Guest guest Posted April 12, 2001 Report Share Posted April 12, 2001 Dear Tracey: I can't answer your question, but can imagine what you are going through.... my prayers are with you to decide what is best for you. Caroline --- Tracey Owen taylorbear@...> wrote: > Hey Everyone > Just a question for anyone. Is there anyone out > there who has had a > pregnancy after having BPD/DS? I am 30 and 131.5kg > (which is roughly 290 > pounds) I amazingly fell pregnant and my husband > and I have one son > . We both feel strongly about having another > child, but I refuse to > go through another pregnancy at this weight. I am > having WLS on 11 Dec 2001 > but am desperately afraid that my already minimal > chances (I have lupus and > other lovely...grrrrr... womens problems) of falling > pregnant will be even > further dashed. I cant live at this weight any > longer. It is ruining my > health, my lovelife and my state of mind. So I feel > I am having a tug of > war. Baby verses Weight Loss and health. > > Tracey > _________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at > http://www.hotmail.com. > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2001 Report Share Posted April 12, 2001 Tracey, I am also 30,weigh 326lbs, just married 1 year and although I have 2 step-kids, I definitely want to have some of my own. I have asked the doctors and read everything I can find on pregnancy afterwards. Everything indicates that we actually have a BETTER chance of actually getting pregnant and having a healthy pregnancy AFTER the surgery. I don't know about the additional health problems you have and how that affects it, but as far as the DS surgery, it will not hinder pregnancy in any way from what I hear. I am VERY concerned about that as well. Jenn, Pre-op, Dr. Anthone > >Reply-To: duodenalswitch >To: duodenalswitch >Subject: Pregnancy >Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 21:53:24 +1000 > >Hey Everyone >Just a question for anyone. Is there anyone out there who has had a >pregnancy after having BPD/DS? I am 30 and 131.5kg (which is roughly 290 >pounds) I amazingly fell pregnant and my husband and I have one son >. We both feel strongly about having another child, but I refuse to >go through another pregnancy at this weight. I am having WLS on 11 Dec >2001 >but am desperately afraid that my already minimal chances (I have lupus and >other lovely...grrrrr... womens problems) of falling pregnant will be even >further dashed. I cant live at this weight any longer. It is ruining my >health, my lovelife and my state of mind. So I feel I am having a tug of >war. Baby verses Weight Loss and health. > >Tracey >_________________________________________________________________________ >Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2001 Report Share Posted April 12, 2001 Tracey, From my research so far, I've found the Dr.s don't want you to get pregnant for the first 1-2 years after your surgery due to the minimal amounts you will be eating. It could cause nutritional problems for the baby. However, after that time it's no problem. In fact, they say when we weigh less, it's even easier to concieve! Good luck to you. --- Tracey Owen taylorbear@...> wrote: > Hey Everyone > Just a question for anyone. Is there anyone out > there who has had a > pregnancy after having BPD/DS? I am 30 and 131.5kg > (which is roughly 290 > pounds) I amazingly fell pregnant and my husband > and I have one son > . We both feel strongly about having another > child, but I refuse to > go through another pregnancy at this weight. I am > having WLS on 11 Dec 2001 > but am desperately afraid that my already minimal > chances (I have lupus and > other lovely...grrrrr... womens problems) of falling > pregnant will be even > further dashed. I cant live at this weight any > longer. It is ruining my > health, my lovelife and my state of mind. So I feel > I am having a tug of > war. Baby verses Weight Loss and health. > > Tracey > _________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at > http://www.hotmail.com. > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2001 Report Share Posted April 12, 2001 Tracey, From my research so far, I've found the Dr.s don't want you to get pregnant for the first 1-2 years after your surgery due to the minimal amounts you will be eating. It could cause nutritional problems for the baby. However, after that time it's no problem. In fact, they say when we weigh less, it's even easier to concieve! Good luck to you. --- Tracey Owen taylorbear@...> wrote: > Hey Everyone > Just a question for anyone. Is there anyone out > there who has had a > pregnancy after having BPD/DS? I am 30 and 131.5kg > (which is roughly 290 > pounds) I amazingly fell pregnant and my husband > and I have one son > . We both feel strongly about having another > child, but I refuse to > go through another pregnancy at this weight. I am > having WLS on 11 Dec 2001 > but am desperately afraid that my already minimal > chances (I have lupus and > other lovely...grrrrr... womens problems) of falling > pregnant will be even > further dashed. I cant live at this weight any > longer. It is ruining my > health, my lovelife and my state of mind. So I feel > I am having a tug of > war. Baby verses Weight Loss and health. > > Tracey > _________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at > http://www.hotmail.com. > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2001 Report Share Posted April 12, 2001 Tracey, From my research so far, I've found the Dr.s don't want you to get pregnant for the first 1-2 years after your surgery due to the minimal amounts you will be eating. It could cause nutritional problems for the baby. However, after that time it's no problem. In fact, they say when we weigh less, it's even easier to concieve! Good luck to you. --- Tracey Owen taylorbear@...