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Pregnancy after bariatric surgery

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Six years ago, I had bariatric weight loss surgery, which is known to cause malabsorption of vitamins like iron and B12. I just took 3 home pregnancy tests, all positive yay! and started prenatal vitamins right away; I am about 8 weeks along. Typically, I take 2 chewable vitamins daily, but I'm wondering if that's the same philosophy with regard to prenatal vitamins. I have a phone appointment scheduled with a nutritionist at the clinic where my surgery was performed, but that's not 'till next week, so I thought I'd see if there are any pregnant bariatric postops out there that can share their experiences in the meantime. Thanks, everyone!
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 BFP #1: 3.2.13 | EDD: 10.21.13 | Born: 10.25.13
 BFP #2: 9.9.14 | EDD 5.13.15 | MC: 9.24.14
BFP #3: 1.4.15 | EDD 8.23.15
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Re: Pregnancy after bariatric surgery

  • BlissfullySimpleAgainBlissfullySimpleAgain member
    I had LapBand surgery 5 years ago.  I don't have issues absorbing vitamins like a full-on bariatric patient, but my doc did suggest to me to take my vitamin with OJ to help absorbtion.
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  • CutieBean79CutieBean79 member

    Hi! I had the sleeve 3.5 years ago so I don't have malabsorption, but I do take bariatric vitamins.  When pg, I take an extra multi and am diligent about my calcium and iron too. I also add DHA per my OB. My surgeon gave me a handout with their pregnancy recommendations and I just made sure it matched up with my OB's recommendations. This is my second child post-op and my first pregnancy went perfect!  GL! 

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    Married 12/8/07 | Sleeve Gastrectomy 10/19/09
    BFP#1 DD born 3/9/11 | BFP#4 DD born 9/20/13
    BFP#2 6/21/12, M/C at 5w2d | BFP#3 11/27/12, M/C at 6w6d
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  • hlb622hlb622 member
    Thank you both for sharing your thoughts and experiences! I don't know anyone that's been through this, that I actually want to talk to about it lol, so I appreciate the input.
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
     BFP #1: 3.2.13 | EDD: 10.21.13 | Born: 10.25.13
     BFP #2: 9.9.14 | EDD 5.13.15 | MC: 9.24.14
    BFP #3: 1.4.15 | EDD 8.23.15
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