Please help, I weigh 260 lbs. and want to get pregnant, plea

reneeileen

Congrats on the loss so far. I was 267 when I started my fitness journey for the same reason. I'm also 29 and about to get married. I want to start a family with the person I love. It is pretty compelling motivation. From my experience these are my thoughts:

You are not alone. Please don't feel alone in this.

Whatever you have been doing to lose weight so far has worked for you and you have an opportunity to refine your strategy. This is a great place to do that. Find your fitness stride. Find your nutrition stride. Find some support.

See your doc for a physical. Be clear about your goals. He/She will understand what you are trying to achieve and will respect the steps you have already taken to reach your goal. If you don't feel respected, find a new doc! I made a one year plan with my doc and I have an open door to a OB consult or a follow up if I feel like I want to refine our strategy. My doc was awesome and I totally appreciate her.

If you'd like to add me as a friend feel free. I'm always happy to motivate and be motivated by others that are serious about their goals. There is nothing more serious than trying to find your happiness.

PaigeJMP

Everyone who says "talk to your doctor" is right. but make sure you have a knowledgeable doctor and consider getting more than one opinion. I have had 2 kids, i wasn't overweight when i got pregnant, and i gained about 40 pounds with each one (and lost it, almost all...) anyway, i have some friends who were quite overweight when they became pregnant, and what they experienced, and it is very normal, but doctors won't tell you this, is that you don't have to gain much weight to maintain a healthy pregnancy if you are already overweight/obese when you become pregnant. your body already has the energy stored (fat), and you could expect to gain some weight towards the end of the pregnancy but nothing like the 40 lbs i gained.
you need to be aware that taking time to gain a better state of health is better for you as well as the baby.

agentscully514

29,, you're a baby yourself!! relax!!!! and do what your doctor says.

Puddykat1026

I'm 30 and 5' tall. I started at 205 & I'm trying to get down to 140 before I even attempt a pregnancy. Being overweight is hard on my petite frame, so I can't imagine carrying a child as well. My gyno suggested losing as much weight as possible & get as healthy as I can so I can have a healthy pregnancy. I realize that I don't have all the time in the world, however I'd rather do it right than mourn the loss of a fetus or infant because of something I could control. Best of luck to you! Feel free to add me.