Guest guest Posted August 9, 2003 Report Share Posted August 9, 2003 In a message dated 8/10/2003 12:29:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time, justdez727@... writes: > I just thought of this, after this surgery, there's no way that i can > be able to have a child, EVER!!! How is the fetus supposed to be > properly nurished inside a body that it's bearly nurishing it's > self?!?! Answer me that one! > You really must become informed dear one start reading the sites and many others plenty of women have children after surgery and have healthy babies. You are only to wait until a year after surgery for your own body to heal itself properly. The pouches do stretch and you can eat sweetheart any way with your line of thinking how do healthy normal sized women ever have babies lol they do. It is all about the quality of the food put inside your body not the amount you can intake. Take care and read as much as you can especially if you are considering having a baby later on. I have my one daughter who is 14 years old and I am not interested in having anymore children ) Keep the questions coming there are wonderful. Lori Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2003 Report Share Posted August 9, 2003 Dez, Yes you can have a baby after surgery! I don't know what put that thought in your head but get it out g/f! There are TONS of women who have had babies after WLS and the babies are just fine. You just have to be extra careful with your diet and everything and consult a nutritionist to make sure you're getting the right foods for your baby. There is hope! 432/384/170 Lap RNY 6/20/03 NO PREGNANCIES?!?! I just thought of this, after this surgery, there's no way that i can be able to have a child, EVER!!! How is the fetus supposed to be properly nurished inside a body that it's bearly nurishing it's self?!?! Answer me that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2003 Report Share Posted August 9, 2003 Dez, A healthy pregnancy isn't out of the question. You just need to be diligent about taking your supplements and get close prenatal attention. My surgeon explained to me that one of the biggest concerns is not that the growing fetus isn't getting enough nutrients, but that the pregnant woman is being depleated. The wonder of nature is that the developing child will usually draw its needs from your body and YOU will be the first to suffer from deficiencies; however, if you comply with the post-op supplemental requirements and include extra iron, folic acid, and prenatal vitamins all should be well. Toi ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > I just thought of this, after this surgery, there's no way that i can > be able to have a child, EVER!!! How is the fetus supposed to be > properly nurished inside a body that it's bearly nurishing it's > self?!?! Answer me that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 In a message dated 8/10/2003 9:36:51 AM Central Standard Time, moongarden1971@... writes: > Sounds good to me even though it isn't true. You CAN have a child after > surgery, but for the life of me I don't understand why these women WANT to. > > I've worked TOO hard on my weight loss to want to risk messing it up by > going thru a pregnancy. UGH!! Of course I don't want any children anyway. > > Kimmie > Well Kimmie I myself agree with you but sometimes the pregnancies just happen. In that case you do all you can do to protect and nourish the fetus till birth. It is just advised to wait if at all possible at least 18 months. By that time you are eating more differently and the baby is not at such high risk. And you also have to remember that some women would love a baby so they do this to make themselves healthy to be able to start the family she/they have always wanted. Now me, I have no children either, but many times in my earlier years I had wanted them. I have to be very careful not to let that happen now. I can just see myself taking a baby to a park with a leash on it cause I can't run it down with my cane flopping, lol.But to each his own I always say. The most important thing to remember that whatever you decide in a pregnancy whether to have or have not needs to be a full dedication of yourself to do the best you can with your health which in turn is ultimately the health of the baby. I think that if I wasnt so old now I probably would have considered having a baby but ole WOLFIE is just to set in her ways now. Plus I have alot of furry babies that keep this gal busy. God Bless you all. Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 No Kimmie your not odd at all. Alot of women choose to not have babies. Its all about choices and you have every right to make them without being considered odd. Just like all of us do. Yes that is ironic about " Baby " . Bet shes a sweetheart though. What kind of cat is she? Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 In a message dated 8/10/2003 10:36:51 AM Eastern Daylight Time, moongarden1971@... writes: > Sounds good to me even though it isn't true. You CAN have a child after > surgery, but for the life of me I don't understand why these women WANT to. > Hi Kimmie I am with you girl on this matter LOL. My daughter is 14 years old now and I gained my most of my weight during my pregnancy and never lost it and then gained some more LOL. I am personally not interested in ever getting pregnant again and my only child will stay just that an only child LOL. But a lot of women suffered from being obese and it stopped them from being able to get pregnant so I can see why women once they can get pregnant ... do...LOL because they couldn't before. Once this weight is off I don't ever want to gain it back again not even a little of it LOL. Good Luck to all the ladies who are 1 year after surgery and are trying to get pregnant or who already are Have a great Sunday Mommies LOL Lori Anne pre-op Lap RNY 8/25/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 In a message dated 8/10/2003 11:56:52 AM Eastern Daylight Time, moongarden1971@... writes: > I rarely hear from any women who feel like I do, and it > is HEAVEN to know I'm not alone in wanting to " avoid pregnancy like the > plague " . > Hi Kimmie You are not alone LOL I tried to talk my doctor into giving me a tubal ligation when I was 18 but he said no way and then I had