Hi all!
I am a veteran gastric sleever! I am 7 years post op I was 260 lbs when I started my journey got down to 142 lbs kept my weight for a long time gained about 15 lbs before I got pregnant 6 years post opt ( was searching to see if I had a thyroid issue ) and I have kept 95% of the weight off this whole time by exercising and eating paleo . We had a planned pregnancy since I would be turning 35 the next year. I got pregnant end of September 2019 had my baby boy June 30,2020 I only gained 20 lbs during my pregnancy but once I had my son I only needed to lose 10lbs I eat healthy. My son is 8 months old today and I weigh more now from breastfeeding now than when I was pregnant . I have gained 25 lbs breastfeeding and I can’t figure out why!!! I don’t exercise right now because if I do my milk supply drops and I don’t want my milk to drop because it’s what my little one eats ( I am breastfeeding until 1 year he is 8 months now) and anyone who has had the sleeve and tried breastfeeding know how hard it is to drink enough and eat enough . On a good day I can eat 1600 calories which I know isn’t enough when your feeding myself and him he nurses through the night and so I am constantly nursing him.
Is there any other women out there have this issue with weight gain while breastfeeding? I dont eat sugar, or gluten and very little dairy I eat paleo , organic and do a lot of Whole Foods my only cheat food I have is chips if I am in a hurry .
Thank you !!
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