PREGNANCY GUIDELINES IN THE LAP BAND PATIENT:
- 1-1.2 grams of protein per kilogram of ideal body weight
- 3-5 servings of fruits/vegetables per day
- Minimum of one serving of milk or yogurt per day
- 4-5 meals per day
- One bariatric blend multivitamin
- One prenatal vitamin with iron
- 1500mg Calcium citrate, taken 2-4 times per day (calcium needs increase 122-167% during pregnancy)
- Vitamin B12 daily sublingual or monthly injection
Expected weight gain during pregnancy:
BMI Category |
Recommended Total Gain |
|
kg |
lb |
BMI < 20 |
12.5 – 18.0 |
28 – 40 |
BMI 20-27 |
11.5 – 16.0 |
25 – 35 |
BMI > 27 |
7.0 – 11.5 |
15 – 25 |
Food/Eating Tips for pregnant Lap Band Patients:
- Avoid eating certain fish such as shark, swordfish, king mackerel or tilefish because they may contain methylmercury that could damage the nervous system of a fetus.
- Fish from some areas of New York (for example, the Hudson River area) should also be avoided.
- Be careful not to eat raw or uncooked seafood, poultry, and meat.
- Thoroughly wash all fruits and vegetables.
- Avoid liver and liver products because of high levels of preformed Vitamin A.
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