Guest guest Posted August 17, 2002 Report Share Posted August 17, 2002 Hi All, I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing this. After losing over 280 lbs, I have quite a bit of skin hanging from my belly. I think this may be contributing to the pressure I feel on my uterus. Does that make sense? I notice that when I lift the skin up, I feel relief. Any insight would be great! That is certainly a consideration. You might check into one of the stomach-supporters they sell for preggos in some stores and catalogs; it could possibly help. We WLSrs have some unusual dilemmas, don't we? <grin> Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2002 Report Share Posted August 17, 2002 Hi All, I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing this. After losing over 280 lbs, I have quite a bit of skin hanging from my belly. I think this may be contributing to the pressure I feel on my uterus. Does that make sense? I notice that when I lift the skin up, I feel relief. Any insight would be great! That is certainly a consideration. You might check into one of the stomach-supporters they sell for preggos in some stores and catalogs; it could possibly help. We WLSrs have some unusual dilemmas, don't we? <grin> Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 Hi, I am not pregnant yet, but I know what you mean about hanging skin feeling uncomfortable and putting pressure on inner organs. Presently, I have to wear a girdle all day or else it hurts me. When I get pregnant and get too big for a girdle I will have to do something else to lift up all the extra skin. I remember seeing something in a pregnancy catalog once. It was called a pregnancy cradle. It lifted up the flesh at the bottom of a full-term pregnant woman's stomach without effecting the rest of the stomach area the way a girdle would. I am trying to look for it again since I anticipate using it in the future. If anyone has any information on it, I would appreciate it. I probably have to locate all sorts of pregnancy catalogs to find this item. Shoshannah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 Try www.onestepahead.com I know I have seen exactly what you are talking about in their catalog. Good luck! > Re: Extra fat on tummy > > > Hi, > > I am not pregnant yet, but I know what you mean about hanging > skin feeling > uncomfortable and putting pressure on inner organs. Presently, I have to > wear a girdle all day or else it hurts me. When I get pregnant > and get too > big for a girdle I will have to do something else to lift up all > the extra > skin. > > I remember seeing something in a pregnancy catalog once. It was called a > pregnancy cradle. It lifted up the flesh at the bottom of a full-term > pregnant woman's stomach without effecting the rest of the > stomach area the > way a girdle would. I am trying to look for it again since I anticipate > using it in the future. If anyone has any information on it, I would > appreciate it. I probably have to locate all sorts of pregnancy > catalogs to > find this item. > > Shoshannah > > > Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2002 Report Share Posted August 20, 2002 Just wanted to add something to the posts about this subject. I had a big tummy BEFORE the WLS surgery. I had lost 100 lbs (about halfway to goal) before I got pregnant at 9 months post-op, and my tummy seems to be even " floppier " than before I got pregnant (maybe I am still losing weight in that area while the baby is gaining). Anyway, I have been wearing my surgery binder low around my lower abdomen (just when I go out) because it helps support that loose skin and keeps it from " flapping " around so much. I didn't think a pregnancy belt that is only about 2 " wide (I have found them in JC Penney catalog) would do much for my body. I don't know if you were given a binder after your surgery (mine was an open, so the binder was around me when I came out of recovery), but I've found it's been helpful. Gail in WI Open RNY 6-18-01 BTC, Belvidere, IL Dr Roy Berkowitz WT: 369; BMI 59.6 9 months down 100 lbs, pre-pregnancy Baby #2 (boy) EDC 12-12-02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2002 Report Share Posted August 20, 2002 Just wanted to add something to the posts about this subject. I had a big tummy BEFORE the WLS surgery. I had lost 100 lbs (about halfway to goal) before I got pregnant at 9 months post-op, and my tummy seems to be even " floppier " than before I got pregnant (maybe I am still losing weight in that area while the baby is gaining). Anyway, I have been wearing my surgery binder low around my lower abdomen (just when I go out) because it helps support that loose skin and keeps it from " flapping " around so much. I didn't think a pregnancy belt that is only about 2 " wide (I have found them in JC Penney catalog) would do much for my body. I don't know if you were given a binder after your surgery (mine was an open, so the binder was around me when I came out of recovery), but I've found it's been helpful. Gail in WI Open RNY 6-18-01 BTC, Belvidere, IL Dr Roy Berkowitz WT: 369; BMI 59.6 9 months down 100 lbs, pre-pregnancy Baby #2 (boy) EDC 12-12-02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2002 Report Share Posted August 20, 2002 Just wanted to add something to the posts about this subject. I had a big tummy BEFORE the WLS surgery. I had lost 100 lbs (about halfway to goal) before I got pregnant at 9 months post-op, and my tummy seems to be even " floppier " than before I got pregnant (maybe I am still losing weight in that area while the baby is gaining). Anyway, I have been wearing my surgery binder low around my lower abdomen (just when I go out) because it helps support that loose skin and keeps it from " flapping " around so much. I didn't think a pregnancy belt that is only about 2 " wide (I have found them in JC Penney catalog) would do much for my body. I don't know if you were given a binder after your surgery (mine was an open, so the binder was around me when I came out of recovery), but I've found it's been helpful. Gail in WI Open RNY 6-18-01 BTC, Belvidere, IL Dr Roy Berkowitz WT: 369; BMI 59.6 9 months down 100 lbs, pre-pregnancy Baby #2 (boy) EDC 12-12-02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2002 Report Share Posted August 20, 2002 Gail, I was just wondering, did you gain weigh with this pregnancy at all? I am only 6 months out, and currently prego, about 1 1/2 months, I have already lost 75 lbs, halfway to my goal, and afraid now to gain the weight back due to pregnancy. I have heard that many pregnant woman that have had the surgery have not gained much weight, but everyone is different, I was curious how you are doing? And what about your vitamins, do you just take a prental vitamin, or do you still take your normal vitamins and a prenatal?, or do you take two prenatals? And do you have to see your wl surgeon during this pregnancy? I have alot of questions, as you can see...I hope to hear from you..Thanks for your help Nanci edd- 4/16/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2002 Report Share Posted August 20, 2002 Gail, I was just wondering, did you gain weigh with this pregnancy at all? I am only 6 months out, and currently prego, about 1 1/2 months, I have already lost 75 lbs, halfway to my goal, and afraid now to gain the weight back due to pregnancy. I have heard that many pregnant woman that have had the surgery have not gained much weight, but everyone is different, I was curious how you are doing? And what about your vitamins, do you just take a prental vitamin, or do you still take your normal vitamins and a prenatal?, or do you take two prenatals? And do you have to see your wl surgeon during this pregnancy? I have alot of questions, as you can see...I hope to hear from you..Thanks for your help Nanci edd- 4/16/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2002 Report Share Posted August 20, 2002 Gail, I was just wondering, did you gain weigh with this pregnancy at all? I am only 6 months out, and currently prego, about 1 1/2 months, I have already lost 75 lbs, halfway to my goal, and afraid now to gain the weight back due to pregnancy. I have heard that many pregnant woman that have had the surgery have not gained much weight, but everyone is different, I was curious how you are doing? And what about your vitamins, do you just take a prental vitamin, or do you still take your normal vitamins and a prenatal?, or do you take two prenatals? And do you have to see your wl surgeon during this pregnancy? I have alot of questions, as you can see...I hope to hear from you..Thanks for your help Nanci edd- 4/16/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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