alot going on..might be a lil TMI

I have had a lot going on the last few months, between working 2 jobs, family and school I have been quite busy. Not to mention moving to our own place. Now to top it all off I just found out I am 6 weeks pregnant. WOW!! Lets just say that, since this was unplanned. My IUD had came out in October. We we're being safe after that using condoms. Due to lack of medical insuarance since neither job offers it and I make too much money for gov't to help and I dont make enough to afford private.(talk about falling through the cracks) I wasn't able to go get on anything so our only option until we could find something was condoms. well needless to say here I am pregnant. I had surgery in January so I am not quite far enough out but I know with good medical care (since now the government will help) and good eating we will be ok. This will be the last child we have a daughter who will be 4 in February. I will get my tubes tied. The morning sickness is starting to kick, which makes eating and drinking rough at times. but I am getting through that. I weighed myself this morning and was at my lowest of 233.4lbs. I am almost to onederland and my goal. Less than 60lbs to go. WOW But losing weight is on the back burner. My only goal now is to be as healthy as I can be for my unborn child. I got my decaf click in the other day, so I can start doing the protein shakes a little more often. 

If anyone has any suggestions to what I can do to help with the nutrition that will be healthy and easy on the stomach please let me know. I am still taking my vitamins and that does include a prenatal

Thank you all, sorry so long

You may need to be monitored by a pre-natal specialist because you are so newly postop.  You don't want to go into ketosis right now so you will need to monitor that too.  A very good friend of mine (from here) had a DS and got pregnant 2 months later.  Her daughter is wonderful and there were no issues at all.  If you haven't already, call your surgeon and make an appointment.

Mallisa

I have not made an appt with my surgeon yet because I just found out I got medicaid back (for pregnancy) and will have to see my PCP to get another referral which shouldnt be an issue. But I will call them asap and get an appt. what is ketosis??

Just a quick reply. It is when the body is burning off fat for energy because of needing fuel but if unchecked, the body will start burning off muscle tissue if there is not enough fuel from fat. That is why slow weight loss is normally the best way to go (if it would only stay off). When pregnant, the fetus needs lots of protein for development and if, even for a short time, protein is not available, the woman's body is set up to prioritize that fetus' needs and take it from your muscles (remember that the heart is a muscle also) so it is real important to have your nutritional needs closely monitored. 

Ketosis:

Ketosis is a condition in which levels of ketones (ketone bodies) in the blood are elevated. Ketones are formed when glycogen stores in the liver have run out. The ketones are used for energy. Ketones are small carbon fragments that are the fuel created by the breakdown of fat stores. Ketosis is potentially a serious condition if keytone levels go too high.

However, when the body is in ketosis the individual tends to feel less hungry, and will probably eat less than he/she might otherwise do. The body switches from being a carbohydrate-burning organism into a fat-burning one. The fat stores become a primary energy source, and the person loses weight. That is why low-carb diets have become popular, and effective, especially among obese people.

The modern human body in most societies usually metabolizes glucose from carbohydrates for energy purposes, rather than energy from fat. If there is not enough glucose (from carbohydrates) in the bloodstream the body draws on fat stores for fuel, causing the appearance of ketones in the blood. Ketones are produced by the liver from fatty acids.

We need proteins and fats for building and repairing tissue and cells - proteins and fats can also be sources of energy. If necessary, the body can get all its energy from fats and proteins.

Our brain can use glucose or ketones for energy; it cannot generally burn fat for energy.

When there are plenty of carbohydrates in the body, it breaks them down into glucose, which is then converted into energy and transported into the cells of our body.

If glucose cannot be broken down, as may be the case if the insulin levels are too low, or if there is a lack of glucose, then the body has to break down stored fat and convert it into energy. Metabolizing fat raises blood ketone levels, leading to ketosis. Ketosis can occur with Type 1 diabetes (not enough insulin), alcoholism, starvation, and with a low-carb, high fat/protein diet.

Ketones consist of acetone, acetoacetate or beta-hydroxybutyrate. Very high ketone levels can be toxic, making the blood more acid, and may damage such organs as the kidneys and liver.

The human body tries to lower acetone (a ketone) levels by breathing it out, causing a sweet and fruity breath. We also reduce keytone levels by expelling them through our urine.