Guest guest Posted June 13, 2002 Report Share Posted June 13, 2002 One more thing....I started trying 3 months before my first year anniversary of my surgery and I didn't conceive until a year later and I don't have PCOS. I just wasn't ovulating. So don't be disappointed if it doesn't happen right away. I was trying not to get pregnant when we conceived our daughter (born in 1990). So I thought it would be a snap for me to get pregnant now that my cycle is back to normal. Not so. I ended up having to take Clomid and HCG injections for a couple of months before I got pregnant. Good luck! Nette new to group My name is and I had GBS on Nov. 19. I am down 110 lbs so far. I also suffer from PCOS. My question is is it safe to go ahead and start trying to get pregnant at 10 months out from surgery? My PCOS is getting better, so far I have had 2 periods in a row right on time. I go to see my GYN in July and I am going to have him run blood work to check all my levels. Any suggestions? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2002 Report Share Posted June 13, 2002 One more thing....I started trying 3 months before my first year anniversary of my surgery and I didn't conceive until a year later and I don't have PCOS. I just wasn't ovulating. So don't be disappointed if it doesn't happen right away. I was trying not to get pregnant when we conceived our daughter (born in 1990). So I thought it would be a snap for me to get pregnant now that my cycle is back to normal. Not so. I ended up having to take Clomid and HCG injections for a couple of months before I got pregnant. Good luck! Nette new to group My name is and I had GBS on Nov. 19. I am down 110 lbs so far. I also suffer from PCOS. My question is is it safe to go ahead and start trying to get pregnant at 10 months out from surgery? My PCOS is getting better, so far I have had 2 periods in a row right on time. I go to see my GYN in July and I am going to have him run blood work to check all my levels. Any suggestions? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2002 Report Share Posted June 13, 2002 Hi and welcome! What's your WLS surgeon's recommendation? It seams that the common practice is anywhere from 1 to 2 years post-op. Ideally, you want to be at your goal weight for a period of time to stabilize. Of course there are women who became preggo before the " ideal " time and have done fine. BTW, I'm a PCOer, too. And now, the proud mama of a 5 month old baby girl. ) I was so excited to actually get regular periods post-WLS. I NEVER thought I'd see the day when I'd be happy to get my period! LOL!! Best of luck to you, . Please keep us posted. Blessings, Jordan's Mommy ( in California) new to group My name is and I had GBS on Nov. 19. I am down 110 lbs so far. I also suffer from PCOS. My question is is it safe to go ahead and start trying to get pregnant at 10 months out from surgery? My PCOS is getting better, so far I have had 2 periods in a row right on time. I go to see my GYN in July and I am going to have him run blood work to check all my levels. Any suggestions? Thanks, 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 June 13, 2002 Report Share Posted June 13, 2002 Hi , here is my .02... I have read, and heard from my surgeon to wait 12-18 months until your weight is stablized. It would be better for mother and baby. But then again, some women have gotten pregnant and have had healthy babies before the 12-18 month range. I would wait until after July, when you see your doctor and have your blood work done. Also, I would recommend talking with your surgeon. Good Luck Open RNY 4-19-01 300/175 > >Reply-To: OSSG-pregnant >To: OSSG-pregnant >Subject: new to group >Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 18:45:41 -0000 > >My name is and I had GBS on Nov. 19. I am down 110 lbs so >far. I also suffer from PCOS. My question is is it safe to go ahead >and start trying to get pregnant at 10 months out from surgery? My >PCOS is getting better, so far I have had 2 periods in a row right on >time. I go to see my GYN in July and I am going to have him run blood >work to check all my levels. Any suggestions? >Thanks, > > _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2002 Report Share Posted June 13, 2002 Hi , here is my .02... I have read, and heard from my surgeon to wait 12-18 months until your weight is stablized. It would be better for mother and baby. But then again, some women have gotten pregnant and have had healthy babies before the 12-18 month range. I would wait until after July, when you see your doctor and have your blood work done. Also, I would recommend talking with your surgeon. Good Luck Open RNY 4-19-01 300/175 > >Reply-To: OSSG-pregnant >To: OSSG-pregnant >Subject: new to group >Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 18:45:41 -0000 > >My name is and I had GBS on Nov. 19. I am down 110 lbs so >far. I also suffer from PCOS. My question is is it safe to go ahead >and start trying to get pregnant at 10 months out from surgery? My >PCOS is getting better, so far I have had 2 periods in a row right on >time. I go to see my GYN in July and I am going to have him run blood >work to check all my levels. Any suggestions? >Thanks, > > _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2002 Report Share Posted June 13, 2002 HOw long does your doctor say to wait? Go by what he feels you should do. We are not medical professionals with information about your circumstances. If you are still losing quickly and have not really stabilized you should hold off definitely. Just because you can get pregnant doesn't necessarily mean it is the best thing to do. Talk it over with your surgeon and see what he/she says about how long you should wait. Most recommend at least a year if not two. Rasley mailto:drasley@... BTC, Columbus, 10/7/98 Lost over 90% of