Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 Tara- Welcome- To me- it sounds like your insurance will pay for your surgery. It did say it will pay for nothing EXCPET surgery- right?? I may be wrong but I believe that your BMI would be morbidly obese. Dr. R has a link to a site to do your BMI on his page. I believe BMI's over 40 are morbidly obese- right?? Been a while since I had to figure out the definition. At any rate- good luck! Bonnie -- Bonnie mom to Josie and Marielle TCS Awareness Page http://www.mindspring.com/~borchert/tcs.htm Lipomylomeningocele Family Support Group http://www.mindspring.com/~borchert/index.htm ****** " Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. " - Margaret Mead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 Tara- Welcome- To me- it sounds like your insurance will pay for your surgery. It did say it will pay for nothing EXCPET surgery- right?? I may be wrong but I believe that your BMI would be morbidly obese. Dr. R has a link to a site to do your BMI on his page. I believe BMI's over 40 are morbidly obese- right?? Been a while since I had to figure out the definition. At any rate- good luck! Bonnie -- Bonnie mom to Josie and Marielle TCS Awareness Page http://www.mindspring.com/~borchert/tcs.htm Lipomylomeningocele Family Support Group http://www.mindspring.com/~borchert/index.htm ****** " Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. " - Margaret Mead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 Tara- Welcome- To me- it sounds like your insurance will pay for your surgery. It did say it will pay for nothing EXCPET surgery- right?? I may be wrong but I believe that your BMI would be morbidly obese. Dr. R has a link to a site to do your BMI on his page. I believe BMI's over 40 are morbidly obese- right?? Been a while since I had to figure out the definition. At any rate- good luck! Bonnie -- Bonnie mom to Josie and Marielle TCS Awareness Page http://www.mindspring.com/~borchert/tcs.htm Lipomylomeningocele Family Support Group http://www.mindspring.com/~borchert/index.htm ****** " Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. " - Margaret Mead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 In a message dated 3/22/1999 2:17:15 PM Central Standard Time, taradim@... writes: << Just out of curiosity, are you considering having more children after your surgery? I am 26 and would like to have 1 or 2 more. My only concern is vitamin deficiency, but my OB Specialist feels it is the right thing to do and will be less risky than getting pregnant now with hypothyroidism and Type II Diabetes. Both of these conditions will all but disappear with the weightloss. Hope to hear from you soon! Tara Lynn Dimirsky >> Hi, Tara Lynn! (Do you say it Tar-a or Tear-a?) I am 26, too. My two girls keep me busy. I don't not plan on having more children of my own, but hubby and I are going to be foster parents for troubled kids (and knowing myself, I would not be shocked if we ended up adopting someday). We also host exchange students...next year we get a teen girl from Latvia. My cousin had the procedure as was told having more children (she had two) was not going to be an option. She had a little boy two years ago, eight years after her surgery. Her surgery was more risky than modern day, so maybe that is why she was not " allowed " to get pregnant. She just had the procedure again last year, and is back down to the size 8 she had grown used to after the first surgery. Does anyone know how common repeat surgeries are? 'Til Later, Tara (the other one...lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 In a message dated 3/22/1999 2:17:15 PM Central Standard Time, taradim@... writes: << Just out of curiosity, are you considering having more children after your surgery? I am 26 and would like to have 1 or 2 more. My only concern is vitamin deficiency, but my OB Specialist feels it is the right thing to do and will be less risky than getting pregnant now with hypothyroidism and Type II Diabetes. Both of these conditions will all but disappear with the weightloss. Hope to hear from you soon! Tara Lynn Dimirsky >> Hi, Tara Lynn! (Do you say it Tar-a or Tear-a?) I am 26, too. My two girls keep me busy. I don't not plan on having more children of my own, but hubby and I are going to be foster parents for troubled kids (and knowing myself, I would not be shocked if we ended up adopting someday). We also host exchange students...next year we get a teen girl from Latvia. My cousin had the procedure as was told having more children (she had two) was not going to be an option. She had a little boy two years ago, eight years after her surgery. Her surgery was more risky than modern day, so maybe that is why she was not " allowed " to get pregnant. She just had the procedure again last year, and is back down to the size 8 she had grown used to after the first surgery. Does anyone know how common repeat surgeries are? 