Re: Newly post-op and pregnant?!?!

[Guest guest]

Many have succeeded with numbers more severe than yours. I wanted to answer

you quickly to allay your worries but I will leave the details to the girls

have been thru it. Don't abort if you want to have this child, your surgeon

is uninformed.

Lenore

Newly post-op and pregnant?!?!

I had my surgery July 2 and now I'm pregnant. I've lost 115 lbs so

far (I'm 275 now) and I have about 100 more to go. I spoke with my

surgeon and he recommends that I not " continue " the pregnancy. I

haven't seen a ob/gyn as of yet, but I will next week. I'm against

abortion, but I do want a healthy baby. Is there anyone out there

that has been thru the same thing this soon after surgery? Of course

this was unplanned and the timing isn't " right " , but I just can't see

having an abortion. My fiance is supportive and is happy about the

baby, so that is the least of my worries. PLEASE...if anyone has gone

thru this please share your experience.

Robin in California

open RNY 7/2/03

Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3

[Guest guest]

Robin, Do not have an abortion. That surgeon has NO RIGHT to tell you that,

the bastard. Their are many, many women on this group that have gotten pregnant

alot sooner than you and have carried on to have beautiful healthy babies. Oh

he just pisses me off, your surgeon that is. You will be fine, see your

OB/GYN and get set up for your first appointment. Have him supplement the

vitamins

you already take by adding some prenatals vitamins and eat as healthy as you

can even if it is several small meals a day, you can do this and you will be

just fine. PLease read this group mail from everyone here and you will see how

well they all do. Congratulations and best of luck with everything and keep us

posted too.

HUGS, ROBIN, NY

Age- 41

Due Date- 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 4 1/2 yrs.

Miscarraige August 2001

Miscarraige August 2003

Married to Pup:

15 years this

Halloween : )

[Guest guest]

Tell your surgeon he is a moron. FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! Okay I am not going to

be reasonable here. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE AN ABORTION! Many women have had

healthy babies who have gotten pregnant too early -- before their weight has

stabilized. You will have to monitor closely wha tyou eat -- increase your

calories, and be very very strict about taking your vitamins. But there is

no reason why you can't have a healthy pregnancy and baby. You do not have

to take your surgeon's recommendation. Especially if the only reason he is

telling you to abort is because you have had WLS last June. Sorry but that

irks me. The problem is you may not lose as much weight as you would if you

had not gotten pregnant -- it may slow your weight loss -- however in

exchange for a few more pounds you will have a baby! What a trade off! But

you do NOT have to have an abortion unless you want to.

Rasley

mailto: drasley@...

BTC, Columbus, 10/7/98

Newly post-op and pregnant?!?!

> I had my surgery July 2 and now I'm pregnant. I've lost 115 lbs so

> far (I'm 275 now) and I have about 100 more to go. I spoke with my

> surgeon and he recommends that I not " continue " the pregnancy. I

> haven't seen a ob/gyn as of yet, but I will next week. I'm against

> abortion, but I do want a healthy baby. Is there anyone out there

> that has been thru the same thing this soon after surgery? Of course

> this was unplanned and the timing isn't " right " , but I just can't see

> having an abortion. My fiance is supportive and is happy about the

> baby, so that is the least of my worries. PLEASE...if anyone has gone

> thru this please share your experience.

>

> Robin in California

> open RNY 7/2/03

>

>

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>

>

> Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3

>

>

[Guest guest]

Robin-there is no reason that you should have to terminate your pregnancy!

There are so many other wonderful moms out there who have had healthy babies

and weren't out of surgery as long as you! Always get a 2nd opinion, get in

w/ your OB asap and get to doing what he/she wants you to do. I was only 9

mos. out when I got pregnant, and our baby is above average, we have u/s

every 3 weeks, and my surgeon never told me to terminate anything. I

believe that your baby's life is ordained by God and He is in control of

everything that happens w/ your baby. So, congratulations, take care of

yourself, enjoy this time being pregnant w/ your fiance who sounds like a

wonderful support, and keep us posted!!!

