I had my VBG three years ago and put my Type II diabetes in remission, relieved my hypertension and started a new life, all with the intent to get pregnant. So after many years of trying to conceive and one failed pregnancy, we now have a baby!

Pregnancy does some weird stuff to your body and places that weren't flabby after surgery now are, and places that were flabby after surgery are now even more so... So here I am 10 weeks out, back to work, and trying to figure out the best place to start back on my road to recovery.

Although diabetes was in remission, the pregnancy brought it back on in the last half, so my carbs (which I was required to eat to feed the growing baby) were carefully monitored and I never gained a great deal of weight. The pounds that I did gain were lost in the first two weeks after the birth. Then, the issue of a colicky baby that had to be held 24/7 kicked in and I ended up losing all my progress. I not only gained the birth weight back, I gained more. I now have 51 lbs to lose AGAIN, just to get back to my prevous weight.

Has anyone been at this point? I could use some advice.

No, I haven't been in your shoes. But I know you already aware of how to lose the weight. Never give up, you can do this. Have you thought of the 5 day pouch test? Don't think you need to lose this in a month. Most post pregnancy women take a few months to lose, so don't be discouraged. You have the sleeve to help you out with quantity.

Congratulations on your precious newborn!

You're right, iegal! I had forgotten about the 5-day pouch test. I need to visit Kaye Bailey's website and check in. I have been a follower of eggface for some time, as well. There are some great resources out there to keep us all going!

congrats on the new baby!! you can lose the post-baby weight, don't get discouraged.

here's hoping for sleep filled nights for you and baby

No' date=' I haven't been in your shoes. But I know you already aware of how to lose the weight. Never give up, you can do this. Have you thought of the 5 day pouch test? Don't think you need to lose this in a month. Most post pregnancy women take a few months to lose, so don't be discouraged. You have the sleeve to help you out with quantity.

Congratulations on your precious newborn![/quote']

What is the five day pouch test.