VSG after childbirth - breastfeeding

[flab2fab_in0117 4]

Hi!

I am pregnant. I found out 2 weeks prior to my first surgery date. Now I am scheduled about 7 weeks after I give birth. Does anyone know if my breastmilk production will be affected at all? I will definitely pump about 1 & 1/2 weeks worth of breast milk before the surgery but what about after? I don't want to have any issues producing milk for my little one all advice is welcome!

[clk 3,519]

So long as you can eat enough to produce milk you'll be fine. I got pregnant two years post op and had over production and had to pump. I had massive quantities of breastmilk. I couldn't get her to latch because of my letdown, no matter what we tried I couldn't slow my production.

Good luck and congrats. Be careful about nutrition, I'm sure you know. Push Protein hard. But man, I swear, I wanted insane foods I'd NEVER eat when I was pregnant. Like, Hamburger Helper and Peanut Butter and jelly. I hate peanut butter. My baby was crazy.

Best, and be well!

Cheri

[hmills653 365]

Congrats! Just pump and dump while on pain meds and make sure you are taking enough fluids and like clk said watch your nutrition.

[tenseintexas 182]

I would def ask your doc. I couldn't eat hardly at all for like 6-7 months .

[flab2fab_in0117 4]

Thank you all!