Pregnancy after surgery

Hi, I'm 15 months out and have gone from 338lbs to 172. My goal is to hit 165 but have found that I'm stuck @ 172. My husband I have been considering getting pregnant and have been cleared by my Dr, but I'm scared of gaining too much of my weight back. Has anyone gotten pregnant after surgery? What are your experiences with weight gain?  Or any other issues I may encounter. I just don't want to lose ground when I'm feeling so good. And I really haven't heard much about pregnancy post op. Thanks, Dori

Hi, Dori: You might find what you're looking for on the post-op pregnancy forum on OH.  Good luck.  Hope you get your questions answered. Cindy P.

Hi Dori! I have also been considering getting pregnant and have the same questions you asked. I checked out the post- op pregnancy board.  Good Luck with your decision & congrats on your weight loss!!!

I just had a baby 4 weeks ago.  I am about 2.5 years post-op.  I gained 23lbs with the pregnancy and gave birth to a healthy girl 7 lb 12 oz.  (previous babies were 9 lb 11 oz, and 8 lb 6 oz so I have big babies)  I truly had no issues with the pregnancy.  Obviously, at first my ob was concerned that I would not gain enough/get enough nutrition but I just ate wisely and often.  LOL  I took extra vitamins as well - keeping my iron up was a bit of a challenge, but I took extra pills throughout the day (made sure to chew them not swallow whole) I have lost all but 10 of those gained pounds and I do seem to be stuck here, however I have not exercised at all since she was born.  I plan to start as soon as my ob says ok (I had a c-section)

The post-op prgnancy board is helpful - you shoudl check it out.

oh, I just want to add that I was not able to breast feed - my body simply did not produce enough milk but I have no idea if that is related to my WLS or not?

I just found out this past Friday that I am pregnant. I spend a lot of time over at the preg. board. I am a little over 2 yrs pre op and like you I am scared of gaining a butt load of weight. Come on over, the people are very sweet and helpful with all of your questions.

 

Candy