Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 THanks Steph, I did take a peek at the photos and COllin does look just like several of the blonde haired little boys pictures on here....a couple of them he could be twins with *sigh*. Even Dave (my fiance) was shocked. I live in Iowa. I " m going to take him back to our regular doctor armed with the printable magic foundation stuff and demand he listen to me. Thanks for the advice > > > , > > > > > > I am sorry to hear that your doctors do not take you seriously > just > > > because you are a young mom. We have other young moms on this > > > listsereve and I hope they have not faced what you are facing. > BUT > > > if it helps at all, many of us, even us older moms (I'm now 47) > > have > > > faced doctors who have not taken us seriously or blamed the mom > if > > > the child was diagnosed as failure to thrive. My own RSS son, > Max, > > > is now 15, but I so clearly remember that day when he was 2 > months > > > old,put in the hospital for FTT and they took him away from me > > > because they wanted to " see if there was a bonding issue. " And > he > > > was my second child! > > > > > > You have to learn to be strong and well-educated in your > suspected > > > diagnoses. That's just the way of the world. If you come across > > as > > > self-assured, it will make doctors be more likely to listen to > > you. > > > Perhaps you should post a message to Chrissy. She is a young mom > > > with three kids and her daughter is near Collin's age and has RSS. > > > > > > What makes you believe that Collin has RSS other than he is FTT? > > > Have you checked out the Magic Foundation website to look at the > > > characteristics? It's www.magicfoundation.org. It's a great > > support > > > group for all of us. > > > > > > If you have any questions, please post them. Almost all > questions > > > are answered by someone. This is the best bunch of people in the > > > world! Welcome to our group. > > > > > > Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 HI again Jodi, They totally think i'm imagining the hypoglacemia even though they cannot give me ONE other reason why he shakes and food makes it better and why food makes him less cranky and such. Until i met you all (i went back and read all the archived messages until i couldn't keep my eyes open anymore) i didn't know kids were tube fed at this age. Only my twins who has NG tubes for the first few weeks after being born. You guys have convinced me that I really really need to do something. Collin has been doing this shaking thing since he was born. He almost died from his pyloric Stenosis because i kept telling the docs he was projectile vomiting and they didn't believe me, i got hte bush off of being ayoung mom and they kep telling me all babies spit up..his weight never dropped too bad and whenhe was 5 wks old he started vomitting blood and i took him to the ER and they said he was sooo dehydrated that is why he was vomitting blood and it took the ER doctor literally 2 minutes top feel the stenosis in his tummy and get him scheduled for surgery. I probably should have sued them then...lol. But because we're college students and Dve also works full-time we get assistance from the state including medical insurance (thank god dave is almost done with school we won't be getting assistance forever) anyway because we get state insurance we get stuck with the crappy doctors. THanks for the advice everyone I really like it here!!!! I'm going to add a family photo to the photo section if no one minds > , > > If Collin has such severe hypoglycemia, why aren't the doctors > recommending that he be tube fed overnight, or anytime he is > sleeping? I would bet anything that he behavior is related to the > hypo-g issue. But many RSS kids do have some degree of ADHD, so > don't discount that, either. I think that the ADHD is related > somehow to the hypoglycemia. That is a gut feeling and I am a > special education teacher. > > Tube feeding is really easy and will ensure that Collin's bloodsugar > does not drop. Many RSS kids have gone this route. As I think I > told you, even Max is back on those feedings at the age of 15. He is > a much happier teen in the morning now. > > Since you are telling me that Collin wakes up with low bloodsugar, > you should ALWAYS have glucose gel onhand. It can be purchased at > the drugstore where they sell the supplies for diabetics. When you > suspect that his bloodsugar is too low, you can squirt it into the > space between the cheek and teeth. It is absorbed into the cheek and > works almost right away, even if he spits out what is left. Then you > can feed him and get those levels up again. Also, you should mix > cornstarch into whatever he drinks before bed. That will take longer > to break down in his system and help stabilize him. I think that at > his age you put in 1 tablespoon per 8 ounces of whatever you are > giving him. > > I hope this helps. Please feel free to ask me anything else. > > Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 