Guest guest Posted October 10, 2000 Report Share Posted October 10, 2000 Hello Sportbroad, What is your name? I just recently also found this site and have enjoyed reading everyones emails. Lots of info. I'm happy to hear that your pain free. What type of operation did you have? regards, Debbie G. ton, South Carolina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2000 Report Share Posted October 10, 2000 In a message dated 10/10/00 6:03:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time, sportbroad@... writes: << I am currently experiencing the best days of my life. I have acute pancreatitis, but I have been without pain for the past few months. I know this won't last, but it has been so long since I have felt like this, I thank God each day. Yes, I was operated on over a year ago, and believe I had the very best of care. There is hope. Sportbroad@... >> Hi Sportbroad, I have missed you. Tell me what you had done. It's great that you are feeling so much better. Welcome back. Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2001 Report Share Posted May 15, 2001 Hello, , and welcome to the group! I know you will get lots of opinions about how long to wait to conceive after surgery. I think the most important person to ask is your doctor. I had WLS with the intent of getting pregnant as soon as it was safe to do so. My PCOS was the main reason I had surgery. My doctor gave the the " OK " to start trying for a baby after I was only 6 months post-op. My improved health, and weight-loss success was enough for him to let me try earlier than the usual 1-2 years that everyone says to wait. Maybe your own situation will allow your doctor to give you the early " green light " as well. Everyone's body adapts to WLS differently. You may be pleasantly surprised, like I was. - find a doctor that you trust, and listen to him/her! Best wishes to you and your hubby! - Finch RNY 8-18-00 297 lbs. today: 205 lbs. 8 weeks pregnant!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2001 Report Share Posted May 15, 2001 Hi , Sounds like you have big plans in your future! I only waited five months after WLS, not by choice, it just happened! I have lost 60 pounds and I think my fertility just went through the roof, because I honest don't think I could conceive 60 pounds ago. Anyway, I am almost 7 weeks along and had a vaginal ultrasound yesterday and baby looks great! That's just my story. I am sure it is best to wait for 12 mos after surgery, but life doesn't always work the way it " should " ! Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2001 Report Share Posted May 16, 2001 I just wanted to say thankyou to everyone who wrote and told me their story. I know you keep haveing to tell it everytime someone new comes along. I guess I really have a lot to think about thanks again Jess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2001 Report Share Posted May 18, 2001 My doctor suggest to wait a year, but u never know how long it will take you to conceive...I would go ahead and try it...U have lost 100 pounds so that is good, and it might be easier for you to get pregant. I wish you luck sheli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2001 Report Share Posted May 18, 2001 Hi ! My advice is to go with what your surgeon recommends. Welcome to our group!! -Kris missywitch13@... wrote: > Hi, my name is and I have been reading the posts here for > quite awhile. I finally decided to post some questions myself. I > had my surgery last August 2000. I started at 278 and I am now down > to 173. I am 29 years old and my husband and I are looking forward > to starting a family. I need some advice about if I should wait one > year or wait to the eighteen month mark before getting pregnant. I > know it would probably be better to wait longer, but this will be my > first child and I would like to get pregnant at my one year mark. If > anyone has any advice on when I should try to get pregnant or can > give me info on what I should do to physically prepare myself before > getting pregnant, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2001 Report Share Posted May 18, 2001 I had my surgery also in August 2000. I started at 260 and I was down to 185 when I unexpectedly got pregnant (I was faithfully taking birth control pills). I think it is best to wait at least one year so that you can achieve your goal weight and let your body totally recover. However, if it happens to occur sooner, I know that a lot of people have had successful pregnancies. Buckner LAP RNY 8-23-00 pre-op weight 260 pre-prgnancy weight 186 due date: 12-15-01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2001 Report Share Posted May 21, 2001 Hey , My name is Jen. I have my surgery last