Question:
Jump start weight loss after pregnancy
I am 16 months post op, however I just had a baby a week ago. How can I jump start weight loss again? I gained 32 pounds during pregnancy. HELP!!!!! — Karen C. (posted on January 15, 2007)
January 15, 2007
I have not had my surgery yet, and do not plan on having any more
afterwards either, but just like with anything else, it takes time. I bet
if ya start with the protein shakes again that would be a help. I did high
protein pre-op and lost almost twenty pounds in two months. Ya gotta
remember, it took ya 9 months to gain that weight, it may take that long to
get it off. Good luck!
— jlw0423
January 15, 2007
Hi Karen,
Congratulations on your new baby girl! She is so cute and you and hubby
look so happy and proud.
I haven't had surgery either but I have definitely been reading a lot on
OH.
I would suggest to go back to basics as if you just had your surgery. If
you are not going to nurse then that is the way to go but I suggest you
wait until 6 weeks post partum to start. Also call your surgeon or
nutritionist for advice.
Good luck!
Cira
— Cira S.
January 15, 2007
32 pounds is a very healthy weight gain. They usually recommend 25-35 lbs.
Congrats on your baby! If you are breastfeeding it speeds up the
contracting of your uterus so it will be normal size quicker. Also it
speeds up your metabolism. I would suggest exercising and eating healthy
foods. You still have your tool... use it like you did before you were
pregnant! Good luck!
— SteffieBear15
January 15, 2007
Congrats on your new baby! My advice would be to go back to basics,
focusing on proteins and eating healthy food and of course adding in some
exercise as soon as you are able. You will be back on track in no time.
Good luck!!
— April
January 16, 2007
Karen, you have a precious new child. Congratulations! Are you nursing?
You will lose your breast milk if you diet. Please be very careful how you
move forward. Diet and exercise, water, protein, diet and exercise, it is
the only way. You have a great tool, but it will not work if you don't use
it! As you use it properly you will lose weight again. Find a way to
exercise, and watch what you eat, but if you are nursing, please be careful
to get enough. Your precious child deserves the very best from the very
beginning. There is no second change to do it right with an infant. I
wish you well. Take care, Patricia P
— Patricia P
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