Phoooey..it won't let me upload a photo yet...lol..guess i haven't been around long enough!!! Maybe in a few days!! > , > > If Collin has such severe hypoglycemia, why aren't the doctors > recommending that he be tube fed overnight, or anytime he is > sleeping? I would bet anything that he behavior is related to the > hypo-g issue. But many RSS kids do have some degree of ADHD, so > don't discount that, either. I think that the ADHD is related > somehow to the hypoglycemia. That is a gut feeling and I am a > special education teacher. > > Tube feeding is really easy and will ensure that Collin's bloodsugar > does not drop. Many RSS kids have gone this route. As I think I > told you, even Max is back on those feedings at the age of 15. He is > a much happier teen in the morning now. > > Since you are telling me that Collin wakes up with low bloodsugar, > you should ALWAYS have glucose gel onhand. It can be purchased at > the drugstore where they sell the supplies for diabetics. When you > suspect that his bloodsugar is too low, you can squirt it into the > space between the cheek and teeth. It is absorbed into the cheek and > works almost right away, even if he spits out what is left. Then you > can feed him and get those levels up again. Also, you should mix > cornstarch into whatever he drinks before bed. That will take longer > to break down in his system and help stabilize him. I think that at > his age you put in 1 tablespoon per 8 ounces of whatever you are > giving him. > > I hope this helps. Please feel free to ask me anything else. > > Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 OH yeah in all my emails i don't think i told anyone how big collin is...he's 2 1/2 (born March 1st 2001) He's 30 inches and weighs 21 lbs. I thougth som eof you might be curious since i see a lot of people putting their childs weight and such in their signitures. > > > > , > > > > > > > > I am sorry to hear that your doctors do not take you seriously > > just > > > > because you are a young mom. We have other young moms on this > > > > listsereve and I hope they have not faced what you are facing. > > BUT > > > > if it helps at all, many of us, even us older moms (I'm now 47) > > > have > > > > faced doctors who have not taken us seriously or blamed the mom > > if > > > > the child was diagnosed as failure to thrive. My own RSS son, > > Max, > > > > is now 15, but I so clearly remember that day when he was 2 > > months > > > > old,put in the hospital for FTT and they took him away from me > > > > because they wanted to " see if there was a bonding issue. " And > > he > > > > was my second child! > > > > > > > > You have to learn to be strong and well-educated in your > > suspected > > > > diagnoses. That's just the way of the world. If you come > across > > > as > > > > self-assured, it will make doctors be more likely to listen to > > > you. > > > > Perhaps you should post a message to Chrissy. She is a young > mom > > > > with three kids and her daughter is near Collin's age and has > RSS. > > > > > > > > What makes you believe that Collin has RSS other than he is > FTT? > > > > Have you checked out the Magic Foundation website to look at > the > > > > characteristics? It's www.magicfoundation.org. It's a great > > > support > > > > group for all of us. > > > > > > > > If you have any questions, please post them. Almost all > > questions > > > > are answered by someone. This is the best bunch of people in > the > > > > world! Welcome to our group. > > > > > > > > Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 , WOW! You all have been through so much! I think we all have found support and answers to many question thru this listserve. My daughter too is on state assistance. We live in Kansas and have found that the University Hosptial and staff are the most " curious " and most willing to look into things. Children's hospitals are even better. Most are covered thru state plans. Feel free to ask questions until you can't think of anymore! This group is full of knowledgable people who have been where you are!! THEY ARE GREAT!! Inform the doctors who care for your child. Print off the info from the Magic site (www.magicfoundation.com) and take it with you. Be persistent, but respectful, insist they listen to you. Arm yourself with information. Make them listen!! Good Luck, Dayna, Mom to Alyssa, 22 Months Re: Introduction HI again Jodi, They totally think i'm imagining the hypoglacemia even though they cannot give me ONE other reason why he shakes and food makes it better and why food makes him less cranky and such. Until i met you all (i went back and read all the archived messages until i couldn't keep my eyes open anymore) i didn't know kids were tube fed at this age. Only my twins who has NG tubes for the first few weeks after being born. You guys have convinced me that I really really need to do something. Collin has been doing this shaking thing since he was born. He almost died from his pyloric Stenosis because i kept telling the docs he was projectile