surgeon's office is kept up to date
on my progress by my prenatal dietician. Hope this info helps! Good luck
with your pregnancy!
— jkardad
July 30, 2004
One more very important thing...drink plenty of fluids, especially water!!!
I did become mildly dehydrated, which caused me some abdominal pain and
very hard stools!!!
— jkardad
July 31, 2004
I gave birth to our daughter May 21, I had gotten pregnant with her right
after my one year mark (surg. date was July 2, 2002). I was only 10 pounds
from goal, so I didn't lose a lot of weight 1st Trimester, and did not have
mornng sickness, just some nausea - I did lose 5-10 pounds, but over the
next trimesters I gained a total of 40 pounds. All of that was gone by the
time the baby was 2 weeks old - most of it was fluid, I had really bad
swelling in my feet and ankles. And I even went on to lose down to my goal
weight, so that was a bonus! The only difference was that my OB put me on
prenatals instead of my reg. multi and at one point had me increase my iron
b/c I was borderline anemic (which can happen with any woman during
pregnancy - not just post-ops). I did have to drink the glucose for the
gestational diabetes test - my OB insisted on it and I was scared I would
dump, but it wasn't that bad. If you are EXTREMELY sensitive to sugar you
might want to due the blood test instead. Congratulations on the new baby!!
— Ali M
August 1, 2004
Hi, I had my WLS July 11, 2002. Found out I was pregnant right after my
year anniversary. I gained 40 lbs total, he was born Valentine's Day this
year. I am still struggling to lose the last 10 lbs of the weight and
still trying to reach my orginal goal wieght before I got pregnant.
— mswenby
August 1, 2004
Congrats! I also just found out that I am pregnant. Any info you can give
me?
— Tina A.
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