im pregnant

hi everyone, it has been a long while since i have posted.i hope everyone is doing good.i know this is a bit soon after surgery but i just found out i am pregnant.i am very happy because before surgery me and my husband had been trying for 2 years with no success.does anyone know of any special care i should take now and also does this mean im done losing weight.so far i have lost 101lbs but i still want to loss more.any advice would be appreciated.please no bashing to me this is a blessing. thank you, melissa

Congratulations to you! i really dont know what you have to do differently. probably extra vitamns. i would let your surgeon know asap that you are pregnant and make an ob appointment too and let them know you had WLS. Good Luck!

Melissa, Congratulations. However, you need to be sure to let your OB know of your special situation. There is a message board here on OH about pregnancy after WLS. I suggest you visit that and check with them.. I'm sure they have answers to your questions. I don't believe that this means the end of your weight loss, but it will slow it down for a while. Good Luck Whitney

Congrats Melissa - I think you are far from being done losing if you have more to lose. I always lost during both my pregnancies because the baby takes up a lot of calories. However, you need a lot of doctor care and input during this time. Even if you are "guided" towards a midwife (which I loved during mine), I would make sure that you work with your OB and Surgeon. Our nutritional deficiencys can be significant due to the surgery and it is HIGHLY recommended to avoid pregnancy for the first two years following surgery due to this. You need to make sure that you do everything possible to keep yourself and that lil bundle of joy happy and healthy as you both grow on this adventure. Have a wonderful journey! I personally LOVED being pregnant! Lissa

I would encourage you to request blood tests to monitor your protein, calcium, and b12 now, midway, and postnatal. This is for you and your child. If you start having any abdominal pain or eating difficulties, keep reminding your OB about your WLS. The main danger is that symptoms of WLS problems may be disguised as pregnancy symptoms and ignored. If extreme discomfort or nausea lasts more than a short time, be sure to call your WLS doctor to get an opinion about it. Congratulations! This is another dream that is being fulfilled because of WLS! I am so happy for you. As long as you pay attention to taking care of yourself, things will be just fine! Keep getting in your protein and vitamins, especially now! Joy

I am pregnant too. I have had to increase calcium. O.K. here's my actual line-up... 1260 mg calcium 800 mcg folic acid (important) 500 mcg B12 2 flintstones 1 prenatal vit and I eat every 2-4 hours. This is all from a perinatologist who specializes in high risk preg. I am not seeing him because of the RNY though. I have other history. Some have to take iron if they become anemic. This yahoo group that I go to is PERFECT and all about pg after WLS. It is called [email protected]. Email me if you need help joining. There are over 1000 members and a lot of unique situations and advice. Everyone's OB is very different. Good luck. Angela

I cant speak from experience but I have heard that its considered a high risk pregnancy since you are not a year + out yet. Definitely let your surgeon know and ask them what you need to do. Congratulations Elizabeth M

Well CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I loved being pregnant! Many blessings for you and your little "peanut"! Talk to your surgeon and your OB regularly! Nicole 291/185/145??

Dear Melissa: Congratulations. I wish you all the best with your baby. Better get to the OB/GYN for some advice. Louise