'Til Later, Tara (the other one...lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 In a message dated 3/22/1999 2:17:15 PM Central Standard Time, taradim@... writes: << Just out of curiosity, are you considering having more children after your surgery? I am 26 and would like to have 1 or 2 more. My only concern is vitamin deficiency, but my OB Specialist feels it is the right thing to do and will be less risky than getting pregnant now with hypothyroidism and Type II Diabetes. Both of these conditions will all but disappear with the weightloss. Hope to hear from you soon! Tara Lynn Dimirsky >> Hi, Tara Lynn! (Do you say it Tar-a or Tear-a?) I am 26, too. My two girls keep me busy. I don't not plan on having more children of my own, but hubby and I are going to be foster parents for troubled kids (and knowing myself, I would not be shocked if we ended up adopting someday). We also host exchange students...next year we get a teen girl from Latvia. My cousin had the procedure as was told having more children (she had two) was not going to be an option. She had a little boy two years ago, eight years after her surgery. Her surgery was more risky than modern day, so maybe that is why she was not " allowed " to get pregnant. She just had the procedure again last year, and is back down to the size 8 she had grown used to after the first surgery. Does anyone know how common repeat surgeries are? 'Til Later, Tara (the other one...lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 Tara, Hi! I am Tara too! I actually go by Tara Lynn, my first and middle names. We seem to have a lot in common. I am the mother of a very active 14month old son. I also have concerns about keeping up with him after the surgery. Luckily, I have lots of help from my family so I know things will be OK! I am 5'3 " and 245lbs. My BMI is 41 or 42, so I would imagine yours is about the same. Good luck with your insurance. I just switched to a new insurance after being rejected outright by my last company. I called today to see if they had received Dr.R's letter, and they said it was forwarded to the medical reviewer for authorization. This is very GOOD news I think! My last company did not even CONSIDER it. At least I know my new company will approve the procedure if they deem it medically necessary, and, as I meet all of the criterior, I feel positive that they will deem it necessary. Just out of curiosity, are you considering having more children after your surgery? I am 26 and would like to have 1 or 2 more. My only concern is vitamin deficiency, but my OB Specialist feels it is the right thing to do and will be less risky than getting pregnant now with hypothyroidism and Type II Diabetes. Both of these conditions will all but disappear with the weightloss. Hope to hear from you soon! Tara Lynn Dimirsky ---Tarapfs@... wrote: > > From: Tarapfs@... > > Hello Everyone, > > It's been a delight to read all of your inputs. My name is Tara and I live in > Texas. I still have not calculated my BMI...but I know it's up there! I'm > 5'2 " and weigh 235. I'm excited and scared about all of this. I have my > first appointment with a doctor (that I spent five months finding) in May. My > family doctor does not support my decision to find out more about surgery. My > cousin had surgery in Australia ten years ago and her quality of life is so > improved. > > My hubby is so supportive.... as is my mother. Other than that, I've told no > one what I'm contemplating (with exception of another girl I see struggling > with our same problems). I have two girls ages four and two. How have others > with small kids done in the recovery period? I'm petrified of the insurance > battle tha tmay loom...and guess what.....I'm a liscenced health insurance > professional!!! MY policy says " does not cover weight loss programs except > surgery for the morbidly obese " .....anyone else had this line in their PPO > policy. Had any problems with it? I'm 26 and want to have the energy to push > my daughters on the swing, or to take my kids on their first roller coaster > ride. (I'm taking the kids to six flags and and worried I won't fit in some > rides....I'm dreading the embarassment, but I promised them) > > Any info or great websites you have to suggest would be great! > > Thanks, > Tara > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Start a new hobby. Meet a new friend. > http://www.onelist.com > Onelist: The leading provider of free email list services > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 Tara, Hi! I am Tara too! I actually go by Tara Lynn, my first and middle names. We seem to have a lot in common. I am the mother of a very active 14month old son. I also have concerns about keeping up with him after the surgery. Luckily, I have lots of help from my family so I know things will be OK! I am 5'3 " and 245lbs. My BMI is 41 or 42, so I would imagine yours is about the same. Good luck with your insurance. I just switched to a new insurance after being rejected outright by my last company. I called today to see if they had received Dr.R's letter, and they said it was forwarded to the medical reviewer for authorization. This is very GOOD news I think! My last company did not even CONSIDER it. At least I know my new company will approve the procedure if they deem it medically necessary, and, as I meet all of the criterior, I feel positive that they will deem it necessary. Just out of curiosity, are you considering having more children after your surgery? I am 26 and would like to have 1 or 2 more. My only concern is vitamin deficiency, but my OB Specialist feels it is the right thing to do and will be less risky than getting pregnant now with hypothyroidism and Type II Diabetes. Both of these conditions will all but disappear with the weightloss. Hope to hear from you soon! Tara Lynn Dimirsky ---Tarapfs@... wrote: > > From: Tarapfs@... > > Hello Everyone, > > It's been a delight to read all of your inputs. My name is Tara and I live in > Texas. I still have not calculated my BMI...but I know it's up there! I'm > 5'2 " and weigh 235. I'm excited and scared about all of this. I have my > first appointment with a doctor (that I spent five months finding) in May. My > family doctor does not support my decision to find out more about surgery. My > cousin had surgery in Australia ten years ago and her quality of life is so > improved. > > My hubby is so supportive.... as is my mother. Other than that, I've told no > one what I'm contemplating (with exception of another girl I see struggling > with our same problems). I have two girls ages four and two. How have others > with small kids done in the recovery period? I'm petrified of the insurance > battle tha tmay loom...and guess what.....I'm a liscenced health insurance > professional!!! MY policy says " does not cover weight loss programs except > surgery for the morbidly obese " .....anyone else had this line in their PPO > policy. Had any problems with it? I'm 26 and want to have the energy to push > my daughters on the swing, or to take my kids on their first roller coaster > ride. (I'm taking the kids to six flags and and worried I won't fit in some > rides....I'm dreading the embarassment, but I promised them) > > Any info or great websites you have to suggest would be great! > > Thanks, > Tara > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Start a new hobby. Meet a new friend. > http://www.onelist.com > Onelist: The leading provider of free email list services > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 Hello, In my experience weight loss will help many medical illnesses (diabetes, hypertension sleep apnea and many others) but I have never seen any effect on hypothyroidism RR Contact Information: Rutledge, M.D. F.A.C.S. The Center for Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery (CLOS) Address: 4301 Ben lin Blvd. P. O. Box 15698 Durham, North Carolina 27704 Office Telephone #: Fax #: Hospital Main #: E-Mail: Dr_Rutledge@... Web Site : http://clos.net ICQ#: 27262329 AIM: RutledgeMD Re: New list person! > > >> In a message dated 3/22/1999 2:17:15 PM Central Standard Time, >> taradim@... writes: >> >> << >> now with hypothyroidism and Type II Diabetes. Both of these conditions >> will all but disappear with the weightloss. >> Hope to hear from you soon! >> Tara Lynn Dimirsky >> >> > >Hi- >I am curious as to who told you or where you found information concerning >hypothyriodism and that it will diminish after surgery.... reason being- I have >hypothyroidism and am currently on .2 synthroid- I was told that the weight loss >will not help this. I am not questioning you- just want the information for >myself so I can take it to my OB who is in charge of my thyriod med's... > >Thanks, Bonnie > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Start a new hobby. Meet a new friend. >http://www.onelist.com >Onelist: The leading provider