Re: Any Help?

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I was just talking to my sister in law about this very thing. She had a

condition called HELPS at the end of her pregnancy. She had such bad pain and

they kept telling her it was gas. It wasn't... I don't know if this is what

you have but sometimes they don't realize the symptoms until it is criticle. I

would call your Doctor and ask if it could be something like this. I don't want

to scare you, but I think if my sister in law had known what she was having it

wouldn't have been so bad. The baby was fine, they just had to do an emergency

C-section.

Best of Luck, and I hope I didn't scare you, just don't ignore it.

[Guest guest]

It may sound silly but I get horrible gas pains that make me want to cry.

When I lived in California I went to a little Chinese Accupunture/pressurist.

He rubbed my lower intestine area in this manner with firm pressure...not too

hard not too soft.

From the belly button straight to the left side.

Down from the left top side to the bottom left side.

Then from the left bottom side to the right bottom side...and back up to the

top. Like a square or rectangle.

He moved inward and kept doing this. I swear it moves the gas out.

I also used this technique on my son when he was very gassy as a baby and the

farts just came out.

Sorry if this sounds silly to anyone but it really worked for me and my son.

Chrystal

Wife to Jace - together 6 Years!

Happy Mommy to - 4 Years Old!

New Baby Swenson Due July 28, 2004!

Zookeeper for 2 big dogs and 5 cats who let me feed them!

Any Help?

Hello everyone,

I am 3 years Post OP, I had no problems with my surgery and

everything went very well. I am currently 6 months pregnant for the

1st time. The biggest problem that I have experienced is backed up

gas (at least this is what they think it is) The pain can be so BAD

that I could rip the walls off my home, I even had to be rushed to

the hospital because I was doubled over in pain throughout my one

side of my back and up towards the top of my new belly.. They thought

maybe I was having gull or kindey stones, but nothing showed on the

ultrasound (but a very healthy baby!!!) This hasn't effected my

baby, but the PAIN is unreal and I can stand a pretty good amount of

pain. I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this sort

of pain throughout their pregnancy. This isn't something I have to

deal with when I was not pregnant.

___Appreciates any input______

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

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the suggestion, anything helps at this point. I had

almost thought it was from eating to fast and something was stuck,

but the pain can last up to 6 hours, when I went to the hospital the

doctor even messured me on a level 7 of pain, the pain hurt so bad it

made me throw up ALOT (to where I was sooo sore the next few days)

But when they did and ultra sound they seen so much gas backed up!!!

I am just trying to see if anyone else had this at pregnancy. Right

now I am trying to use beano and gas X almost on a daily basis.

Thanks again for your suggestions, I shall try this!

[Guest guest]

Hello ,

I do appreciate anything that would help me out with this issue. Do

you know what " Helps " actually is and what causes or any resources

that I can perhaps read on. I am just turning 26 weeks and I had

lots of ultra sounds and everything looks great, heart rate on the

baby is good, etc... I would appreciate any help you could give me.

Thanks Alot!

Janet

> Hi,

> I was just talking to my sister in law about this very thing. She

had a condition called HELPS at the end of her pregnancy. She had

such bad pain and they kept telling her it was gas. It wasn't... I

don't know if this is what you have but sometimes they don't realize

the symptoms until it is criticle. I would call your Doctor and ask

if it could be something like this. I don't want to scare you, but I

think if my sister in law had known what she was having it wouldn't

have been so bad. The baby was fine, they just had to do an

emergency C-section.

> Best of Luck, and I hope I didn't scare you, just don't ignore it.

>

[Guest guest]

yes, it sounds exactly like what I was having! I would have the most pain after

RJ had been moving around alot. I found that taking gas-x and getting into the

hottest bath I could handle would help. Just remember not to stay in very long

since the baby gets over heated too.

Niki

Mommy to (1/23/96) and

RJ (1/22/04)

Any Help?

Hello everyone,

I am 3 years Post OP, I had no problems with my surgery and

everything went very well. I am currently 6 months pregnant for the

1st time. The biggest problem that I have experienced is backed up

gas (at least this is what they think it is) The pain can be so BAD

that I could rip the walls off my home, I even had to be rushed to

the hospital because I was doubled over in pain throughout my one

side of my back and up towards the top of my new belly.. They thought

maybe I was having gull or kindey stones, but nothing showed on the

ultrasound (but a very healthy baby!!!) This hasn't effected my

baby, but the PAIN is unreal and I can stand a pretty good amount of

pain. I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this sort

of pain throughout their pregnancy. This isn't something I have to

deal with when I was not pregnant.

___Appreciates any input______

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

[Guest guest]

yes, it sounds exactly like what I was having! I would have the most pain after

RJ had been moving around alot. I found that taking gas-x and getting into the

hottest bath I could handle would help. Just remember not to stay in very long

since the baby gets over heated too.

