I found this information posted awhile ago in the public domain, and I had posted on my old, old website EndOfObesity.com
Good information, in any case, for gastric band or possibly even sleeve patients.
General 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.