of free email list services >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 Hello, In my experience weight loss will help many medical illnesses (diabetes, hypertension sleep apnea and many others) but I have never seen any effect on hypothyroidism RR Contact Information: Rutledge, M.D. F.A.C.S. The Center for Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery (CLOS) Address: 4301 Ben lin Blvd. P. O. Box 15698 Durham, North Carolina 27704 Office Telephone #: Fax #: Hospital Main #: E-Mail: Dr_Rutledge@... Web Site : http://clos.net ICQ#: 27262329 AIM: RutledgeMD Re: New list person! > > >> In a message dated 3/22/1999 2:17:15 PM Central Standard Time, >> taradim@... writes: >> >> << >> now with hypothyroidism and Type II Diabetes. Both of these conditions >> will all but disappear with the weightloss. >> Hope to hear from you soon! >> Tara Lynn Dimirsky >> >> > >Hi- >I am curious as to who told you or where you found information concerning >hypothyriodism and that it will diminish after surgery.... reason being- I have >hypothyroidism and am currently on .2 synthroid- I was told that the weight loss >will not help this. I am not questioning you- just want the information for >myself so I can take it to my OB who is in charge of my thyriod med's... > >Thanks, Bonnie > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Start a new hobby. Meet a new friend. >http://www.onelist.com >Onelist: The leading provider of free email list services >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 Hello, In my experience weight loss will help many medical illnesses (diabetes, hypertension sleep apnea and many others) but I have never seen any effect on hypothyroidism RR Contact Information: Rutledge, M.D. F.A.C.S. The Center for Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery (CLOS) Address: 4301 Ben lin Blvd. P. O. Box 15698 Durham, North Carolina 27704 Office Telephone #: Fax #: Hospital Main #: E-Mail: Dr_Rutledge@... Web Site : http://clos.net ICQ#: 27262329 AIM: RutledgeMD Re: New list person! > > >> In a message dated 3/22/1999 2:17:15 PM Central Standard Time, >> taradim@... writes: >> >> << >> now with hypothyroidism and Type II Diabetes. Both of these conditions >> will all but disappear with the weightloss. >> Hope to hear from you soon! >> Tara Lynn Dimirsky >> >> > >Hi- >I am curious as to who told you or where you found information concerning >hypothyriodism and that it will diminish after surgery.... reason being- I have >hypothyroidism and am currently on .2 synthroid- I was told that the weight loss >will not help this. I am not questioning you- just want the information for >myself so I can take it to my OB who is in charge of my thyriod med's... > >Thanks, Bonnie > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Start a new hobby. Meet a new friend. >http://www.onelist.com >Onelist: The leading provider of free email list services >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 > In a message dated 3/22/1999 2:17:15 PM Central Standard Time, > taradim@... writes: > > << > now with hypothyroidism and Type II Diabetes. Both of these conditions > will all but disappear with the weightloss. > Hope to hear from you soon! > Tara Lynn Dimirsky >> > Hi- I am curious as to who told you or where you found information concerning hypothyriodism and that it will diminish after surgery.... reason being- I have hypothyroidism and am currently on .2 synthroid- I was told that the weight loss will not help this. I am not questioning you- just want the information for myself so I can take it to my OB who is in charge of my thyriod med's... Thanks, Bonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 > In a message dated 3/22/1999 2:17:15 PM Central Standard Time, > taradim@... writes: > > << > now with hypothyroidism and Type II Diabetes. Both of these conditions > will all but disappear with the weightloss. > Hope to hear from you soon! > Tara Lynn Dimirsky >> > Hi- I am curious as to who told you or where you found information concerning hypothyriodism and that it will diminish after surgery.... reason being- I have hypothyroidism and am currently on .2 synthroid- I was told that the weight loss will not help this. I am not questioning you- just want the information for myself so I can take it to my OB who is in charge of my thyriod med's... Thanks, Bonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 > In a message dated 3/22/1999 2:17:15 PM Central Standard Time, > taradim@... writes: > > << > now with hypothyroidism and Type II Diabetes. Both of these conditions > will all but disappear with the