Niki

Mommy to (1/23/96) and

RJ (1/22/04)

Any Help?

Hello everyone,

I am 3 years Post OP, I had no problems with my surgery and

everything went very well. I am currently 6 months pregnant for the

1st time. The biggest problem that I have experienced is backed up

gas (at least this is what they think it is) The pain can be so BAD

that I could rip the walls off my home, I even had to be rushed to

the hospital because I was doubled over in pain throughout my one

side of my back and up towards the top of my new belly.. They thought

maybe I was having gull or kindey stones, but nothing showed on the

ultrasound (but a very healthy baby!!!) This hasn't effected my

baby, but the PAIN is unreal and I can stand a pretty good amount of

pain. I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this sort

of pain throughout their pregnancy. This isn't something I have to

deal with when I was not pregnant.

___Appreciates any input______

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

[Guest guest]

yes, it sounds exactly like what I was having! I would have the most pain after

RJ had been moving around alot. I found that taking gas-x and getting into the

hottest bath I could handle would help. Just remember not to stay in very long

since the baby gets over heated too.

Niki

Mommy to (1/23/96) and

RJ (1/22/04)

Any Help?

Hello everyone,

I am 3 years Post OP, I had no problems with my surgery and

everything went very well. I am currently 6 months pregnant for the

1st time. The biggest problem that I have experienced is backed up

gas (at least this is what they think it is) The pain can be so BAD

that I could rip the walls off my home, I even had to be rushed to

the hospital because I was doubled over in pain throughout my one

side of my back and up towards the top of my new belly.. They thought

maybe I was having gull or kindey stones, but nothing showed on the

ultrasound (but a very healthy baby!!!) This hasn't effected my

baby, but the PAIN is unreal and I can stand a pretty good amount of

pain. I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this sort

of pain throughout their pregnancy. This isn't something I have to

deal with when I was not pregnant.

___Appreciates any input______

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

[Guest guest]

> 1st time. The biggest problem that I have experienced is backed up

> gas (at least this is what they think it is) The pain can be so BAD

> that I could rip the walls off my home, I even had to be rushed to

> the hospital because I was doubled over in pain throughout my one

> side of my back and up towards the top of my new belly

I can't believe that others have this too. I wonder if this is

common for all pregnant women or just wls pregnant women. Anyway, I

suffer from this exact same condition from time to time and I can

totally relate when you say you could rip the walls off your house!

What helps somewhat for me is pepto-bismol (which is ok w/my doc,

check with your own doc for his opinion), relaxing in a reclining

position (laying down makes it hurt worse for me), dh rubbing my

belly where it hurts, and drinking HOT lemon tea. Now, the only

thing that makes the pain completely go away is having a bm (easier

said than done). Since the gas causes so much pain, I'm afraid to

take anything like metamucil for, ahem, regularity, because I hear

that can also cause gas and bloating (and heck, that's what I have!)

I hope my home remedies work for you--if you stumble upon some

miracle cure, please share!

Laurie

mama to Avery, Noah, & expecting Cole (5/27ish)

[Guest guest]

I just wanted to thank everyone for all their imput on this matter.

It just helps to see that I am not the only one going through this.

I take Gas X " daily " (Dr. said it fine) and I also take beano when I

eat something that I " think " could potentially give me gas. Pepto,

tums, etc. don't seem to help me. I did try the hot shower, and this

does help when the episode isn't a BAD one. My OBGYN (although I had

and ultra sound over every inch of every organ in my body, and all

they seen was ALOT of gas and alot of bile) suggested that I speak

to my family doctor about this, in which if I have another episode I

will indeed speak to one. My OB also said that it may perhaps be that

the baby is pushing up on my organs causing the gas pains also.

And BTW they put me on an extra dose of iron(SLOW RELEASE, because

it's said to be easier on you) because I an anemic, so therefore I

just recently in the last part of the month started taking metamucil

or a chewable pill and with me taking the gas X it hasn't given me

any extra pain or anything to let you know. I hope my imput helps as

much, as you girls did. I wish you all luck and feel free to write,

I do enjoy reading the board and I will be hanging around!

Thanks Again!

Janet

[Guest guest]

I just wanted to thank everyone for all their imput on this matter.

It just helps to see that I am not the only one going through this.

I take Gas X " daily " (Dr. said it fine) and I also take beano when I

eat something that I " think " could potentially give me gas. Pepto,

tums, etc. don't seem to help me. I did try the hot shower, and this

does help when the episode isn't a BAD one. My OBGYN (although I had

and ultra sound over every inch of every organ in my body, and all

they seen was ALOT of gas and alot of bile) suggested that I speak

to my family doctor about this, in which if I have another episode I

will indeed speak to one. My OB also said that it may perhaps be that

the baby is pushing up on my organs causing the gas pains also.

