cassie1996

Following this thread, as I am looking to conceive next year and want info!
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Following this thread, as I am looking to conceive next year and want info!
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Hi everyone!
My husband and I are seriously thinking about trying for our first baby in Spring 2017.
Just curious about a few things:
1. Were any of you considered high risk pregnancy because of the VSG? I will be 39 next February so I know that will make me high risk regardless.
2. Did anyone have to go on disability due to complications, prior to delivery? I've read where some women have terrible morning sickness and can't keep anything down.
3. Just curious how any of you have been able to balance nutrition and getting fluids in?
And lastly.....
4. Did anyone have a micro preemie? I heard via a FB group that VSG moms usually have micro preemie babies? Did any of you have a similar situation?
We plan on seeing my surgeon/nutritionist next January (my surgiversary will be this November--I have 30 more lbs to go to reach my goal).
Any information would be awesome! Thanks in advance ❤️
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The stories you see of people eating 10 fudge rounds in one sitting or "eating for two" are excessive, guys. Literally, medically: you only need 300 extra calories per day to feed a baby. You can add in a few high Protein Snacks per day and EASILY get that. Don't fret!

I worry about this if I ever do get pregnant!
Keep us posted on your progress!

Well, definitely talk to your ob/gyn and your surgeon, but it really shouldn't be an issue. A developing baby only requires an extra 300 calories per day. Add a Protein Shake made with Protein Powder, whole milk, and half a banana and there you go.

well think about it. For a year or so after surgery your body is in a state of weight loss, getting used to suddenly eating so much less, and fixing all the issues that being overweight had caused. Add being pregnant on top of that, it's probably more than a body can handle.
I was told that it's best to wait until you are out of the phase of "rapid" weight loss because it would be very difficult to get the proper nutrition to sustain a healthy pregnancy
doesn't that make sense if you think about it?
Much better to wait, like the doctor's say (they usually know what they're talking about) and have a happy, healthy pregnancy

the reason to wait is so that you and baby will have a better chance at good health. when you are rapidly loosing weight the baby is exposed to whatever is stored in that fat on your body
yes, people have gotten pregnant during their first year, but it isn't the best or optimal, and I know that you want what is best for that much wanted little one.

I had surgery in San Jose (Good Samaritan Hospital) Dr Jossart in SF/Novato, CA. Great experience all the way around!
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My surgeon told me to start taking Magnesium and it will help with Constipation
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I had my sleeve on 11-23-15!
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I'd simply go over to him, sit by his side, reach over and take his burger - then I'd lick the entire outside of it.
As I set it down and walked away, I'd tell him that you aren't able to eat like that anymore and his eating it front of you is as considerate as what you just did. That'll be the last time you have that discussion

I have found through my many, many years on this planet that most men suffer from "HGS"--Hanging Genitalia Syndrome.
Gravity is the cause. Over years, gravity's force pulls on the male hanging genitalia, which in turns pulls on all other cells of the body--mostly certainly the BRAIN.
Years and years of this constant downward pull of a man's brain cells damages them and the brain cells rot and die.
This makes any intellectual thinking almost impossible. Also lost is attention span and most if not all romantic sensibilities.
So, my female friends. Remember and try to be compassionate with the men in your lives. The "clods" that they can be at times is not all of their own doing...
IT'S GRAVITY!

Hey Im in San Jose and had my surgery at Stanford on March 1st 2016!!!

Up until recently, I'd not owned a jumper/sweater/jacket...
I'd never had the need for one as I'd never felt cold...
Now, at 230 pounds down and coming into winter, I've got myself three!!!
We're all now covered with so much less 'insulation'...
I think it's something we're gonna have to get used to...

Not sure if it's normal but I'm always cold now too. My blood work has been coming back fine so thats not it.
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Talked to my surgeon about this issue, he told me to take magnesium, as it will aid in the Constipation issues.
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And on the birth control issue: i had to switch from oral birth control to an IUD.
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I really hope that is not the case and I don't think it is. We had a conversation before how I was going to change and that should only make our relationship better not worse, and I think we are on the same page about it. Over all he is a good guy, told him today to cut out eating in front of me what he does behind closed doors is his business. He apologize and said he didn't mean anything by it so we are good.
Thank you for your advice and taking the time to reply.

My surgeon told me to start taking Magnesium and it will help with Constipation
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It made my menstrual cycle worse. I've had my period for a month now since surgery

Men can be very selfish and self-absorbed! My husband was a great support system while i was going through the process, however now he has gained at least 25 lbs, if not more; his eating is out of control. I asked him if he would be willing to do the surgery and he said no. Maybe our mates are having self esteem issues, i don't know. Just keep your eye on the prize and focus on getting healthy and losing weight!
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Men can be very selfish and self-absorbed! My husband was a great support system while i was going through the process, however now he has gained at least 25 lbs, if not more; his eating is out of control. I asked him if he would be willing to do the surgery and he said no. Maybe our mates are having self esteem issues, i don't know. Just keep your eye on the prize and focus on getting healthy and losing weight!
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Men can be very selfish and self-absorbed! My husband was a great support system while i was going through the process, however now he has gained at least 25 lbs, if not more; his eating is out of control. I asked him if he would be willing to do the surgery and he said no. Maybe our mates are having self esteem issues, i don't know. Just keep your eye on the prize and focus on getting healthy and losing weight!
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You've listed a lot of things at 3.5 months that m6 post op food stage list doesn't allow. The first 5 months are really healing and learning how to live wi th your sleeve. I'd recommend going back to documents from ur surgeon or make an appt with your NUT to review nutritional requirements and needs at the stage you are in.
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