Finally showing...

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Hi everyone...

I haven't posted probably since I found out I was pregnant. I am

almost 17 weeks now and I think I am starting to show a wee little

bit. I was really nervous about gaining weight, but now I am seeing

it is different then gaining weight before. I noticed that my

abdomen is getting is feeling much firmer with a little bit of belly

starting. Does that sound about right to everyone??? I am new to

this sort of thing since this is my first pregnancy. My pants all

fit just the same as they have been..the area that I am noticing a

change in is higher up in my abdomen. No one else can really notice

that I am starting to show, but I am they will in no time.

Also, how many calories a day do most of you get in?? I still am

wondering what the guideline is for us post op WLS. I had been

eating about 1200 and really haven't eaten much more than that

except on some holiday occasions. I take my prenatals and folic

acid. I had lost about 10 pounds during the first 12 weeks and have

only gained back about 3 or so.

I am full of questions and hate bugging my doctor for every little

thing...I had some brown discharge Saturday morning which scared the

heck out of me. I thought it would turn in to spotting but it never

did...thank goodness. Not sure what it was, but it's gone and I had

no pain with it, so I guess it was no biggie...at least that's what

the dr's office would have probably told me.

Also, does anyone else get back spasms??? I have had a few, they

last like 10 minutes and really are painful, but they go away. No

pain anywhere else...they go away quick like I said. Beats me.

Well, I think I asked enough questions. What ever advice you

wonderful ladies have for me is GREATLY appreciated!!!

Thanks!

Beverly Popolo

Pittsburgh, PA

RNY 4/10/02

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EDD6/16/04