Well...this is unexpected....

[oliviam 3]

So, went to the doctor today a month and a half out from surgery aaaaaaand..... I'M PREGNANT! I mean really? I know I should be happy about a new precious little life coming into the world but I just spent good money to get my pre-mommy body back. Please tell me someone has been pregnant shortly after surgery and still lost weight! On a good note, I didn't know I was pregnant until today and I have still lost weight consistently every week so maybe that will continue?

This is par for the course, par for the course....

[genepha 47]

Olivia,

Wow! Congratulations!!

My doctor was adamant about his patients using birth control for at least the first year after WLS and I waited 5 years after WLS to get pregnant so I don't have any advice for you along those lines. I was banded with both my pregnancies though and lost 22 pounds with our son during the first 7 months - mainly due to all-day "morning" sickness. When he was born he weighed 8 lbs. 8 oz. and was 23 inches long so my weight loss didn't affect him negatively. You may have to see the ob/gyn more frequently just to monitor the baby's development and growth.

Good luck to you and congrats again!!

[Tiffykins 673]

Just make sure you stay out of ketosis. Eat carbs. Ketosis can and does cause fetal brain damage, and an entire slew of birth defects, and make sure to take your bariatric Vitamins. The risk of birth defects with WLS patients is 50-60% higher because of Vitamin and nutrient deficiencies. This is why it's so important to wait, and while I understand the concern about weight gain, you'll have to consume enough to support your body and the developing baby which may slow the losing.

I'm almost 22 months out, and tomorrow will hit 9weeks pregnant. I was released at 8 months post-op to TTC, I was also below goal, my labs were/are stellar, and I was getting into maintenance. It took 14 months to conceive. I've only gained 3lbs in 9 weeks, and they want me to gain 30 pounds, they actually wanted me to gain 10-12lbs the first trimester, least say I doubt I can put on 9 more pounds in the next 3 weeks. I'm already eating 1800 calories a day, juicing to get in extra calories/nutrients because even at 22 months I struggle to eat enough food.

Please take care of yourself. The baby will pull from your body, fat reserves and muscle mass this early after surgery and most "early out" WLS babies do well, it's the mommy's body that suffers the most. Make sure to have your dental check ups regularly so they can watch for decay, and weakened teeth.

Congrats on the pregnancy and best wishes for a healthy pregnancy and delivery.

[Oopsseedaisy 90]

Congrats and do as the doctor orders.

[mandems mom 3]

OMG...how exciting and terrifying all at the same time! I would definitely follow your doctor's orders to the "T" and listen to what Tiffykins says about the carbs...don't overdo it, but they're very important when you're pregnant. The jury is out on whether or not ketosis really does cause fetal issues, but I've seen enough stories about problems that I wouldn't chance it. There are ketostix at your local pharmacy or even online that you can buy to make sure that you're not in ketosis at any given time. Good luck and congratulations!! Everything happens for a reason, right?

[amw 5]

Wow! Just wow! Don't know what to say, except congratulations! I am sure you must be a mixture of emotions, but I am sure that once you are holding your new precious baby, you will be overjoyed. Please take extra good care of youself!Amy