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justawoman · 01-22-2008, 02:37 PM

Hi,

Yes, I would ask your OB for a chewable or liquid. I was on both during my pregnancy.

I too, lost about 120lbs after gbs I am sorry to report for me that my skin did not change during or after pregnancy. It went right back to where it was before pregnancy. It is still there. Fortunate for me, my skin problem is not "that" bad. Now my boobies.......Yikes! They shrunk even more. I had lost most of my boobs with weight lost, ok most of them. Then at about 7 mos. pregnant I started to get some boob back then after the baby was born I had some nice knockers...WEEEEEEE I loved them but after about 2 months they were history and now I have nothing. I mean nothing. But, I have a beautiful little baby boy, that was healthy and growing strong so that is all that matters. I will get my nice boobies someday!

I wish you luck and if you have any questions feel free to message me. I know there are a couple of preggos floating around this forum and I am sure they will chime in as well!

One, I got a prenatal vitamin from my OB/GYN, but it is like a horse pill. I am concerned about digesting it. I saw the related thread on vitamins, so will be asking my doctor for a liquid or chewable version of prenatals. I have fabulous insurance, so I'm pretty sure I'll get that covered, even if it's not a regular prescription. Any other thoughts on things I should be concerned about in that arena?

Two, I have lost 120lbs., and have lots of loose skin, like so many people do. I am not going to have plastics done since we're trying to get pregnant, but I wondered if anyone found that their skin regained any elasticity after pregnancy? Might be just wishful thinking on my part, but I was hoping that after birth, my skin might respond by going back even farther than it is now. Just wondering if anyone has experienced this or not.

I'm really excited! This is another step on my journey of leading a more fulfilling and rewarding life. I look forward to hearing some of your experiences of having a baby after WLS (especially if it's your first baby!).[/quote]