I am pregnant!!!!

[brazcan 37]

That was the biggest surprise of my life.

I had to undergo more than a year of fertility treatment and artificial insemination to have my daughter and now, when I least expecetd, I got this blessing.

I am 3 month post VSG and almost 6 weeks pregant. I am still afraid, concerned about the nutrition of the fetus, weight gain, breatsfeeding ... finances... and all those things... but I am sooooo HAPPY about this baby. May God bring him/her in good health!

I have so many questions for you gals who went through VSG and pregnancy. Were your babies born normal weight? Did you gain lots of weight? How did you manage to get more calories? What advise or tips you can give me?

I am looking forward to share my experience with you and to learn from your experiences.

[Shanny 70]

Congratulations! Good luck with everything. l hope it's smooth and I'm curious to see how things play out post baby! That's so awesome!

[Tiffykins 673]

If you've been doing low carb, start eating carbs. I'm not saying load up on white carbs, but don't avoid carbs anymore. I'm supposed to eat 100 gr of carbs per day without fail, and I'm supposed to aim for 100gr of Protein, but usually hit 80gr. You can not be in ketosis while pregnant, as it causes fetal brain damage. Also, you'll need to make sure you get on a good quality Vitamin, including folic acid, sublingual B12, and Vitamin D. I'm able to continue my Celebrate multi Vitamin with Iron because it's actually better formulated than most pre-natals.

I'm 13.5 weeks pregnant, however I am much further out than you, and can probably eat more than you can considering I'm 23 months post-op so I have zero issues eating enough food to support me and a developing baby.

Depending on your pre-pregnancy weight, you'll need to shoot for 1400-1800 calories a day. For me at 131lbs at 7 weeks pregnant, they advised that I needed a minimum of 1700 calories a day and 100oz of Water. juice, milk, and all other fluids are just extra on top of that 100oz of Water.

The baby will take from you what it needs. It is your body that can suffer through the pregnancy. Make sure you have your dentist monitor your teeth as they can weaken.

As for weight gain, I'm 13.5 weeks out, and I've gained about 7lbs of the 30-35lbs they want me to gain. Most babies born to WLS mothers are born normal weight. My ob and even my high risk ob haven't dealt with a VSG pregnancy so they couldn't comment on my "gain", but they did say "You shouldn't have any problem because all of our banded mommies gain a bunch of weight". I just kind of laughed. I've seen some RNY patients gain 50-70lbs in a pregnancy, but they had other issues with food. I am having trouble with some foods including dense Protein, and my lactose intolerance is back in full effect. Not to mention night time reflux has hit me a few times in the last few weeks, and that is a total b!tch.

There is a pregnancy after WLS forum on obesityhelp.com but I can't stand posting over there. It just doesn't work for me, I've tried a few times, but it just irritates the hell out of me.

VSG does NOT throw me into being high risk, but it very well could with you being so early out of surgery. I have other medical conditions that are contributing to me being high risk.

Best wishes ! ! !

[brazcan 37]

Unfortunately my pregancy did not go ahead. I had very, very, very bad nausea for 8 weeks too.

I am fine, still a bit sad but accepting the new reality.

Thank you all for the support.

[Caliblonde 25]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[Dawn 16]

So sorry for your loss ((HUGS))

[Coookies 12]

So sorry for your loss!!!

[juliarh 35]

So so sorry for your loss -- big hugs

[Disney 20]

So very sorry to hear this

[feedyoureye 3,087]

So sorry to hear this. Best wishes.

[M2G 1,836]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

I have a very good friend who always says this quote and I just love it because it can be applied to so many things.

"You get your gifts when you are supposed to" and I hope that someday you will be blessed with a healthy pregnancy and baby.

[Tiffykins 673]

I'm very sorry to hear your news on the mc.

[KellyL 173]

I'm so sorry (((hugs)))

[Becca 108]

Lots of hugs and love being sent your way.