Breastfeeding

[ashelaine 382]

Has anyone been able to breast feed post surgery? I was sleeved 10 months ago and just found out this morning that I am pregnant. According to my LMP- I am 4 weeks along. I breastfed my other two exclusively and I would love to be able to do the same with this nugget. Has anyone had success post-op?

[Camella 209]

Not sure about the breastfeeding - but wanted to send you a huge congratulations! How exciting for you.

[Sassygirl06 962]

Yes, it is possible to do so. You will need about 400-500 more calories a day to support you milk supple, so that it doesn't take away from your body. Just make sure you are including good calories, make them all count, as well as upping your Protein intake. Eat lots of fruit and veggies too. One of my closest friends had the gastric bypass, and then got pregnant. She was able to do it as long as she was eating the right kinds of food. It is also very important to take your Vitamins every day, and make sure that it has frolic acid in it, as it helps prevent Nero tube defects.good luck! And congrats!

[ashelaine 382]

Yes' date=' it is possible to do so. You will need about 400-500 more calories a day to support you milk supple, so that it doesn't take away from your body. Just make sure you are including good calories, make them all count, as well as upping your Protein intake. Eat lots of fruit and veggies too. One of my closest friends had the gastric bypass, and then got pregnant. She was able to do it as long as she was eating the right kinds of food. It is also very important to take your Vitamins every day, and make sure that it has frolic acid in it, as it helps prevent Nero tube defects.good luck! And congrats![/quote']

Thank you! I knew about the extra calories, but it's just nice to know it can be done. I've been on prescription prenatals since July, so I am definitely getting my extra folic acid! Thank you both so much for the congratulations.

[Leederz 49]

I'm 18 months post op with a healthy 2.5 month old girl. She is very happily Breastfeeding still. Thank goodness! It's not easy to get all the calories I need in while still keeping it healthy but it's doable. Just have a support system and maybe someone to bring u healthy food lol. I think the first week after surgery I lived off of granola bars-not good. Now that she is sleeping a little more I actually have time to go to the grocery store and cook food lol. Good luck!