postpartum weight gain

[Angela from nz 0]

Hi all. I have a 11 week old baby girl and after giving birth I lost ten kilos straight away. Eleven weeks on and ive gained back a few kilos. Have 5ml in my band and I have been eating okay and exercising a bit (not too much though as im breastfeeding). Starting to worry about why my body isnt losing weight. Could this mean that something is wrong with my band. I had it to tight a couple weeks ago so hand some Fluid taken out and now I can eat healthy foods but im still gaining. Any advice and tips would be much appreciated

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Just because you're gaining doesn't mean anything is wrong with your band. It simply means you're consuming more calories than you're burning.

You're in a tricky spot because you're breast feeding. If I were you, I'd go see your nutritionist so they can help you establish food guidelines and a calorie range that are healthy for a breast feeding mom.

Best wishes and congrats on your baby.

[BikeCincy 2]

Hi! First off, congrats on the baby! I gave birth August 13, 2013 and I have been struggling to lose the weight I've gained. I was concerned about my band and also afraid to get a fill because I'm breastfeeding. I spoke with my Dr. and he said that the weight will be slow to come off because my body is still adjusting and that not everyone looses a lot of weight breastfeeding. Plus with you having your band loosened it might be allowing you to eat more than you were used to so the weight isn't going down.

I would suggest if you are very concerned to contact your doctor and see what they say. But like the old saying goes, it takes 9 months to gain the weight so it should take 9 months to lose it!

If you are eating healthy and eating the proper amount of food I wouldn't worry too much. It sounds like you're doing what's right for your baby and that's what's really important!