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Here is my before and current. A year ago I had just given birth to my son and I was at my highest weight. I lost 30 some lbs and that's the October picture. Today I weigh 228. Goal is 175.

Here is my before and current. A year ago I had just given birth to my son and I was at my highest weight. I lost 30 some lbs and that's the October picture. Today I weigh 228. Goal is 175.

Here is my before and current. A year ago I had just given birth to my son and I was at my highest weight. I lost 30 some lbs and that's the October picture. Today I weigh 228. Goal is 175.

I gained about 35lbs. Dr wasn't worried and I didn't let it bother me. I gained weight for other reasons before, at least this time my reason was justified.

Breastfeeding hunger is no joke. The key is small portions, Protein. A breastfeeding mother needs about 500 more calories a day. That is a lot for us with small tummies. Try foods that are a bit higher in good fats, like avocado, coconut oil, and nuts.

Breastfeeding hunger is no joke. The key is small portions, Protein. A breastfeeding mother needs about 500 more calories a day. That is a lot for us with small tummies. Try foods that are a bit higher in good fats, like avocado, coconut oil, and nuts.

Breastfeeding hunger is no joke. The key is small portions, Protein. A breastfeeding mother needs about 500 more calories a day. That is a lot for us with small tummies. Try foods that are a bit higher in good fats, like avocado, coconut oil, and nuts.

Breastfeeding hunger is no joke. The key is small portions, Protein. A breastfeeding mother needs about 500 more calories a day. That is a lot for us with small tummies. Try foods that are a bit higher in good fats, like avocado, coconut oil, and nuts.

May 15th I'll be 2 years post-op and I'm 29 weeks pregnant with a girl.. This is my second pregnancy , but first since being sleeved.. This pregnancy has been so different then then my first.. First of all I've had no morning sickness but have been very tired and I'm anemic and slightly hypoglycemic.. I'm way smaller this pregnancy however I have been way more uncomfortable this time around.... So far I've gained 15 pounds, the first trimester I didn't gain anything but once I get to 13 weeks I started putting on some weight.. I just had a ultrasound at 27 weeks and it looks like our baby girl is still growing right on schedule and appears to be healthy...

Got a bfp today!

My OB doesn't consider me high risk and I've had 2 bariatric surgeries (lap band in 2008 and gastric sleeve in 2013). I am watching my fluids and Protein, but other than that, I'm not doing anything different than I did with my son - oh and I'm not gaining 100lbs either!!!

I'm not sleeved yet, but I am a professional Lactation counselor. DO NOT WEAN! Just nurse as ofter as your daughter wants. Fenugreek is only slightly effective in increasing milk supply and I would suspect that any fussiness you might be seeing and interpreting as low supply are actually baby's reaction to the flavor of your milk. This is not a concern for her. Your caloric intake doesn't change the quality of your milk at all. In fact women in countries where this is severe famine are often seen with fat little babies on their hips. Your body will take every it has and put it into milk for your little one, just as it would for pregnancy. This is of course an issue for you and you should try to boost your Protein after the surgery (my nutritionist suggested putting greek yogurt in my shakes to up the Protein by about 10mg a day). Unfortunately the LLLi leader you spoke with may be using old info. We don't need alot of calories to make milk, and we absorb far more calories then a non lactating woman would. We have alot of new info that is breaking alot of the old beliefs but the old beliefs do still persist.
Keep in mind that babies go through fussy periods that have nothing to do with supply, such as at around 6 months they have a "growth spurt" where they nurse all day long and all night long too. If you have not had a period PP yet that can also be on it's way back and causing you to dip slightly. This is ok and normal. Also they get to times when they re JUST about to do a new milestone and they will nurse nonstop, ditto with teething for some babies. Just roll with it, it's almost certainly not you.
Some things that may cause supply issues are birth control pills which are often recommended after surgery because of our increased fertility once we start losing weight (this includes progesterone only products), and lack of time nursing. Things that do not decrease supply are not eating enough or drinking enough (lots of research has been done on this, honest). Here is an awesome way to boost supply (without digging into your freezer stash), power pump. To do this, set up your pump and turn on the tv. When there is a commercial turn the pump on and pump. When the commercials are done, turn it off. Rinse and repeat for 30-60 min until you've seen 1-2 tv shows. This high frequency, short duration pumping schedule tells your body you have a set of starving twins and to ramp up production in a hurry. If you do this and let your daughter eat as often as she wants you'll be back to a full supply in no time. There is no reason to believe you need to wean or that your milk will change, but doubt and supplementation are a sure way of decreasing the feedings you give her for which will lower your supply. Keep up the great work and congrats on nursing this long already. I'm sure you'll be able to make it to a year and as long as you want to nurse as long as you keep it up.
Lucia (CLC, and mom of 4 breastfed babies including a set of twins and a singleton who will be nursing when I'm sleeved)

