Question:
Nutrition, weight gain, and and weight loss after pregnancy.

I had gastric bypass surgery Dec 16, 1998 I weighed 246, I am down to 150. I just found out I am five weeks pregnant and I am stilled shocked. i am still losing weightm but we really want a healthy child. Any suggestions on nutrition, books on nutrition after gastric by pass? What kind of meal plans are suggested? Will I gain weight? How much is normal? Will I continue to lose weight? Will the baby be okay? Will I be okay? Will I have problems losing weight after the pregnancy? Any advice and help is greatly appreciated.    — Danielle O. (posted on August 3, 1999)

August 3, 1999
What KIND of bypass did you have? Protein is the most critical thing. Are you getting plenty of high quality protein supplement? Like 60-120g per day? MINIMUM? What form of protein did your doctor recommend and have you been faithful thus far?
   — vitalady

August 3, 1999
diane hi guess what my name is ken i had my surgery april the 14th 99 iam married 12 years and we could never seem to get pregnant but after two weeks after being home even though it was against docs orders we had sex and guess what she is 11 weeks prego is your due date in feb as ours is wow this is just a small world and i applaud you see it works for pregnancy since this about the same time that we are pregnant please feel free to stay in touch call us ken and margaret briganti at (954)346-7111 lets be there for each other
   — Kenneth B.

August 3, 1999
Your obstetrician, if he/she is worth their salt, can recommend a nutrionist or dietitician. Mine did years before I had this surgery. If your Dr. can't, ask your WLS surgeon to recommend a dietician/nutrionist. Don't take chances with your nutrition. It may not be covered by your insurance, but it is VERY important, so make the financial sacrifice and see a nutritionist.
   — Victoria S.

August 3, 1999
Go to Onelist.com and subscribe to ossg-pregnant. There you will find a bunch of women who have all had WLS and are pregnant. Good Luck!!
   — Donna D.