Question:
Help! 5 months post op and pregnant

I asked a question last week.......... I was worreid because I was hungry all the time and had not lost any weight in 1 month. I just found out I am 6 weeks pregnant. Has anyone gone through this? Any issues or advice you can give me? Thank you.    — tammiherb (posted on September 6, 2006)

September 6, 2006
WELL FIRST OFF,CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BUNDLE OF JOY TO COME I REALLY DON'T HAVE ANY ADVICE TO GIVE YOU OTHER THAN I WAS TOLD BY MY SURGEON NOT TO GET PREGNANT FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR ,THAT BEING SAID IF YOUR DOCTOR THINKS YOU'RE FINE THAN I WOULDN'T WORRY ABOUT IT,JUST FOCUS ON BEING HEALTHY FOR THE BABY,AND AGAIN CONGRATULATIONS!!
   — awebster

September 6, 2006
First off, congratulations! I don't know much about your situation but I can offer a few suggestions: see your surgeon immediately! Your baby shouldn't be at any risk because it's going to take all the nutrients it wants from you whether you like it or not. lol. But you need to be concerned with YOU. A nut could be extremely helpful right now. Personally, if it were me, I would also see a high-risk obgyn too. Also, try visiting the post-op pregnancy board on OH. You aren't the only one to experience this! I'm sure some women there can give you some more detailed advice. Take care!
   — platypus

September 6, 2006
We have had several women in our group who became pregnant early in their post-operative lives. It is critical to work in conjunction with your bariatric surgeon and your OB/GYN because your baby will need particular attention for nutrition.
   — SteveColarossi

September 7, 2006
Call your surgeon's office immediately!! There are things that you'll have to change in your diet to accomadate the baby taking all your nutrition...
   — paula2930

September 7, 2006
Congratulations!
   — Novashannon

September 7, 2006
i too became pregnant about 5 months after surgery as hormones caused bc not to work. i have a healthy baby girl (the only one 3 boys). i will be glad to e-mail directly to give advise as there will be lots of questions as you go. my e-mail [email protected] (night) [email protected] ( day). lots of answeres for you tammi
   — tjjjx6

September 8, 2006
How wonderful!! Talk to your surgeon and OBGYN. You should increase protien and vitamins for sure. Good luck
   — shannonwaycott