> wrote: > Hey Everyone > Just a question for anyone. Is there anyone out > there who has had a > pregnancy after having BPD/DS? I am 30 and 131.5kg > (which is roughly 290 > pounds) I amazingly fell pregnant and my husband > and I have one son > . We both feel strongly about having another > child, but I refuse to > go through another pregnancy at this weight. I am > having WLS on 11 Dec 2001 > but am desperately afraid that my already minimal > chances (I have lupus and > other lovely...grrrrr... womens problems) of falling > pregnant will be even > further dashed. I cant live at this weight any > longer. It is ruining my > health, my lovelife and my state of mind. So I feel > I am having a tug of > war. Baby verses Weight Loss and health. > > Tracey > _________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at > http://www.hotmail.com. > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2001 Report Share Posted April 12, 2001 I may be the only one who feels this way, maybe because I am 28 YO, and had to have an emergency hysterectomy last year... but I worry about the consequences, for YOU, if you should terminate this pregnancy, (I am assuming that is what you are contemplating)... I have two boys, 2.5 and almost four (and they are our WORLD)...but, we wanted one more baby... it will never happen for us now. I still *grieve* over this, sometimes DAILY. I cannot put into words what I would give to have one more baby grow inside my body, bumping around for nine months... there is no cost I wouldn't pay, no measure too extreme, I mean I would do ANYTHING. JMHO. The surgery you could do after giving birth... the baby will not ~come back~ after the surgery. Please understand I am in NO way judging you. Just trying to share my story with you. Let me tell you, I was 286#s with my second, (AFTER he was born). I had Pubic Symphasis Laxity, meaning the cartilage that connect your pubic bones, had softened too much, too early in my pregnancy. I was in PAIN *EVERY* single day of my pregnancy, on bed rest for MONTHS, and as a result of this condition had to have a c-sec at 38 weeks... At the time I was miserable and couldn't wait to have the baby, thinking it was too much pain for one mommy to endure for months! But!!!! What I would give to go through it again... Again, I just wanted to share my story with you, I would feel badly about myself if I didn't... but I wish you the best and I *do* realize... YOU know what is best for YOUR body, not-- me. Please let us know how things go, and what you decide. Fondly, (and with all sincerity) Loriann ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Surgery November 16th, '00 Dr. Aniceto Baltasar Alcoy, Spain (self-pay) -71#'s mailto:llist@... http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Loriann/loriann.html Pregnancy Hey Everyone Just a question for anyone. Is there anyone out there who has had a pregnancy after having BPD/DS? I am 30 and 131.5kg (which is roughly 290 pounds) I amazingly fell pregnant and my husband and I have one son . We both feel strongly about having another child, but I refuse to go through another pregnancy at this weight. I am having WLS on 11 Dec 2001 but am desperately afraid that my already minimal chances (I have lupus and other lovely...grrrrr... womens problems) of falling pregnant will be even further dashed. I cant live at this weight any longer. It is ruining my health, my lovelife and my state of mind. So I feel I am having a tug of war. Baby verses Weight Loss and health. Tracey _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2001 Report Share Posted April 12, 2001 I may be the only one who feels this way, maybe because I am 28 YO, and had to have an emergency hysterectomy last year... but I worry about the consequences, for YOU, if you should terminate this pregnancy, (I am assuming that is what you are contemplating)... I have two boys, 2.5 and almost four (and they are our WORLD)...but, we wanted one more baby... it will never happen for us now. I still *grieve* over this, sometimes DAILY. I cannot put into words what I would give to have one more baby grow inside my body, bumping around for nine months... there is no cost I wouldn't pay, no measure too extreme, I mean I would do ANYTHING. JMHO. The surgery you could do after giving birth... the baby will not ~come back~ after the surgery. Please understand I am in NO way judging you. Just trying to share my story with you. Let me tell you, I was 286#s with my second, (AFTER he was born). I had Pubic Symphasis Laxity, meaning the cartilage that connect your pubic bones, had softened too much, too early in my pregnancy. I was in PAIN *EVERY* single day of my pregnancy, on bed rest for MONTHS, and as a result of this condition had to have a c-sec at 38 weeks... At the time I was miserable and couldn't wait to have the baby, thinking it was too much pain for one mommy to endure for months! But!!!! What I would give to go through it again... Again, I just wanted to share my story with you, I would feel badly about myself if I didn't... but I wish you the best and I *do* realize... YOU know what is best for YOUR body, not-- me. Please let us know how things go, and what you decide. Fondly, (and with all sincerity) Loriann ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Surgery November 16th, '00 Dr. Aniceto Baltasar Alcoy, Spain (self-pay) -71#'s mailto:llist@... http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Loriann/loriann.html