weightloss. > Hope to hear from you soon! > Tara Lynn Dimirsky >> > Hi- I am curious as to who told you or where you found information concerning hypothyriodism and that it will diminish after surgery.... reason being- I have hypothyroidism and am currently on .2 synthroid- I was told that the weight loss will not help this. I am not questioning you- just want the information for myself so I can take it to my OB who is in charge of my thyriod med's... Thanks, Bonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 Bonnie, I AM SORRY! I don't know what I was thinking. You are right, Dr. Ruttledge! My endo told me I would have to remain on the Synthroid for probably the rest of my life. It was the Type II diabetes that will improve. I also have osteo-arthritis in my hips and a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. My RHEUMATOLOGIST told me that these problems will greatly diminish with weight loss. I don't think they actually go away, but the pain associated with the illnesses decreases. I am so sorry I confused you - I just wasn't paying attention to what I wrote. You said your OB was in charge of your thyroid? I am newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism and a goiter on my thyroid. How did your thyroid affect your pregnancys, if I might ask? Do you plan to have more children after having the bypass? Again, I am sorry to confuse you! Tara Lynn Dimirsky ---Bonnie Borchert wrote: > > > > > In a message dated 3/22/1999 2:17:15 PM Central Standard Time, > > taradim@... writes: > > > > << > > now with hypothyroidism and Type II Diabetes. Both of these conditions > > will all but disappear with the weightloss. > > Hope to hear from you soon! > > Tara Lynn Dimirsky >> > > > > Hi- > I am curious as to who told you or where you found information concerning > hypothyriodism and that it will diminish after surgery.... reason being- I have > hypothyroidism and am currently on .2 synthroid- I was told that the weight loss > will not help this. I am not questioning you- just want the information for > myself so I can take it to my OB who is in charge of my thyriod med's... > > Thanks, Bonnie > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Start a new hobby. Meet a new friend. > http://www.onelist.com > Onelist: The leading provider of free email list services > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 Bonnie, I AM SORRY! I don't know what I was thinking. You are right, Dr. Ruttledge! My endo told me I would have to remain on the Synthroid for probably the rest of my life. It was the Type II diabetes that will improve. I also have osteo-arthritis in my hips and a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. My RHEUMATOLOGIST told me that these problems will greatly diminish with weight loss. I don't think they actually go away, but the pain associated with the illnesses decreases. I am so sorry I confused you - I just wasn't paying attention to what I wrote. You said your OB was in charge of your thyroid? I am newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism and a goiter on my thyroid. How did your thyroid affect your pregnancys, if I might ask? Do you plan to have more children after having the bypass? Again, I am sorry to confuse you! Tara Lynn Dimirsky ---Bonnie Borchert wrote: > > > > > In a message dated 3/22/1999 2:17:15 PM Central Standard Time, > > taradim@... writes: > > > > << > > now with hypothyroidism and Type II Diabetes. Both of these conditions > > will all but disappear with the weightloss. > > Hope to hear from you soon! > > Tara Lynn Dimirsky >> > > > > Hi- > I am curious as to who told you or where you found information concerning > hypothyriodism and that it will diminish after surgery.... reason being- I have > hypothyroidism and am currently on .2 synthroid- I was told that the weight loss > will not help this. I am not questioning you- just want the information for > myself so I can take it to my OB who is in charge of my thyriod med's... > > Thanks, Bonnie > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Start a new hobby. Meet a new friend. > http://www.onelist.com > Onelist: The leading provider of free email list services > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 Bonnie, I AM SORRY! I don't know what I was thinking. You are right, Dr. Ruttledge! My endo told me I would have to remain on the Synthroid for probably the rest of my life. It was the Type II diabetes that will improve. I also have osteo-arthritis in my hips and a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. My RHEUMATOLOGIST told me that these problems will greatly diminish with