august also. I have lost 125 lbs and I am down to 175. My husband and I have been trying to conceive for the last 3 months. My doctor told me to wait for at least a year, but at this rate it will be at least a year before we do get pregnant. As far as I have read on this message board, everyone seems to be doing fine no matter how early they got pregnant. I tell you what, I am obsessed with the whole baby idea, I think my husband thinks I am going crazy. Let me know what you have decided, and if you do start trying, let me know how things are going. It's nice to talk to someone in the same boat. What kind of surgery did you have? Jen --- missywitch13@... wrote: > Hi, my name is and I have been reading the > posts here for > quite awhile. I finally decided to post some > questions myself. I > had my surgery last August 2000. I started at 278 > and I am now down > to 173. I am 29 years old and my husband and I are > looking forward > to starting a family. I need some advice about if I > should wait one > year or wait to the eighteen month mark before > getting pregnant. I > know it would probably be better to wait longer, but > this will be my > first child and I would like to get pregnant at my > one year mark. If > anyone has any advice on when I should try to get > pregnant or can > give me info on what I should do to physically > prepare myself before > getting pregnant, I would greatly appreciate it. > Thanks! > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2001 Report Share Posted July 9, 2001 I'm answering my own post, because noone on this list felt it deserved an answer. Yet, I see that there are plenty of you out there, and other people have received responses, so I am left wondering why no support was offered to me. Oh well...there are plenty of supportive people and lists out there - I'll go find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2001 Report Share Posted July 9, 2001 Ummm.....it was more like a few weeks since I sent the original questions, and there have been plenty of posts since then. I do fine on other lists, thank you for your advise. You did find the time to answer this one, didn't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2001 Report Share Posted July 9, 2001 I'm sure you weren't overlooked on purpose... -K debssis99@... wrote: > I'm answering my own post, because noone on this list felt it deserved > an > answer. Yet, I see that there are plenty of you out there, and other > people > have received responses, so I am left wondering why no support was > offered to > me. Oh well...there are plenty of supportive people and lists out > there - > I'll go find one. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2001 Report Share Posted July 9, 2001 umm, this isn't a super busy list, generally. and i don't think a few hours is enough time to decide you are being ignored--on any list! i don't post a lot but i read at least a couple of times a week and from what i have seen this list is VERY supportive, and it is not one of those that is just for the " in group. " people are busy and it is true that a post can get overlooked, but i am sure that it was not intentional. however, to offer a little unsolicited advice, i think you will have a more enjoyable time as a part of any list if you aren't quite so touchy...although that is one of the drawbacks to being on a conception or pregnancy list--there are a lot of people anyway, welcome and good luck in your efforts. as you can see, there are many women who have had normal, healthy pregnancies after wls. i hope to be one of them very soon! anna > I'm answering my own post, because noone on this list felt it deserved an > answer. Yet, I see that there are plenty of you out there, and other people > have received responses, so I am left wondering why no support was offered to > me. Oh well...there are plenty of supportive people and lists out there - > I'll go find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2001 Report Share Posted July 9, 2001 That's probably why I didn't respond; I was on vacation a few weeks ago. I apologize for my oversight. -K debssis99@... wrote: > Ummm.....it was more like a few weeks since I sent the original > questions, > and there have been plenty of posts since then. I do fine on other > lists, > thank you for your advise. You did find the time to answer this one, > didn't > you? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2001 Report Share Posted July 9, 2001 sorry, i mixed you up with another similarly-named post that came up a little while ago. i missed your original post entirely. sounds like this list may not be as active as you are seeking...too bad because this is probably the best source of information on this topic available. i hope you are able to meet those needs elsewhere. good luck in whatever you choose. anna > Ummm.....it was more like a few weeks since I sent the original questions, > and there have been plenty of posts since then. I do fine on other lists, > thank you for your advise. You did find the time to answer this one, didn't > you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2001 Report Share Posted July 10, 2001 Hi there! Maybe if you post your question again, then you may get an answer. I can't remember what your post was, but when I first posted last week, I did not get and answer and then I posted it again and got plenty of answers. Sometimes the posts don't make it for some reason or another. Please don't be upset. This post you sound sarcastic. If you are unpleased with this group, then maybe it's just not the group for you. Just a suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2001 Report Share Posted July 10, 2001 You have to remember that the email groups aren't perfect there are LOTS of emails I miss because they just don't come through. This may have been the case. So while you may have received a copy of your email others may not have.. its happened to my posts! *~Joy~* Lap. RNY @ 491lbs 2/26/01 Dr. Bertha, DO town Memorial Hospital, town NJ down 125lbs as of 6/30/01!!! Mommy to: 1-9-99 and Saralyn 12-15-99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2001 Report Share Posted July 10, 2001 And I just signed on last week so I wasn't here but if you really need help, you can ask again and if I can help, I'll sure try. I've had one since my surgery with #2 on the was in7 weeks so I have a little insight. Margaret Re: Re: New to group > That's probably why I didn't respond; I was on vacation a few weeks ago. > I apologize for my oversight. > -K > > debssis99@... wrote: > > > Ummm.....it was more like a few weeks since I sent the original > > questions, > > and there have been plenty of posts since then. I do fine on other > > lists, > > thank you for your advise. You did find the time to answer this one, > > didn't > > you? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2001 Report Share Posted July 10, 2001 Well, good Lord, . I just tried to research your initial post, and all I found was a post in reference to another post, where you vaguely mentioned you were new. If that's not what you're referring to, please re-send your original post to me. I don't think it's fair for you to label the group as non-supportive base on that post and the lack of response to it. Now me personally, I've been lurking and pretty inactive on this list for over a year now. It's always seemed to be a very good and supportive list. In fact, one of the best, and least, non-confrontational wls lists. I just changed my settings today, so that I would receive the individual e-mails from this group. As I've said in an earlier post, I'm just now planning on becoming more active. Now, from what little I did read, you're more experienced(in pregnancy) in this matter than I am, however, if I can lend some support, I'll be happy to. In fact, I don't believe any member of this list has a problem with being supportive. Dee P.G. > I'm answering my own post, because noone on this list felt it deserved an > answer. Yet, I see that there are plenty of you out there, and other people > have received responses, so I am left wondering why no support was offered to > me. Oh well...there are plenty of supportive people and lists out there - > I'll go find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2001 Report Share Posted July 10, 2001 You know, I sent out a post a few weeks ago with no response, but being an adult and realizing other people have busy lives, I took no offense. Hope you have better luck with other lists. > Ummm.....it was more like a few weeks since I sent the original questions, > and there have been plenty of posts since then. I do fine on other lists, > thank you for your advise. You did find the time to answer this one, didn't > you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2002 Report Share Posted March 7, 2002 Mine started at 46...did PT and played tennis for 5 more years...had a resurf this past Monday at 53 years of age...Dr. Gross said it was shot but plenty of good bone for a resurf. Think about PT and waiting...orthopedics is in a revolution and even a 3 year wait will yield a newer technique worth waiting for! Quoting bgibby97411 : > <html><body> > > > <tt> > Hello,<BR> > <BR> > My name is and I have a bad hip. & nbsp; I'm 39 and up until about 6 > <BR> > months ago I was very active, playing basketball 3 days a week, golf, <BR> > gardening, etc. & nbsp; I've been athletic all my life, tennis, skiing, <BR> > basketball, waterskiing, barefoot skiing, etc. & nbsp; About 9 months ago my > <BR> > left knee started hurting during b-ball and then I had a continual <BR> > groin pain which I though was some kind of muscle condition. & nbsp; I <BR> > eventually got x-rays and saw an orthopod and he told me my hip is <BR> > basically history- advanced arthritis? in the one hip but no problems <BR> > elsewhere. & nbsp; He thinks I may have had some kind of injury when I was > <BR> > younger that caused this, but I can't remember anything in particular.