Re: Probably a silly question but ...

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In a message dated 1/16/2002 9:35:51 AM Eastern Standard Time,

lyssa_107@... writes:

> If I go into labour and for some reason it turns into a c-section is

> there anything the surgeon needs to know about the gastric bypass??

> or ng tubes or anything in terms of the fact I had rny?

>

Lyssa now while I had my c-sections prior to my WLS I never had any " special "

the only thing I used were compression stockings (vericose veins and being

obese they didn't want to take the chance), IV, & epidural.. nothing that

would change seeing I've had gastric bypass.. I WILL say this time I'm gonna

ask for compazine or zofran before I have the c-section.. I'm tired of

getting ill on the table :0) You may want to tell them in case of a problem

that they'll need to do an ng tube LOOKING at where they're going! I asked

my WLS (and found an OB who has other WLS patients) surgeon if there was

anything special I needed and he said no!

*~Joy~*

Lap RNY @ 491lbs

2/26/01

down 205lbs as of 12/11/01

Mommy to:

1-9-99

&

Saralyn

12-15-99

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In a message dated 1/16/2002 10:15:28 AM Eastern Standard Time,

lyssa_107@... writes:

> Thanks Joy!

>

No problem :0) I had 2 great c-sections/recoveries that I'm willing to share

my experiences (I was over 400lbs at delivery for both in 1999) the only

thing I didn't like was seeing my newborn shortly after birth.. I had to do

the recovery thing first.. now that I have a new OB I'm gonna ask if all the

cleaning up can wait until after I get the first few mins with my new baby!

The old OB is a jerk and won't even release my medical files!

*~Joy~*

Lap RNY @ 491lbs

2/26/01

down 205lbs as of 12/11/01

Mommy to:

1-9-99

&

Saralyn

12-15-99

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good ???? I am all ears too!!

Sandi

Mesquite, TX

VSRG 3-13-00

Dr. Bryce @ Pathweigh

highest 350+

date of surgery 3-13-00 257 lbs.

3-13-01 185 lbs.

10-27-01 I am a 31 waist!!!!!!

11-3-01 I am in my goal size 10!!!

11-26-01 OMG I AM PREGNANT!!!!!!!

Probably a silly question but ...

Ok I was just wondering about this last night during another insomnia

filled evening

If I go into labour and for some reason it turns into a c-section is

there anything the surgeon needs to know about the gastric bypass??

or ng tubes or anything in terms of the fact I had rny?

Lyssa

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Thanks Joy!

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Lyssa (31) Ben (34) Kassie 9/18/91 Isabelle 6/5/98 Zachary 2-14-02

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Hi Lyssa,

I've never heard of a C-S requiring a ng ... also, the procedure is for your

uterus not your stomach.

I had asked when I first found out I was prego if I would require a C-S since I

had an abdominoplasty and my OB laughed and said, " Only if you're the first

woman in medical history that had her uterus tightened w/ the tummy tuck " . I

was naive I guess but I'm always one to ask questions ....regardless if they

sound silly or not!

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Probably a silly question but ...

Ok I was just wondering about this last night during another insomnia

filled evening

If I go into labour and for some reason it turns into a c-section is

there anything the surgeon needs to know about the gastric bypass??

or ng tubes or anything in terms of the fact I had rny?

Lyssa

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Hi Lyssa,

I have had a couple of procedures post op (mainly for kidney stones

that wouldn't pass) but they needed to know for purposes of

prescribing meds and also if you are admitted I usually ask for a

diabetic diet because the regular diet is just ridiculous with the

amounts of sugar they give you. Other than that I haven't had any

problem with any tubes or general anesthesia etc...

I actually had an NG tube placed a few days post op because of some

complications with not eliminating gas and my pouch getting " too

full " this was not pleasant but I know it can be done.

Hope this helps!

~Ann

RNY-lap 09-00

Preop Weight 265+

Current Weight (at 41 weeks preggy) 142 <--think it might be lower now

Due Date WAS 01-10-02 --- they pushed it up to 01-16-02

First baby - it's going to be a girl

Age - 30

> Ok I was just wondering about this last night during another

insomnia

> filled evening

> If I go into labour and for some reason it turns into a c-section is

> there anything the surgeon needs to know about the gastric bypass??

> or ng tubes or anything in terms of the fact I had rny?

> Lyssa

>

>

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Thanks Ann and good tip on the diabetic menu ..

Lyssa

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Lyssa, I asked them the very same thing when I went in, because I had thought

(correctly) that I might end up having to have a C. He said he'd make a note of

it,

but that it would be extremely unusual to have to intubate me during a C, unless

there

was some dire emergency and I went into arrest or something. I didn't, but I

warned

the anesthesia chick anyway when the time came, and it was no big deal. Plus, my

dh

was there with me and if something had happened, he'd've warned them too.

K

" Lyssa... " wrote:

> Ok I was just wondering about this last night during another insomnia

> filled evening

> If I go into labour and for some reason it turns into a c-section is

> there anything the surgeon needs to know about the gastric bypass??

> or ng tubes or anything in terms of the fact I had rny?

> Lyssa

>

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Lyssa i am Pam and i had a c-section with all of my kids two before my

surgery and the third and i will with my forth coming march 18th. and i was

treated the same way with all of them.the c-section has nothing to do with

your stomach.but you may want to tell them about your eating habits so they

can make sure you have a proper diet you can eat. i hope this helps.