vomiting and they didn't believe me, i got hte bush off of being ayoung mom and they kep telling me all babies spit up..his weight never dropped too bad and whenhe was 5 wks old he started vomitting blood and i took him to the ER and they said he was sooo dehydrated that is why he was vomitting blood and it took the ER doctor literally 2 minutes top feel the stenosis in his tummy and get him scheduled for surgery. I probably should have sued them then...lol. But because we're college students and Dve also works full-time we get assistance from the state including medical insurance (thank god dave is almost done with school we won't be getting assistance forever) anyway because we get state insurance we get stuck with the crappy doctors. THanks for the advice everyone I really like it here!!!! I'm going to add a family photo to the photo section if no one minds > , > > If Collin has such severe hypoglycemia, why aren't the doctors > recommending that he be tube fed overnight, or anytime he is > sleeping? I would bet anything that he behavior is related to the > hypo-g issue. But many RSS kids do have some degree of ADHD, so > don't discount that, either. I think that the ADHD is related > somehow to the hypoglycemia. That is a gut feeling and I am a > special education teacher. > > Tube feeding is really easy and will ensure that Collin's bloodsugar > does not drop. Many RSS kids have gone this route. As I think I > told you, even Max is back on those feedings at the age of 15. He is > a much happier teen in the morning now. > > Since you are telling me that Collin wakes up with low bloodsugar, > you should ALWAYS have glucose gel onhand. It can be purchased at > the drugstore where they sell the supplies for diabetics. When you > suspect that his bloodsugar is too low, you can squirt it into the > space between the cheek and teeth. It is absorbed into the cheek and > works almost right away, even if he spits out what is left. Then you > can feed him and get those levels up again. Also, you should mix > cornstarch into whatever he drinks before bed. That will take longer > to break down in his system and help stabilize him. I think that at > his age you put in 1 tablespoon per 8 ounces of whatever you are > giving him. > > I hope this helps. Please feel free to ask me anything else. > > Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 , I thought I would reply to you because I am a young RSS mother myself. I just turned 25 this past August. I have been through the same as you. The " seasoned " drs. don't like being told that they don't know much about a particular thing, let alone by a " younger " person like ourselves. I've had " older " parents tell me that they couldn't do what I do. It's a lot of work and luckily I am young enough to have the energy to do it day in and day out. I also have been lucky to have a younger pediatrician. He hasn't been in the practice long enough to have been mainstreamed in the 'I'm the dr. I know everything' mentality. I read someone post (sorry, I forgot who it was) that said they went in there with confidence. The confidence comes with time. I'm just beginning to get some myself (with the drs.) Keep your head up and now that you know the most about your son. Regardless if he has RSS or he was completely " normal. " Welcome to the group. (mom to ,5.5, non-RSS and Christian, 2.5, RSS, 20# 9oz., Zantac and Periactin) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 , I thought I would reply to you because I am a young RSS mother myself. I just turned 25 this past August. I have been through the same as you. The " seasoned " drs. don't like being told that they don't know much about a particular thing, let alone by a " younger " person like ourselves. I've had " older " parents tell me that they couldn't do what I do. It's a lot of work and luckily I am young enough to have the energy to do it day in and day out. I also have been lucky to have a younger pediatrician. He hasn't been in the practice long enough to have been mainstreamed in the 'I'm the dr. I know everything' mentality. I read someone post (sorry, I forgot who it was) that said they went in there with confidence. The confidence comes with time. I'm just beginning to get some myself (with the drs.) Keep your head up and now that you know the most about your son. Regardless if he has RSS or he was completely " normal. " Welcome to the group. (mom to ,5.5, non-RSS and Christian, 2.5, RSS, 20# 9oz., Zantac and Periactin) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 , I just wanted to welcome you to the group. This is a great place to be. I have learned so much since I joined this list a couple of years ago. If you don't mind posting where you are from, maybe someone on the list lives near you and can be of assistance. Best wishes, Alison (Jake, 3 1/2, RSS, 27 pounds, 36 inches, g-tube, growth hormones, periactin, zantac) > > > > > , > > > > > > > > > > I am sorry to hear that your doctors do not take you > seriously > > > just > > > > > because you are a