Pregnancy Hey Everyone Just a question for anyone. Is there anyone out there who has had a pregnancy after having BPD/DS? I am 30 and 131.5kg (which is roughly 290 pounds) I amazingly fell pregnant and my husband and I have one son . We both feel strongly about having another child, but I refuse to go through another pregnancy at this weight. I am having WLS on 11 Dec 2001 but am desperately afraid that my already minimal chances (I have lupus and other lovely...grrrrr... womens problems) of falling pregnant will be even further dashed. I cant live at this weight any longer. It is ruining my health, my lovelife and my state of mind. So I feel I am having a tug of war. Baby verses Weight Loss and health. Tracey _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2001 Report Share Posted April 12, 2001 Lori- I re-read the original post and I don't think she was saying that she was pregnant and was planning not to go through with the pregnancy- I think she was saying that maybe she would want to get pregnant again and would she be able to do so after the surgery? As for the original question- my surgeon said that as long as you wait until you stop losing weight, you should be able to have a pregnancy just fine after the surgery. I was concerned about this, also, since we only have one child and would maybe like more. I know some people have difficulty conceiving when they are obese- so it may even help you get pregnant more easily. Amy Y. Fremont, CA Waiting... Pre-Op > I may be the only one who feels this way, maybe because I am 28 YO, and had > to have an emergency hysterectomy last year... but I worry about the > consequences, for YOU, if you should terminate this pregnancy, (I am > assuming that is what you are contemplating)... I have two boys, 2.5 and > almost four (and they are our WORLD)...but, we wanted one more baby... it > will never happen for us now. I still *grieve* over this, sometimes DAILY. > I cannot put into words what I would give to have one more baby grow inside > my body, bumping around for nine months... there is no cost I wouldn't pay, > no measure too extreme, I mean I would do ANYTHING. JMHO. The surgery you > could do after giving birth... the baby will not ~come back~ after the > surgery. Please understand I am in NO way judging you. Just trying to > share my story with you. > Let me tell you, I was 286#s with my second, (AFTER he was born). I had > Pubic Symphasis Laxity, meaning the cartilage that connect your pubic bones, > had softened too much, too early in my pregnancy. I was in PAIN *EVERY* > single day of my pregnancy, on bed rest for MONTHS, and as a result of this > condition had to have a c-sec at 38 weeks... At the time I was miserable > and couldn't wait to have the baby, thinking it was too much pain for one > mommy to endure for months! But!!!! What I would give to go through it > again... > Again, I just wanted to share my story with you, I would feel badly about > myself if I didn't... but I wish you the best and I *do* realize... YOU know > what is best for YOUR body, not-- me. Please let us know how things go, and > what you decide. > Fondly, (and with all sincerity) > Loriann > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Surgery November 16th, '00 > Dr. Aniceto Baltasar > Alcoy, Spain (self-pay) > -71#'s > mailto:llist@c... > http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Loriann/loriann.html > > > Pregnancy > > > Hey Everyone > Just a question for anyone. Is there anyone out there who has had a > pregnancy after having BPD/DS? I am 30 and 131.5kg (which is roughly 290 > pounds) I amazingly fell pregnant and my husband and I have one son > . We both feel strongly about having another child, but I refuse to > go through another pregnancy at this weight. I am having WLS on 11 Dec 2001 > but am desperately afraid that my already minimal chances (I have lupus and > other lovely...grrrrr... womens problems) of falling pregnant will be even > further dashed. I cant live at this weight any longer. It is ruining my > health, my lovelife and my state of mind. So I feel I am having a tug of > war. Baby verses Weight Loss and health. > > Tracey > ______________________________________________________________________ ___ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2001 Report Share Posted April 12, 2001 Lori- I re-read the original post and I don't think she was saying that she was pregnant and was planning not to go through with the pregnancy- I think she was saying that maybe she would want to get pregnant again and would she be able to do so after the surgery? As for the original question- my surgeon said that as long as you wait until you stop losing weight, you should be able to have a pregnancy just fine after the surgery. I was concerned about this, also, since we only have one child and would maybe like more. I know some people have difficulty conceiving when they are obese- so it may even help you get pregnant more easily. Amy Y. Fremont, CA Waiting... Pre-Op > I may be the only one who feels this way, maybe because I am 28 YO, and had > to have an emergency hysterectomy last year... but I worry about the > consequences, for YOU, if you should terminate this pregnancy, (I am > assuming that is what you are contemplating)... I have two boys, 2.5 and > almost four (and they are our WORLD)...but, we wanted one more baby... it > will never happen for us now. I still *grieve* over this, sometimes DAILY. > I cannot put into words what I would give to have one more baby grow inside > my body, bumping around for nine months... there is no cost I