little nervous

[jen1211 203]

I am 10 months out from surgery and down 135 pounds and just found out I'm pregnant. I have to say I am just nervous about the weight gain and ability to lose post-baby. My weight has been pretty stable these last few months, so I'm not concerned that this pregnancy will be unhealthy for the baby but I also know I need to make some healthy changes and eat more. Just wondering about others in the same situation and how everyone is doing?

[Bea Amaya 859]

Wow! This may be your most eventful year ever! Long past offering any advice about pregnancy (I'm a great-grandmother) I did want to offer my congratulations on both the weight loss and the pregnancy. Talk about life-changing events! GOOD LUCK!

[jen1211 203]

Thank you very much...definitely a lot of change in one year. Lol

[LexDawson 27]

Hi! I am 7 months post op and 14 lbs away from my goal weight! I just found out on Friday that im pregnant! This will be my 2nd child and I am very excited. This was not planned, especially only being 7 months post op. Im not excited abt weight gain, nervous abt being healthy for the baby.. i guess nervous in general too!

[jen1211 203]

I think it is going to be like this for a while with the nerves. Lol. On a positive note at least we won't be due in the winter so we can get right out and be active with the babies!? I'm really freaking about the weight gain, it's been a nice ten months watching the scale go down...to see it move the other way is going to be rough!

[AshleyMidwife 189]

There really isn't a minimum weight gain for pregnancy these days. As long as you're taking in calories daily and your baby is growing appropriately (your provider should do more growth scans than a normal pregnancy) then you're good to go. There are people who don't gain any weight and have healthy babies. So keep on with 64+oz of Water daily, and lots of Protein. A little exercise is good also. No worries! Enjoy this exciting time!

[jen1211 203]

Thank you, I did talk to my nut...she expects me to eat a lot of calories and Protein. I guess I just need to get back to my protein all day. :-(

[newat52 1,612]

Holy smokes! Congratulations to both of you! What a happy event!

Best wishes to you both and your expanding families!

[jen1211 203]

Thank you! :-)

[LexDawson 27]

Holy smokes! Congratulations to both of you! What a happy event!

Best wishes to you both and your expanding families!

Thank you! Not far enough along to tell our friends yet, so it feels nice being able to tell all you sleevers here and know someone understands how I feel about the weight gain.

[JessicaAnn 564]

I'm not pregnant, but I was just browsing. And wanted to share that I only gained 2lbs with my second son and he was born a healthy 8lbs 7oz at 40 weeks! I was very sick with morning sickness and ended up losing weight, but gained the placenta/water/baby so it evened out.

[JessicaAnn 564]

And congrats!

[newat52 1,612]

Thank you! Not far enough along to tell our friends yet, so it feels nice being able to tell all you sleevers here and know someone understands how I feel about the weight gain.

So glad you could share it with us.

Although my baby factory was shut down almost 30 years ago, I totally understand how nerve wracking it would be to make sure you are growing a healthy baby without putting on excess weight.

You will just need to make sure what you are eating is going to benefit you and your baby. Then you won't have to worry about what the scale says.

I know, easier said then done.

Keep us updated on your progress, both of you!

[jen1211 203]

I did talk t o my nutritionist and she gave me some guidelines to go by. I think it's going to take a lot of work to get all of my nutrients in but I'm sure I can do it...just need to refocus a little. :-) I was off track a little so I think this will be good motivation to be eating healthier actually.

[Amytequilahouse 184]

I'm 31 weeks preg with twin girls and haven't gained a lb. I did lose weight since I found out I was pregnant. I got preg 11 months post op. I'm a little nervous my girls will be small but my doctor says they're growing pretty good. I have weekly check ups now. doc set my first goal reach 34 weeks. My second goal is 37. I better pass 34 cause my baby shower is at 35 which is the last week of the month lol. I pray my babies are at least 5 lbs + each.