excess and maintaining Gained a beautiful daughter on 8/9/00 > new to group > > > My name is and I had GBS on Nov. 19. I am down 110 lbs so > far. I also suffer from PCOS. My question is is it safe to go ahead > and start trying to get pregnant at 10 months out from surgery? My > PCOS is getting better, so far I have had 2 periods in a row right on > time. I go to see my GYN in July and I am going to have him run blood > work to check all my levels. Any suggestions? > Thanks, > > > > > 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 August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 Hi Stacey, welcome and congrats on the pregnancy. Do you dump with sugar? If so, you CAN decline the glucose test. You are out from surgery just a little longer then I am, and I did fine with the glucose, but I dont dump. However I was reallllllly nervous to try it lol.......its up to you, you dont have to do anything you dont want to do. And dont think that you have to only share good news here, we are all there for each other, and that means through hard times too! Welcome! Marcy Wallis edd 12/08/02 new to group Hi. This is Stacey in New York City. I had Gastric Bypass Surgery in May 2000 and lost about 100 pounds. I am now 7 months pregnant with my first baby and doing great thank G-d. I haven't gained any weight in my pregnancy - in fact, I lost 10 pounds at the beginning and have only started to put a couple of those pounds back on but I think it's going directly to the baby because my face looks smaller than ever! In any case, I am glad to have found this board because I haven't found so many resources on post GBS pregnancy on the internet and I was feeling kind of frustrated. I have a great OBGYN practice but I think I'm their first GBS/pregnancy case (so they just keep telling me to " take more calcium " and I keep telling them why I can't drink the glucose at 28 weeks...) I look forward to hearing everyones stories and feedback and sharing only good news. Stacey Open GBS with Dr. Bessler, Columbia-Cornell Hospital, May 2000 -100 pounds Due with first baby end of October Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 Hi Stacey, welcome and congrats on the pregnancy. Do you dump with sugar? If so, you CAN decline the glucose test. You are out from surgery just a little longer then I am, and I did fine with the glucose, but I dont dump. However I was reallllllly nervous to try it lol.......its up to you, you dont have to do anything you dont want to do. And dont think that you have to only share good news here, we are all there for each other, and that means through hard times too! Welcome! Marcy Wallis edd 12/08/02 new to group Hi. This is Stacey in New York City. I had Gastric Bypass Surgery in May 2000 and lost about 100 pounds. I am now 7 months pregnant with my first baby and doing great thank G-d. I haven't gained any weight in my pregnancy - in fact, I lost 10 pounds at the beginning and have only started to put a couple of those pounds back on but I think it's going directly to the baby because my face looks smaller than ever! In any case, I am glad to have found this board because I haven't found so many resources on post GBS pregnancy on the internet and I was feeling kind of frustrated. I have a great OBGYN practice but I think I'm their first GBS/pregnancy case (so they just keep telling me to " take more calcium " and I keep telling them why I can't drink the glucose at 28 weeks...) I look forward to hearing everyones stories and feedback and sharing only good news. Stacey Open GBS with Dr. Bessler, Columbia-Cornell Hospital, May 2000 -100 pounds Due with first baby end of October Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 Hi Stacey, welcome and congrats on the pregnancy. Do you dump with sugar? If so, you CAN decline the glucose test. You are out from surgery just a little longer then I am, and I did fine with the glucose, but I dont dump. However I was reallllllly nervous to try it lol.......its up to you, you dont have to do anything you dont want to do. And dont think that you have to only share good news here, we are all there for each other, and that means through hard times too! Welcome! Marcy Wallis edd 12/08/02 new to group Hi. This is Stacey in New York City. I had Gastric Bypass Surgery in May 2000 and lost about 100 pounds. I am now 7 months pregnant with my first baby and doing great thank G-d. I haven't gained any weight in my pregnancy - in fact, I lost 10 pounds at the beginning and have only started to put a couple of those pounds back on but I think it's going directly to the baby because my face looks smaller than ever! In any case, I am glad to have found this board because I haven't found so many resources on post GBS pregnancy on the internet and I was feeling kind of frustrated. I have a great OBGYN practice but I think I'm their first GBS/pregnancy case (so they just keep telling me to " take more calcium " and I keep telling them why I can't drink the glucose at 28 weeks...) I look forward to hearing everyones stories and feedback and sharing only good news. Stacey Open GBS with Dr. Bessler, Columbia-Cornell Hospital, May 2000 -100 pounds Due with first baby end of October Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2002 Report Share Posted October 19, 2002 Hi, my name is Kim and I had open RNY Sept 26/02 and found out Oct 17 that I'm pregnant. The only thing that's concerning me is that I was pregnant when I had this surgery. Both my husband and I are in shock. Have been together 10 years and have never become pregnant until the same month that I had WLS. My first appt. with the Dr. and dietian is on Monday and was just wondering if there are any moms out there who this happened to? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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