Losing too much weight...11 weeks PG

MilitaryMama
on 5/8/11 11:34 pm
I am looking for some advise. At 10 months post op I find myself pregnant with twins. I have horrible nausea and as a result I am hardly getting in 500 calories a day. I have lost 20lbs in the last few weeks. I am not even able to get in my vitamins. I cant tolerate protein shakes. I am trying to get in at least one Ensure a day. I am thinking of trying a high calorie nutrtion bar of some type. I am not sure what to do. My surgeon has no suggestions. My OB has said if I continue to lose this rapidly I might need to be put on TPN. I dont want to end up in that boat....Help please?
DoinItRNY
on 5/8/11 11:58 pm
Have they not prescribed you anti-nausea meds?  I had the same problem and my OB prescribed Zofran...I was able to eat and function again, thank goodness.  Now I'm 27 weeks... I lost 30lbs and only I've only regained 5lbs at this point.  Good luck to you...I know how you feel. :(
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MilitaryMama
on 5/9/11 4:40 am
Yeah, they prescribed Zofran but it doesnt work well for me. The nausea and food averserion is horrible. Maybe because I am pregnant with twins?
DoinItRNY
on 5/9/11 5:21 am
Could be...you've got all those hormones raging.  I believe some women on this board have had success alternating Zofran with Phenergan.  Who knows...maybe that's worth a try?  Hopefully you'll be over the MS hump soon! :(
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PrettyPixieGirl
on 5/9/11 8:41 am
If i recall correctly at about 11wks M/S got worse for a week or two then got much much better. Of course TPN is no one's first choice but if you need it please don't hesitate. You need nutrients and so does those little babies. You might only need it for a week or two. I'd try eating anything at this point.

I hope you feel better soon!

HW:260+ SW: 248 Pre-Preg 180 Post-Preg Starting Wt: 225 Current PP wt: 195 GW: 170ish. 
   
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