Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 ... I had my RNY surgery on August 27, 2001, and I got pregnant in June 2002. My weight was down to about 170 when I got pregnant. I am now 34 weeks pregnant, and have busted over 200 lbs! (Do not worry! I know exactly how you feel, it is discouraging, but you need to gain weight for you and the baby. You can focus on losing the weight after the baby is born. Like I have mentioned in previous postings, I have learned to 'let go' about my whole weight gain thing. Thats all you can do. Don't beat yourself up, or stress out. Best of luck to you! Annie Rundberg edd 2/27/03 rny 8/27/01 > " >Reply-To: OSSG-pregnant >To: OSSG-pregnant >Subject: Weight >Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2003 16:57:14 -0000 > >hi everyone! > I just got back from my dr's appointment. I am 5 months an I have >gained 12 lbs so far. This terrifies me. I know I need to gain a >little for the baby, but I had not realized I had gained so much. I >had my RNY 6/26/01 and had so many complications I don't ever want to >be that heavy again. No one else understands how traumatic this is >for me. I weighed 387 Lbs when I had my surgery and I was 200 when I >got pregnant. I am 26 years old and don't think I can handle gaining >much more weight. I am hungry all the time and eat about 1,700 cal a >day (I get about 90 grams of protein without drinking shakes)Has >anyone else gained like this and for those of you who have had >children already post WLS did you lose the weight quickly? I am not >vain I just was very unhappy being so heavy and I didn't have any >friends. i had to leave college because I was to heavy to fit into >the desks and I was constantly told that no one would hire such a fat >person to teach children. Help please!!!! I haven't been able to find >many people in tghis area who have gotten pregnant after having the >surgery and none of the dr's seem to know about what I should do or >what vitamins i should be taking. Today i was told to stop taking my >multi and just take the prenatal. I am so confused. > Stamm > _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 ... I had my RNY surgery on August 27, 2001, and I got pregnant in June 2002. My weight was down to about 170 when I got pregnant. I am now 34 weeks pregnant, and have busted over 200 lbs! (Do not worry! I know exactly how you feel, it is discouraging, but you need to gain weight for you and the baby. You can focus on losing the weight after the baby is born. Like I have mentioned in previous postings, I have learned to 'let go' about my whole weight gain thing. Thats all you can do. Don't beat yourself up, or stress out. Best of luck to you! Annie Rundberg edd 2/27/03 rny 8/27/01 > " >Reply-To: OSSG-pregnant >To: OSSG-pregnant >Subject: Weight >Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2003 16:57:14 -0000 > >hi everyone! > I just got back from my dr's appointment. I am 5 months an I have >gained 12 lbs so far. This terrifies me. I know I need to gain a >little for the baby, but I had not realized I had gained so much. I >had my RNY 6/26/01 and had so many complications I don't ever want to >be that heavy again. No one else understands how traumatic this is >for me. I weighed 387 Lbs when I had my surgery and I was 200 when I >got pregnant. I am 26 years old and don't think I can handle gaining >much more weight. I am hungry all the time and eat about 1,700 cal a >day (I get about 90 grams of protein without drinking shakes)Has >anyone else gained like this and for those of you who have had >children already post WLS did you lose the weight quickly? I am not >vain I just was very unhappy being so heavy and I didn't have any >friends. i had to leave college because I was to heavy to fit into >the desks and I was constantly told that no one would hire such a fat >person to teach children. Help please!!!! I haven't been able to find >many people in tghis area who have gotten pregnant after having the >surgery and none of the dr's seem to know about what I should do or >what vitamins i should be taking. Today i was told to stop taking my >multi and just take the prenatal. I am so confused. > Stamm > _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 Hey Annie, I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone LOL. I had my surgery April 2001, and also got pregnant June 2002. I am 32 weeks pregnant and have gained 25 lbs. I started out at 175lbs and now weigh 200 lbs. I too, had to deal with the fact that the scale was going up and not down, and have also learned " to let go " . Thanks for sharing your story, it's nice to know I am not alone. open rny 4/19/01 scheduled c section 3/7/03 w/ #2 - its a girl Jenna > >Reply-To: OSSG-pregnant >To: OSSG-pregnant >Subject: Re: Weight >Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2003 09:29:53 -0800 > >... > >I had my RNY surgery on August 27, 2001, and I got pregnant in June 2002. >My >weight was down