Question:
had surgery 9-98 baby 12-99 lost 100 lbs prior to having baby now can't lose

been exercising daily tried weight watchers. feel as if my surgery stretched. please someone help. really don't want to have this surgery again. anyone else who had a baby and having similar problems or an answer to this mess please email me at [email protected] thanks    — susan T. (posted on October 14, 2000)

March 22, 2001
I also had a baby in 12-99. I had a VBG in 1996. Lost about 100 lbs. as well. I too seemed to be able to suddenly eat anything during pregnancy. I gained 45 lbs. Lost 20 right away. Can't get rid of the other 35 no matter how much I exercise. My stomach has definitely strectehd. I called the office that did the VBG and asked about it. They said they found that 40% of women who got pregnant after a VBG had a rupture of the staple lines. They think it is because of the pressure on the stomach from the fetus. I certianly didn't change my eating habits, so it must be. I just had a barium/upper GI series, and am waiting for results. but I am willing to bet the surgery is undone. And I don't know what can be doen about it. Also, my hair is falling out like mad. My son is 15 months old, and my hair has not stopped falling out since he was 4 months old. I keep wondering if it has anything to do with the surgery becoming undone during pregnancy and new scar tissue prohibiting vitamin absorption or something. I also am looking for answers. If you find any, please post them.
   — Jen M.