my daughter when I was 20 turning 21 LOL. I am happy that I did not do it because she is a beautiful intelligent and fun loving girl .... ahem just like her mother ROFL sorry I kill me LOL. But my plan was to finish college go immediately into law school, get my JD and start out in a fabulous law firm and live the high life. Well, my daughter came and I finished college and am getting ready to start law school in 2 years so I still can reach my goals it is just taking a little longer that is all LOL. High life here I come and I will be coming to it skinny LOL. You stick to your guns girl because even later in life if you decide you want a child you can always adopt one or help raise a foster child so you can have it all LOL. I will probably help out a foster child in a couple of years my Jessy will be off to college in 4 scant years then momma is gonna shake her tail feather and have fun LOL. Have a great day Kimmie and I can't wait for the surgery to be over already Lori Anne the wild one LOL pre-op Lap RNY 8/25/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/nutrit/pubs/gastric/gastricsurgery.htm Women of childbearing age should avoid pregnancy until their weight becomes stable because rapid weight loss and nutritional deficiencies can harm a developing fetus. You can have a baby, you just have to wait until your weight is stable. As long as you stick with your vitamins and follow your doctors orders, there is no reason you can't have a healthy baby. Good Luck Pre-Op -- NO PREGNANCIES?!?! I just thought of this, after this surgery, there's no way that i can be able to have a child, EVER!!! How is the fetus supposed to be properly nurished inside a body that it's bearly nurishing it's self?!?! Answer me that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 Sounds good to me even though it isn't true. You CAN have a child after surgery, but for the life of me I don't understand why these women WANT to. I've worked TOO hard on my weight loss to want to risk messing it up by going thru a pregnancy. UGH!! Of course I don't want any children anyway. Kimmie Lap RNY 12/19/03 343/201/135 _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 Sounds good to me even though it isn't true. You CAN have a child after surgery, but for the life of me I don't understand why these women WANT to. I've worked TOO hard on my weight loss to want to risk messing it up by going thru a pregnancy. UGH!! Of course I don't want any children anyway. Kimmie Lap RNY 12/19/03 343/201/135 _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 Yes it seems most women DO want babies. I never have and guess it's extra hard for me now to want them. Hee I know I'm the " odd " person here in a way but oh well. Hugs to you Wolfie and enjoy your fur babies! I have a beautiful kitty cat named Baby... Ironic huh? LOL! Kimmie Lap RNY 12/19/02 343/201/135 _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 She is a gray tabby. Looks like a little gray tiger. And when people ask me if I have a " baby " , I can say YES! LOL! Kimmie Lap RNY 12/19/02 343/201/135 _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 Hi Lori Anne You are getting CLOSE to your surgery date!! Good luck to you Hon. And THANKS for posting. I rarely hear from any women who feel like I do, and it is HEAVEN to know I'm not alone in wanting to " avoid pregnancy like the plague " . Even though I do NOT have kids, I am seriously considering having a tubal. Kimmie _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 In a message dated 8/10/2003 3:42:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time, momfirst2000@... writes: > And men are such insecure babies .I think they only have reason to think we > will leave if we give them reason to .My hubby to be asked me the same > thing. But i want to look good and feel good for me first then him . I know he > loves me now so why would leave once i look good .. I dont get it !!! > oh well talk to everyone later. > Peggy > 322 and waiting for a date > > Hi Peggy I just broke up with my fiance over his insecurities and I have 15 days to go until my surgery, but I have never placed him into my weight loss equation. Men hit on me all the time now and that is why he is so insecure he feels that after surgery and my weight loss he will have more competition. He just doesn't " get it " that I love only him and was planning to do so for the rest of my life. Now I am foot loose and fancy free and gearing myself for surgery and life afterwards and if he can't straighten up and fly right he will get left behind in the dust LOL. Too many fish in the sea to cry over the loss of one guppy no matter how gorgeous he is LOL. Good Luck in dealing with your " baby " Lori Anne pre-op Lap RNY 8/25/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 I think some of us want children but need to be smaller and healthier first at least for me that is the case we plan on having on after i am done with weight lose. But that might change once the weight comes off. And men are such insecure babies .I think they only have reason to think we will leave if we give them reason to .My hubby to be asked me the same thing. But i want to look good and feel good for me first then him . I know he loves me now so why would leave once i look good .. I dont get it !!! oh well talk to everyone later. Peggy 322 and waiting for a date Smile and Count your blessings life is to short Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 Well i am glad your looking at it this way . My weight loss is for me . But it well feel good to have him proud of that to.guess I do include him all of my life. I am a little scared that this will change how our relationship is i dont know though. But either way with or with out him i cant wait to have my life back.. talk to you later Peggy 322 waiting . PS Good Luck keep us posted how your doing . Smile and Count your blessings life is to short Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 One more thing . I do get hit on when we are out he has learned to be flattered by it thanks again peggy Smile and Count your blessings life is to short Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 peggy vare <momfirst2000@s...