to about 170 when I got pregnant. I am now 34 weeks >pregnant, and have busted over 200 lbs! (Do not worry! I know exactly how >you feel, it is discouraging, but you need to gain weight for you and the >baby. You can focus on losing the weight after the baby is born. Like I >have >mentioned in previous postings, I have learned to 'let go' about my whole >weight gain thing. Thats all you can do. Don't beat yourself up, or stress >out. > >Best of luck to you! > >Annie Rundberg >edd 2/27/03 >rny 8/27/01 > > > > > > " > >Reply-To: OSSG-pregnant > >To: OSSG-pregnant > >Subject: Weight > >Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2003 16:57:14 -0000 > > > >hi everyone! > > I just got back from my dr's appointment. I am 5 months an I have > >gained 12 lbs so far. This terrifies me. I know I need to gain a > >little for the baby, but I had not realized I had gained so much. I > >had my RNY 6/26/01 and had so many complications I don't ever want to > >be that heavy again. No one else understands how traumatic this is > >for me. I weighed 387 Lbs when I had my surgery and I was 200 when I > >got pregnant. I am 26 years old and don't think I can handle gaining > >much more weight. I am hungry all the time and eat about 1,700 cal a > >day (I get about 90 grams of protein without drinking shakes)Has > >anyone else gained like this and for those of you who have had > >children already post WLS did you lose the weight quickly? I am not > >vain I just was very unhappy being so heavy and I didn't have any > >friends. i had to leave college because I was to heavy to fit into > >the desks and I was constantly told that no one would hire such a fat > >person to teach children. Help please!!!! I haven't been able to find > >many people in tghis area who have gotten pregnant after having the > >surgery and none of the dr's seem to know about what I should do or > >what vitamins i should be taking. Today i was told to stop taking my > >multi and just take the prenatal. I am so confused. > > Stamm > > > > >_________________________________________________________________ >Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. >http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail > _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 Hey Annie, I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone LOL. I had my surgery April 2001, and also got pregnant June 2002. I am 32 weeks pregnant and have gained 25 lbs. I started out at 175lbs and now weigh 200 lbs. I too, had to deal with the fact that the scale was going up and not down, and have also learned " to let go " . Thanks for sharing your story, it's nice to know I am not alone. open rny 4/19/01 scheduled c section 3/7/03 w/ #2 - its a girl Jenna > >Reply-To: OSSG-pregnant >To: OSSG-pregnant >Subject: Re: Weight >Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2003 09:29:53 -0800 > >... > >I had my RNY surgery on August 27, 2001, and I got pregnant in June 2002. >My >weight was down to about 170 when I got pregnant. I am now 34 weeks >pregnant, and have busted over 200 lbs! (Do not worry! I know exactly how >you feel, it is discouraging, but you need to gain weight for you and the >baby. You can focus on losing the weight after the baby is born. Like I >have >mentioned in previous postings, I have learned to 'let go' about my whole >weight gain thing. Thats all you can do. Don't beat yourself up, or stress >out. > >Best of luck to you! > >Annie Rundberg >edd 2/27/03 >rny 8/27/01 > > > > > > " > >Reply-To: OSSG-pregnant > >To: OSSG-pregnant > >Subject: Weight > >Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2003 16:57:14 -0000 > > > >hi everyone! > > I just got back from my dr's appointment. I am 5 months an I have > >gained 12 lbs so far. This terrifies me. I know I need to gain a > >little for the baby, but I had not realized I had gained so much. I > >had my RNY 6/26/01 and had so many complications I don't ever want to > >be that heavy again. No one else understands how traumatic this is > >for me. I weighed 387 Lbs when I had my surgery and I was 200 when I > >got pregnant. I am 26 years old and don't think I can handle gaining > >much more weight. I am hungry all the time and eat about 1,700 cal a > >day (I get about 90 grams of protein without drinking shakes)Has > >anyone else gained like this and for those of you who have had > >children already post WLS did you lose the weight quickly? I am not > >vain I just was very unhappy being so heavy and I didn't have any > >friends. i had to leave college because I was to heavy to fit into > >the desks and I was constantly told that no one would hire such a fat > >person to teach children. Help please!!!! I haven't been able to find > >many people in tghis area who have gotten pregnant after having the > >surgery and none of the dr's seem to know about what I should do or > >what vitamins i should be taking. Today i was told to stop taking my > >multi and just