pregnant and afraid

[tabbmarsha 13]

Hi, I am 17 months post op and 92 pound down. I just found out Im 6 weeks pregnant. I am so afraid because there are times I don't really eat then times I feel I can't stop eating. Im worried about my child being healthy as well as undoing all of the progress I've made thus far. Im so worried any advice would be much appreciated oh an did I mention Im OLD!!! IM 36 going on 37 makes me even more fearful but oh so excited.

[JoiaRox 430]

Congratulations! Consult with your doctor, of course, and I'm sure all will be well!

[shayv123 96]

Congratulations Tabbmarsha!!! From what I've read on here and the advice of my ob/gyn you should be just fine. The pregnancy will probably be healthier for you since you are down 92lbs (congrats!!!). Remember a growing fetus needs nutrition, but not all the extra craziness some pregnant women indulge in....lol!! At 17 months post-op your timing is great too according my surgeon, he told me I had to wait at least 12 months before hubby and i could start trying. (I can't wait to start trying)

[Chittick24 52]

Congrats!!! I am 3 years post op. My son is 19 months old. Hydration was my biggest issue. I was two weeks early from not being hydrated. As far as the pregnancy. I ate Protein first like normal but ate more meals during the day. There were times I was nauseated from pregnancy and being sleeved didn't help but its manageable. Just be mindful and don't fall into the mind set " I'm pregnant I can eat what I want" I actually weight 2 lbs less one week after giving birth then when I found out I was pregnant.

[shayv123 96]

Chittick24 thanks for the information, it's really helpful to read about your experience. I am very concerned about weight gain, so I'm glad to hear you didn't have any issues. Did you experience the nausea prior to your pregnancy?

[tabbmarsha 13]

Congrats!!! I am 3 years post op. My son is 19 months old. Hydration was my biggest issue. I was two weeks early from not being hydrated. As far as the pregnancy. I ate Protein first like normal but ate more meals during the day. There were times I was nauseated from pregnancy and being sleeved didn't help but its manageable. Just be mindful and don't fall into the mind set " I'm pregnant I can eat what I want" I actually weight 2 lbs less one week after giving birth then when I found out I was pregnant.

Thanks for the info and encouragment I am not having any nausea or anything. If it weren't for the constant bathroom trips and superhero keen sense of smell I wouldn't even know I was pregnant. I lost 5 pounds last week now I know why but Im gonna take the advice here an just eat healthy Protein and veggies first, continue to work out and limit my sweets an Im sure Ill be fine. Im going to enjoy my pregnancy instead of stress out about numers on the scale.

[Chittick24 52]

I did have nausea before getting pregnant but now that I reflect back I think it was from not eating slowly or not taking my heart burn medicine. But while pregnant it was different. Pay attention to your body. The baby will take what it needs from you.. Just be sure that your doing what you should .. Drinking Water is key... Then protein.. And lots of rest

[Chittick24 52]

And when the baby is born stay focused on the goals you set for you. I lost my way a little. I wish I would have realized before to focus more on what I needed and the baby too.