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Pregnant Mama Check-in

Hi,

Was just wondering if we could have a pregnant mama check-in? How far along? How are you feeling? Any concerns? Weight gain? Boy or girl? Favorite thing about being pregnant?

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Hi! I'd like having a place to check it!

I'm 9 weeks pregnant, and 5 months post-op. My weight loss has been slow since getting pregnant, but my ob says it's okay to keep loosing, as long as baby gains. I have my second ultrasound at the end of the month, and I'm really nervous! I haven't had any symptoms besides fatigue and constant peeing, and I want to know it's still growing in there!

On Monday I'll be 31 weeks pregnant with my first child a little boy :-) I'm feeling great just tired....It's been a great pregnancy I can't really complain at all. Aside from sore breast and feeling tired I had no other symptoms. My favorite thing about being pregnant is being able to feel my little man moving around in my belly. My only concern is when am I going to deliver...I'm high risk because of my blood pressure so they are talking about inducing me sometime between 37-39 weeks. As for weight gain I am up 21lbs but didn't really start putting it on until maybe 20 weeks.

Edited by AngelEyesInNJ

I am 15 months out from surgery and am nearly 5 weeks pregnant. I lost 150 lbs in my first year. Have gained back about 15 lbs but i'm slowly losing it naturally by eating healthier and exercising more for baby. Had my IUD removed in November and conceived on Christmas. Not too many symptoms yet other than peeing all the time, and a feeling of fullness in my uterus.

Hi Mama-To-Be's!

I'm 13 months post-op and 15 weeks pregnant with my first child. So far, I've gained about 2 lbs. I was concerned that I wasn't eating and gaining enough since I eat so little now but my baby is growing just fine, according to my OB. My morning sickness has calmed down a lot, however, I can no longer eat sweets especially chocolate because it will immediately make me nauseous. I'm not sure if it's a result of pregnancy or if it is a result of my new sleeve. Either way, it's a good thing.

Early on in my pregnancy, my eating habits were not very good but I was instantly reminded at how sluggish I used to feel pre-op and now with a bun in the oven, I really am what I eat. I now make healthier choices but I do satisfy some of my cravings here and there.

I hope to find out in my next appointment what the sex is. My favorite part about being pregnant is knowing that I can actually get pregnant! When I was nearly 300 lbs, I thought I couldn't get pregnant because it just never happened for us. I became pregnant shortly after losing 100 lbs. It also feels good knowing that I am now much healthier so that I can do fun things with my child that I probably wouldn't have been able to before. I didn't hit my goal weight yet but this is a blessing so losing weight will be a concern once I'm able to hold my baby in my arms! :-)

Congratulations to you all, ladies!

I am 9months post op and 18 weeks pregnant with a healthy baby boy my doctor didn't want me losing any more weight and in 18weeks still weighing in under where she wants me but baby is right on target... its been a rough start for me... nausea, sleepless nights, constantly feeling tired and constantly nibbling on food, swelling and my leg pain is back so im making it threw day by day ... hoping side effects ease up on me I just feel like a wreck so I can enjoy this time its my first baby was told for years id never be a mom so I am excited to meet my little prince :)

congrats to all u other mama's

I so wanted to be part of this little group of mama's! I just miscarried at about 6 weeks. This is my 3rd miscarriage, 1st post surgury. Doctor thinks it may not have as much to do with my wrought as originally thought. Please send good vibes my way so that we can figure out what will help me maintain a pregnancy! I'm more than ready to join your club!

I'm very happy for all of you ladies and wish you happy and healthy babies!

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I just had my 2 year surgiversary on May 2nd and I'm currently 37 weeks pregnant. This is my first baby, and it's a boy! I'm so excited. :)

So far everything has been great, but I'm considered "high risk" because of my surgical history and weight at pregnancy. I lost a lot with the sleeve but am still obese because I had a lot to lose. It makes me mad to still be pigeon-holed due to my weight when my bp has been fantastic, bw is all great and I passed THREE diabetes screenings (yes, they made me repeat them despite normal results and NO history of diabetes ever!!!!)

I've had to see specialists, get extra u/s, extra EVERYTHING, only to be told that I'm doing well and baby is growing perfectly. I mean, good news is GOOD NEWS, but it's also very frustrating and stressful to manage all this unnecessary medical care. Take my weight out of the equation and I'm having a PERFECT pregnancy!

Congrats ladies...I had my son 3/2/15 @ 38 weeks via c-section (not planned). Can't wait to see pics and updates from everyone else :)

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Hellos Ladies,

Glad to have found this post. I am almost 10 months out from surgery and 8 wks pregnant. Hope all goes well for everyone.

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I am 4 weeks pregnant, 7 months post op and very worried about complications since I didn't wait 18 months. Totally not planned! Dang antibiotics!

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Can't believe I'm actually posting on this thread! I'm about 7 1/2 months post vsg and took 2 home tests one on 1/1/16 and again on 1/2/16 and they both came back positive, I'm still in shock, hasn't sank in at all yet!! I really thought it would never happen and especially not this quick, I've been tracking my periods and ovulation for about 6 months and since surgery I've been regular every month with no meds, which had never happened! So when I was late in Dec I just had a feeling, I figure I'm 4 weeks based on my tracking app. I am going to make an appt to confirm with my dr hopefully tomorrow or Tuesday, and of course will get info from her, but I'm the type of person who likes to plan and do tons of research, and this will be my first. My questions are these, I'm down 75 lbs which is great, not to goal, but I know that will come in time, so I was curious what a sample day of meals looks like for you all. From what I read it's not a ton more calories that should be added, I have read 18-24 lbs gain is about normal. I want to stay with healthy protein, fruits and veggies of course similar to what I have now, I've read about a lot of foods to avoid, just curious for some feedback. I do plan on talking to my nut as well. Any and all feedback is appreciated, Thanks!!

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