Being overweight during pregnancy

During pregnancy, being overweight or obese can cause health problems for both the mother and her baby.

The March of Dimes Foundation—a nonprofit whose mission is to improve the health of pregnant mothers and their babies—warns that being overweight or obese while pregnant could result in higher blood pressure, blood clotting issues, a longer hospital stay, C-section, miscarriage, urinary tract infection, premature birth, and more.

A recent study looked at the children of formerly obese women who underwent bariatric surgery. Researchers tested blood samples from children born before their mother underwent bariatric surgery and blood samples from children born after their mother had bariatric surgery. The results? The study concluded that children born after their mother lost the extra weight may have better heart health.

This means that a mother’s weight during her pregnancy can affect her children’s chances of becoming obese or being diagnosed with cardiovascular disease.

We strongly encourage women planning to become pregnant to talk with their doctors about their state of health before becoming pregnant. Obesity and being overweight have long-term and immediate consequences.

To determine if you qualify for bariatric surgery, take our BMI (Body Mass Index) quiz:

http://bariatric.stopobesityforlife.com/patient-resources/bmi-calculator/

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I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man.

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Everybody treated me like a king. The day of surgery, I was excited. The hospital couldn’t be any nicer. I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man. My recovery was awesome. I was out of bed that day. My wife and kids were my motivation on getting this surgery. They are my whole life. I’m happy I’m going to be around for them.

I hit my goal weight ... and I feel fabulous

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I had the gastric bypass. I am Type 2 Diabetic and I wanted to gain control of my sugar. I hit my goal weight in about 5 and half months and I feel fabulous. The procedure has completely changed my life for the better because it has empowered me as a middle aged woman that I can really do everything and anything that I want to do. I don't put an age on anything. I don't say I'm too old for something.

I was tired of the way I looked. I was tired of the way I felt.

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I knew if I didn't change something soon, I was going to be in a lot of trouble. The consultation process was a lot easier than I expected. I was met with open arms. I was treated like I was the only patient here. Not only did they answer all of my questions, they had questions for me to make sure I was the right candidate for the surgery. After surgery and that weight started dropping off, my life started changing for the better.

I feel like a completely different person.

5.0

I had the gastric sleeve procedure. The driving factor behind me getting this procedure was my health. I didn't feel good physically or mentally. I had joint pains, even standing was difficult sometimes. Emotionally, this surgery completely turned my life around. I have so much more confidence. So much more happiness. I feel like a completely different person. I feel stronger. I feel able to accomplish more.

It saved my life.

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The driving factor behind me getting my procedure was that I couldn't get up off the floor with my granddaughter. That was my why. That was my big reason for having this surgery done. After surgery, it was a little bit of a struggle with what to eat. What you put in your mouth that you don't even think about. You don't think about what you're eating or how you're eating and portion size. It's what I do now every single day. The procedure has changed my life in so many ways. It saved my life.

I am totally comfortable in my own skin.

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I think I always grew up identifying myself as less than other people because I was fat. I decided to tackle that and just live my life. I had a sleeve gastrectomy. It changed how I view myself. How I communicate with people. I'm able to be much more of myself and live the life I always thought I should have been living. I am totally comfortable in my own skin. You have the tools you need to succeed here.

I have a brand new life. I can do things I couldn't do before.

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I had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy because I had just become diabetic, and I had hypertension for many years. I lost a total of 157 pounds in 11 months. I have a brand new life. I can do things I couldn't do before. Everyone at New York Bariatric Group has been wonderful. They are kind. They are understanding. They make you feel comfortable. They will guide you every step of the way on your journey so that you can be successful.

Being overweight during pregnancy

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