Congrats to you!! I'm about to enter month 5 of TTC. Hoping it's my turn soon

My husband and I were trying and our 3rd cycle we did it! I just found out 7/3 with a hpt that I am pregnant. I tested everyday since then today being the last test( which of course was positive) and a missed period! .. this is my first time so I am still in disbelief We have an appointment with the OB/GYN on thursday I am so excited!!
Good luck to you guys!
**Lots of baby dust to you**

I was a year out when I found out I was preggo. I'd lost 120lbs, still had about 35 I wanted to lose. I got preggo, stopped all diet/artificial sugars, replaced my turkey stuff with "real" red meats, and lost 10lbs my first trimester! Not due to nausea or vomiting, just increased metabolism. Then I had the stomach flu during my 2nd adn lost another 5lbs (whoops) docs weren't worried. I'm 36w now and due soon - and I'm still 5lbs less than where I was when I started this pregnancy! I am thinking once I push this baby out, estimated 7lbs, plus the Water, the placenta,.... I'll be down another 10lbs probably. I'm feeling pretty good about that!

honestly, I ate what I wanted this pregnancy. I listened to my body, ate what I craved!
So, this sleeve has been great for my pregnancy! Baby is healthy, I am healthy!

I had all winter babies one in December 2 in January and 1 in February lol it's not all hot n sticky.

33 weeks in today and I lost 13lbs in the beginning due to Hyperemesis (severe morning sickness). I have gained back 8 of those lbs. so still 5lbs down. I'm definitely ALL belly. ETA: I'm 4'11- the shirt is a size small, skirt is an XS.

Here is my before and current. A year ago I had just given birth to my son and I was at my highest weight. I lost 30 some lbs and that's the October picture. Today I weigh 228. Goal is 175.

Its all I can do to count calories. I don't count carbs or Protein. That's right, I don't count carbs or ptotein. I know, blasphemy. I still eat bread, rice, Pasta, and fruit. I don't eat enuf to really count however and I'm still losing. I had wls so Id never have to diet again. Counting stuff makes me feel like I'm dieting. Its all I can do to track my calories on MFP. I do that daily, trying to stay under 1,000 but its not the end of the world if its 1100 or 1200.
I know that low carb is anything less than 60 gms. Less than 30 is considered extremely low carb. My hubby is an Atkins fan and does less than 20 regularly. I tried it once for 2 weeks. I was miserable. Id rather eat carbs, just eat less food.
Good luck

Here's a pic of me from about 3 weeks ago. Again, I've lost 92 pounds in a little over 5 months.

4 month anniversary down 52 pounds

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I started my journey nov 5th(preop) at 293.6. Sugery date nov 17th 2012 at 276.6 n as of july 9th 2013 I am 100lbs gone at 193.6 an today july 19th at 190

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Here is my before and current. A year ago I had just given birth to my son and I was at my highest weight. I lost 30 some lbs and that's the October picture. Today I weigh 228. Goal is 175.

When I worked at CVS one of my customer's children called me fat..like out of nowhere. His mother laughed and said "oh my! Children are so honest!". Really? I should have overcharged her lol.

I am currently 123lbs, 8lbs more then what i was when my husband met me! 2lbs less then what i weighed when i got pregnant with my first child and feel great and now, i am expecting! I am absolutely on cloud 9 because even though i know this pregnancy will be a struggle since my stomach is a 80% smaller then when it was with my first, i know that it also will help me from gaining too much. I have actually lost 9lbs since i found out i was pregnant at 3wks 2days! Doctor says ecerything looks great just uped the Vitamins and Proteins and said follow OBGYN orders...so far healthy little babe growing in this belly!