Guest guest Posted October 26, 2002 Report Share Posted October 26, 2002 This (high risk) is not necessarily so, every person ad OB is different, it can't be generalized like that. New and Worried =) Hi there. My husband and I have tried to become pregant for the last 10 years or so with no luck. I had duodenal-switch WLS Dec 2001. Well, I woke up last week PREGNANT !!! HAHA I guess this isn't that unusual for women who have had this surgery but I'm still in shock. I just read that if you get pregnant sooner than 2 years after surgery, this puts you in a high risk pregnancy category. What does this mean ? I am 10 months post op and feeling great. I just need to know what precautions, etc. to take. I have an appt with OBGYN and my WLS surgeon next week but just looking for some information to hold me over until then. I want to make sure I'm not doing anything wrong =) Thanks /hugs Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2002 Report Share Posted October 26, 2002 Lenore's right. How close are you to goal? How are your labs? It's important to get checked first, before worrying. There are lots of us here who've done great! K > > Reply-To: OSSG-pregnant > Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 09:25:14 -0400 > To: OSSG-pregnant > Subject: RE: New and Worried =) > > This (high risk) is not necessarily so, every person ad OB is different, it > can't be generalized like that. > > New and Worried =) > > Hi there. My husband and I have tried to become pregant for the last > 10 years or so with no luck. I had duodenal-switch WLS Dec 2001. > Well, I woke up last week PREGNANT !!! HAHA I guess this isn't > that unusual for women who have had this surgery but I'm still in > shock. > > I just read that if you get pregnant sooner than 2 years after > surgery, this puts you in a high risk pregnancy category. What does > this mean ? I am 10 months post op and feeling great. I just need > to know what precautions, etc. to take. > > I have an appt with OBGYN and my WLS surgeon next week but just > looking for some information to hold me over until then. I want to > make sure I'm not doing anything wrong =) > > Thanks > > /hugs > > > > > > Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2002 Report Share Posted October 26, 2002 Lenore's right. How close are you to goal? How are your labs? It's important to get checked first, before worrying. There are lots of us here who've done great! K > > Reply-To: OSSG-pregnant > Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 09:25:14 -0400 > To: OSSG-pregnant > Subject: RE: New and Worried =) > > This (high risk) is not necessarily so, every person ad OB is different, it > can't be generalized like that. > > New and Worried =) > > Hi there. My husband and I have tried to become pregant for the last > 10 years or so with no luck. I had duodenal-switch WLS Dec 2001. > Well, I woke up last week PREGNANT !!! HAHA I guess this isn't > that unusual for women who have had this surgery but I'm still in > shock. > > I just read that if you get pregnant sooner than 2 years after > surgery, this puts you in a high risk pregnancy category. What does > this mean ? I am 10 months post op and feeling great. I just need > to know what precautions, etc. to take. > > I have an appt with OBGYN and my WLS surgeon next week but just > looking for some information to hold me over until then. I want to > make sure I'm not doing anything wrong =) > > Thanks > > /hugs > > > > > > Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2002 Report Share Posted October 26, 2002 I just found out a week ago that I am pregnant(5 weeks). I also have been ttc for 5 yrs, but been with huby for 10. I am also very very scared. I had open rny 14 months ago. I called btc and been to my gyno a couple of times and I specifically asked if I was considered high rish and was told NO!!! So who ever told you that is wrong. We just have to make sure we eat every 1.5 hrs.....try to get in 7 meals a day, take our vits, get water in, and take our calcium regulary. I would love to chat with you.....I am so so nervous. Hope to talk to you soon. susan New and Worried =) Hi there. My husband and I have tried to become pregant for the last 10 years or so with no luck. I had duodenal-switch WLS Dec 2001. Well, I woke up last week PREGNANT !!! HAHA I guess this isn't that unusual for women who have had this surgery but I'm still in shock. I just read that if you get pregnant sooner than 2 years after surgery, this puts you in a high risk pregnancy category. What does this mean ? I am 10 months post op and feeling great. I just need to know what precautions, etc. to take. I have an appt with OBGYN and my WLS surgeon next week but just looking for some information to hold me over until then. I want to make sure I'm not doing anything wrong =) Thanks /hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2002 Report Share Posted October 26, 2002 I just found out a week ago that I am pregnant(5 weeks). I also have been ttc for 5 yrs, but been with huby for 10. I am also very very scared. I had open rny 14 months ago. I called btc and been to my gyno a couple of times and I specifically asked if I was considered high rish and was told NO!!! So who ever told you that is wrong. We just have to make sure we eat every 1.5 hrs.....try to get in 7 meals a day, take our vits, get water in, and take our calcium regulary. I would love to chat with you.....I am so so nervous. Hope to talk to you soon. susan New and Worried =) Hi there. My husband and I have tried to become pregant for the last 10 years or so with no luck. I had duodenal-switch WLS Dec 2001. Well, I woke up last week PREGNANT !!! HAHA I guess this isn't that unusual for women who have had this surgery but I'm still in shock. I just read that if you get pregnant sooner than 2 years after surgery, this puts you in a high risk pregnancy category. What does this mean ? I am 10 months post op and feeling great. I just need to know what precautions, etc. to take. I have