> wrote: > I think some of us want children but need to be smaller and healthier first at least for me that is the case we plan on having on after i am done with weight lose. But that might change once the weight comes off. Oh, the irony.... I never wanted to give birth, but wanted to adopt. I also figured I could avoid the pregnancy weigh gain. WRONG!! I now have 2 incredible daughters from China, adopted 2.5 years apart. But, in the last 3 years since I've had them both, I've gained 100lbs! How unfair is that! Consult done 1st nutritionist visit Tuesday Surgery this winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 Children are great I've had five thats enough for me but I'll have lots of grandchildren to look forward too.Theres just some that never will have children.I had a aunt whom help raise nieces and nephews and that was good enough for her.She just never could have kids not becuz she heavy.Just couldn't and didn't mine.I thing theres enough children whom need family and be adopted.I had a bad child hood and I can said there some whom should never have children that do.My mother had 7 and never want one of us.So God Bless ya if you don't want kid ever.Thats great and I say Good for you.So God Bless are freedom and all the right's we the people have and pray for the children out there that need family fine one.a friend debkroll of Iowa,Surgery date 08-18-2003.Wt # 365/ ? and counting down. > > I think some of us want children but need to be smaller and > healthier first at least for me that is the case we plan on having > on after i am done with weight lose. But that might change once the > weight comes off. > > > Oh, the irony.... I never wanted to give birth, but wanted to > adopt. I also figured I could avoid the pregnancy weigh gain. > WRONG!! I now have 2 incredible daughters from China, adopted 2.5 > years apart. But, in the last 3 years since I've had them both, I've > gained 100lbs! How unfair is that! > > > Consult done > 1st nutritionist visit Tuesday > Surgery this winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 I truely believe childern are a gift from above but that is my belief that in no way means it is right for everyone . Every one has there own to believe in and there own life to make . What is right for me in no way might be right for others. I am a foster parent to beautlifull little girls as well as have 3 of my own and one step son . I have great admiration for people who adopt and just as much for those who know that kids are not right for them . It is all about personal choice . Thank god we can make the choice for ourselfs. Smile and Count your blessings life is to short Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 hey, for those who may be afraid of weight gain during pregnancy; I just gained 1 pound!! I weighed 250 starting out and would fluxuate between gang 1-3 pounds during the entire thing. After it was all said and done;(day before c-section) I had only gained 1 pound. The afterbirth and my beautiful daughter coming out made me 20 pounds lighter!! Now, I did gain that back:( But I'm not scared of the weight. I know I ate what I wanted and did watch a few things but all in all, it was a great experience! Angie D Re: NO PREGNANCIES?!?! peggy vare <momfirst2000@s...> wrote: > I think some of us want children but need to be smaller and healthier first at least for me that is the case we plan on having on after i am done with weight lose. But that might change once the weight comes off. Oh, the irony.... I never wanted to give birth, but wanted to adopt. I also figured I could avoid the pregnancy weigh gain. WRONG!! I now have 2 incredible daughters from China, adopted 2.5 years apart. But, in the last 3 years since I've had them both, I've gained 100lbs! How unfair is that! Consult done 1st nutritionist visit Tuesday Surgery this winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 > >And men are such insecure babies .I think they only have reason to think we >will leave if we give them reason to .My hubby to be asked me the same >thing. But i want to look good and feel good for me first then him . I know >he loves me now so why would leave once i look good .. I dont get it !!! >oh well talk to everyone later. >Peggy >322 and waiting for a date I wish I could say I understand what you mean but I can't. I have yet to find one single man who has wanted to stay with me for any period of time. I've lost almost 140 lbs and haven't had any change in my social life whatsoever. I lost this weight for ME but hoped I would have some fringe benefits. So far, nothing. Kimmie _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 >Have a great day Kimmie and I can't wait for the surgery to be over already > >Lori Anne the wild one LOL >pre-op Lap RNY 8/25/03 It is getting SO close for you girl!! You are going to do great!! I was where you are just 8 short months ago. Now I've lost almost 140 lbs. and rode my mountain bike three miles today! WOOHOO!!!!! Big Hugs to you!! Kimmie Lap RNY 12/19/02 343/201/135 _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2003 Report Share Posted August 11, 2003 The only time I did loose weight was while I was pg. My first pg was with twins and I lost about 20 pounds due to vommiting. My second pg I lost 5. My third I lost 37 pounds (had a very very difficult pg, with preterm and heavy vommiting 8 hospitalizations) and my last I lost 5. My babies were big for there gestation. My twins were born 15 weeks early and almost 2 lbs. My first ds was 6 weeks early and weighed 6 lbs 12 ounces. my second ds which was my hardes pg weighed 8 lbs 2 ounces and my last baby weighed 8 lbs 4 ounces and was 4 weeks early. Mel Open RNY May 2,2003 289/211/150 Re: NO PREGNANCIES?!?! peggy vare <momfirst2000@s...> wrote: > I think some of us want children but need to be smaller and healthier first at least for me that is the case we plan on having on after i am done with weight lose. But that might change once the weight comes off. Oh, the irony.... I never wanted to give birth, but wanted to adopt. I also figured I could avoid the pregnancy weigh gain. WRONG!! I now have 2 incredible daughters from China, adopted 2.5 years apart. But, in the last 3 years since I've had them both, I've gained 100lbs! How unfair is that! Consult done 1st nutritionist visit Tuesday Surgery this winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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