Hi everyone,

6 months after having gastric sleeve surgery I became pregnant. Everything was going good. At my 22 week appointment, I was told that baby was measuring 1 week behind but not to worry. They recommended I gain about 9 pounds in the second trimester and at that time I gained 8, which they said was fine. On week 23, I started to get heartburn. I guess bc she's getting higher up. With that I've been feeling a little apprehensive about eating as much as I was. My sleeve also seems a bit more restricted. I weighed 226 on the first day of my pregnancy appointment. At my last appointment I was 235. Now I'm back at 230. She's supposed to be gaining a half a pound a week and I've lost 2 pounds in a day. I'm not sure what to do. I should mention that I do take heartburn meds now but I'm still losing.

I can't imagine having a baby pushing on my stomach. If my bra is in the wrong position and the underwire is sitting on my rib cage in just the right position, I can get heartburn or have issues eating,

Are you drinking protein shakes? You might need to have a few during the day to up your calories. They will also coat your stomach and help a little with the heartburn.

What do the Drs say? How many calories are you getting in a day?

Ah...the heartburn during pregnancy...the worse! I had it with both of mine, the babies pushing up against the stomach, etc. I am feeling for you hon. I agree with Outside, drink some of your calories. I will always remember my doc telling me that nothing is about me physically during my pregnancies (I wasn't sleeved then), but all about the baby. So, yeah, I second drinking your calories for the sake of your baby. Blessings to you and your baby hon.

This has got to be so hard for you. Pre sleeve I got pregnant with my first daughter after losing just 15 pounds. By the time I delivered I weighed less than when I got pregnant- I gained just 13 pounds and had a 9 pound 2 ounce baby.
Listen to your doc, but they will live off the fat of the land so to speak. Do your best to get all of your calories and protein in. Take your vitamins. Drink plenty of water and don't worry. Easier said than done, I know. Maybe your nutritionist can give you some more suggestions on higher impact foods for the baby's development - supplements etc.
I'll be praying for a healthy development and peace of mind for you.


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 200 GW 135

2 hours ago, Missy161 said:

Listen to your doc, but they will live off the fat of the land so to speak.

Exactly. Babies will suck all the nutrients they need from your body, including your bones. Babies will get what they need, you take the vitamins and eat so you stay healthy.

Exactly. Babies will suck all the nutrients they need from your body, including your bones. Babies will get what they need, you take the vitamins and eat so you stay healthy.

And they will continue to do so! Mine are 14 and 19. Not sure when they stop!

But yeah def listen to your doc, but plenty of normal weight women lose during the heartburn phase and the babies are fine. My doc told me the goal as an overweight mom was to maintain not gain. I think the numbers they are giving you are for normal weight moms

On 7/20/2017 at 10:43 AM, jess9395 said:

And they will continue to do so! Mine are 14 and 19. Not sure when they stop!

hahaha!!! LOL I just had a great laugh! they sure will.....