jacquelynn.mclean

Get an IUD. No sense in making the hubs miserable too. Lol

But my doc said that having a sleeve wouldn't be that big of a deal as opposed to the bypass. I didn't gain any weight but the bub was over 8lbs.

If you can help it, don't get pregnant. It sucked having to be paranoid about my intake and wether or not the scale was moving in the right direction, etc.

I got pregnant 2 weeks after being sleeved. During the pregnancy I lost about 50lbs. Some of the docs were worried because I was so ill and my food intake was limited. Just eat right when you can. Usually the baby won't go without because it takes from you and whatever you have stored.

I ended up with an 8lb, 8oz perfectly healthy boy. There's not AS much to worry about with a sleeve compared to the bypass.

And don't let them tell you that because you're sleeved you have to have a c-section. I've heard if people being told that.

If this were a competition, I think I'd win. I messed around and got pregnant 2 WEEKS after surgery. Boy was I angry.

I ate what I wanted, but less of it. Sadly, it was not all weight loss friendly. But now that my babe is 4 months old, I'm struggling to keep my weight moving in the right direction. It sucks so bad.

My pregnancy wasn't planned at all, but I wish I had been closer to my goal weight. I still have about a hundred to lose.

Not sure if I was having ovulation problems...but I lost a little bit of weight and immediately became pregnant after surgery. Not intentional, but it was pretty quick.

Yes. Bigger than starbursts. But same concept. I put one in the side of my mouth and then chew when the flavor starts diminishing. It seems to be helping. I threw up air/ saliva this morning. Got up and at it too early without popping a chew or eating. Soooo miserable! I got a B12 shot this afternoon for the first time since becoming pregnant and I feel great right now!

Like no morning sickness great? I'm supposed to be getting the shots but haven't started yet.

I am pregnant with #5 also! And this excessive saliva drives me batty. One thing that seems to help me is ginger chews. I got some from the health food store and it eases the nausea too!

Are they like starbursts? Just not fruity?? Cause I sure need some of THAT.

The fact that none of your issues make their list is crazy. But I have heard of some people gaining weight so that they qualify under the BMI. sometimes these insurance companies lose sight of why this surgery is needed and works so well. I hope you get approved, without drama from BCBS.

I'd be the first one to say that Raleigh is just as bad as Durham...the only difference is that they don't put all of Raleigh's business in the news like they do with Durham. And Cary, Apex, and even Holly Springs may not be that diverse, they're nice, quiet bedroom communities if you have a family. Just depends on what you're looking for.

I'm soooo not looking forward to this.

I was sleeved April 2013 and got pregnant a little too soon after surgery. I don't have anything to share with you now, but I will let you know!

Most of the larger cities here in NC are pretty progressive. The smaller towns you might have SOME issue in. I'm biracial myself so I tend to been more keen on these things. My parents never had any issues in Raleigh and I see plenty mixed race couples in Durham. You do have to be careful on the area of Durham you're looking at, as well as Raleigh. But Durham is a beautiful city with lots of cultural activities year round. Cary and Apex are a little more quiet, but not as diverse as Durham or Raleigh.

Not in NC and this has nothing to do with VSG but I am applying to jobs in NC mainly in research triangle area...can people on here tell me some decent neighborhoods to look at to live...haven't actually gotten any jobs yet but beginning to look...I love Durham but only visited once

Durham is nice, you just have to be careful about the neighborhood. Briar creek is nice, but pricey. Cary and Apex are nice too.

I don't have any amazing words of wisdom but I will say this: I doubt the weight you're gaining is fat. It's probably you retaining Water since you got pumped full of fluids at the hospital and are staying hydrated now.

Please let me know what groups u hve heard abt if any

The only group I have found is one that meets for the County employees here in Durham. We should probably make our own where we all get together and hang out. Or maybe meet for lunch...at a sleeve friendly place or a park where we bring our own lunch. LOL

I've had carbonated drinks lately...I was sleeved 4/29. It's not so much it stretching the sleeve, it's VERY uncomfortable, bordering on extremely painful. With that said, it'd be smarter to make your own drinks.

I'm afraid of this happening. And I'm terrified of letting it get the best of me and getting too thin. And being addicted to working out and the gym...cause my body aches when I don't go to the gym and I keep wanting to work out harder to get faster results.

So yes...I'm thinking I agree with your thinking.

OP: whatever you do, get bc now. Because prayer as birth control doesn't work, and you don't wanna be 6 weeks post-op and pregnant. It's scary here. Lol

...Hugs to you...

How quickly things change...my man is freakin elated. Which also makes me happy.

So I've taken this from "unwanted" to "he can't wait for it"

Thanks everyone for your support!!

And be thankful you're having a period. :tongue2:

I tried Dulce de Leche ice cream from haggen daaz. It's my favorite thing EVER. However when I tried it yesterday, it made me physically ill. Yay??

Hey Anybody Pregnant or Know Anyone Pregnant 2 To 3 months post op?

I'm six weeks post-op and pregnant. LOL

My NUTs office said the New Whey shots were okay to use in a pinch. Wonder why your's said no...

Soo...just spoke to my surgeons office. It seems that being only 6 weeks post-op and about 4 to 6 weeks pregnant, I'm good to continue. I called to ask if it would be safe for ME to continue and it seems so.

My next question is about continuing to lose weight. I tend to lose weight while I'm pregnant anyhow due to morning (all day for the entire pregnancy) sickness. I lost about 60 while I was pregnant with my son, he was almost 9 pounds.

Has anyone lost weight while being pregnant? Did you doctor get heartburn about it??

Haven't gotten to that point yet, but I'm not looking forward to it. Had a hard enough time doing it before being sleeved...can't imagine how aweful it will be this time around.