<BR> > <BR> > My doc says I'll eventually have to have THR, but only when I can't <BR> > stand the pain or avoidance of pain. & nbsp; This was hard to swallow for me > <BR> > being as active as I am and it has been difficult to accept that <BR> > certain activities such as b-ball are ended for the rest of my life. & nbsp; > <BR> > I can still get around with a pronounced limp and can play a pretty <BR> > decent game of golf though it's getting harder to walk 18 holes and I <BR> > take a cart whenever possible.<BR> > <BR> > Which brings me to today. & nbsp; I thought I'd surf for a little more info > <BR> > on THR and I come across the activejoints site and the m/m <BR> > resurfacing and eventually this list. & nbsp; This procedure looks like <BR> > something that might work well for me and so here I am. & nbsp; I emailed my > <BR> > ortho doctor today and asked him if he knows much about resurfacing <BR> > and since I have some time before surgery will be imminent, I'm going <BR> > to monitor this list and glean as much info as I can.<BR> > <BR> > TIA<BR> > <BR> > Gibson<BR> > Bandon, Oregon<BR> > <BR> > </tt> > > <br> > > <!-- |**|begin egp html banner|**| --> > > <table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2> > <tr bgcolor=#FFFFCC> > <td align=center><font size= " -1 " color=#003399><b>Yahoo! Groups > Sponsor</b></font></td> > </tr> > <tr bgcolor=#FFFFFF> > <td align=center width=470><table border=0 cellpadding=0 > cellspacing=0><tr><td align=center><font face=arial > size=-2>ADVERTISEMENT</font><br><a > href= " http://rd.yahoo.com/M=215002.1818248.3328688.1261774/D=egroupweb/S=1705061 343:HM/A=847665/R=0/*http://ads.x10.com/?bHlhaG9vbW9uc3RlcjcuZGF0=1015457957% 3eM=215002.1818248.3328688.1261774/D=egroupweb/S=1705061343:HM/A=847665/R=1 " > target=_top><img > src= " http://ads.x10.com/?Z3lhaG9vbW9uc3RlcjcuZGF0=1015457957% 3eM=215002.1818248.3328688.1261774/D=egroupweb/S=1705061343:HM/A=847665/R=2 " > alt= " " width= " 300 " height= " 250 " border= " 0 " ></a></td></tr></table></td> > </tr> > <tr><td><img alt= " " width=1 height=1 > src= " http://us.adserver.yahoo.com/l? M=215002.1818248.3328688.1261774/D=egroupmail/S=1705061343:HM/A=847665/rand=1170 78164 " ></td></tr> > </table> > > <!-- |**|end egp html banner|**| --> > > > <br> > <tt> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2002 Report Share Posted March 8, 2002 Hi and welcome! You sound like I did!! I was sick all throughout the day (nausea, but not much vomitting), I've lost 8lbs since becoming pg, I sleep like crap, and even though I'm more hungry I have tobe VERY careful - dumping is EVIL when your pg. I'm 15.5 weeks now and I do feel much better. The m/s has dimished to only a few minutes per day. Hang in there!! Carey > >Reply-To: OSSG-pregnant >To: OSSG-pregnant >Subject: new to group >Date: Thu, 07 Mar 2002 17:28:57 -0000 > >Hi. My name is . I am new to the group. I had RNY on 5/17/01 >and just found out that I am 8 weeks pregnant. I am very happy since >we wanted to have more kids but I am also worried about possible >negative effects on the baby, my ability to nurse, etc... My main >problem so far is that I have the worst morning sickness or should I >say all day sickness. I feel like I did when I was first post op. >Nothing agrees with my stomach, everything smells bad, I am nausaus >and dizzy all day long, I can't sleep through the night... It has >been 8 years since I had my last kid and I don't remember it being >this bad with him or with my first. Has anyone else noticed that >it's harder post op? I am also losing weight (1 lb) instead of >gaining. I try to munch small things throughout the day but always >have this awful taste in my mouth and could puke at any second. >Dumping seems to have gotten worse and the taste of artificial >sweetener is making me sick. Also, I need an afternoon nap daily or >I can't get through the day. By the way, I'm 35 years old. Any tips >would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening to me complain. > > > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2002 Report Share Posted March 8, 2002 > > > > >Reply-To: OSSG-pregnant > >To: OSSG-pregnant > >Subject: new to group > >Date: Thu, 07 Mar 2002 