weight loss. I don't think they actually go away, but the pain associated with the illnesses decreases. I am so sorry I confused you - I just wasn't paying attention to what I wrote. You said your OB was in charge of your thyroid? I am newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism and a goiter on my thyroid. How did your thyroid affect your pregnancys, if I might ask? Do you plan to have more children after having the bypass? Again, I am sorry to confuse you! Tara Lynn Dimirsky ---Bonnie Borchert wrote: > > > > > In a message dated 3/22/1999 2:17:15 PM Central Standard Time, > > taradim@... writes: > > > > << > > now with hypothyroidism and Type II Diabetes. Both of these conditions > > will all but disappear with the weightloss. > > Hope to hear from you soon! > > Tara Lynn Dimirsky >> > > > > Hi- > I am curious as to who told you or where you found information concerning > hypothyriodism and that it will diminish after surgery.... reason being- I have > hypothyroidism and am currently on .2 synthroid- I was told that the weight loss > will not help this. I am not questioning you- just want the information for > myself so I can take it to my OB who is in charge of my thyriod med's... > > Thanks, Bonnie > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Start a new hobby. Meet a new friend. > http://www.onelist.com > Onelist: The leading provider of free email list services > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 Hmmmmmmmm..... I guess it would be Tear-a. Like in Gone with the wind! How 'bout you? I have spoken with my Ob, as well as Dr. Rutledge, about having more babies! I beleive it is only restricted during the first year post-op, because that is the period of rapid weight loss. From what I understand, my vitamins will be extremely crucial in sustaining a healthy pregnancy. My OB is a high-risk specialist, and I have the utmost confidence in his opinion. Between he and Dr. Rutledge, I feel confident that I will be accurately monitored. Tara Lynn ---Tarapfs@... wrote: > > From: Tarapfs@... > > In a message dated 3/22/1999 2:17:15 PM Central Standard Time, > taradim@... writes: > > << Just out of curiosity, are you considering having more children > after your surgery? I am 26 and would like to have 1 or 2 more. My > only concern is vitamin deficiency, but my OB Specialist feels it is > the right thing to do and will be less risky than getting pregnant > now with hypothyroidism and Type II Diabetes. Both of these conditions > will all but disappear with the weightloss. > Hope to hear from you soon! > Tara Lynn Dimirsky >> > > Hi, Tara Lynn! (Do you say it Tar-a or Tear-a?) > I am 26, too. My two girls keep me busy. I don't not plan on having more > children of my own, but hubby and I are going to be foster parents for > troubled kids (and knowing myself, I would not be shocked if we ended up > adopting someday). We also host exchange students...next year we get a teen > girl from Latvia. My cousin had the procedure as was told having more > children (she had two) was not going to be an option. She had a little boy > two years ago, eight years after her surgery. Her surgery was more risky than > modern day, so maybe that is why she was not " allowed " to get pregnant. She > just had the procedure again last year, and is back down to the size 8 she had > grown used to after the first surgery. > Does anyone know how common repeat surgeries are? > > 'Til Later, > Tara (the other one...lol) > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Ideas on how we can improve ONElist? > http://www.onelist.com > Check out the Suggestion Box feature on our new web site > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 Hmmmmmmmm..... I guess it would be Tear-a. Like in Gone with the wind! How 'bout you? I have spoken with my Ob, as well as Dr. Rutledge, about having more babies! I beleive it is only restricted during the first year post-op, because that is the period of rapid weight loss. From what I understand, my vitamins will be extremely crucial in sustaining a healthy pregnancy. My OB is a high-risk specialist, and I have the utmost confidence in his opinion. Between he and Dr. Rutledge, I feel confident that I will be accurately monitored. Tara Lynn ---Tarapfs@... wrote: > > From: Tarapfs@... > > In a message dated 3/22/1999 2:17:15 PM Central Standard Time, > taradim@... writes: > > << Just out of curiosity, are you considering having more children > after your surgery? I am 26 and would like to have 1 or 2 more. My > only concern is vitamin deficiency, but my OB Specialist feels it is > the right thing to do