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OK...now, I'm drooling over the Macadamia nuts...I dump on the fats in them, too... I'm *hoping* that I can get back to where I was (with the help of a kick in the butt when needed )...I'm up 27 1/2 pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight and I still had 10 pounds to go from my personal goal before that...sigh...Like I said, I'm hoping!

Girl, 27 pounds? that is fabulous! Lots of women would kill to only gain that amount of weight Fats don't make me dump, THOUGH for years postop I could eat some mashed potatos, now, so sick..you wouldnt believe it. I don't tolerate them at all. Same goes for Cereal & milk, it's deadly combination for me. I eat it and 15 minutes later i'm in bed, so now I just eat my fiber one or bran flakes with some fruit yogurt over it and i'm fine! I love nuts, but I allow myself to eat them, I eat a handful and i'm good for a week or two. My biggest thing is Jerky, I eat it all the time..so good You'll do fine, just remember..you will have your hands full, so make sure you eat and dont deprive yourself and worry about losing so fast..you'll need to make sure you keep your strength up! Are you planning on breastfeeding? I did for all 3..it's a great weay to lose postop baby weight! or to lose weight in general..a lot of women lost baby weight faster if they breastfeed..tons of studies and medical journals have presented studies!

I really wish that I could BF...because of thyroid medications, insulin-resistance medications, my anti-depressant and anxiety meds (I have been off them since March, when I learned that I was pregnant), I won't be able to...I wasn't able to with Joshua either. I read/post on the Post-op Pregnancy Forum, too...and MANY have gained less weight that I have (some got pregnant at one month post-op, too though)...I'm just really scared that I am not going to be able to get my head back to where it was before I added carbs back in, started grazing, etc. to up my calories/nutrients for the baby. One of the things that I'm having a really hard time dealing with/understanding is that, pre-pregnancy I was at almost zero hunger (I couldn't have cared less if I ate or not and drank protein drinks for two of my three meals) and now I am ravenous constantly. Not only is the hunger back but my capacity has increased so much...(again... ). Either Mother Nature has a way of increasing my ability to eat for the baby or I've seriously broken something (I'm hoping it is the Mother Nature part, though). As far as tolerances go...I can 'eat' dairy; but, if I try drinking it, it's a no-go completely. I don't eat cereal very often; but, when I do, I eat it with yogurt or SF/FF vanilla pudding and that settles fine. Weird, huh? I dump on sugar (even natural sugars found in apples, etc.), sugar alcohols and anything over a miniscule amount of fat...I'm grateful for that actually...might help me next month.

Oh honey, you'll do fine! I'm sure it is mother natures way of saying hey..that baby needs food I just hate to see you stress over it now, you're gonna be busier than a one armed paper hanger when that baby gets here..i'm sure you'll have to make sure you DO eat..are we going to have to have a "did sherry eat today" thread? *lol* I'm sure that as long as you make good choices, it'll be fine..it's normal to be hungry at your point postop, if you weren't i'd be concerned, i'm always hungry..jeez, i'd eat all day if I could..but I know that's bad so I dont..if I do get the munchies, it's some nuts or those new jerky crisps, I REALLY like those, but they are salty and I retain salt like the dead sea so I try not to eat too much of it I called my DH and told him he needs to stop off at the market for the Pie fixin's I WILL bake tonight! I dont drink milk at all, never really did and now i'm pretty lactose intolerant, except for cheese, that I can eat..but even that I keep to a minimum because it's high in calories..I can do yogurt with no issue either, except the low carb ones I cant tolerate..they're yucky to me

Oh and I forgot..I totally understand not wanting to BF..I would do the same thing. I had no idea about all the meds though..but baby will do fine though..I love those newborn "days"

If your going to do it ,Do It right or don't do it at all!!! God will still love you and so do we!

Mmmmmmmmmmm....The Cap'n hungry...me want pie too!! Hey there little mama!! Hope you are doing well and staying healthy with the little one on the way in a few weeks!! Have a super day and be good to yourself...Cap'n K-Man

KEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'VE MISSED YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll cyber you a (1/2) piece, OK? I'm doing well, actually...time for me to get my butt in gear and wash the dishes and get dinner at least prepared to start. It's easier (and, less time-consuming) to do it before Joshua gets out of Kindergarten everyday! (((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))) ~~Sherry (3 weeks, 4 days to go to scheduled c-section! )

i wanna cannoli! waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa not pie a cannoli

I applaud your comments Happy Halloween and Willow. We should all not forget where we "began". Personally, I think the response to the original post was rude and intimidating. Thank goodness in the beginning when I asked stupid questions all the responses to me were encouraging and helpful! Cathy