17:28:57 -0000 > > > >Hi. My name is . I am new to the group. I had RNY on > 5/17/01 > >and just found out that I am 8 weeks pregnant. ------------ Welcome ! ===== *~Lyssa~* Married to , Benji, anniv 08-20-88 Mommy to Kassie, 09-18-91, Isabelle 06-05-98, Zachary 02-15-02 __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 For what it's worth, virtually everybody on this group has gone through what your boyfriend is experiencing. We all developed a problem with our hip(s), we all were told we would need a THR, we all hated the idea and looked for other options. We learned about resurfacing and we have either had it done or are waiting to have it done. And most importantly, everyone of us is glad we did it. I'm willing to bet that there isn't one person that would opt for a THR if they had the option to go back and do it over. If you follow this group for any length of time, it is obvious that most of the individuals are intelligent people that have done a lot of research into their options, and choosing resurfacing was a no brainer. You NEED to get an x-ray done and get it to a Doctor that does RESURFACING. I'm partial to Dr Mont in Baltimore, but if you go back and read previous postings, I don't think you could make a bad choice. During the time I've part of this group, I have yet to see anything but praise for all the Doctors doing this procedure. Good luck, and hopefully your boyfriend is a candidate for this procedure. new to group > Sorry to inquire about what is probably old hat to most of you but > here goes... > > My boyfriend Terry is 32 years old with osteoarthritis in his left > hip. The two orthopods he has seen in the past 6 months are not very > familiar with resurfacing and are encouraging THR. Terry is very > opposed to this as I'm sure many of you were. The one he saw > yesterday thought resurfacing might be a problem since his socket is > somewhat small and his femur head is somewhat large although there is > no deformity in either area. Terry is in a great deal of pain on a > regular basis and on most days is unable to stay on his feet for > prolonged periods of time. NSAID's do not offer much relief at all. > Neither do Glucosamine chondroitin MSM creams or oral supplements. > He is used to a very active life and as you can imagine, he is > becoming very depressed and frustrated. I have done some research, > as has he, and plan on contacting some physicians in the midwest who > may be participating in clinical trials. He also plans on being in > the London area mid-June--should he try to see someone there? > What is the best approach for this? > Thanks in advance for your help. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 There are two things that come to my mind immediately after reading your post. The first is that I would not place much trust in most orthopods who are not familiar with resurfacing. The fact is that most know very little about it or have outdated information, and since they don't do it they would rather guide you toward a THR. The second thing is that with your boyfriend being only 32 years old, a THR is probably not a very good idea since they have a limited life span and one or more revisions will likely be needed. There are other significant advantages to resurfacing vs. THR. You will read many posts here about people (including me) who have been resurfaced and are delighted with the results. Gather as much information as you can. Schiller BHR 3/12/02 > Sorry to inquire about what is probably old hat to most of you but > here goes... > > My boyfriend Terry is 32 years old with osteoarthritis in his left > hip. The two orthopods he has seen in the past 6 months are not very > familiar with resurfacing and are encouraging THR. Terry is very > opposed to this as I'm sure many of you were. The one he saw > yesterday thought resurfacing might be a problem since his socket is > somewhat small and his femur head is somewhat large although there is > no deformity in either area. Terry is in a great deal of pain on a > regular basis and on most days is unable to stay on his feet for > prolonged periods of time. NSAID's do not offer much relief at all. > Neither do Glucosamine chondroitin MSM creams or oral supplements. > He is used to a very active life and as you can imagine, he is > becoming very depressed and frustrated. I have done some research, > as has he, and plan on contacting some physicians in the midwest who > may be participating in clinical trials. He also plans on being in > the London area mid-June--should he try to see someone there? > What is the best approach for this? > Thanks in advance for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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