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I'm 30 weeks (due Dec 5th) and has VSG in August 2012. I have gained 15 lbs since i found out I was pregnant. I pretty much threw my diet out the window within a month of finding out I was pregnant. I eat what I want when I want. I just cant eat much at a time. (I'm really going to miss these carbs after baby comes!!!) My OB sent me to a perinatologist early on just because of the VSG. He released me after a couple months saying everything was good. Last week my ultrasound showed my baby to be small. His head circumference is measuring in the 7th percential while his body as a whole is in the 30th. My OB is waiting 4 weeks to do another growth scan and having me come in once a week for a stress test and measuring my fluid. Everything else is perfect just the size of his head is worrisome. If there isn't growth at the next ultrasound I will be going back to the perinatologist. They explained how they may want to take him early if he doesn't grow enough but like you I don't agree with that. I know this baby is small I'm 7 months and have to wear tight shirts just so people will notice I'm pregnant!! I hope to go the full 39-40 weeks but in the end I will probably do what the OB and Perinatologist recommend.
Indiana
We definitely will get a 2nd opinion, for sure, if the first perinatologists say the growth isn't good next week. I think they're full of sh*t, personally... the wee one is kicking more than ever, and my belly really has taken on a "Holy crap, I'm really, really pregnant" appearance this week....
I've never heard from one person who actually had an accurate, or remotely accurate, measurement at the perinatologist. Crazy.
And the "eating more" advice was given by my bariatric team; it wasn't just a whim of mine.
I'm thinking it's a similar idea to the RNY... I absorb less nutrients, so *maybe* if my placenta is likewise absorbing less, then I don't mind eating more to compensate. It's been a challenge, though. I really struggle trying to get more than 1500 calories a day, even with protein powder.
I put very little weight (no pun intended) in the accuracy of these scans. Unless they can prove placenta problems, I'd never induce just because they think maybe the baby is small. Not to mention, 16th percentile is not tiny, it is bigger than 15 percent of babies.. I hate the way doctors love to compare. I had a 6 lb baby at 41 weeks, before I even had WLS, she was perfect, just petite. At my scan, they told me she was going to be "at least 9lbs if I go full term"... boy were they wrong. Definitely go with your gut and don't let this worry you. Also, eating more will not translate to an automatically bigger baby, probably just more baby weight for you to lose. Good luck!
My daughter was only 6lbs and 4oz at full term. She was measuring 8.5lbs at the PERINATOLOGIST... so I agree, please get a second opinion.
Follow your GUT!!!!
Mom to Haleigh born 04/14/10 and Dylan 05/15/12
Ditto -- Get that checked out.
I get round ligament pains, but they only last a few minutes and don't radiate. They're down low in the uterus, and only happen when I sit up too quickly or otherwise use my abdominal muscles unwisely.
Braxton Hicks, from what I understand,are not severe or recurring, nor do they last for entire days. Definitely talk to a midwife or doctor.
I had RNY 7 years ago, and I'm due 12/5/13. This is my first pregnancy that has lasted past the first trimester.
I'm in my first pregnancy, too, but I never had plastics. I'm 7 years postRNY.
I can tell you, even without plastics, that abdominal cramping is normal, especially later. You'll get round ligament pain around your uterus, and eventually maybe even "Braxton Hicks," or practice labor pains.
In terms of the glucose test: You can ask for a modified test, which is what I did. I did not have the glucose drink. I just ate half a banana and had a small glass of grape juice. I was worried about dumping, but it was OK. Passed with flying colors, too.
I considered it, but realized that the pregnancy would probably undo a lot of the TT appearance. It seems to make more sense to get all of your childbearing out of the way first, and THEN do the TT. Best results all around that way, especially if you end up with a C-section. The TT could possibly get rid of the scar!
What I'm seeing, at 7 mos pg, is that I don't have stretch marks or belly discomfort yet. I had extra skin, as we all do, so right now, the LOOSE skin from the weight loss is a bonus.