wouldn't pay, > no measure too extreme, I mean I would do ANYTHING. JMHO. The surgery you > could do after giving birth... the baby will not ~come back~ after the > surgery. Please understand I am in NO way judging you. Just trying to > share my story with you. > Let me tell you, I was 286#s with my second, (AFTER he was born). I had > Pubic Symphasis Laxity, meaning the cartilage that connect your pubic bones, > had softened too much, too early in my pregnancy. I was in PAIN *EVERY* > single day of my pregnancy, on bed rest for MONTHS, and as a result of this > condition had to have a c-sec at 38 weeks... At the time I was miserable > and couldn't wait to have the baby, thinking it was too much pain for one > mommy to endure for months! But!!!! What I would give to go through it > again... > Again, I just wanted to share my story with you, I would feel badly about > myself if I didn't... but I wish you the best and I *do* realize... YOU know > what is best for YOUR body, not-- me. Please let us know how things go, and > what you decide. > Fondly, (and with all sincerity) > Loriann > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Surgery November 16th, '00 > Dr. Aniceto Baltasar > Alcoy, Spain (self-pay) > -71#'s > mailto:llist@c... > http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Loriann/loriann.html > > > Pregnancy > > > Hey Everyone > Just a question for anyone. Is there anyone out there who has had a > pregnancy after having BPD/DS? I am 30 and 131.5kg (which is roughly 290 > pounds) I amazingly fell pregnant and my husband and I have one son > . We both feel strongly about having another child, but I refuse to > go through another pregnancy at this weight. I am having WLS on 11 Dec 2001 > but am desperately afraid that my already minimal chances (I have lupus and > other lovely...grrrrr... womens problems) of falling pregnant will be even > further dashed. I cant live at this weight any longer. It is ruining my > health, my lovelife and my state of mind. So I feel I am having a tug of > war. Baby verses Weight Loss and health. > > Tracey > ______________________________________________________________________ ___ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2001 Report Share Posted April 12, 2001 Tracey, I'm not exactly sure what you're asking, but there's a yahoo!group that is a list of women who are both pre-op & post-op & talk about pregnancy. Here's the address: OSSG-pregnant. Check it out. They're very helpful. Good luck, Cheri > Hey Everyone > Just a question for anyone. Is there anyone out there who has had a > pregnancy after having BPD/DS? I am 30 and 131.5kg (which is roughly 290 > pounds) I amazingly fell pregnant and my husband and I have one son > . We both feel strongly about having another child, but I refuse to > go through another pregnancy at this weight. I am having WLS on 11 Dec 2001 > but am desperately afraid that my already minimal chances (I have lupus and > other lovely...grrrrr... womens problems) of falling pregnant will be even > further dashed. I cant live at this weight any longer. It is ruining my > health, my lovelife and my state of mind. So I feel I am having a tug of > war. Baby verses Weight Loss and health. > > Tracey > ______________________________________________________________________ ___ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2001 Report Share Posted April 13, 2001 Ohhhhhh~ I thought when she said she 'fell pregnant' she meant she IS preggers... I am not always the brightest bulb on the tree, hehehe... As far as getting pregnant AFTER surgery, most people believe that pregnancy is much easier to achieve after surgery, but most docs insist on waiting 18 months to two years before getting pregnant... I have a wonderful friend on another list that is planning on doing just that, waiting the recommended time, and then trying to concieve... (I can't wait, of course, and hope I get to be an Auntie .) Anyway thanks for clearing that up, and best of luck to all~ Loriann Pregnancy > > > Hey Everyone > Just a question for anyone. Is there anyone out there who has had a > pregnancy after having BPD/DS? I am 30 and 131.5kg (which is roughly 290 > pounds) I amazingly fell pregnant and my husband and I have one son > . We both feel strongly about having another child, but I refuse to > go through another pregnancy at this weight. I am having WLS on 11 Dec 2001 > but am desperately afraid that my already minimal chances (I have lupus and > other lovely...grrrrr... womens problems) of falling pregnant will be even > further dashed. I cant live at this weight any longer. It is ruining my > health, my lovelife and my state of mind. So I feel I am having a tug of > war. Baby verses Weight Loss and health. > > Tracey > ______________________________________________________________________ ___ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2001 Report Share Posted April 13, 2001 Loriann, Don't feel bad, I have read that post 3X (wait, now 4X) and it still looks like she is saying she is pregnant to me. However, I haven't checked the wattage (is that a word?!) in my bulb lately. I could be wrong. Sondra BPD/DS Pre-Op w/Dr. Herron @ Mt. Sinai/NYC tentatively 6/18/01 BMI 56 > > I may be the only one who feels this way, maybe because I am 28 YO, > and had > > to have an emergency hysterectomy last year... but I worry about the > > consequences, for YOU, if you should terminate this pregnancy, (I am > > assuming that is what you are contemplating)... I have two boys, > 2.5 and > > almost four (and they are our WORLD)...but, we wanted one more > baby... it > > will never happen for us now. I still *grieve* over this, > sometimes DAILY. > > I cannot put into words what I would give to have one more baby > grow inside > > my body, bumping around for nine months... there is no cost I > wouldn't pay, > > no measure too extreme, I mean I would do ANYTHING. JMHO. The > surgery you > > could do after giving birth... the baby will not ~come back~ after > the > > surgery. Please understand I am in NO way judging you. Just > trying to > > share my story with you. > > Let me tell you, I was 286#s with my second, (AFTER he was born). > I had > > Pubic Symphasis Laxity, meaning the cartilage that connect your > pubic bones, > > had softened too much, too early in my pregnancy. I was in PAIN > *EVERY* > > single day of my pregnancy, on bed rest for MONTHS, and as a result > of this > > condition had to have a c-sec at 38 weeks... At the time I was > miserable > > and couldn't wait to have the baby, thinking it was too much pain > for one > > mommy to endure for months! But!!!! What I would give to go > through it > > again... > > Again, I just wanted to share my story with you, I would feel badly > about > > myself if I didn't... but I wish you the best and I *do* realize... > YOU know > > what is best for YOUR body, not-- me. Please let us know how > things go, and > > what you decide. > > Fondly, (and with all sincerity) > > Loriann > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > Surgery November 16th, '00 > > Dr. Aniceto Baltasar > > Alcoy, Spain (self-pay) > > -71#'s > > mailto:llist@c... > > http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Loriann/loriann.html > > > > > > Pregnancy > > > > > > Hey Everyone > > Just a question for anyone. Is there anyone out there who has had a > > pregnancy after having BPD/DS? I am 30 and 131.5kg (which is > roughly 290 > > pounds) I amazingly fell pregnant and my husband and I have > one son > > . We both feel strongly about having another child, but I > refuse to > > go through another pregnancy at this weight. I am having WLS on 11 > Dec 2001 > > but am desperately afraid that my already minimal chances (I have > lupus and > > other lovely...grrrrr... womens problems) of falling pregnant will > be even > > further dashed. I cant live at this weight any longer. It is > ruining my > > health, my lovelife and my state of mind. So I feel I am having a > tug of > > war. Baby verses Weight Loss and health. > > > > Tracey > > > ______________________________________________________________________ > ___ > > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at > http://www.hotmail.com. > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ -- > -- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2001 Report Share Posted April 13, 2001 Loriann Thankyou for your heartfelt words and I am so sorry for your loss. I am so sorry that I didnt word my email correctly. After re-reading it I realised how it could have been misunderstood. Let me set some things straight. I have a 10 month old son (and an angel in heaven) and our son is the pregnancy I was talking about. I don't believe in convenience abortion. As I stated previously I have some physical problems which I have always been told would prevent me from falling pregnant, so imagine my amazment at falling pregnant. We lost out first child and he is our angel in heaven. But God is a wonderful God, and beyond my belief gave me a second chance. My original email was really just a request to see if any of you wonderful ladies (and gents) knew of anyone who had fallen pregnant after WLS. I hope this clears things up. Again let me say I am sorry. Tracey _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2001 Report Share Posted April 13, 2001 Loriann Thankyou for your heartfelt words and I am so sorry for your loss. I am so sorry that I didnt word my email correctly. After re-reading it I realised how it could have been misunderstood. Let me set some things straight. I have a 10 month old son (and an angel in heaven) and our son is the pregnancy I was talking about. I don't believe in convenience abortion. As I stated previously I have some physical problems which I have always been told would prevent me from falling pregnant, so imagine my amazment at falling pregnant. We lost out first child and he is our angel in heaven. But God is a wonderful God, and beyond my belief gave me a second chance. My original email was really just a request to see if any of you wonderful ladies (and gents) knew of anyone who had fallen pregnant after WLS. I hope this clears things up. Again let me say I am sorry. Tracey _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2001 Report Share Posted April 13, 2001 Loriann Thankyou for your heartfelt words and I am so sorry for your loss. I am so sorry that I didnt word my email correctly. After re-reading it I realised how it could have been misunderstood. Let me set some things straight. I have a 10 month old son (and an angel in heaven) and our son is the pregnancy I was talking about. I don't believe in convenience abortion. As I stated previously I have some physical problems which I have always been told would prevent me from falling pregnant, so imagine my amazment at falling pregnant. We lost out first child and he is our angel in heaven. But God is a wonderful God, and beyond my belief gave me a second chance. My original email was really just a request to see if any of you wonderful ladies (and gents) knew of anyone who had fallen pregnant after WLS. I hope this clears things up. Again let me say I am sorry. Tracey _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2001 Report Share Posted April 13, 2001 Thanks Jenn! Tracey > >Reply-To: duodenalswitch >To: duodenalswitch >Subject: Re: Pregnancy >Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 12:07:03 -0700 > >Tracey, > >I am also 30,weigh 326lbs, just married 1 year and although I have 2 >step-kids, I definitely want to have some of my own. I have asked the >doctors and read everything I can find on pregnancy afterwards. Everything >indicates that we actually have a BETTER chance of actually getting >pregnant >and having a healthy pregnancy AFTER the surgery. I don't know about the >additional health problems you have and how that affects it, but as far as >the DS surgery, it will not hinder pregnancy in any way from what I hear. I >am VERY concerned about that as well. > >Jenn, Pre-op, Dr. Anthone > > > > > >Reply-To: duodenalswitch > >To: duodenalswitch > >Subject: Pregnancy > >Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 21:53:24 +1000 > > > >Hey Everyone > >Just a question for anyone. Is there anyone out there who has had a > >pregnancy after having BPD/DS? I am 30 and 131.5kg (which is roughly 290 > >pounds) I amazingly fell pregnant and my husband and I have one >son > >. We both feel strongly about having another child, but I refuse >to > >go through another pregnancy at this weight. I am having WLS on 11 Dec > >2001 > >but am desperately afraid that my already minimal chances (I have lupus >and > >other lovely...grrrrr... womens problems) of falling pregnant will be >even > >further dashed. I cant live at this weight any longer. It is ruining my > >health, my lovelife and my state of mind. So I feel I am having a tug of > >war. Baby verses Weight Loss and health. > > > >Tracey > >_________________________________________________________________________ > >Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > > > > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2001 Report Share Posted April 13, 2001 Thanks Jenn! Tracey > >Reply-To: duodenalswitch >To: duodenalswitch >Subject: Re: Pregnancy >Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 12:07:03 -0700 > >Tracey, > >I am also 30,weigh 326lbs, just married 1 year and although I have 2 >step-kids, I definitely want to have some of my own. I have asked the >doctors and read everything I can find on pregnancy afterwards. Everything >indicates that we actually have a BETTER chance of actually getting >pregnant >and having a healthy pregnancy AFTER the surgery. I don't know about the >additional health problems you have and how that affects it, but as far as >the DS surgery, it will not hinder pregnancy in any way from what I hear. I >am VERY concerned about that as well. > >Jenn, Pre-op, Dr. Anthone > > > > > >Reply-To: duodenalswitch > >To: duodenalswitch > >Subject: Pregnancy > >Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 21:53:24 +1000 > > > >Hey Everyone > >Just a question for anyone. Is there anyone out there who has had a > >pregnancy after having BPD/DS? I am 30 and 131.5kg (which is roughly 290 > >pounds) I amazingly fell pregnant and my husband and I have one >son > >. We both feel strongly about having another child, but I refuse >to > >go through another pregnancy at this weight. I am having WLS on 11 Dec > >2001 > >but am desperately afraid that my already minimal chances (I have lupus >and > >other lovely...grrrrr... womens problems) of falling pregnant will be >even > >further dashed. I cant live at this weight any longer. It is ruining my > >health, my lovelife and my state of mind. So I feel I am having a tug of > >war. Baby verses Weight Loss and health. > > > >Tracey > >_________________________________________________________________________ > >Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > > > > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2001 Report Share Posted April 13, 2001 Thanks Jenn! Tracey > >Reply-To: duodenalswitch >To: duodenalswitch >Subject: Re: Pregnancy >Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 12:07:03 -0700 > >Tracey, > >I am also 30,weigh 326lbs, just married 1 year and although I have 2 >step-kids, I definitely want to have some of my own. I have asked the >doctors and read everything I can find on pregnancy afterwards. Everything >indicates that we actually have a BETTER chance of actually getting >pregnant >and having a healthy pregnancy AFTER the surgery. I don't know about the >additional health problems you have and how that affects it, but as far as >the DS surgery, it will not hinder pregnancy in any way from what I hear. I >am VERY concerned about that as well. > >Jenn, Pre-op, Dr. Anthone > > > > > >Reply-To: duodenalswitch > >To: duodenalswitch > >Subject: Pregnancy > >Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 21:53:24 +1000 > > > >Hey Everyone > >Just a question for anyone. Is there anyone out there who has had a > >pregnancy after having BPD/DS? I am 30 and 131.5kg (which is roughly 290 > >pounds) I amazingly fell pregnant and my husband and I have one >son > >. We both feel strongly about having another child, but I refuse >to > >go through another pregnancy at this weight. I am having WLS on 11 Dec > >2001 > >but am desperately afraid that my already minimal chances (I have lupus >and > >other lovely...grrrrr... womens problems) of falling pregnant will be >even > >further dashed. I cant live at this weight any longer. It is ruining my > >health, my lovelife and my state of mind. So I feel I am having a tug of > >war. Baby verses Weight Loss and health. > > > >Tracey > >_________________________________________________________________________ > >Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > > > > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2001 Report Share Posted April 13, 2001 Thanks ! Tracey > >Reply-To: duodenalswitch >To: duodenalswitch >Subject: Re: Pregnancy >Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 14:14:45 -0700 (PDT) > >Tracey, >From my research so far, I've found the Dr.s don't >want you to get pregnant for the first 1-2 years after >your surgery due to the minimal amounts you will be >eating. It could cause nutritional problems for the >baby. However, after that time it's no problem. In >fact, they say when we weigh less, it's even easier to >concieve! Good luck to you. >--- Tracey Owen taylorbear@...