And BTW they put me on an extra dose of iron(SLOW RELEASE, because

it's said to be easier on you) because I an anemic, so therefore I

just recently in the last part of the month started taking metamucil

or a chewable pill and with me taking the gas X it hasn't given me

any extra pain or anything to let you know. I hope my imput helps as

much, as you girls did. I wish you all luck and feel free to write,

I do enjoy reading the board and I will be hanging around!

Thanks Again!

Janet

[Guest guest]

Janet,

I know that my sister in law has done a lot of research on this. Go to a search

site and type in HELPS Syndrome. I know it has something to do with the liver

and platelets. When they finally caught onto what was happening to my sister in

law her platelets were really low and they weren't sure if she would bleed out

during the C-section. That is why I tell you to make sure you check it out. My

husband is a Family Doctor who delivers babies I was telling him that I had just

gotten off the phone with my sil and then read your post. I told him that I

told you to talk to your doctor about the possibility. He said that was good

advice. I am sorry I don't know more about it. But PLEASE call your Doctor and

ask if this could be what is going on with you. All I know is that my SIL was

in a ton of pain!

Please keep in touch and let us know what's going on.

[Guest guest]

Janet,

I know that my sister in law has done a lot of research on this. Go to a search

site and type in HELPS Syndrome. I know it has something to do with the liver

and platelets. When they finally caught onto what was happening to my sister in

law her platelets were really low and they weren't sure if she would bleed out

during the C-section. That is why I tell you to make sure you check it out. My

husband is a Family Doctor who delivers babies I was telling him that I had just

gotten off the phone with my sil and then read your post. I told him that I

told you to talk to your doctor about the possibility. He said that was good

advice. I am sorry I don't know more about it. But PLEASE call your Doctor and

ask if this could be what is going on with you. All I know is that my SIL was

in a ton of pain!

Please keep in touch and let us know what's going on.

[Guest guest]

,

I really appreciate this advice, I a sorry to hear this had happened

to your sister n law, but I am happy to hear that she is okay. My

last episode I had of this, I stayed in the hospital for observation

and they did check my blood count etc, and everything was okay,

although I will asked this of my OBGYN, my next visit is on the 24th

or maybe I can even give them a call, but I would rather speak with

her than someone at the office (they like to give you the run

around). I wanted to thank everyone else for the links on HELLPS, I

did read through it, I didn't have a lot of the signs that the

website listed that one would have with HELLPS. But I would rather

be safe than anything.!!

Thanks Again and look forward to hearing back from you!

Janet

> Janet,

> I know that my sister in law has done a lot of research on this.

Go to a search site and type in HELPS Syndrome. I know it has

something to do with the liver and platelets. When they finally

caught onto what was happening to my sister in law her platelets were

really low and they weren't sure if she would bleed out during the C-

section. That is why I tell you to make sure you check it out. My

husband is a Family Doctor who delivers babies I was telling him that

I had just gotten off the phone with my sil and then read your post.

I told him that I told you to talk to your doctor about the

possibility. He said that was good advice. I am sorry I don't know

more about it. But PLEASE call your Doctor and ask if this could be

what is going on with you. All I know is that my SIL was in a ton of

pain!

> Please keep in touch and let us know what's going on.

>

>

[Guest guest]

If I had to give my opinion on your pain I'd say you possibly had an

ulcer in your new stomach. That is what happened to me when I was at

your point in my pregnancy. I went to the hospital three times in

one week, in so much pain I thought I would have to deliver early to

find out the cause. They couldn't do MRI's or x-ray's to diagnose so

they were kind of flying blind. They prescribed Prevacid and hoped

it would work. Boy did it work!! I take prevacid everyday and I

have had no pain since. They figure as the baby pushed my new

stomach up it caused acid to back-up into the new pouch and cause an

ulcer. So ask your doctor for some Prevacid and see if that works.

Isanga

c-section scheduled 4/5/04

WLS 10/2002

280----160

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Saw that you are 6 months pregnant and congratulations. You did mention that

you were three years out before getting pregnant. Can I ask what form of

contraception you used and what did the dr. say about effective birth control

after surgery. Would surely appreciate any information. I am hearing that

taking the pill is not the safest because our bodies have changed and may not

work the same for contraception as it did before. Thanks.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Saw that you are 6 months pregnant and congratulations. You did mention that

you were three years out before getting pregnant. Can I ask what form of

contraception you used and what did the dr. say about effective birth control

after surgery. Would surely appreciate any information. I am hearing that

taking the pill is not the safest because our bodies have changed and may not

work the same for contraception as it did before. Thanks.

[Guest guest]

Well, Thanks for the congrats! I was taking Ortho Tri Cyclen, I

didn't have any problems taking the pill and this is my first

pregnancy. That seemed to agree with me. Although, they say it's

easier to get prego right after having the surgery done, right after

I had mine (3 years ago, I didn't even feel like sex right away haha

I just wanted to recover).