7 months post op and pregnant

[Madelyne Bonthron 128]

I just found out i am pregnant today and this was not planned but we are happy. Whoever has gone through this please let me know how your pregnancy has gone for you and if any problem or any advise u can give. This is not my first child but is my first after sugery so i worry if the baby will get all nutrition she or he needs. Also i just lost 101 lbs. I original weight 330 lbs now 229. Since i still have more to loss will my body still loss weight or stay same or gain? Thank you in advance.

[Sportgirl63 4]

I experienced this same thing...back in Oct of '01 I had WLS and in Mar of '02 found out I was expecting. What a shocker! Not only was I a recent WLS patient, but I had high blood pressure, and I was approaching 40. Now 11 years later I have a beautiful daughter that I wouldn't trade for anything in the world! Here's what I can tell you about my experience...I did continue to lose weight during my pregnancy. I did have gestational diabetes, but that is not uncommon. My advice is to make sure you have an OB/GYN that is familiar with WLS (mine actually did a bariatric rotation with my weight loss surgeon). Don't forget to take care of yourself. The demands of a pregnancy and taking care of a newborn can be so overwhelming and for me it was very easy to lose sight of my weight loss goals. I just had a revision in November and although I don't regret it, I sure don't recommend it. Take care of yourself now. Don't lost sight of your goals. What you do now to take care of yourself will make you a better mom. Enjoy your pregnancy, but take care of yourself!