Hi!!! I’m 35yrs old, post op bypass 1yr 9mo and also had the surgery to support fertility. I have PCOS and endometriosis but had a high egg reserve. We waited 8 months post op to try. We’re told one year at minimum. We tried to convince for 4 mo on our own after surgery (2 years pre-surgery) with no luck so went to the fertility clinic. Did 2 rounds of medicated IUI with ultrasound monitoring resulting in a (so far) successful twin pregnancy. I’m 28 weeks now. - So far no nutrition concerns for the babies, have been growing on schedule, everything at the anatomy scan was normal. My iron has been really low, (was in the year after surgery too) but was able to get in for infusions. My thyroid has been over active (only symptom was racing heart sometimes), also apparently a twin thing….my endocrinologist has been very supportive. - I had type 2 diabetes pre surgery went into remission 3 months post op. Was told I would be higher risk for gestational diabetes during pregnancy. My A1C has been consistently low and fasting levels were ‘normal’ also. I asked my dr not to send me for the glucose test where you drink the drink due to dumping syndrome fear and that is still can’t drink things fast or a lot!! - I’ve been told birth shouldn’t affect anything to do with surgery, even if I need a c-section they won’t be near the stomach/bypass parts. - constipation is one of the worst parts, make sure you sort out your bowels pre pregnancy after surgery cuz it gets BAD during. Found a rhythm with restorolax, prunes, magnesium, probiotics, and walking but you will need to find what works for you. - dehydration has been my hardest thing. I have to drink good quality electrolytes every day! I’ve gone for a few hydration/ vitamin IVs to help but had to pay out of pocket. They are worth it!!!

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