and will be less risky than getting pregnant > now with hypothyroidism and Type II Diabetes. Both of these conditions > will all but disappear with the weightloss. > Hope to hear from you soon! > Tara Lynn Dimirsky >> > > Hi, Tara Lynn! (Do you say it Tar-a or Tear-a?) > I am 26, too. My two girls keep me busy. I don't not plan on having more > children of my own, but hubby and I are going to be foster parents for > troubled kids (and knowing myself, I would not be shocked if we ended up > adopting someday). We also host exchange students...next year we get a teen > girl from Latvia. My cousin had the procedure as was told having more > children (she had two) was not going to be an option. She had a little boy > two years ago, eight years after her surgery. Her surgery was more risky than > modern day, so maybe that is why she was not " allowed " to get pregnant. She > just had the procedure again last year, and is back down to the size 8 she had > grown used to after the first surgery. > Does anyone know how common repeat surgeries are? > > 'Til Later, > Tara (the other one...lol) > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Ideas on how we can improve ONElist? > http://www.onelist.com > Check out the Suggestion Box feature on our new web site > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 Hmmmmmmmm..... I guess it would be Tear-a. Like in Gone with the wind! How 'bout you? I have spoken with my Ob, as well as Dr. Rutledge, about having more babies! I beleive it is only restricted during the first year post-op, because that is the period of rapid weight loss. From what I understand, my vitamins will be extremely crucial in sustaining a healthy pregnancy. My OB is a high-risk specialist, and I have the utmost confidence in his opinion. Between he and Dr. Rutledge, I feel confident that I will be accurately monitored. Tara Lynn ---Tarapfs@... wrote: > > From: Tarapfs@... > > In a message dated 3/22/1999 2:17:15 PM Central Standard Time, > taradim@... writes: > > << Just out of curiosity, are you considering having more children > after your surgery? I am 26 and would like to have 1 or 2 more. My > only concern is vitamin deficiency, but my OB Specialist feels it is > the right thing to do and will be less risky than getting pregnant > now with hypothyroidism and Type II Diabetes. Both of these conditions > will all but disappear with the weightloss. > Hope to hear from you soon! > Tara Lynn Dimirsky >> > > Hi, Tara Lynn! (Do you say it Tar-a or Tear-a?) > I am 26, too. My two girls keep me busy. I don't not plan on having more > children of my own, but hubby and I are going to be foster parents for > troubled kids (and knowing myself, I would not be shocked if we ended up > adopting someday). We also host exchange students...next year we get a teen > girl from Latvia. My cousin had the procedure as was told having more > children (she had two) was not going to be an option. She had a little boy > two years ago, eight years after her surgery. Her surgery was more risky than > modern day, so maybe that is why she was not " allowed " to get pregnant. She > just had the procedure again last year, and is back down to the size 8 she had > grown used to after the first surgery. > Does anyone know how common repeat surgeries are? > > 'Til Later, > Tara (the other one...lol) > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Ideas on how we can improve ONElist? > http://www.onelist.com > Check out the Suggestion Box feature on our new web site > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 Its my understanding that hypothyroidism is a " FOREVER " thing as well. I have been taking synthroid for almost3 years. I also believe that the thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system, as my son is diabetic and they check his thyroid functions each year. Just my 2 cents. Kathy Goodman _________________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 1999 Report Share Posted March 22, 1999 Its my understanding that hypothyroidism is a " FOREVER " thing as well. I have been taking synthroid for almost3 years. I also believe that the thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system, as my son is diabetic and they check his thyroid functions each year. Just my 2 cents. Kathy Goodman _________________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 1999 Report Share Posted March 23, 1999 Tara- My thyroid was not found until after my first pregnancy- although the endocrinologist thought it had been around a while. With my second pregnancy my thyroid slowed down quite a bit- I went from synthroid .75 to 