I don't even know what to eat

[LeeBee17 80]

I'm about 6 weeks pregnant, and almost 2 years post-op.

I know this is supposed to be a joyful time and weight gain is natural, but I just can't seem to wrap my head around it. I'm worried and feeling extremely down about ending up where I once started, and that was a dark place!

I don't even know how many calories to consume right now (I read only 50 extra calories during 1st trimester?). I am just focusing on eating healthy things and logging my food, but I'm too tired to exercise. For the past 8 or 9 months, prior to pregnancy, I fell off the "good habits" wagon.

Here are my questions:

• If you're pregnant, what are your main bariatric healthy staple foods?
• How many calories do you consume daily?
• If you're post-partum, how much weight did you end up gaining?
• Any advice to minimize weight gain during pregnancy? (Types of exercise?)

Thanks for sharing your experience and advice!

[daniotra 298]

Talk to your OB/GYN and get a nutrition consult.

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Also, Congratulations!

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[LeeBee17 80]

Thanks, will do! My 1st ob/gyn appointment is not until week 8 (and she's not a bariatric specialist).

I'm due for my 2 year post-op appt with my surgeon so I was planning on asking him.

Just wanted to get some advice from other people in the same situation!

[smeairs 2]

I'm 17 years RNY post op & 12w pregnant with my first. I have been miserably sick since 5w 5d & struggle to eat anything much less wls staple foods. I've had to experiment with everything under the sun just to get food in my body. I can sometimes tolerate cheese, sometimes not. I haven't been able to drink straight Water in weeks (I have to do a water/Gatorade mix). On good days, I can eat a salad. On bad days, I'm lucky to keep a Protein bar down. It's been brutal. I have no idea of my caloric intake...it can't be much. I'm down 6lbs, so I'm not particularly worried about gaining & more concerned about getting enough Protein & fluids. I'm maybe getting 25oz a day...which I know is not nearly enough but my OB doesn't seem concerned since I'm getting some Fluid. Wish I could be of more help! Congrats on your pregnancy!

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[Krystal84 14]

Hi there

I am 6 weeks pregnant and 2 years post surgery. Super worried about the weight gain but not feeling too bad. Have been very tired though.

I have an eating plan from my nutritionist which would have me eating all day everyday! How did you get on with your appointments?

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I'm about 6 weeks pregnant, and almost 2 years post-op.

I know this is supposed to be a joyful time and weight gain is natural, but I just can't seem to wrap my head around it. I'm worried and feeling extremely down about ending up where I once started, and that was a dark place!

I don't even know how many calories to consume right now (I read only 50 extra calories during 1st trimester?). I am just focusing on eating healthy things and logging my food, but I'm too tired to exercise. For the past 8 or 9 months, prior to pregnancy, I fell off the "good habits" wagon.

Here are my questions:

• If you're pregnant, what are your main bariatric healthy staple foods?
• How many calories do you consume daily?
• If you're post-partum, how much weight did you end up gaining?
• Any advice to minimize weight gain during pregnancy? (Types of exercise?)

Thanks for sharing your experience and advice!

Congratulations!

I don't have any answers to your questions but these sound like great questions to bring to your NUT.

Best of luck and keep us posted on how you are doing!

[mrs w 56]

Please keep us posted what your NUT and surgeon have to say. I'm interested in his/her responses as well.

[cassie1996 12]

Following this thread, as I am looking to conceive next year and want info!

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[denise.saad82 1]

I never worried on calories, just on my Protein intake cuz i was feeling very week starting month 5 or 6.... im 38 weeks preggo, ive gained about 16 pounds so far (started at 180 lbs). Im sticking to Protein shakes with min sugar, like Atkins, boost or slim fast. And i try to have 4 to 5 meals a day, thats including the shake of course

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[mrs w 56]

I'm 9 weeks pregnant and about 9 months out of surgery. It was definitely an oopsie! Used protection but the condom broke, first time that's ever happened, and of course it happened to be while I was ovulating. I denied it the first month, but after being nauseous for a week straight I figured something was up.

Anyways I feel like already my restriction is lessening and my cravings are in full steam!

Need to get back on track but at the same time I want to make sure baby is getting enough nutrition.

Is it okay to go back to my Premier Protein drinks twice a day plus Snacks and then a dinner? Or should I be more focused on eating "real" food.

I'm stuck between the terror of gaining weight and the worry of not taking care of my babe.

Any advice is appreciated!

(Ps I don't have a nutritionist. Had the surgery in Mexico and there was never any follow up or real support after the fact).

[KristenLe 5,979]

"@@mrs w" Congrats! Talk to your OBGYN and ask for a referral to a nutritionist. It's important that they help you to come up with a plan to provide adequate nutrition for you and the baby. Don't stress about gaining weight - you can get back on track after a healthy pregnancy! Good luck with everything!!!

[MNDogMom 8]

I'm 9 weeks pregnant and about 9 months out of surgery. It was definitely an oopsie! Used protection but the condom broke, first time that's ever happened, and of course it happened to be while I was ovulating. I denied it the first month, but after being nauseous for a week straight I figured something was up.

Anyways I feel like already my restriction is lessening and my cravings are in full steam!

Need to get back on track but at the same time I want to make sure baby is getting enough nutrition.

Is it okay to go back to my Premier Protein drinks twice a day plus Snacks and then a dinner? Or should I be more focused on eating "real" food.

I'm stuck between the terror of gaining weight and the worry of not taking care of my babe.

Any advice is appreciated!

(Ps I don't have a nutritionist. Had the surgery in Mexico and there was never any follow up or real support after the fact).

You should really find a nutritionist that you like and make an appt with them. Making sure you and baby are getting enough is super important.

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