Question:
Pregnancy after gastric bypass?
I just found out yesterday that I am 1 month pregnant. June is my 2nd anniversary of my surgery. I have some concerns. I am worried about the baby getting the proper nutrition. Of course gaining weight is going to be difficult emotionally and psychologically. Does anyone have any suggestions about vitamins that would be more likely to be absorbed by my body? I know I'm not the first one to have ever done this, but I'm more scared about this than I was about even having gastric bypass. — Michelle W. (posted on May 15, 2007)
May 15, 2007
Well, let me put your mind to rest, I was 6 weeks pregnant when I had my
bypass! The lab goofed my preg. test! Anyway, I lost 120 lbs. and delivered
a healthy now 4 yr. old baby boy at 37 weeks weighing 7lbs. 2oz. Mother
nature wasn't bypassed and will provide, You on the other hand might
suffer, take your vitamins, eat healthy, and enjoy every minute of your
pregnancy! Email me for more support if you need it
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— Emiley E.
May 16, 2007
Congratulations on your pregnancy Michelle. Don't be afraid, but I am glad
you are looking for answers. Being two years out, you should be just fine.
Eat extra "small" meals during the day, but make every snack
count. Vegetables, protein sources, good stuff. Regarding vitamins, check
with your local GNC store. I just started an iron supplement that they
make that is easier to absorb, and I am pretty sure they make a multi
vitamin that does the same. I also space out my vitamin taking so that the
body has time to react. For example I take a multi vitamin that requires
two pills during the day, so I take one and then several hours take the
other one. That way if some of the absorbtion is missed the first time, it
has a 2nd chance. Yes it takes more time to keep up with this, but my
health is very important to me. It takes time to do stuff right. I also
be sure and eat a small amount before I take a pill, that, I think, gives
it a little more time in the pouch to disolve, rather than run on through.
Listen to your doctor and stay healthy for your pregnancy, you will be
surprised at how you feel at birth. Take care, Patricia P.
— Patricia P
May 16, 2007
i am 26 years old and have no children yet, i plan on having wls in aug or
sept and when i first went for my consultation with the surgeon a major
concern of mine was can i have children after wls. he told me of course i
can, but they just want pt's to wait at least 18 months. you are passed the
18 months so your body should be well adjusted to the surgery. be happy and
enjoy your pregnancy. follow the doctor's instructions and eat healthy,
hope this helps, holly.
— RNlvnCARSON
May 16, 2007
Just to help put your mind at ease, I am 4 years post op, and have
delivered two healthy little girls since surgery. I was pregnant with my
first girl only 10 months post op and was very nervous. I took extra
vitamins and kept up with healthy and safe exercise such as walking,
swimming etc. Good luck and Congratualtions.
— joencheri
May 16, 2007
Do an internet search with this typed in: "pregnancy after gastric
bypass surgery" and "pregnancy after weight loss surgery"
you should get all the info you need....
— Kari_K
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