4.5 months out, 67 pds down and pregnant

Yes, it was a shock to me! This is my 3rd child, wow! I still have another 43 pounds I would like to loose! Did I ruin my chances of ever loosing the weight? Will I gain weight? I'm so scared, I"m overwhelmed! Is is safe to carry a child, I have read on the web that there could be birth defects. I have also talked to others that say they were in the same situation and everything worked out for them. WOW, just very overwhelming~

Congratulations

talk to your surgeon and talk to your ob make sure they are on the same page with you and getting enough nutrients!! congrats to you dee

Check out the pregnancy board if you haven't already! http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/postop_pregnancy/ CONGRATULATIONS!!! Allie

I worked with a gal who was pregnant shortly after surgery, and although the baby was a bit smaller (ok, if you think 7 lbs is small...) than her others, everything was A ok! I am sooo happy for you! Babies are just awesome! You;ll be fine, but I aggree, keep your OBGYN and RNY doc. on the same page. Communication is going to be essential during this time! Congrats!!! P.s. I LOVE your name! Had I delivered a girl, that was my 1st choice of names. After having two boys, I am done, done, done!!! keep us posted, K?

Congratulations, just talk over any concerns with your doc. Roz

My gf daughter got pregnant 10 mos post RNY and was chewed out by everyone who was connected to her surgery.. Well she had a heathy 7 lb boy and gained 24 lbs and only had 10 to lose when he was born .. She went to dietician and followed her eating plan to the T and she did not even get a streach mark .. she was never anemic and eating right was a full time job.. but the dietician said your baby will take what it wants and your body will suffer .. but if u want to both do welll u need to eat the right amount of good calories and good food.. she never lost her hair and in fact she looked so good 1 week after she had that baby .. she said her hunger went away 3 weeks post op and now back into her size 2 jeans .. she did exercise and omg I cannot beleive she was 295 and is now 110 .. She looks amazing.. but then again she was 18 WHEN SHE HAS SURGERY LOL YOUTH..