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Gastric Bypass and then a Pregnancy Diet?
asked 7 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Lloyd Stegemann, MD
Question viewed 77 times
Tags: diet, food, metabolism, pregnancy, problem, results, weight gain
How should I anticipate that my diet during pregnancy will be different? How will that affect my weight loss from gastric bypass surgery? Does this change my metabolism? Should I be able to keep my weight within the expected ranges during pregnancy? What challenges do I face?
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Gastric Bypass and Pregnancy
As long as a patient is at least a year out from their weight loss surgery when they get pregnant, they should not have to change their diet during the pregnancy. As long as baby's growth is normal, mom does not need to gain a significant amount of weight during the pregnacy. The latest recommendations suggest that as little as 20 lbs can be gained during pregnancy and the baby is not affected. Where I see patients get in trouble is when they use the pregnancy as an...
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Lloyd Stegemann, MD
Corpus Christi Bariatric Surgeon
Corpus Christi Bariatric Surgeon