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What Causes Increased Appetite And Tiredness During Pregnancy?

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Posted on Tue, 11 Aug 2015
Question: Hi im pregnant my first day of last period was 5 XXXXXXX . I have an issue that is concerning me .. I feel very very hungry all the time.. Although i had a gastric sleeve operation in dec 2012 and i used to eat only because my body feels tired i didnt have that hunger feeling .. And i didnt grow my stomache since that time i still eat XXXXXXX a small cheese burger i dont even finish it and quarter of the XXXXXXX fries.. But after my pregnancy specialy this 2 weeks i always feel hungry and i dont feel comfortable if i stopped myself from puting anything in my mouth.. I dont have certin craving that much i just feel ok when i eat because if i dont i feel i will faint or get sick and feel dizzy.. So i go grab somthing and as soon as im finished i feel again hungry in less than 2 hours ..
I cant stop myself from eating because if do i have a very bad sickness feeling and feel very dizzy and cant stand.. Im in a sleeping mode all day not sleeping but always lying in bed because i feel very tired.. Even if i try to sit and relax i feel i want to be lying down because i feel very tired.. I dont know what to do with my hunger im so afraid that i will gain alot of weight after losing over 40 kg from mu gastric sleeve operation.. But i cant control myself i either have to go along and eat to prevent being sick and dizzy or i have to stop myself and feel sick and have vomiting feeling all day without actually vomiting.. Its a very bad feeling that makes me tired even more
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Answered by Dr. Srilatha Myaka (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to healthcare magic.I understand your concern.
In my opinion I would like to know further information before giving you any suggestions:-
1)How many weeks of pregnant are you?
2)Any ultrasound or any blood investigations done?
3)Why was gastric sleeve operation done?
4)What is your height and weight? And weight before surgery?
Kindly provide me the information.
Looking forward to hear from you.
Best regards...Dr.srilatha
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Srilatha Myaka (1 hour later)
Hi dr thank u for tour reply here is my answer:
1- from my first day of last period im 7 weeks 2 days pregnant.

2- i did ultra sound on 6w 2 days they saw sac but no baby then on 6w 4 days i went to other doctor he saw sac and 2 dots he said its the baby but its too early to detect heart beat because its small.. He suggested o come at 4 august for new ultrasound.. I also did blood test i have high level of hgc in 6 weeks 4 days over 54000 ..

3- i did gastric sleeve operation because i was a fast food addict and couldnt do diet because i prefer bot to eat at all and just drink juice all day rather then eating something i dont like and no matter how hard i try to eat something healthy if i dont like it i just puke so its something out of my control.. although i dont eat big quantity but food quality is the problem thats why i was 109kg before operation and im 158 cm tall .. I went down to 64kgs and my weight was between 64-67 kg but when i was told im pregnant i gained weight in the 6 weeks and now in 72.9 kg in a verry small time.. And thats my answer to question 4..



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Answered by Dr. Srilatha Myaka (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Dietician advise might be needed

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,thanks for the information.I understand your concern.
In my opinion the nausea in pregnancy is due to the HCG hormone.
Usually the increased appetite and nausea are seen in pregnancy but they might be more severe in sleeve gastrectomy due to decreased capacity of stomach.
Weight gain of 7 kg in first trimester is on higher side and there should be gradual weight gain upto 3 rd trimester.
It is advisable upto 10 kg weight gain in pregnancy.And 1800-2000k cal per day is required in pregnancy.
As you have rapid weight gain control it by eating healthy nutritional diet and exercise daily.
Kindly take dietician advise.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to discuss further.
Best regards...Dr.srilatha
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Increased Appetite And Tiredness During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: need more information Detailed Answer: Hello dear,welcome to healthcare magic.I understand your concern. In my opinion I would like to know further information before giving you any suggestions:- 1)How many weeks of pregnant are you? 2)Any ultrasound or any blood investigations done? 3)Why was gastric sleeve operation done? 4)What is your height and weight? And weight before surgery? Kindly provide me the information. Looking forward to hear from you. Best regards...Dr.srilatha