> wrote: > > Hey Everyone > > Just a question for anyone. Is there anyone out > > there who has had a > > pregnancy after having BPD/DS? I am 30 and 131.5kg > > (which is roughly 290 > > pounds) I amazingly fell pregnant and my husband > > and I have one son > > . We both feel strongly about having another > > child, but I refuse to > > go through another pregnancy at this weight. I am > > having WLS on 11 Dec 2001 > > but am desperately afraid that my already minimal > > chances (I have lupus and > > other lovely...grrrrr... womens problems) of falling > > pregnant will be even > > further dashed. I cant live at this weight any > > longer. It is ruining my > > health, my lovelife and my state of mind. So I feel > > I am having a tug of > > war. Baby verses Weight Loss and health. > > > > Tracey > > >_________________________________________________________________________ > > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at > > http://www.hotmail.com. > > > > > > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2001 Report Share Posted April 13, 2001 Thanks ! Tracey > >Reply-To: duodenalswitch >To: duodenalswitch >Subject: Re: Pregnancy >Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 14:14:45 -0700 (PDT) > >Tracey, >From my research so far, I've found the Dr.s don't >want you to get pregnant for the first 1-2 years after >your surgery due to the minimal amounts you will be >eating. It could cause nutritional problems for the >baby. However, after that time it's no problem. In >fact, they say when we weigh less, it's even easier to >concieve! Good luck to you. >--- Tracey Owen taylorbear@...> wrote: > > Hey Everyone > > Just a question for anyone. Is there anyone out > > there who has had a > > pregnancy after having BPD/DS? I am 30 and 131.5kg > > (which is roughly 290 > > pounds) I amazingly fell pregnant and my husband > > and I have one son > > . We both feel strongly about having another > > child, but I refuse to > > go through another pregnancy at this weight. I am > > having WLS on 11 Dec 2001 > > but am desperately afraid that my already minimal > > chances (I have lupus and > > other lovely...grrrrr... womens problems) of falling > > pregnant will be even > > further dashed. I cant live at this weight any > > longer. It is ruining my > > health, my lovelife and my state of mind. So I feel > > I am having a tug of > > war. Baby verses Weight Loss and health. > > > > Tracey > > >_________________________________________________________________________ > > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at > > http://www.hotmail.com. > > > > > > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2001 Report Share Posted April 13, 2001 Cheri I would love to check out the site (OSSG-pregnant) but I am unaware of what OSSG is and the full name of the site???? Sorry to be naive! Tracey >From: sand_dollar69@... >Reply-To: duodenalswitch >To: duodenalswitch >Subject: Re: Pregnancy >Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 00:46:14 -0000 > >Tracey, > >I'm not exactly sure what you're asking, but there's a yahoo!group >that is a list of women who are both pre-op & post-op & talk about >pregnancy. Here's the address: OSSG-pregnant. Check it out. >They're very helpful. > >Good luck, >Cheri > > > > Hey Everyone > > Just a question for anyone. Is there anyone out there who has had >a > > pregnancy after having BPD/DS? I am 30 and 131.5kg (which is >roughly 290 > > pounds) I amazingly fell pregnant and my husband and I have >one son > > . We both feel strongly about having another child, but I >refuse to > > go through another pregnancy at this weight. I am having WLS on 11 >Dec 2001 > > but am desperately afraid that my already minimal chances (I have >lupus and > > other lovely...grrrrr... womens problems) of falling pregnant will >be even > > further dashed. I cant live at this weight any longer. It is >ruining my > > health, my lovelife and my state of mind. So I feel I am having a >tug of > > war. Baby verses Weight Loss and health. > > > > Tracey > > >______________________________________________________________________ >___ > > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at >http://www.hotmail.com. > > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2001 Report Share Posted April 13, 2001 Cheri I would love to check out the site (OSSG-pregnant) but I am unaware of what OSSG is and the full name of the site???? Sorry to be naive! Tracey >From: sand_dollar69@... >Reply-To: duodenalswitch >To: duodenalswitch >Subject: Re: Pregnancy >Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 00:46:14 -0000 > >Tracey, > >I'm not exactly sure what you're asking, but there's a yahoo!group >that is a list of women who are both pre-op & post-op & talk about >pregnancy. Here's the address: OSSG-pregnant. Check it out. >They're very helpful. > >Good luck, >Cheri > > > > Hey Everyone > > Just a question for anyone. Is there anyone out there who has had >a > > pregnancy after having BPD/DS? I am 30 and 131.5kg (which is >roughly 290 > > pounds) I amazingly fell pregnant and my husband and I have >one son > > . We both feel strongly about having another child, but I >refuse to > > go through another pregnancy at this weight. I am having WLS on 11 >Dec 2001 > > but am desperately afraid that my already minimal chances (I have >lupus and > > other lovely...grrrrr... womens problems) of falling pregnant will >be even > > further dashed. I cant live at this weight any longer. It is >ruining my > > health, my lovelife and my state of mind. So I feel I am having a >tug of > > war. Baby verses Weight Loss and health. > > > > Tracey > > >______________________________________________________________________ >___ > > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at >http://www.hotmail.com. > > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2001 Report Share Posted April 13, 2001 Cheri I would love to check out the site (OSSG-pregnant) but I am unaware of what OSSG is and the full name of the site???? Sorry to be naive! Tracey >From: sand_dollar69@... >Reply-To: duodenalswitch >To: duodenalswitch >Subject: Re: Pregnancy >Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 00:46:14 -0000 > >Tracey, > >I'm not exactly sure what you're asking, but there's a yahoo!group >that is a list of women who are both pre-op & post-op & talk about >pregnancy. Here's the address: OSSG-pregnant. Check it out. >They're very helpful. > >Good luck, >Cheri > > > > Hey Everyone > > Just a question for anyone. Is there anyone out there who has had >a > > pregnancy after having BPD/DS? I am 30 and 131.5kg (which is >roughly 290 > > pounds) I amazingly fell pregnant and my husband and I have >one son > > . We both feel strongly about having another child, but I >refuse to > > go through another pregnancy at this weight. I am having WLS on 11 >Dec 2001 > > but am desperately afraid that my already minimal chances (I have >lupus and > > other lovely...grrrrr... womens problems) of falling pregnant will >be even > > further dashed. I cant live at this weight any longer. It is >ruining my > > health, my lovelife and my state of mind. So I feel I am having a >tug of > > war. Baby verses Weight Loss and health. > > > > Tracey > > >______________________________________________________________________ >___ > > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at >http://www.hotmail.com. > > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2001 Report Share Posted April 13, 2001 For me much of the confusion is that I have never heard of the term " fallen pregnant " . Is this a common term in your area? Something regional? Or perhaps my 30+ years since pregnant are showing. I love new terms and would like to know more about this. I have heard of fallen women, fallen arches, fallen cakes, and fallen dreams. But fallen pregnant is new to me. I rather like the way it sounds. Sounds like is a very loved and appreciated child. How wonderful for all of you. in Seattle DS 1/5/01 295# BMI 47.6 4/5/01 240# BMI 38 Dr Welker - OHSU ----- Original Message ----- > Loriann > Thankyou for your heartfelt words and I am so sorry for your loss. I am so > sorry that I didnt word my email correctly. After re-reading it I realised > how it could have been misunderstood. Let me set some things straight. I > have a 10 month old son (and an angel in heaven) and our son is the > pregnancy I was talking about. I don't believe in convenience abortion. As > I stated previously I have some physical problems which I have always been > told would prevent me from falling pregnant, so imagine my amazment at > falling pregnant. We lost out first child and he is our angel in heaven. > But God is a wonderful God, and beyond my belief gave me a second chance. > > My original email was really just a request to see if any of you wonderful > ladies (and gents) knew of anyone who had fallen pregnant after WLS. I hope > this clears things up. Again let me say I am sorry. > > Tracey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2001 Report Share Posted April 13, 2001 For me much of the confusion is that I have never heard of the term " fallen pregnant " . Is this a common term in your area? Something regional? Or perhaps my 30+ years since pregnant are showing. I love new terms and would like to know more about this. I have heard of fallen women, fallen arches, fallen cakes, and fallen dreams. But fallen pregnant is new to me. I rather like the way it sounds. Sounds like is a very loved and appreciated child. How wonderful for all of you. in Seattle DS 1/5/01 295# BMI 47.6 4/5/01 240# BMI 38 Dr Welker - OHSU ----- Original Message ----- > Loriann > Thankyou for your heartfelt words and I am so sorry for your loss. I am so > sorry that I didnt word my email correctly. After re-reading it I realised > how it could have been misunderstood. Let me set some things straight. I > have a 10 month old son (and an angel in heaven) and our son is the > pregnancy I was talking about. I don't believe in convenience abortion. As > I stated previously I have some physical problems which I have always been > told would prevent me from falling pregnant, so imagine my amazment at > falling pregnant. We lost out first child and he is our angel in heaven. > But God is a wonderful God, and beyond my belief gave me a second chance. > > My original email was really just a request to see if any of you wonderful > ladies (and gents) knew of anyone who had fallen pregnant after WLS. I hope > this clears things up. Again let me say I am sorry. > > Tracey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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