Re: I'm new and have questions

[Guest guest]

First thing to avoid doing is stressing out. The baby will take what it

needs from you. Babies are parasites and you will be more likely to have

problems than the baby. If you were still losing weight, you are going to

have to change your mindset. You will need to put having a healthy baby

ahead of wanting to lose more. You may still lose but that cannot be your

first priority.

Second, try to eat healthy. Add a few more complex carbs to your diet but

still concentrate on protein. Make sure you eat fruits and vegetables. You

may have to eat every 90 minutes to avoid low blood sugar. It doesn't have

to be a lot -- a cup of milk will work.

Third, try to sip water or some other non-calorie beverage constantly. You

need to stay hydrated which becomes a bit tougher while pregnant.

Fourth, make sure you are taking your vitamins religously.

Rasley

mailto: drasley@...

BTC, Columbus, 10/7/98

I'm new and have questions

> Hi All,

> I just found out I'm pregnant 4 days ago, I am 14 months post-op

> (Roux-n-y Lap) I've lost a total of 150 lbs and I'm a bit worried

> that I won't be able to eat enough nutrient wise for the baby and

> me. I barely eat a taco, I have a hard time drinking water and I

> can't even down a protein shake. I don't know what to do.

>

> I need to call my wls surgeon first thing tomorrow morning to let

> them know I'm pregnant and I'm sure he will want to see me.

> Does anyone know if your surgeon monitors you more closely after

> he/she finds out you're pregnant?

>

> Do they increase the amount of vitamins, etc you are required to take

> once pregnant?

>

> Is there anything I should avoid doing/eating/drinking?

>

> Any and all advice would be appreciated. I'm guessing I'm between 6-

> 8 weeks along, but possibly further.

>

>

>

> Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3

>

>

[Guest guest]

My OB added prenantal vitamins and folic acid to my regular vitamins. I would

try to eat alot of small nutritious meals if you can, even a soft banana here

and there for a snack or whatever elsse healthy that you can tolerate. Good

lukc, you should do just fine. We have had people come to this group that went

to surgery prego and did not know it and everyhting was going well last I

heard. Good Luck and God Bless,

HUGS, ROBIN, NY

Age- 41

Due Date- July 27th, 2004

OPEN RNY

10-18-02

378/246/170???

DR.EDWARD HIXSON

SARANAC LAKE, NY

Mom to:

&

7 1/2 year twin boys and

Madison age 4 1/2 yrs.

Miscarraige August 2001

Miscarraige August 2003

Married to Pup:

15 years this

Halloween : )

[Guest guest]

My OB added prenantal vitamins and folic acid to my regular vitamins. I would

try to eat alot of small nutritious meals if you can, even a soft banana here

and there for a snack or whatever elsse healthy that you can tolerate. Good

lukc, you should do just fine. We have had people come to this group that went

to surgery prego and did not know it and everyhting was going well last I

heard. Good Luck and God Bless,

HUGS, ROBIN, NY

Age- 41

Due Date- July 27th, 2004

OPEN RNY

10-18-02

378/246/170???

DR.EDWARD HIXSON

SARANAC LAKE, NY

Mom to:

&

7 1/2 year twin boys and

Madison age 4 1/2 yrs.

Miscarraige August 2001

Miscarraige August 2003

Married to Pup:

15 years this

Halloween : )

[Guest guest]

,

I was 18 months out when I got pregnant and getting in only about

600 calories per day. You will be suprised at how much you will be

able to eat in a few weeks!! LOL! I am up to 2000 calories per day

and am at 28 weeks!

After adding in prenatals, additional folic acid, etc., I had to re-

teach myself how to eat, especially to get around the constant

morning sickness I went through for nearly four months. I had to

make myself eat something every two hours, even if it was just a

slice of toast with a bit of peanut butter on it. Sometimes, I

couldn't eat the whole slice, and would come back to it after about

an hour. IT sure helped to keep nausea/vomiting at bay.

Find things that go easy into your stomach to eat... even if it is

higher in carbs than what you are used to eating. You do need

complex carbs to help that baby grow, so bread, pasta, etc. is no

longer a " no-no " ... just try to eat healthy!! I stay as close to

the " What to Eat when You are Expecting " diet, with the change of a

bit lower in carbs and higher in protein. I've been able to stay

right on weight-gain targets with ease, too. It is kinda scarey to

start gaining weight again, but remind yourself that it is the baby,

not you, that needs that weight... and you DO need to eat and drink

a lot more... but it can be something you work up into, instead of

trying to go from 600 calories per day to 2000 in one day!! It took

me nearly three months to get up to 2000 calories!!

Rest your mind, eat healthy, take your vitamins, go to your doc, and

things will work out great!!

Hugs

Sharon