Question:
Weight gain w/pregnancy?

Im getting married and Im a little over 2 years out. Im very interested in hearing from Post ops who have since surgery had a baby. Im scared to gain too much weight, since my pouch is not tiny anymore its been used for 2 years +. Please help. Thanks, Mindi    — Mindi M. (posted on May 19, 2004)

May 19, 2004
H Mindy, I had RNY July 2002 and got pregnant Aug 2003. I am actually delivering tomorrow (I'm being induced). I've gained about 40 pounds. More than I wanted but still well within a healthy pregnancy range. My OB is actually pleased with it - I think she thought I would have trouble gaining weight. I'm planning on keeping my profile updated with how getting the weight off goes. Congrats on the wedding and good luck with the babies.
   — Ali M

May 19, 2004
My surgery was in August 2000 and my son is 4 weeks old. I gained 39 pounds. What's really weird is that I found that I could eat endlessly while I was pregnant. After I had the baby, the quantity went down a bit. I haven't weighed in yet. I go back to the doctor in two weeks.
   — Jeannet

May 19, 2004
I don't know the answer to your question (my baby days are over LOL) but I did just find out my friend who is a year and a half post op, is pregnant with TWINS- I'm curious to see how much she'll gain along the way :)
   — WABBIT F.

May 20, 2004
Hi Mindi, I will be 3 years post op in July. I had a son in Dec 2002, gained 8 pounds, lost 28 after birth. Just had a daughter last month and gained 17, lost 22 so far. My pregnancies were the best after WLS. No problems, all lab work came out fine. I just ate small meals all day. Want to email me anytime I am here. Good luck.**** Angela
   — Angela S.