Question:
Pregnant - Do I need more protein & vitamins

Hello, I just found out last night that I am expecting. Don't know what to do?    — heymickie (posted on July 26, 2009)

July 26, 2009
how long post up are you. i too think i am pregnant. i took a test and said negative, but thinking that its wrong. im 7 months post op bypass. keep me posted
   — jackie L.

July 26, 2009
Talk to your obstetician and tell him/her about your wls. He/she will tell you how to handle the vitamins and your dietary needs to help your baby grow. Let us know how you make out.
   — Kathleen W.

July 26, 2009
If you are pregnant, you should check with your surgeon & ob/gyn about vitamins.I just read an article about not overdoing soy based products while pregnant. So, if you use protein shakes or protein bars to help fill your protein requirements, please make sure to look at the ingredients. Whey in shakes and bars might be safer. Best of Luck To You
   — Dee L.

July 26, 2009
If you are pregnant, you should check with your surgeon & ob/gyn about vitamins.I just read an article about not overdoing soy based products while pregnant. So, if you use protein shakes or protein bars to help fill your protein requirements, please make sure to look at the ingredients. Whey in shakes and bars might be safer. Best of Luck To You
   — Dee L.

July 27, 2009
Hi, I agree with above posts to check with both your surgeon and OB doctor. But as a doctor myself who delivered babies for 10 years as part of my family practice I reccomend getting with a nutritionist as well. We doctors are minimally trained in nutrition unless we have pursued information on our own as part of our continuing education. The nitritionist needs to be someone familiar with the special needs of both wls and pregnancy to help you. Unless you are severely deficient in something baby will get what baby needs but that can leave you way behind without careful supplementation. Good luck and congratulations!! Kevin
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