Can't gain weight

[magpie30 187]

I got pregnant 6 months after surgery, i was on BC and also have PCOS, so it was a surprise ( albeit a good one, previous to surgery we had tried for 4 years with no luck)! I am currently 24 weeks along, but i keep losing weight. I was 195 when i got pregnant and i'm now about 178. I keep losing weight, about a lb a month. I've increased my eating and added an extra Protein Shake into the mix for extra nutrition, but nothing seems to help. I am already forcing myself to eat more than what i'm comfortable with, but i'm still losing. My nutritionist doesn't think there is a problem, as i'm getting about 2,000 calories a day, but my doctor is starting to talk about putting me on high calorie shakes. Thus far baby is measuring just perfect and he's very active. I am just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience and can offer any advice or ideas?

[jallsop 39]

Unfortunately I don't have a lot of advice but I just wanted to say Congratulations!!! How exciting for you. I have had 3 children (I'm still pre-op, so obviously I was not sleeved when I had them) and I am a nurse so I have some thoughts. It seems to me that as long as you are getting adequate nutrition and fluids and your babe is growing well, there shouldn't be any problem. I had gestational diabetes with only my second pregnancy (out of three) and I actually lost weight as well because I was following such a strict diet. Personally, I don't think high calorie shakes are the answer...but who am I. Well good luck and again congrats. Keep us updated on this little miracle!!

[msgarcia 0]

I wish I had that problem....I got pregnant 2 months post op and I started at 206 ive been done to 196 and now im up to 200.4 I cant seem to either lose and stay losing or stay at one consistent number such an emotional not just the hormonal part

[mamachef 37]

If baby is healthy and you are healthy it shouldn't be a prpblem. My OB is doing extra ultrasounds and blood draws to make sure he is growing and not focusing on the number on the scale. I also reccomend for those having issues freaking cause you put a pound or two back... don't step on the scale anymore... have hubby hide them it works wonders for your mindset :-)

[BrandNewBrandy 79]

I'm not sure where you are at in your pregnancy but I know being plus sized and pregnant I lost weight up until my last trimester then would gain only 10 lbs or so. I would end up weighing 30-40 lbs less at my 6 week check up then before I got pregnant. You are eating enough calories so as long as the baby is healthy I wouldn't worry.

[ashelaine 382]

I'm with you! I'm 28 weeks tomorrow. I had horrible morning sickness (I was diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum). I lost 13lbs during my first trimester and first part of my second. I was 150 (135 was my goal) when I got pregnant and bottomed out at 137. As of this morning I am at 142. My doctor isn't concerned since I am within normal weight range and not underweight and baby is growing beautifully. I'm definitely all belly though.

[AbbieRoad 26]

I got pregnant just a few weeks shy of a year out. I was not yet at goal weight, but I have lost 15lbs since I got pregnant. I'm 22w3d now (Due June 30) and the weight loss seems to have stopped.

The baby is measuring just fine and growing perfectly so my docs aren't concerned. Have you had the baby measured via ultrasounds? I'm sure it's fine!

Pregnancy changes our metabolism!