young mom. We have other young moms on > this > > > > > listsereve and I hope they have not faced what you are > facing. > > > BUT > > > > > if it helps at all, many of us, even us older moms (I'm now > 47) > > > > have > > > > > faced doctors who have not taken us seriously or blamed the > mom > > > if > > > > > the child was diagnosed as failure to thrive. My own RSS > son, > > > Max, > > > > > is now 15, but I so clearly remember that day when he was 2 > > > months > > > > > old,put in the hospital for FTT and they took him away from > me > > > > > because they wanted to " see if there was a bonding issue. " > And > > > he > > > > > was my second child! > > > > > > > > > > You have to learn to be strong and well-educated in your > > > suspected > > > > > diagnoses. That's just the way of the world. If you come > > across > > > > as > > > > > self-assured, it will make doctors be more likely to listen > to > > > > you. > > > > > Perhaps you should post a message to Chrissy. She is a young > > mom > > > > > with three kids and her daughter is near Collin's age and has > > RSS. > > > > > > > > > > What makes you believe that Collin has RSS other than he is > > FTT? > > > > > Have you checked out the Magic Foundation website to look at > > the > > > > > characteristics? It's www.magicfoundation.org. It's a great > > > > support > > > > > group for all of us. > > > > > > > > > > If you have any questions, please post them. Almost all > > > questions > > > > > are answered by someone. This is the best bunch of people in > > the > > > > > world! Welcome to our group. > > > > > > > > > > Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 , I just wanted to welcome you to the group. This is a great place to be. I have learned so much since I joined this list a couple of years ago. If you don't mind posting where you are from, maybe someone on the list lives near you and can be of assistance. Best wishes, Alison (Jake, 3 1/2, RSS, 27 pounds, 36 inches, g-tube, growth hormones, periactin, zantac) > > > > > , > > > > > > > > > > I am sorry to hear that your doctors do not take you > seriously > > > just > > > > > because you are a young mom. We have other young moms on > this > > > > > listsereve and I hope they have not faced what you are > facing. > > > BUT > > > > > if it helps at all, many of us, even us older moms (I'm now > 47) > > > > have > > > > > faced doctors who have not taken us seriously or blamed the > mom > > > if > > > > > the child was diagnosed as failure to thrive. My own RSS > son, > > > Max, > > > > > is now 15, but I so clearly remember that day when he was 2 > > > months > > > > > old,put in the hospital for FTT and they took him away from > me > > > > > because they wanted to " see if there was a bonding issue. " > And > > > he > > > > > was my second child! > > > > > > > > > > You have to learn to be strong and well-educated in your > > > suspected > > > > > diagnoses. That's just the way of the world. If you come > > across > > > > as > > > > > self-assured, it will make doctors be more likely to listen > to > > > > you. > > > > > Perhaps you should post a message to Chrissy. She is a young > > mom > > > > > with three kids and her daughter is near Collin's age and has > > RSS. > > > > > > > > > > What makes you believe that Collin has RSS other than he is > > FTT? > > > > > Have you checked out the Magic Foundation website to look at > > the > > > > > characteristics? It's www.magicfoundation.org. It's a great > > > > support > > > > > group for all of us. > > > > > > > > > > If you have any questions, please post them. Almost all > > > questions > > > > > are answered by someone. This is the best bunch of people in > > the > > > > > world! Welcome to our group. > > > > > > > > > > Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 HI Alison, THank you for the welcome. I live in Cedar Falls, IOwa...lol...not quite in the boonies to to speak but i'm soo tired of corn and cows i could scream...lol > > > > > > , > > > > > > > > > > > > I am sorry to hear that your doctors do not take you > > seriously > > > > just > > > > > > because you are a young mom. We have other young moms on > > this > > > > > > listsereve and I hope they have not faced what you are > > facing. > > > > BUT > > > > > > if it helps at all, many of us, even us older moms (I'm now > > 47) > > > > > have > > > > > > faced doctors who have not taken us seriously or blamed the > > mom > > > > if > > > > > > the child was diagnosed as failure to thrive. My own RSS > > son, > > > > Max, > > > > > > is now 15, but I so clearly remember that day when he was 2 > > > > months > > > > > > old,put in the hospital for FTT and they took him away from > > me > > > > > > because they wanted to " see if there was a bonding issue. " > > And > > > > he > > > > > > was my second child! > > > > > > > > > > > > You have to learn to be strong and well-educated in your > > > > suspected > > > > > > diagnoses. That's just the way of the world. If you come > > > across > > > > > as > > > > > > self-assured, it