2 and it has stayed there since (2 yrs now). I have my OB/Gyn handle most of my medical problems because I am close to him and trust him much more than my GP. Pregnancy- I asked Dr. Rutledge about this- and he does not recomend getting pregnant again. My second daughter was born with a rare form of SB- luckily it is a type that, although there are internal problems, shows no external problems (she walks, talks, and looks perfectly normal). So- I was worried about folic acid- becuase now that I have a child with a neural tube defect- I need to be on mega doses of this (compared to a normal pregnant woman). My OB and I talked extensively about this- because I had thought maybe one more- I am not positive. He assured me that if I did becomes pregnant- which I am really not planning to- we would treat it as very high risk in that blood tests would be done weekly- and that he thought I would be fine because I am a stickler for taking medication. He said that, with proper management, the risks are far worse for an obese woman than a medically managed malabsorption case. In other owrds, he said that as long as we were dilegent in watching my vitamin intake and made sure everythingwas stable- I should have no problems. Of course- I am not sure I want to risk that!! Bonnie -- Bonnie mom to Josie and Marielle TCS Awareness Page http://www.mindspring.com/~borchert/tcs.htm Lipomylomeningocele Family Support Group http://www.mindspring.com/~borchert/index.htm ****** " Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. " - Margaret Mead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 1999 Report Share Posted March 23, 1999 Bonnie, WOW! I am no stranger to Neural Tube defects. I lost my first pregnancy at 5 months to a severe NTD with hydrocephaly. This is why I was very concerned with the vitamin deficiency issue. After I lost the pregnancy, my levels were drawn and appeared to be normal. My " specialist " is actually a geneticist and I feel very close to him and trust him implicitly. I have since had a perfectly normal baby boy. My Dr. also feels that as long as future pregnancys are monitored closely, we should not have many problems. With my current weight and med. problems, I have become so irregular that I beleive my chances of becoming pregnant without this surgery are very minimal. Thanks for your response! It helps so much to talk to thers about this! Tara Lynn ---Bonnie Borchert wrote: > > > > Tara- > My thyroid was not found until after my first pregnancy- although the > endocrinologist thought it had been around a while. With my second > pregnancy my thyroid slowed down quite a bit- I went from synthroid ..75 > to 2 and it has stayed there since (2 yrs now). I have my OB/Gyn handle > most of my medical problems because I am close to him and trust him much > more than my GP. > > Pregnancy- I asked Dr. Rutledge about this- and he does not recomend > getting pregnant again. My second daughter was born with a rare form of > SB- luckily it is a type that, although there are internal problems, > shows no external problems (she walks, talks, and looks perfectly > normal). So- I was worried about folic acid- becuase now that I have a > child with a neural tube defect- I need to be on mega doses of this > (compared to a normal pregnant woman). > My OB and I talked extensively about this- because I had thought maybe > one more- I am not positive. He assured me that if I did becomes > pregnant- which I am really not planning to- we would treat it as very > high risk in that blood tests would be done weekly- and that he thought > I would be fine because I am a stickler for taking medication. He said > that, with proper management, the risks are far worse for an obese woman > than a medically managed malabsorption case. > In other owrds, he said that as long as we were dilegent in watching my > vitamin intake and made sure everythingwas stable- I should have no > problems. > Of course- I am not sure I want to risk that!! > Bonnie > > -- > Bonnie > mom to Josie and Marielle > TCS Awareness Page http://www.mindspring.com/~borchert/tcs.htm > Lipomylomeningocele Family Support Group > http://www.mindspring.com/~borchert/index.htm > ****** > " Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can > change > the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. " > - Margaret Mead > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > We have a new web site! > http://www.onelist.com > Onelist: The leading provider of free email community services > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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