an appt with OBGYN and my WLS surgeon next week but just looking for some information to hold me over until then. I want to make sure I'm not doing anything wrong =) Thanks /hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2002 Report Share Posted October 26, 2002 , First, take a deep breath and relax! You're 10 months out, you didn't state what your starting weight is or present weight but let's just assume for the time being you are at or near goal. Do you get quarterly labs? If so, do you have copies? When you see your OB ask for a set of labs so that you can compare these lab results to the ones prior to conceiving. Are you taking prenatals? If not, start! Taking calcium citrate? If not, start! Taking B-12? If not, start! How's your protein intake? If it's less than 60, up it! (I delivered the Bradley method and they recommend pregnant women to consume a minimum of 100 grams of protein/day - I accomplished that with protein supps and protein enriched foods.) Staying well hydrated? Try to drink at least 64 oz at the minimum. I personally shoot for 120 oz or more. As for what you read, I've never heard of anyone being " high-risk " solely for being a post-op WLS under 2 years. Then again, there's a lot of stuff out there on the net that one sees. Listen to your body, you stated you feel great! Relax, think about your nutritional needs for both you and the baby - you'll do great mama! - Unique and Original Baby Products www.babycopia.com New and Worried =) Hi there. My husband and I have tried to become pregant for the last 10 years or so with no luck. I had duodenal-switch WLS Dec 2001. Well, I woke up last week PREGNANT !!! HAHA I guess this isn't that unusual for women who have had this surgery but I'm still in shock. I just read that if you get pregnant sooner than 2 years after surgery, this puts you in a high risk pregnancy category. What does this mean ? I am 10 months post op and feeling great. I just need to know what precautions, etc. to take. I have an appt with OBGYN and my WLS surgeon next week but just looking for some information to hold me over until then. I want to make sure I'm not doing anything wrong =) Thanks /hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2002 Report Share Posted October 26, 2002 , You need to read my post to . Relax mommy and enjoy the ride that pregnancy has to offer! You're 14 months out...hey, better than 14 weeks out! Sounds like you know what you're doing. I can't say it enough to you prego mama's out there...RELAX and enjoy these months while your precious cargo is inside growing, before you know it, he/she will be out and the word RELAX will just be a memory! LOL!!!! - Unique and Original Baby Products www.babycopia.com Re: New and Worried =) I just found out a week ago that I am pregnant(5 weeks). I also have been ttc for 5 yrs, but been with huby for 10. I am also very very scared. I had open rny 14 months ago. I called btc and been to my gyno a couple of times and I specifically asked if I was considered high rish and was told NO!!! So who ever told you that is wrong. We just have to make sure we eat every 1.5 hrs.....try to get in 7 meals a day, take our vits, get water in, and take our calcium regulary. I would love to chat with you.....I am so so nervous. Hope to talk to you soon. susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2002 Report Share Posted October 26, 2002 firesculptress wrote: > Hi there. My husband and I have tried to become pregant for the last > 10 years or so with no luck. I had duodenal-switch WLS Dec 2001. > Well, I woke up last week PREGNANT !!! HAHA I guess this isn't > that unusual for women who have had this surgery but I'm still in > shock. > > I just read that if you get pregnant sooner than 2 years after > surgery, this puts you in a high risk pregnancy category. What does > this mean ? I am 10 months post op and feeling great. I just need > to know what precautions, etc. to take. > > I have an appt with OBGYN and my WLS surgeon next week but just > looking for some information to hold me over until then. I want to > make sure I'm not doing anything wrong =) > > Thanks > > /hugs > > I had the DS last November with Dr. Hess. I got pregnant at 8 months out. ALthough I had lost most of my weight already I was still concerned. No one from the office was concerned in the least. The simple had me change from 3 allergy a & d a day to two but after running my bloodwork for a couple of months my A level is slightly low so I am back to 3 of those. I was just out to Ohio for my yearly checkup a couple weeks ago (a little early but close enough). I always thought they wanted you to wait the 18-24 months so that your weight stablizes but they said the real concern is that it takes alot of people about 18 months to get all their bloodwork stabalized (the right vitamin conmbination for their body). Mine has been perfectly normal since day one (with the exception of my slightly low vitamin a) so they aren't the least bit concerned they both me and baby will be fine. My Ob on the other hand in a little concerned that I'm continuing to lose weight but everyone keeps telling me that the baby will get what it needs and if anyone will suffer it will be me but all my bloodwork shows that I'm fine too. Good luck with everything and send me an e-mail if you have any more questions. 17.5 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2002 Report Share Posted October 26, 2002 > Taking B-12? If not, start! Actually with the duodenal switch surgery our duodenum is left intake and absorbs all the B-12 we need so adding extra of that wouldn't be a very good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2002 Report Share Posted October 26, 2002 > Taking B-12? If not, start! Actually with the duodenal switch surgery our duodenum is left intake and absorbs all the B-12 we need so adding extra of that wouldn't be a very good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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