Pregnancy after the sleeve

[kim89 2]

I'm 2 1/2 years post surgery and recently found out I was pregnant. My weight on the day of surgery was 236 I'm down to 150. I am now 10 weeks pregnant and have noticed my appetite has changed drastically I'm feel like I'm constantly hungry and can eat a lot more then usual. For the most part I still eat small portions just a lot more through the day but some days I feel like I ate a big portion size and I get nervous that when I eat like that I could damage the surgery. Has anyone else felt like this or went through this?

[5BeautifulDays 68]

I don't know specific to WLS, but I've had 5 kids...and I think a lot of the hunger at the early stages is a combo of thirst and extra acid in the tummy from all the saliva etc, and hormones. Anyway, in pregnancy Protein is so important! It will control hunger, help with nausea, and help you build that baby. And remember that while you are eating for two--one of those people is smaller than a mouse right now! Even at the end, when baby is 7 pounds or so, you only need 200-300 extra calories per day. You'll need about 500 extra per day if you breastfeed (and lots of water).

[kim89 2]

Thank you