will make doctors be more likely to listen > > to > > > > > you. > > > > > > Perhaps you should post a message to Chrissy. She is a > young > > > mom > > > > > > with three kids and her daughter is near Collin's age and > has > > > RSS. > > > > > > > > > > > > What makes you believe that Collin has RSS other than he is > > > FTT? > > > > > > Have you checked out the Magic Foundation website to look > at > > > the > > > > > > characteristics? It's www.magicfoundation.org. It's a > great > > > > > support > > > > > > group for all of us. > > > > > > > > > > > > If you have any questions, please post them. Almost all > > > > questions > > > > > > are answered by someone. This is the best bunch of people > in > > > the > > > > > > world! Welcome to our group. > > > > > > > > > > > > Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 Hi , I'm Lindsey also, just spelled different. I have twin boys, 21 months old. Jack is maybe RSS, definitely SGA, and Joe is average size. The boys pictures are in the photos section under " Jack " . I'm just adding my welcome to you. I'm catching up on messages and haven't read all the twins ones yet but there are quite a few twins families here on this list and so much support from everyone you will be so amazed! I've also got an 8 week old son named Ben. Lindsey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2003 Report Share Posted September 20, 2003 , Welcome to the list! I am in Omaha Nebraska...not sure how close we are but closer then some My son was diagnosed with RSS in Aug. and he is now going on 6 months old. Glad to have you here! > > > Date: 2003/09/19 Fri PM 05:20:56 EDT > To: RSS-Support > Subject: Re: Introduction > > Mommy to Keigan 4-15-03 (RSS) and Tristian 9-26-01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2003 Report Share Posted September 23, 2003 Hi , My name is Ana and I'm 26 with RSS. I'm in graduate school at the University of Iowa, so I'm not too far away (my husband got his master's degree from UNI, so we know the stretch of I-380 well!). I can't offer you much help, but I did meet with a geneticist here at UIHC to confirm the RSS dx I got when I was 13 months old. I don't think she'd ever seen another RSS patient, but she did confirm my diagnosis (without any genetic testing). She's no Dr. H, but if you need a diagnosis, she is closer... -Ana > > > > > > > , > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am sorry to hear that your doctors do not take you > > > seriously > > > > > just > > > > > > > because you are a young mom. We have other young moms on > > > this > > > > > > > listsereve and I hope they have not faced what you are > > > facing. > > > > > BUT > > > > > > > if it helps at all, many of us, even us older moms (I'm > now > > > 47) > > > > > > have > > > > > > > faced doctors who have not taken us seriously or blamed > the > > > mom > > > > > if > > > > > > > the child was diagnosed as failure to thrive. My own RSS > > > son, > > > > > Max, > > > > > > > is now 15, but I so clearly remember that day when he was > 2 > > > > > months > > > > > > > old,put in the hospital for FTT and they took him away > from > > > me > > > > > > > because they wanted to " see if there was a bonding > issue. " > > > And > > > > > he > > > > > > > was my second child! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > You have to learn to be strong and well-educated in your > > > > > suspected > > > > > > > diagnoses. That's just the way of the world. If you > come > > > > across > > > > > > as > > > > > > > self-assured, it will make doctors be more likely to > listen > > > to > > > > > > you. > > > > > > > Perhaps you should post a message to Chrissy. She is a > > young > > > > mom > > > > > > > with three kids and her daughter is near Collin's age and > > has > > > > RSS. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > What makes you believe that Collin has RSS other than he > is > > > > FTT? > > > > > > > Have you checked out the Magic Foundation website to look > > at > > > > the > > > > > > > characteristics? It's www.magicfoundation.org. It's a > > great > > > > > > support > > > > > > > group for all of us. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > If you have any questions, please post them. Almost all > > > > > questions > > > > > > > are answered by someone. This is the best bunch of > people > > in > > > > the > > > > > > > world! Welcome to our group. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2003 Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 , Welcome and congrats on your baby girl! Though this is my first pregnancy so I don't have anything to compare to, you are describing my weight gain scenario. I have watched my tummy grow but the scale wasn't moving at all. It almost felt as if my weight was shifting, like I was losing weight in all my extremities, especially my neck, shoulders, arms, and wrist/hands, but tummy was growing. I just figured that everything was balancing out and that is why the scale wasn't moving up. I'm a bit further along than you being due with my daughter on April 22nd and have noticed just this week that the scale has moved up a couple of lbs, but I'm not sure its going to stay as the whole time I have going up and down a few lbs with only a total weight gain of 5lbs. Axelrod Introduction I just wanted to introduce myself to the group. My name is , I had RNY 12/30/2002 and have lost 100 lbs. I am pregnant with my third girl due 5/14/2004. I live in southern Maine with my husband and two daughters who are 15 and 5 1/2. Just turned 40 this week! I had a missed miscarriage in May of this year so was very worried about keeping this one even though I have two perfect kids and never miscarried before. I waited until I was sure this one was staying to post. I have had two ultrasounds and an amnio so know that this baby is doing well. I am curious to know about weight gain of others. With my pre-WLS pregnancies I gained exactly 35 lbs with each and had gained at least 12-15 pounds by month 5. I have only gained 2 lbs so far this time. I'm not worried because I know baby is getting what she needs as she is growing perfectly but seems odd to have a stomach and huge boobs - feeling bigger everyday and not seeing the scale even move before this month. 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 December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 Trish, Welcome to the list. One major question -- are you using birth control? IF NOT START! I too had PCOS before surgery and tried fertility treatments with no success. I also got pregnant the first month my ex-husband and I tried to get pregnant and forewent birth control. YOU NEED TO USE SOMETHING. Fertility skyrockets a lot of times after this surgery. YOu really need to be taking precautions. However, it is also possible that you could be pregnant now if you have had unprotected sex and aren't expecting your period due to the PCOS. Definitely take a test if you have not had a cycle lately. Anyway, you will find a lot of women here that have been in your shoes and have gone on to have healthy happy pregnancies with no problems and no fertility treatments. Of course there are women that do need a little boost with fertility treatment afterward. And it may be just as difficult. Rasley mailto: drasley@... BTC, Columbus, 10/7/98 Introduction > Hello everyone, > I just wanted to take a minute and introduce myself! I am a 29 year > old from South Carolina.. I have been married for almost 4 years and > my husband I desperately want children. I was diagnosed with PCOS > shortly after our marriage and for 3 years tried fertility > treatments - no success.. It was after a long discussion with my > Reproductive Endocrinologist regarding weight and hormones that I > began to look into the RNY as an option... I decided to go ahead and > have it done, not only to make my chances of concieving better.. but > to make my life better. I was tired of being fat and always tired > and hormonal.. So I had the surgery on July 22nd and have gone from > 256 to 179.. and hopefully still losing. > We are not allowed to start back on fertility meds again until it's > been a year..but I wanted to find a group of women that have been > where I am.. to get advice and to find out experiences.. so I know > what I will be doing come July. > I appreciate you letting me join.. and hope that I can become a > valued member of the group.. and to all of you that have had > success.. congratulations!!! > Trish > > > > 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 December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 Well.. I don't take birth control pills.. but I use condoms and don't NOT use them.. I don't want to get pregnant before my doc says I can... but look-out when he gives me the go ahead.. I am so glad to know that others were successful after the surgery.. I really hope it's that case for me in July. I am supposed to go back to my RE in June so we can map out a game plan for July.. until then, I am trying to absorb as much knowledge and advice as possible. I am pretty lucky so far - my cycles have returned to pretty much normal! I am running almost consistantly 31 day cycles.. and that NEVER happened before the surgery.. I was lucky to have 2 a year. And I have also been charting my temps and checking cervical mucas.. and for the last 2 months I have ovulated.. it gives me such hope. I appreciate the advice and the encouragement! I can't wait to join the ranks of the successful. > Trish, > Welcome to the list. One major question -- are you using birth control? IF > NOT START! I too had PCOS before surgery and tried fertility treatments with > no success. I also got pregnant the first month my ex-husband and I tried to > get pregnant and forewent birth control. YOU NEED TO USE SOMETHING. > Fertility skyrockets a lot of times after this surgery. YOu really need to > be taking precautions. However, it is also possible that you could be > pregnant now if you have had unprotected sex and aren't expecting your > period due