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_{It might just be too soon to see the baby yet. Hopefully that's the case. I got pregnant about 7 month after my surgery and although my baby was tiny (4lbs 8oz) he is perfectly healthy and growing like a weed. I only gained 5 lbs during my pregnancy and lost 20 immediately after delivery. I hope all goes well with your pregnancy. Good luck and congratz!}

I'm 10 months post-op and 11 weeks pregnant. You will just have to be monitored more closely. At least that's what they told me. More doctor's visits, more sonograms, and make sure to get plenty of Proteins. Don't freak out about weight gain and maintain a healthy diet. I have heard some people who could not get enough nutrients during pregnancy had to receive them intravenously, but I guess that would be a worst case scenario type situation. My bariatric doctor said not to worry though. Hope this helps. Good luck!

I also had POCS and the gastric bypass. My husband and I never worried about birth control because of my condition. I am 10 months post-op and 11 week pregnant. I know you are supposed to wait, but we weren't actually trying...lol. My bariatric doc said I should be okay since I have been eating really well. It's very exciting, I have never been pregnant before and never thought that I would be able to conceive a child. Gastric bypass surgery changed my whole life. I'm healthier and happier and about to be a mom. If your girlfriend is struggling with her health I would definitely recommend the bypass. Good luck!

This is my first pregnancy too. I'm almost a week away from the second trimester, and didn't have any morning sickness. I have thrown up a couple of times, but I think that was more surgery related than baby related. I have just been really tired lately...lots of naps. I heard that is just a first trimester thing though, and energy levels should pick up soon. I get my first sonogram on the 15th, and can't to see my little peanut. It's very exciting isn't it. Good luck with your little blessing!

Just talked to my bariatric Doc, She just wants me to drop the Iron and Multi-Vitamin, and she moved my appointment up. Thanks again her the quick responses, I feel a little less stressed.

I can eat anything already just in small child size amounts, bit I have no idea what my calorie intake is. I'm not worried about gaining weight either the surgery was more so that I could improve my health and get off insulin. But I haven't gained anything yet. That's not to say I didn't need to lose weight I w as morbidly obese, and have lost 100lbs so far(yay!) it just wasn't my main concern. I'm taking all of my bariatric Vitamins except the Multi-Vitamin. I kind of replaced it with the prescription prenatals. Is that right or should I take both? I'm still waiting for a call back from my bariatric Doc. Hope I hear something today. Thanks for responding.

Hello everyone, I had my gastric bypass surgery in March and I just found out I'm pregnant last week. This is my first pregnancy so I am extremely nervous, excited and happy. My first question is about prenatal Vitamins. My ob/gyn prescribed prenatals for me, but I'm I supposed to take them in addition to my bariatric Vitamins? I'm concerned especially with the Iron, since too much Iron can be harmful to the fetus. I haven't had a Protein shake in month, because I can eat meat with no problems now. Should I start drinking them again, since the whole eating for two thing is impossible for me? Is there anything else that I should be doing as a post-bypass patient that is different than normal pregnant women? I still haven't had a chance to talk to my bariatric doc yet. I don't have an appointment till next February, but I did call to let them know...I'm waiting for a call back. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

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Hello Jazz,

I'm from Texas. I had my surgery in March, and it was the best thing I've ever done for myself. I was a high dose of insulin and my cholesterol was terrible. I'm almost positive I would have had a heart attack in the next few years had I not had this surgery. My family was scared, but supportive. And now they are amazed and so very happy for me. I have been off insulin since surgery and am healthier than I've ever been. This is not an easy journey by any means, but I was in so much pain pre-surgery I would never have been able to lose this amount of weight on my own. I have not had any major complications, but I have had some problems. I had a stricture that was fixed with a balloon dilation, and I struggle with Hair loss and Constipation. All of which is very common post-op, but I really can't complain. I love my insulin-free life, the fact that I can buy normal size clothes and that I can come home from working a 12 hour shift relatively pain-free. It is fantastic! Good luck in your journey!

You're welcome. Nightshifters gotta stick together.

I'm a nightshifter too, and believe me I feel your pain. I can have caffeine now, but it has weird affect on me now and I don't like it. My suggestions are to make sure and get plenty of rest and keep up with you Fluid intake and Vitamins. I tend to snack more at work too. It helps keep those energy levels up a little. Sunflower seeds and beef Jerky if you can tolerate it. Chewing gum helps too. Good luck!