take the prenatal. I am so confused. > > Stamm > > > > >_________________________________________________________________ >Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. >http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail > _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 , You HAVE to stop freaking out or you're just going to make yourself miserable. I know I may sound insensitive, so please keep in mind that I, too, was over 330 lbs. and had to deal with massive weight gain from my previous pregnancy. I know what it's like being morbidly obese and I know the freedom and euphoria that comes from simple things like fitting into an airplane seat or restaurant booth. I also understand what it's like to get pregnant while you're still losing weight (I had 50-60lbs to go). BUT, try to put your weight gain into perspective. You're talking about 30 lbs, not 150! Those 30 or so pounds are not going to suddenly make you feel like you did before surgery. Your baby needs that weight to grow and develop or your body wouldn't be begging for food like it is. I mean, what did you expect when you decided to have a child (or decided to keep it if it was a surprise)? If you already have kids you know that having children is all about sacrifice and compromise...and it starts the second you get pregnant with the toll it takes on your body and continues on through the rest of your life. Take a deep breath and try to enjoy your pregnancy as much as you can. Try to be smart about what you're eating (way easier said than done!) so it won't be so hard to get rid of it later. Be thankful that you've gotten down to 200 before getting pregnant and aren't still lugging around the extra weight. Trust me, it sucks being that heavy and being pregnant (it was very difficult for me, anyway). Like Annie said, just try to let the whole weight thing go for now. Good luck and congratulations! Rusty edd 2/19/03 lap rny 5/21/01 >hi everyone! > I just got back from my dr's appointment. I am 5 months an I have >gained 12 lbs so far. This terrifies me. I know I need to gain a >little for the baby, but I had not realized I had gained so much. I >had my RNY 6/26/01 and had so many complications I don't ever want to >be that heavy again. No one else understands how traumatic this is >for me. I weighed 387 Lbs when I had my surgery and I was 200 when I >got pregnant. I am 26 years old and don't think I can handle gaining >much more weight. I am hungry all the time and eat about 1,700 cal a >day (I get about 90 grams of protein without drinking shakes)Has >anyone else gained like this and for those of you who have had >children already post WLS did you lose the weight quickly? I am not >vain I just was very unhappy being so heavy and I didn't have any >friends. i had to leave college because I was to heavy to fit into >the desks and I was constantly told that no one would hire such a fat >person to teach children. Help please!!!! I haven't been able to find >many people in tghis area who have gotten pregnant after having the >surgery and none of the dr's seem to know about what I should do or >what vitamins i should be taking. Today i was told to stop taking my >multi and just take the prenatal. I am so confused. > Stamm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 , You HAVE to stop freaking out or you're just going to make yourself miserable. I know I may sound insensitive, so please keep in mind that I, too, was over 330 lbs. and had to deal with massive weight gain from my previous pregnancy. I know what it's like being morbidly obese and I know the freedom and euphoria that comes from simple things like fitting into an airplane seat or restaurant booth. I also understand what it's like to get pregnant while you're still losing weight (I had 50-60lbs to go). BUT, try to put your weight gain into perspective. You're talking about 30 lbs, not 150! Those 30 or so pounds are not going to suddenly make you feel like you did before surgery. Your baby needs that weight to grow and develop or your body wouldn't be begging for food like it is. I mean, what did you expect when you decided to have a child (or decided to keep it if it was a surprise)? If you already have kids you know that having children is all about sacrifice and compromise...and it starts the second you get pregnant with the toll it takes on your body and continues on through the rest of your life. Take a deep breath and try to enjoy your pregnancy as much as you can. Try to be smart about what you're eating (way easier said than done!) so it won't be so hard to get rid of it later. Be thankful that you've gotten down to 200 before getting pregnant and aren't still lugging around the extra weight. Trust me, it sucks being that heavy and being pregnant (it was very difficult for me, anyway). Like Annie said, just try to let the whole weight thing go for now. Good luck and congratulations! Rusty edd 2/19/03 lap rny 5/21/01 >hi