to the PCOS. Definitely take a test if you have not had a cycle > lately. > Anyway, you will find a lot of women here that have been in your shoes and > have gone on to have healthy happy pregnancies with no problems and no > fertility treatments. Of course there are women that do need a little boost > with fertility treatment afterward. And it may be just as difficult. > Rasley > mailto: drasley@c... > BTC, Columbus, 10/7/98 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 I guess I should have been more specific -- by saying birth control I meant something that will prevent conception -- like condoms or something of that nature. Sorry for the confusion Good though that you are using something and you will definitely learn a lot here. Just sit back and read or jump in and ask questions. These ladies are tops! Rasley mailto: drasley@... BTC, Columbus, 10/7/98 Re: Introduction > Well.. I don't take birth control pills.. but I use condoms and > don't NOT use them.. I don't want to get pregnant before my doc says > I can... but look-out when he gives me the go ahead.. > I am so glad to know that others were successful after the surgery.. > I really hope it's that case for me in July. I am supposed to go > back to my RE in June so we can map out a game plan for July.. until > then, I am trying to absorb as much knowledge and advice as > possible. > I am pretty lucky so far - my cycles have returned to pretty much > normal! I am running almost consistantly 31 day cycles.. and that > NEVER happened before the surgery.. I was lucky to have 2 a year. > And I have also been charting my temps and checking cervical mucas.. > and for the last 2 months I have ovulated.. it gives me such hope. > I appreciate the advice and the encouragement! I can't wait to join > the ranks of the successful. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 Hey Trish, I wish you luck and wanted to welcome you to the group and also say that I am also in South Carolina, Spartanburg. Write me privately is you wish. murpht@peoplepc . com Take care, Tammy > Hello everyone, > I just wanted to take a minute and introduce myself! I am a 29 year > old from South Carolina.. I have been married for almost 4 years and > my husband I desperately want children. I was diagnosed with PCOS > shortly after our marriage and for 3 years tried fertility > treatments - no success.. It was after a long discussion with my > Reproductive Endocrinologist regarding weight and hormones that I > began to look into the RNY as an option... I decided to go ahead and > have it done, not only to make my chances of concieving better.. but > to make my life better. I was tired of being fat and always tired > and hormonal.. So I had the surgery on July 22nd and have gone from > 256 to 179.. and hopefully still losing. > We are not allowed to start back on fertility meds again until it's > been a year..but I wanted to find a group of women that have been > where I am.. to get advice and to find out experiences.. so I know > what I will be doing come July. > I appreciate you letting me join.. and hope that I can become a > valued member of the group.. and to all of you that have had > success.. congratulations!!! > Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 Hey Trish, I wish you luck and wanted to welcome you to the group and also say that I am also in South Carolina, Spartanburg. Write me privately is you wish. murpht@peoplepc . com Take care, Tammy > Hello everyone, > I just wanted to take a minute and introduce myself! I am a 29 year > old from South Carolina.. I have been married for almost 4 years and > my husband I desperately want children. I was diagnosed with PCOS > shortly after our marriage and for 3 years tried fertility > treatments - no success.. It was after a long discussion with my > Reproductive Endocrinologist regarding weight and hormones that I > began to look into the RNY as an option... I decided to go ahead and > have it done, not only to make my chances of concieving better.. but > to make my life better. I was tired of being fat and always tired > and hormonal.. So I had the surgery on July 22nd and have gone from > 256 to 179.. and hopefully still losing. > We are not allowed to start back on fertility meds again until it's > been a year..but I wanted to find a group of women that have been > where I am.. to get advice and to find out experiences.. so I know > what I will be doing come July. > I appreciate you letting me join.. and hope that I can become a > valued member of the group.. and to all of you that have had > success.. congratulations!!! > Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 Hey Trish, I wish you luck and wanted to welcome you to the group and also say that I am also in South Carolina, Spartanburg. Write me privately is you wish. murpht@peoplepc . com Take care, Tammy > Hello everyone, > I just wanted to take a minute and introduce myself! I am a 29 year > old from South Carolina.. I have been married for almost 4 years and > my husband I desperately want