Breastfeeding post WLS

[Guest guest]

I spoke with a pediatrician, my OB, my surgeon, and a nurse who is also a

lactacian consultant about this topic. I had the DS so nutrition is a

bigger issue than with the RNY. It seems to be agreed that I will have to

play it by ear, and keep my options open with breastfeeding. What you want

is what is best for your baby, and if the baby isn't gaining enough weight,

or you aren't getting enough of the things YOU need, then you will have to

at the very least supplement with formula. I want to breast feed some no

matter what, but as WLS patients, we have to be realistic and know that

there are times when we ourselves don't even get enough of the nutrients

that we need. We don't want that passed on to our children. Keep an open

mind, and do what you can. Make sure the Pediatrician that visits you in

the hospital in the first day or two is aware that you are a WLS patient and

they will keep an eye on the babe's weight. Good luck, and I will post how

things go with me when I get there.

Jen