Question:
Should I consider a revision??

I had surgery March 2002 and lost 80 pounds. I became pregnant in July 2002 (though we were using 2 types of birth control) and I gave birth to a wonderful son in March 2003. I didn't gain much weight during the pregnancy and lost 17 after his birth. The problem is I can't lose any weight and seem to be gaining. I see my surgeon tomorrow and I just want to know if this is something I should discuss with her. I also think I have an ulcer developing as well. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!!! =)    — Hazel R M. (posted on June 5, 2003)

June 5, 2003
definitely issue your concerns to your surgeon. Can't hurt and may help!
   — [Deactivated Member]

June 6, 2003
Definitely discuss the concerns with your surgeon. Your profile provides no indication though of why you are not losing weight now that the baby is born. What are you eating, how many calories, how often, are you exercising ,drinking tons of water every day etc? A revision might not be the answer unless there is something mechanically wrong with your surgery.
   — Cindy R.

June 6, 2003
Hi Cindy: Thanks for your reply. To answer your questions -I eat 2-3 small meals a day, with 2 snacks. Sometimes, I eat 2 meals and sometimes I don't have snacks. I have been really watching what I eat but I'm still not losing. I might drop a pound here or there but nothing substantial. In fact, I should have said that I lost 23 pounds after the baby was born and then gained back 7. I walk 2-3 times a week for 30 minutes. I am trying to increase my exercise but it's been tough being up most of the night with our little guy (not that I mind). I almost wonder if my body is still out of sync because of the hours I am keeping and the fact that I am not resting enough. I drink more than 64 oz. a day and do not drink soda or carbonated drinks. I have also had some issues with a possible issue, which I had prior to the pregnancy but did not bother me at all while I was pregnant. Now, it's flaring up again. I hope they'll be able to answer some of my concerns. I'll follow up with all of you on Monday. Have a great weekend! =)
   — Hazel R M.

June 6, 2003
I should have said: "I have also had some issues with a possible ulcer, which I had prior to the pregnancy but did not bother me at all while I was pregnant." Sorry. =)
   — Hazel R M.

June 6, 2003
Hazel, from the info furnished so far, you may not be eating enough. Especially if you are breast feeding which is more calories going out, you may not be taking in enough and if its not enough, the body is thinking that you are trying to starve me and it will hold onto the weight that is left. Try eating 5-6 small meals a day, mostly protein based, to include a protein shake a day, so that you are fueling the body every 2-3 hours with something good. Calories should be somewhere between 1000-1200 I'm guessing. Your water sounds good. As for exercise, continue to try to increase it but try getting some cardio to help burn calories. Walking should be at a very fast pace-you have to get the heart rate up or its not doing you any good. I'll be interested in hearing what the surgeon says-you can always E-mail me too. BTW, congrats on the little one!!
   — Cindy R.