children. I was diagnosed with PCOS > shortly after our marriage and for 3 years tried fertility > treatments - no success.. It was after a long discussion with my > Reproductive Endocrinologist regarding weight and hormones that I > began to look into the RNY as an option... I decided to go ahead and > have it done, not only to make my chances of concieving better.. but > to make my life better. I was tired of being fat and always tired > and hormonal.. So I had the surgery on July 22nd and have gone from > 256 to 179.. and hopefully still losing. > We are not allowed to start back on fertility meds again until it's > been a year..but I wanted to find a group of women that have been > where I am.. to get advice and to find out experiences.. so I know > what I will be doing come July. > I appreciate you letting me join.. and hope that I can become a > valued member of the group.. and to all of you that have had > success.. congratulations!!! > Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2003 Report Share Posted December 24, 2003 Hi Trish and welcome!! We have all been in your boat or one similar to it. Glad to see you here and look forward to chatting with you!! Sharon in MI > Hello everyone, > I just wanted to take a minute and introduce myself! I am a 29 year > old from South Carolina.. I have been married for almost 4 years and > my husband I desperately want children. I was diagnosed with PCOS > shortly after our marriage and for 3 years tried fertility > treatments - no success.. It was after a long discussion with my > Reproductive Endocrinologist regarding weight and hormones that I > began to look into the RNY as an option... I decided to go ahead and > have it done, not only to make my chances of concieving better.. but > to make my life better. I was tired of being fat and always tired > and hormonal.. So I had the surgery on July 22nd and have gone from > 256 to 179.. and hopefully still losing. > We are not allowed to start back on fertility meds again until it's > been a year..but I wanted to find a group of women that have been > where I am.. to get advice and to find out experiences.. so I know > what I will be doing come July. > I appreciate you letting me join.. and hope that I can become a > valued member of the group.. and to all of you that have had > success.. congratulations!!! > Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2003 Report Share Posted December 24, 2003 Thanks for the encouragement !!! WOW! 240 pounds!!! that's amazing!!! I know you are sooo proud - and you should be! Good luck with your little belly bean. That's wonderful and inspiring! I hope it goes as well for me! Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 Congratulations on your new baby daughter coming. I am ssooo happy for you. I had many, many years of infertility and tears so I know how excited, happy and nercous you are. You will LOVE being a Mom HUGS, ROBIN, NY Age- 41 Due Date- #4 July 27th, 2004 OPEN RNY 10-18-02 378/246/170??? DR.EDWARD HIXSON SARANAC LAKE, NY Mom to: & 7 1/2 year twin boys and Madison age 5 Miscarraige August 2001 Miscarraige August 2003 Married to Pup: 15 years this Halloween : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 Congratulations on your new baby daughter coming. I am ssooo happy for you. I had many, many years of infertility and tears so I know how excited, happy and nercous you are. You will LOVE being a Mom HUGS, ROBIN, NY Age- 41 Due Date- #4 July 27th, 2004 OPEN RNY 10-18-02 378/246/170??? DR.EDWARD HIXSON SARANAC LAKE, NY Mom to: & 7 1/2 year twin boys and Madison age 5 Miscarraige August 2001 Miscarraige August 2003 Married to Pup: 15 years this Halloween : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 , Welcome to the group and congrats on your pregnancy. Did you have your surgery in 2002 or 2003? If you had it in 2002, have you not waited the year your doc recommended? I'm confused. Axelrod introduction Hi, I just joined the support list. My name is , I am 32 yo. Had RNY on Sept. 11th 2002. After about 9 months, I had lost 111 pounds with about 30-40 to go but got pregnant. It was a surprise after about 5 years of trying. I know everyone warned us before surgery that just because you could not get pregnant before, use birth control cause it just might happen. Well, I didn't listen to that one and here I am. I am so excited because I have wanted a baby for so long. The reason I never got pregnant before was because I never had a monthly unless I was on the pill. Well, the day after I came home from having my RNY, I started and had it right on schedule every month. That should have been a clue but I still did not use birthcontrol. But my surgeon is ok with it. He says I should have waited 12-18 months post op but he has also had patients who got pregnant 2 months postop with no complications. I have been se PS. has anyone else post op had a problem with hypoglycemia, unrelated to pregnancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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