everyone! > I just got back from my dr's appointment. I am 5 months an I have >gained 12 lbs so far. This terrifies me. I know I need to gain a >little for the baby, but I had not realized I had gained so much. I >had my RNY 6/26/01 and had so many complications I don't ever want to >be that heavy again. No one else understands how traumatic this is >for me. I weighed 387 Lbs when I had my surgery and I was 200 when I >got pregnant. I am 26 years old and don't think I can handle gaining >much more weight. I am hungry all the time and eat about 1,700 cal a >day (I get about 90 grams of protein without drinking shakes)Has >anyone else gained like this and for those of you who have had >children already post WLS did you lose the weight quickly? I am not >vain I just was very unhappy being so heavy and I didn't have any >friends. i had to leave college because I was to heavy to fit into >the desks and I was constantly told that no one would hire such a fat >person to teach children. Help please!!!! I haven't been able to find >many people in tghis area who have gotten pregnant after having the >surgery and none of the dr's seem to know about what I should do or >what vitamins i should be taking. Today i was told to stop taking my >multi and just take the prenatal. I am so confused. > Stamm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 You are 5 months and have only gained 12 pounds? I would say you are doing very good. I dont know much about your situation, but if you are stressing out this badly (it seems you are pretty depressed about this), then could you possibly talk to someone about your feelings? I think a 12 pound gain for being 5 months pregnant is awesome. To answer your question about having a baby AFTER wls and losing the weight, I just had my son last month, (December 10th). I gained a total of 34 pounds during my pregnancy (most after month 4) and I lost 25 of it in the first 10-14 days. So, it DOES come off! You need to keep the bigger picture in mind, and that is the health of your baby! I know it is hard to let the weight issue go, but you have to try. We have all gone through what you have, so we understand that its SO very hard to see that scale go in the opposite direction of what we have become accustomed to, but it is healthy to gain weight during your pregnancy. If you are so confused, (and I really dont understand why your doctor cant help you out here), then you need to find a doctor who CAN help you and answer your questions. I sure hope you feel better soon, I know its awful feeling this way, but please try to keep the bottom line in sight, and that is the healthy and happiness of your baby. Best of luck to you! Marcy Wallis Mommy to 12/10/02 Mommy to Kaitlyn 05/01/94 Wifey to Neil!!! Weight hi everyone! I just got back from my dr's appointment. I am 5 months an I have gained 12 lbs so far. This terrifies me. I know I need to gain a little for the baby, but I had not realized I had gained so much. I had my RNY 6/26/01 and had so many complications I don't ever want to be that heavy again. No one else understands how traumatic this is for me. I weighed 387 Lbs when I had my surgery and I was 200 when I got pregnant. I am 26 years old and don't think I can handle gaining much more weight. I am hungry all the time and eat about 1,700 cal a day (I get about 90 grams of protein without drinking shakes)Has anyone else gained like this and for those of you who have had children already post WLS did you lose the weight quickly? I am not vain I just was very unhappy being so heavy and I didn't have any friends. i had to leave college because I was to heavy to fit into the desks and I was constantly told that no one would hire such a fat person to teach children. Help please!!!! I haven't been able to find many people in tghis area who have gotten pregnant after having the surgery and none of the dr's seem to know about what I should do or what vitamins i should be taking. Today i was told to stop taking my multi and just take the prenatal. I am so confused. Stamm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 You are 5 months and have only gained 12 pounds? I would say you are doing very good. I dont know much about your situation, but if you are stressing out this badly (it seems you are pretty depressed about this), then could you possibly talk to someone about your feelings? I think a 12 pound gain for being 5 months pregnant is awesome. To answer your question about having a baby AFTER wls and losing the weight, I just had my son last month, (December 10th). I gained a total of 34 pounds during my pregnancy (most after month 4) and I lost 25 of it in the first 10-14 days. So, it DOES come off! You need to keep the bigger picture in mind, and that is the health of your baby! I know it is hard to let the weight issue go, but you have to try. We have all gone through what you have, so we understand that its SO very hard to see that scale go in the opposite