I had a problem drinking Water after my surgery. Figuring out the problem was no easy task either. I kept a food journal for about two weeks and when no pattern emerged my doc suggested an endoscopy to check for a stricture. The stricture was found and they did a balloon dilation. I feel great now, but it was terrifing for me to think that constent vomitting and dehydration might be just a normal part of my post-op life. Thank God that was not the case. I would definitly talk to your doc to see if something can be do to alleviate your discomfort.

My periods have been heavier, longer, more painful and more frequent since surgery. I have to double up on the Iron during those heavy flow days. I'm about six months post-op and still dropping weight pretty steadily. I sure hope it gets better soon or that I go through medopause soon...lol Hang in there!

Lol...I know what you mean, I've had to throw out all my old undies too. I've donated 2 large trash bags of clothes and I'm working on a third. It sucks to have to replace an entire wardrobe, but it's nice to be able to buy normal size clothes again. I've been shopping in the plus size section for over 20 years!

It took awhile for them to figuer out what was wrong with me. I had to keep a food journal for a couple of weeks and then it was still just a lucky guess cause nothing else made sense. I'm glad they figure it out though for both of us.

It was pretty painless and worked like a charm. It's basically the same as an endoscopy. I went in at 7 and was home before lunchtime. Before the dilation I was throwing up a few times a day and I was hungry all the time cause I wasn't keeping anything down. Now my digestive system has normalized, and I hardly ever throw up. Every once in awhile I'll eat too fast or meat thats too dry and it won't stay down. But other than that I feel great.

I had a similar vomitting problem, but mine turned out to be a stricture. After they did a balloon dilation I felt much better. They told me that my stricture was so tight that they couldn't dilate it as much as they wanted to, so I might have to go back and do it again if I start having issues again. So far so good though.

I just got rid of a bunch of clothes too. 16 fit really well for now, but that was only one month after the 18's fit really well. I've even had to buy new scrubs for work cause I couldn't find any at the thrift store. Scrubs are so expensive that even though I want to lose more weight I kind of want to stay this size for awhile...lol.

The food just came up. I didn't have to force it, but sometimes throwing up would make me gag a little.

I wore my belly binder to sleep for almost a month...that helped keep back pain down some.

Crackers worked better for me than bread or toast early on... well even now(4 months post-op). Also 3 bites is a bit much...you have to think my pouch is the size of my thumb that's 2 bites max. My doc said he would rather I eat 2 bites every couple of hours than eat too much at one sitting. Don't get discouraged though, the first couple of months are the worst, because your healing, and then adjusting to your new life. After that you get used to what you can eat, and how much you can eat, and things are much easier.

Start donating the clothes that don't fit anymore. Some second-hand store will also buy your gently use clothes depending on the brand and condition. I'm heading to the local Salvation army store today with a bundle of clothes that don't fit anymore. I don't buy name brand clothes so I can't do the resale thing.

The only meat I seem to have trouble with consistently is pork chops even if they're moist. I did forget, and ate a peach with the skin on once, and that was a disaster. I threw up several times befor it all came back up. Most of the time what makes me threw up is eating too much, but that is a very rare thing for me.

popcorn is a good salty snack. They have these 100 cal mini-bags that are the perfect size. I have a sunflower seed addiction, that my surgeon said was not bad. I have to becareful though, because I tend to graze on them. Which that is a very bad habit. I also eat chicken salad on whole grain ritz crackers. Or ham and cheese on WG ritz.I have had tacobell post surgery (like one crunch taco or a few chip from the nachobell grande), but that was about 3 month post-op. I had a corn dog today for lunch so don't lose hope normal will return, just in much smaller sizes.

I'm about 4 month post-op and I have had pizza several times with out too much trouble. It has to be thin crust and I can only have one little square, but it doesn't make me throw up or anything. I waited maybe 2 months after surgery befor I tried a slice. Everyone is different though, so you'll have to test the waters for yourself to see what you can handle. Just don't over do it. Good luck!

I'm about 4 month out and my hair just started to fall out a little. No Patches though. My hair has always been thin, and the longer it is the thinner it gets. I had to cut it shoulder length, and I've noticed less Hair loss. Keeping it short helps. I also use a leave in conditioner that is meant to strengthen and repair damaged hair. It's called infusium 23. I have noticed my hair falls out less when I use it.