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Pregnant after Weight Loss Surgery

CivilMommyCivilMommy member
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I had a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (85% of my stomach removed, but all other GI tract left in tact - this is different from a rou-en-Y gastric bypass) in March 2014 and got pregnant at 5.5months post op - about a year sooner than I should have per doc's orders.  We were TTA and apparently had a birth control failure...anyways, I'm 7w now, I see the bariatric group on Monday, and my OB the 15th for my first u/s and prenatal appointment.

This is my 3rd pregnancy, first 2 were at my highest weight (high risk for me, but healthy babies), I've lost 100 pounds this year so I am at a much healthier weight for pregnancy - BUT the concern is my stomach restriction, inability to eat enough calories to stop the weight loss, and vitamin levels.

Anyone out there going through this too?


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Re: Pregnant after Weight Loss Surgery

  • poohnikipoohniki member
    I had my surgery over 10 years ago so I am not in the same boat. But from what I understand with the sleeve there is no removal/shortening of the intestines, right? That is one of the major concerns- malabsorption.
    I would make an appointment with a nutritionist to help make sure you are eating the most calorie dense foods possible and make sure you are on a really good prenatal. (Have your doctor prescribe one)

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  • CivilMommyCivilMommy member

    Yes - my WLS only reduced the size of my stomach...there was no intestinal change.  I just got my 6 month post-surgery blood work back and all vitamin levels are within normal range, iron a little low, but not alarming.  My current supplement regimen is working well for me now.  :)  so happy!

    I also had an u/s yesterday and baby is measuring right on track with a HB of 171.

    My OB said that for now, she will treat me as NORMAL...so unless something goes wacky - I am not going to be labeled High Risk!!!!

    My BP was 100/62 which explains my lightheadedness.  She prescribed some Zofran so I can be sure to eat/drink/vitamin even on my extra yucky days. 

    I do not have any specific calorie or weight gain/loss guidelines...just to eat when hungry and make thoughtful nutritious choices...I have orders to eat more steak too! 

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    DD 7/2010, DS 3/2012, #3 due 4/24/2015


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