direction of what we have become accustomed to, but it is healthy to gain weight during your pregnancy. If you are so confused, (and I really dont understand why your doctor cant help you out here), then you need to find a doctor who CAN help you and answer your questions. I sure hope you feel better soon, I know its awful feeling this way, but please try to keep the bottom line in sight, and that is the healthy and happiness of your baby. Best of luck to you! Marcy Wallis Mommy to 12/10/02 Mommy to Kaitlyn 05/01/94 Wifey to Neil!!! Weight hi everyone! I just got back from my dr's appointment. I am 5 months an I have gained 12 lbs so far. This terrifies me. I know I need to gain a little for the baby, but I had not realized I had gained so much. I had my RNY 6/26/01 and had so many complications I don't ever want to be that heavy again. No one else understands how traumatic this is for me. I weighed 387 Lbs when I had my surgery and I was 200 when I got pregnant. I am 26 years old and don't think I can handle gaining much more weight. I am hungry all the time and eat about 1,700 cal a day (I get about 90 grams of protein without drinking shakes)Has anyone else gained like this and for those of you who have had children already post WLS did you lose the weight quickly? I am not vain I just was very unhappy being so heavy and I didn't have any friends. i had to leave college because I was to heavy to fit into the desks and I was constantly told that no one would hire such a fat person to teach children. Help please!!!! I haven't been able to find many people in tghis area who have gotten pregnant after having the surgery and none of the dr's seem to know about what I should do or what vitamins i should be taking. Today i was told to stop taking my multi and just take the prenatal. I am so confused. Stamm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 Amen Re: Weight , You HAVE to stop freaking out or you're just going to make yourself miserable. I know I may sound insensitive, so please keep in mind that I, too, was over 330 lbs. and had to deal with massive weight gain from my previous pregnancy. I know what it's like being morbidly obese and I know the freedom and euphoria that comes from simple things like fitting into an airplane seat or restaurant booth. I also understand what it's like to get pregnant while you're still losing weight (I had 50-60lbs to go). BUT, try to put your weight gain into perspective. You're talking about 30 lbs, not 150! Those 30 or so pounds are not going to suddenly make you feel like you did before surgery. Your baby needs that weight to grow and develop or your body wouldn't be begging for food like it is. I mean, what did you expect when you decided to have a child (or decided to keep it if it was a surprise)? If you already have kids you know that having children is all about sacrifice and compromise...and it starts the second you get pregnant with the toll it takes on your body and continues on through the rest of your life. Take a deep breath and try to enjoy your pregnancy as much as you can. Try to be smart about what you're eating (way easier said than done!) so it won't be so hard to get rid of it later. Be thankful that you've gotten down to 200 before getting pregnant and aren't still lugging around the extra weight. Trust me, it sucks being that heavy and being pregnant (it was very difficult for me, anyway). Like Annie said, just try to let the whole weight thing go for now. Good luck and congratulations! Rusty edd 2/19/03 lap rny 5/21/01 >hi everyone! > I just got back from my dr's appointment. I am 5 months an I have >gained 12 lbs so far. This terrifies me. I know I need to gain a >little for the baby, but I had not realized I had gained so much. I >had my RNY 6/26/01 and had so many complications I don't ever want to >be that heavy again. No one else understands how traumatic this is >for me. I weighed 387 Lbs when I had my surgery and I was 200 when I >got pregnant. I am 26 years old and don't think I can handle gaining >much more weight. I am hungry all the time and eat about 1,700 cal a >day (I get about 90 grams of protein without drinking shakes)Has >anyone else gained like this and for those of you who have had >children already post WLS did you lose the weight quickly? I am not >vain I just was very unhappy being so heavy and I didn't have any >friends. i had to leave college because I was to heavy to fit into >the desks and I was constantly told that no one would hire such a fat >person to teach children. Help please!!!! I haven't been able to find >many people in tghis area who have gotten pregnant after having the >surgery and none of the dr's seem to know about what I should do or >what vitamins i should be taking. Today i was told to stop taking my >multi and just take the prenatal. I am so confused. > Stamm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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