L

P.S.-please post your story of your pregnancy that happened right out of

surgery or shortly after for Robin!

Newly post-op and pregnant?!?!

I had my surgery July 2 and now I'm pregnant. I've lost 115 lbs so

far (I'm 275 now) and I have about 100 more to go. I spoke with my

surgeon and he recommends that I not " continue " the pregnancy. I

haven't seen a ob/gyn as of yet, but I will next week. I'm against

abortion, but I do want a healthy baby. Is there anyone out there

that has been thru the same thing this soon after surgery? Of course

this was unplanned and the timing isn't " right " , but I just can't see

having an abortion. My fiance is supportive and is happy about the

baby, so that is the least of my worries. PLEASE...if anyone has gone

thru this please share your experience.

Robin in California

open RNY 7/2/03

[Guest guest]

Robin,

I am so sorry that this doctor, who obviously doesn't have a clue, made such a

horrible recommendation to you. If I were you I would quickly run the other way

and never talk to this doc again, but that is just me. Yes, your pregnancy will

be a bit more difficult because you are only 6 months post op, but not

impossible and certainly no cause for abortion! I'm sure that others have

already told you this, but there have been MANY women who have gotten pregnant

soon after surgery, some very early out, like weeks, and have had smooth

pregnancies and wonderful babies. If you can try to find a OB who is familiar

with WLS, or at least one that is willing to learn. Make sure you get your

protein in, as well as your water and vitamins, make good nutrition choices.

Congrats on your pregnancy and I'm so glad that you found us here!

Axelrod

Newly post-op and pregnant?!?!

I had my surgery July 2 and now I'm pregnant. I've lost 115 lbs so

far (I'm 275 now) and I have about 100 more to go. I spoke with my

surgeon and he recommends that I not " continue " the pregnancy. I

haven't seen a ob/gyn as of yet, but I will next week. I'm against

abortion, but I do want a healthy baby. Is there anyone out there

that has been thru the same thing this soon after surgery? Of course

this was unplanned and the timing isn't " right " , but I just can't see

having an abortion. My fiance is supportive and is happy about the

baby, so that is the least of my worries. PLEASE...if anyone has gone

thru this please share your experience.

Robin in California

open RNY 7/2/03

[Guest guest]

Robin,

I am so sorry that this doctor, who obviously doesn't have a clue, made such a

horrible recommendation to you. If I were you I would quickly run the other way

and never talk to this doc again, but that is just me. Yes, your pregnancy will

be a bit more difficult because you are only 6 months post op, but not

impossible and certainly no cause for abortion! I'm sure that others have

already told you this, but there have been MANY women who have gotten pregnant

soon after surgery, some very early out, like weeks, and have had smooth

pregnancies and wonderful babies. If you can try to find a OB who is familiar

with WLS, or at least one that is willing to learn. Make sure you get your

protein in, as well as your water and vitamins, make good nutrition choices.

Congrats on your pregnancy and I'm so glad that you found us here!

Axelrod

Newly post-op and pregnant?!?!

I had my surgery July 2 and now I'm pregnant. I've lost 115 lbs so

far (I'm 275 now) and I have about 100 more to go. I spoke with my

surgeon and he recommends that I not " continue " the pregnancy. I

haven't seen a ob/gyn as of yet, but I will next week. I'm against

abortion, but I do want a healthy baby. Is there anyone out there

that has been thru the same thing this soon after surgery? Of course

this was unplanned and the timing isn't " right " , but I just can't see

having an abortion. My fiance is supportive and is happy about the

baby, so that is the least of my worries. PLEASE...if anyone has gone

thru this please share your experience.

Robin in California

open RNY 7/2/03

[Guest guest]

women have been pregnant at the TIME of their WLS and delivered happy

healthy babies. Your surgeon is an idiot.

