You can use artificial sweetners. I am not saying that they are good for you but I had too because I had a diabetes. I did not supplement my protein because I could barely eat. I vomitted through out my pregnancy. The baby will take all it needs from you so don't worry too much. Take a prenatal and that should be enough. Congrats!

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Can I assume my gestational diabetes will come back?

I would be proactive with your doctor, be tested more than once and sooner than later, but I would not automatically ASSUME that you'll have GD this time around. I was borderline diabetic with my first pregnancy pre-surgery and had no sign of GD with my second pregnancy post-surgery.

What about the preeclampsia?

Weight can be a huge factor in the development of preeclampsia, so I wouldn't automatically assume you're doomed to repeat this, either. You're a lot healthier now, mama! :)

Will I need to double the prenatal vitamins to compensate for the absorption issues? 

Talk to your doctor about this, but I do not double my prenatals. I continue to follow my normal RNY vitamin regiment and add one prenatal a day on top of that.

Any other issues I should be aware of?

Don't diet to keep from gaining outside of your ideal number. Going over a little isn't going to hurt you and you can focus on getting it back off after you've delivered a healthy baby. With our absorption issues, it's really easy to fall at a nutritional disadvantage because you also have baby sucking everything he/she needs out of your stores.

Hi Ladies, 

We just found out we are pregnant (after 6 months of very actively trying- YAY!) and I still need a protein shake to keep me good with my protein for the day.

I was only able to talk to the nurse and my first appointment isn't for another month. I know artificial sweeteners are out, but what about the vitamins and minerals? 

Anyone have any information on safe protein shakes?

Thanks!

Your sugar may be low and you may be pregnant too.  I just think once we have WLS especially RNY we can have low glucose issues when we eat simple foods.  All pregnancies you know are different but it this is your 5th pregnancy you know your body pregnant more than anyone else and you definitely know if you put yourself in the position of conceiving.

All best.  I hope you get the outcome that you are wanting.