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Re: weight loss in first 15 weeks.

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 19 May 2001 01:01:24 -0500 (CDT)


At Fri, 18 May 2001, Jenny wrote: >
>I am 15 wks 3 days. I went to the doctor today and have lost 8 lbs in 5
>weeks. I was very nausea for 2 1/2 weeks out of the last 5. I have
>felt pretty good the last 2 weeks or so. My doc said the weight loss
>was okay, especially considering the fact that I am over 30 lbs
>overweight (5'3" and 180 at beginning or pregnancy). I am still trying
>to eat healthy, but must admit that I have splurged on hamburgers and
>french fries lately, although i never finish them off. I am also
>starting an exercise routine. Is it okay if I happen to continue losing
>weight or should I try and make my self start gaining?

you should continue to eat heatlhy -- skip the burgers and fries!

How much should I >gain in the next 25 weeks?

your total weight gain, considering yu were overwieght to start, should be about 15 - 18 pounds

How much weight is usually baby weight that I >will lose at delivery?

a depressingly small amount! >
>Thanks,
>Jenny

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
South Lake Tahoe, CA

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