Sheila

[Guest guest]

Follow your heart... as a mother of two I can promise you will never

regret it! Best of luck. I will keep you in my prayers.

Lee

> I had my surgery July 2 and now I'm pregnant. I've lost 115 lbs so

> far (I'm 275 now) and I have about 100 more to go. I spoke with my

> surgeon and he recommends that I not " continue " the pregnancy. I

> haven't seen a ob/gyn as of yet, but I will next week. I'm against

> abortion, but I do want a healthy baby. Is there anyone out there

> that has been thru the same thing this soon after surgery? Of

course

> this was unplanned and the timing isn't " right " , but I just can't

see

> having an abortion. My fiance is supportive and is happy about the

> baby, so that is the least of my worries. PLEASE...if anyone has

gone

> thru this please share your experience.

>

> Robin in California

> open RNY 7/2/03

[Guest guest]

Hi Robin, I my surgery on July 23rd and just found out this morning

that I am 4 weeks pregnant. So, shocked, scared, and very happy were

my reactions, now I'm just trying to be happy only lol

My doctor has not suggested ending anything and I'm a little appalled

that your doctor would suggest such a thing. It's nice to have

someone to talk to who is about the same length of time out of

surgery as I am. I go to see an obstetrician early next week and I'm

eager to see how I need to change my vitamin dosage to keep myself as

healthy as I can. I look forward to reading the archives and seeign

what has been written here of other women's experiences also.

" Mz Cafe Latte " wrote:I had my surgery July 2 and now I'm pregnant.

I've lost 115 lbs so far (I'm 275 now) and I have about 100 more to

go. I spoke with my surgeon and he recommends that I not " continue "

the pregnancy. I haven't seen a ob/gyn as of yet, but I will next

week. I'm against abortion, but I do want a healthy baby. Is there

anyone out there that has been thru the same thing this soon after

surgery? Of course this was unplanned and the timing isn't " right " ,

but I just can't see having an abortion. My fiance is supportive and

is happy about the baby, so that is the least of my worries.

PLEASE...if anyone has gone thru this please share your experience.

Robin in California open RNY 7/2/03

[Guest guest]

Had my surgery Jan 8, 2003, conceived July 4th, 2003. Only one

month farther out than you are now. My baby and I are both VERY

healthy, and doing great! As of today, being 25 weeks pregnant, I

still haven't gained any weight. I was 231 when I got pregnant, was

231 as of this past Thursday, and as of this morning I am 226.

Please consider your options very carefully. There is no reason you

cannot continue this pregnancy and have a perfectly healthy baby.

Do the research, read all you can, and make an educated decision.

Don't listen to the kneejerk reaction of your surgeon!

Kari Hanson

RNY 1-8-03

Aerin Hanson

EDD 3/26/04

> I had my surgery July 2 and now I'm pregnant. I've lost 115 lbs so

> far (I'm 275 now) and I have about 100 more to go. I spoke with my

> surgeon and he recommends that I not " continue " the pregnancy. I

> haven't seen a ob/gyn as of yet, but I will next week. I'm against

> abortion, but I do want a healthy baby. Is there anyone out there

> that has been thru the same thing this soon after surgery? Of

course

> this was unplanned and the timing isn't " right " , but I just can't

see

> having an abortion. My fiance is supportive and is happy about the

> baby, so that is the least of my worries. PLEASE...if anyone has

gone

> thru this please share your experience.

>

> Robin in California

> open RNY 7/2/03

[Guest guest]

I got Preg at 8 mo Post Op Neither my surgeon or OB ever mentioned

those words If it would have been me I would of slapped the bastard-

I for one would never go back to him- When I found out I was preg I

started eating more eating healthy and getting in my vitamins- doing

what I can giving it my ALL you can do the same-!!!! You can do it..

when U call ur OB let them know u are just a new post op to WLS and u

will feel better if you see a OB I got in 2 weeks later

Take care

Michele