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mandi2660
on 10/31/13 2:39 pm - Canada
Topic: RE: 2 years post VSG and dealing with pregnancy weight gain
I am four and a half years for vsg and am 27 weeks pregnant with my first child post op. So far I have gained 10-12 lbs. I am struggling with the fear of weight gain and having to lose it postpartum so am hoping for some tips as well. I would agree though that while nursing I would think a balanced diet including healthy carbs is the beat plan.

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minimegs
on 10/31/13 10:32 am - Columbus, OH
Topic: 3 years post-op, 1st viable pregnancy and onslaught of morning sickness

I have had zero nausea since my RNY so the only thing I know from before that worked was ginger ale.  And I can't handle anything carbonated since.  Any ideas?  My next prenatal visit isn't for another week.

  
Ambur
on 10/31/13 6:33 am - Columbus, NE
Topic: RE: 3 years post op and pregnant on the pill
Thanks for the reply Brandi. I was worried that I was possibly the only one. Don't get me wrong I'm excited about the baby.... However my boyfriend and I were not expecting this.
LinseyM
on 10/31/13 3:39 am - CA
Topic: What's your Vitamin schedule

Looking for some guidance as I just found out I am pregnant again (after loss in july) and want to see what every ones daily vitamin schedule is. I must admit I haven't been the best at this so I could use some tips!

Brandi S.
on 10/31/13 2:43 am - TX
Topic: RE: 3 years post op and pregnant on the pill

Yep, both of my babies have been birth control babies, post op.

    
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Paula622
on 10/30/13 4:15 am
Topic: RE: 2 years post VSG and dealing with pregnancy weight gain

I got pregnant 6 months after my sleeve.  Gained 18 lbs and it was gone by two weeks post partum.  That was my second baby, but first after surgery.  With my first baby, I had similar gain and loss... but then I gained 20 while nursing which led to the decision to have sleeve.  Determined not to fall back into that, I definitely paid a bit more attention to what I was eating while nursing #2 and I went on to lose 10 lbs beyond my pre-pregnancy weight which put me at my initial goal.  Now I'm pregnant again and I feel like I'm gaining weight a lot faster with this one than either of the other two.  Not sure how much of that is due to being the smallest when I got pregnant, or how much is due to my terrible diet right now.  Pregnancy has always been a bit of a magical time for me when I can eat things I wouldn't normally without much consequence.  I'm afraid maybe this time it is different and I'm going to end up with weight to lose after :/  Right now I'm 20 weeks pregnant and I've already gained about 14 lbs!  I guess only time will tell.  As for losing the weight, if you're nursing, right now balanced nutrition is the most important thing and the loss will follow.  Good luck!

~ Paula
219/185/127/121/119
HW/SW/Original Goal/CW/New Goal 
Post WLS baby, born 11/10/11 and 3/20/14
 
      

Kellawanda
on 10/30/13 4:15 am
VSG on 06/04/09 with
Topic: 37 weeks! Gender reveal and belly shot after tummy tuck (LBL)

I'm 4.5 years out from VSG and 1.5 years out from LBL. Due November 20 :) 

I have a video for the gender reveal: http://youtu.be/xRzs8QT6bnA

And a belly shot at 30 weeks: http://youtu.be/OFruMPHNcgo

 

www.youtube.com/kellawanda <---check out my vlog of my progress

VSG 6/4/2009: I'm 5'4",   HW 242,   SW 234,   CW 155.  Size 6 generally.

PS with Dr. Agha 5/14/2012 - LBL, Arm lift, fat transfer to (_:_) 
Ambur
on 10/30/13 3:59 am, edited 10/30/13 3:59 am - Columbus, NE
Topic: 3 years post op and pregnant on the pill
I just found out im 4 weeks pregnant while taking the pill. 3 months ago I switched from the iud to the pill due to getting cysts from the iud. Has anyone else had this happen?
Butterfly17
on 10/29/13 3:20 am - Miami, FL
Topic: RE: 2 years post VSG and dealing with pregnancy weight gain
I've done the 5 day pouch test and its a great tool. How long did you wait before you really started to focus on your weight loss? I'm 6 weeks postpartum tomorrow and I find that with the baby not sleeping at night and me being excessively tired its hard to cut out the carbs now...
Mell
on 10/29/13 12:45 am
Topic: RE: 2 years post VSG and dealing with pregnancy weight gain

I don't have a sleeve but I do have a band. My first post op baby I gained nearly 50lbs also. And after I did the 5 day pouch test, this kind of shrunk (or it felt like it) my stomach. But it is hard we still have those muscle relaxing hormones in our bodies for a few months after pregnancy so we don't have the restriction we did before. I used my fitness pal and logged, weighed, and measured EVERYTHING!! It really helped me. I was able to get 40 off then...I got pregnant again 6 months later!

I only gained 30lbs with the next baby and I am still struggling to loose the last 15lbs, but those were the hardest to loose even right after my WLS so I assume they will be tough then putting my crazy life (3 girls, and working full time) on top of it I struggle. I walk nearly 3 miles a day at lunch and try my best to get to Bikram Yoga 2 days a week...

 

Good luck!

Mell
Start weight: 320
At surgery:  300
Current:      185
Goal:           175

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