Update to Pregnant at 5m post op
I had my 6 month follow up with the bariatric clinic yesterday. I saw a nurse, then NP with a student. I told the nurse taking my vitals that I was almost 8w pregnant and she notified the NP before he came into the room.
He walked in, congratulated me on the 100 pound loss, and then congratulated me on the baby. I told him I was nervous about it and we weren't planning on this for a while - He said "while this may not be ideal timing, things happen for a reason, and 5 years from now, you might be happy this baby came sooner than you planned."
He never scolded me...just went right into the pregnant after WLS info including a packet the bariatrician wrote up with instructions for me and my OB in each trimester - what blood panels to get done, when to do the gestational diabetes test, suggested dietary changes for me and weight gain "allowances". My OB and WLS are at 2 different hospital systems, so I can get my blood work done at either one and just make sure the records get shared.
I go back to the WL doc in 3 months and 6 months, I have a dietician appointment in 2 months, plus all the OB stuff. I should be well taken care of.
As far as dietary stuff...adding snacks between my 3 meals is enough. He said I should feel satisfied and don't need to go hungry - but I don't need to intentionally aim for a certain calorie amount either. He wants me to try to get my meals closer to 1/2 cup in volume too (for loose stuff like cottage cheese or yogurt). I was advised to keep my gain in the 10-15 pound range. I gained 25 and lost it all by 6weeks post partum with my first 2 kids - so I am not going to stress about weight at all right now. So far I am still slowly losing.
I have fasting (and no vits for 24hours) blood work tomorrow to check my levels, so I will get specific vitamin instructions next week.
5'-8",HW 347,SW329,M1-25 M2-17 M3-11 M4-13 M5-14 pregnant-->
Congratulations on your little blessing!! And on doing so well with your sleeve! :) It sounds like you and your baby will be in great hands!
5'-5" ~ Lap Band 03/2008 Converted to Sleeve 11/6/2014 HW 296 Start Pre Op Diet for Sleeve 226 SW 217 -9 M1: 202 -15 M2: 196 -6 M3: 186 -10 M4: 180 -6 M5: 176 -4 M6: 171 -5 M7: 167 -4 M8: 165 -2 M9: 161 -4 M10: 158 -3 M11: 158 -0
Congratulations. It sounds like your medical team is taking good care of you. I wish you the best!
Carol
Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!
Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8
9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3
& Good Luck!! :)
