Stomach Issues Due to Pregnancy After Gastric Sleeve

[Littletigerjmu 0]

I got pregnant 5 months after sleeve surgery. I didn't think it would be that big of a deal even though I was told to wait at least a year to 18 months. But, now I get it! I've had stomach discomfort throughout my pregnancy. I'm 19 weeks and still suffering from morning sickness. My OB/GYN thinks it's from my stomach being smaller. When I eat until I am full, not stuffed but just full, I then get nauseous and have to fight real hard not to throw it all back up. Sometimes it works but too often it doesn't. It also seems like I am not eating much but I feel full really fast. It's extremely uncomfortable and so is the acid reflex I seem to get after drinking liquids. Has anyone experienced anything similar and do they have any advice?

[SleevedNFree 89]

Congratulations on your pregnancy and the weight loss success. So sorry that you're experiencing the discomfort and pray that it will subside soon. Hang in there and press the OB/GYN and even the bariatric surgeon for more ways to deal with the issue to ensure you and the baby get the adequate nourishment. Besides, you need to be shopping for baby stuff. :-)

[Littletigerjmu 0]

Thank you for the well wishes on the pregnancy. I am very excited as this is my first baby but I wish I felt better. I was prescribed naseau medication, which has helped a lot. It makes me very sleepy though and it doesn't help with the stomach upset and digestion issues. It also hasn't worked 100% to keep me from vomiting but it has reduced the frequency. I am on the same regimen of Vitamins prescribed after surgery and all of my Vitamin levels have been tested and are good. I've finally stopped losing weight as of two weeks ago so I'm not worried about not getting enough calories. I just want not to feel bad every time I eat or drink. I may contact my bariatric surgeon if I am still having issues by the end of 20 weeks to see if she has any suggestions.