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I'm 22 months out, and 10 weeks pregnant.
There are so many reasons to wait until you get into maintenance to get pregnant. Yes, women get pregnant before goal, before they're done losing, but the key is that the baby will steal everything from your body to thrive. If you can not eat 1500-1800 calories a day of nutrient dense foods, it's going to be hard on your body, your teeth might weaken, your bones might weaken, your general physical condition might very well suffer. The big thing with pregnancy during the losing stage is a lot of us do low carb, and our bodies are in ketosis, which will cause fetal brain damage, and major birth defects if you get deficient in any vitamins/nutrients.
I personally was released to TTC at 8 months post-vsg, I was below goal, my labs were stellar and we tried vigorously for 14 months with charting, temping, ovulation monitors everything under the sun to help TTC, we did it, with 2 chemical pregnancies, hormone fluxes, lots of emotional ups and downs. Least to say, apparently my body wasn't ready until now.
The recommendation is there to protect your body. Like I said, many women get pregnant before the recommended time, but to give your body, and your developing baby the best environment for growth and nutrition, it's best to follow your surgeon's recommendation.
I am considered high risk because of VSG, a clotting disorder, previous miscarriages, and I'm being closely monitored. In the 10 weeks, I've gained just 3lbs, and they expect me to gain 30lbs. I have to get in 1500-1800 calories a day, drinking 100% juice since I don't have room for a lot of fruits, and I want the extra beta carotene, and I refuse to supplement with refined, manufactured calorie drinks like ensure/boost because honestly, I want my body to get the most out of what I put it in from natural food sources. Luckily, I've not had any morning sickness or nausea, but staying hydrated and eating enough can be challenging some days.
There are so many reasons to wait until you get into maintenance to get pregnant. Yes, women get pregnant before goal, before they're done losing, but the key is that the baby will steal everything from your body to thrive. If you can not eat 1500-1800 calories a day of nutrient dense foods, it's going to be hard on your body, your teeth might weaken, your bones might weaken, your general physical condition might very well suffer. The big thing with pregnancy during the losing stage is a lot of us do low carb, and our bodies are in ketosis, which will cause fetal brain damage, and major birth defects if you get deficient in any vitamins/nutrients.
I personally was released to TTC at 8 months post-vsg, I was below goal, my labs were stellar and we tried vigorously for 14 months with charting, temping, ovulation monitors everything under the sun to help TTC, we did it, with 2 chemical pregnancies, hormone fluxes, lots of emotional ups and downs. Least to say, apparently my body wasn't ready until now.
The recommendation is there to protect your body. Like I said, many women get pregnant before the recommended time, but to give your body, and your developing baby the best environment for growth and nutrition, it's best to follow your surgeon's recommendation.
I am considered high risk because of VSG, a clotting disorder, previous miscarriages, and I'm being closely monitored. In the 10 weeks, I've gained just 3lbs, and they expect me to gain 30lbs. I have to get in 1500-1800 calories a day, drinking 100% juice since I don't have room for a lot of fruits, and I want the extra beta carotene, and I refuse to supplement with refined, manufactured calorie drinks like ensure/boost because honestly, I want my body to get the most out of what I put it in from natural food sources. Luckily, I've not had any morning sickness or nausea, but staying hydrated and eating enough can be challenging some days.
Band to VSG revision: June 3, 2009
SW 270lbs GW 150lbs CW Losing Pregancy Weight Maintenance goal W 125-130lbs
SW 270lbs GW 150lbs CW Losing Pregancy Weight Maintenance goal W 125-130lbs
Ditto to above poster. Have not gotten pregnant and I do not plan to try until I'm a year out or lose ALL my weight (so maintenance). I am anxious to have another baby, but not to have another high risk pregnancy or to take any chances with my little one's health and well being.
HW: 294 SW: 287 Surgery Weight: 271.6 CW: 218.2
There are a lot of factors to consider! The easy answer is no. But, that being said, I'm 8 months out and 9 weeks pregnant. I got pregnant just after 6 months out. My labs have all been great and I was pretty close to goal. My weight loss had slowed significantly at that point and I was not eating super low carb, so no ketosis for me. Neither my OB or my surgeon are concerned about the vsg complicating my pregnancy, but I do have to be very vigilant about my nutrition. Luckily I can eat fairly often so that makes it pretty easy to get enough protein and calories. However, it is definitely something that I'm constantly planning and thinking about. I've been fortunate to have no morning sickness (knock on wood) which really helps with eating a balanced diet. I also had a very uneventful first pregnancy (two years ago) so that helps as far as limiting the doctors concerns. I know the "baby bug" can bite pretty hard, but you really have to be honest with yourself in determining if you can do this safely for you AND the baby! Can you eat 1500+ calories every day? Can you get 100g protein every day? Do you take your vitamins every day? Do you drink 64+ ounces of water every day? These must all be an easy yes in order to have a healthy pregnancy!
WOW, THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR ALL THE INFORMATION, VERY HELPFUL I REALLY WANT TO WAIT THE WHOLE YEAR, AND I DO GET SCARED BECAUSE I DONT WANT ANYTHING TO GO WRONG BECAUSE I DIDNT WAIT! @ PAULA622, THE ANSWERS TO ALL YOUR QUESTIONS WERE NO!! SO I GUESS IM NOT READY TO HAVE A BABY YET!! ILL DEF CONSIDER WAITING OR JUST GO AHEAD AND TIE MY TUBES, I ALREADY HAVE 2 BOYS BUT WAS HOPING TO MAYBE GET PREGNANT AND HAVE A GIRL!
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