Pregnancy after gastric bypass, Part 1 of 2

I'm 14 weeks pregnanct and 15 months post op gastric bypass RNY. This my intro/background and what I've learned so far.

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[firethearson]

Im 10 months out from my surgery and im pregnant. My Doctor told me about a lady who had the surgery then found out she was preggo and her baby was fine!

[CreationofClay]

Cory Jack is now 7 weeks and we thankfully had no complications with the pregnancy. He is a healthy, happy baby who was 7lb 6oz and 19 in at birth and is presently 10lbs 11oz, 22 1/4in by breastfeeding so there are no problems there either. Congrats on your pregnancy. Best of luck.

[mariedudley]

hi my name is maria and i am 12 months post op and im am plannin to have a baby so i was just wondering about how the baby gets all the nutrients it needs, and what kind of care in regards to making sure the baby is devolping well. and do u get given extra tablets to take to help the baby. congrats on the baby x

[CreationofClay]

It was recommended to wait 12-18+ months post op to get pregnant so that mom has more nutrient absorbancy (I'm sure that's not a technical term). I added extra folic acid, Omega 3 and B12 to my supplements/vitamins, in addition to my prenantal. Baby will get what he needs, the body is amazing like that, but you have to be mindful to eat especially healthy for mom's sake at this time. We did more ultrasounds to watch the growth rate. ~Rebecca

[pnchamilton13]

i too have pcos and its slim chances that i will concieve so i understand the struggle a little bit- congrats to you though i know you have to be so thrilled - i wish you and the baby the best health . also i wanted to ask after wls did your syptoms of pcos get better ?

[CreationofClay]

My PCOS symptoms did get better after WLS. My cycles become more regular (I was on the pill but that had been the case for years), lighter and less cramping. As far as other symptoms, hair loss etc, it's hard to say because you do lose some hair post op. We'll see after the baby is born if my cycles continue to be more normal and if the rest of the PCOS symptoms ligten up.

[katiejuly]

Hey Rebecca - thanks so much for posting this. I know it's so personal, but it's one of the biggest questions I've had about the surgery (I'm only two weeks post-op) and it seems so few people post about it. Congratulations on your pregnancy as well!!!

[clbroadway]

PCOS here, too. I would like for you to make a video to address how gastric bypass has affected your PCOS symptoms if at all. I am 20 weeks post-op. I know of at least 3 others in this WLS community who are also 'soul cysters'.

[koolkooky59]

congratulations I'm so happy for you. Enjoy them all you can because they grow so fast. I have a 19 and 24 year old and miss having a baby around. Make sure you you tube the baby when it arrives. Looking forward to your story!!

[MySilentSerenity]

Did you see a significant difference in minstrations after the surgery? I have zero right now without chemical induction. My Doc says its almost a sure thing that i will become regular post op. Thanks so much for doing this its such a great thing that you are doing to share you experience.