Re: Question, OB is sending me to Perinatalogist

March 2, 2004

That is kinda weird but maybe your doc is just being cautious because of the

WLS. Wow, you are 33 weeks already, that seemed to go by pretty fast, at least

from here it did, lol.. I think everything is okay with you and the baby or

he would of been really upset that you have not been to the perinatologist

sooner. I know it is hard not to stress it but try to relax and enjoy these last

several weeks, it is almost baby time.

God Bless,

Robin, NorthEastern, NY

EDD- July 27th, 2004

Mommy to:

&

(twin boys 7 1/2),

Madison, daughter, 5 years and

Wife to Pup 15 years (October 31, 1988)

Gastric Bypass Surgery-

October 18th 2002

Start-378, current- 246(pregnant)

goal 170 after baby

March 2, 2004

,

My OB had me see a perinatologist ONLY because I was over 35 when I

would have delivered, not b/c of any of my other 90 some obstetrical

complications (LOL). I saw him just once, he asked if I wanted an

amnio to r/o any abnormalities and we declined and he said there was

no other reason that we should see him again.

Most likely this is just a *second opinion* visit that you are doing

just fine.

Sheila

March 2, 2004

Robin,

Thanks sweetie for the calming words. I am definitely trying to focus on the

positive as my blood pressure is great, 92/50, I don't have any swelling, the OB

said that the baby's heartbeat sounded excellent to him, and my weight and when

the doc measured my stomach everything is textbook. I just wonder what exactly

the perinatalogist is going to do when I go next week, guess I will find out

soon enough eh? Thanks again for responding .

Axelrod

Re: Question, OB is sending me to Perinatalogist

That is kinda weird but maybe your doc is just being cautious because of the

WLS. Wow, you are 33 weeks already, that seemed to go by pretty fast, at least

from here it did, lol.. I think everything is okay with you and the baby or

he would of been really upset that you have not been to the perinatologist

sooner. I know it is hard not to stress it but try to relax and enjoy these

last

several weeks, it is almost baby time.

God Bless,

Robin, NorthEastern, NY

EDD- July 27th, 2004

March 2, 2004

,

My Doctor did the same thing to me at 32 weeks. It was my third pregnancy and

the only one with out complications. When I told him he never sent me and asked

why and was told because of my age he usually sends his patients. I was 36 at

the time. My son was my largest out of the three. I gained 12 pounds.

Re: Question, OB is sending me to Perinatalogist

That is kinda weird but maybe your doc is just being cautious because of the

WLS. Wow, you are 33 weeks already, that seemed to go by pretty fast, at

least

from here it did, lol.. I think everything is okay with you and the baby or

he would of been really upset that you have not been to the perinatologist

sooner. I know it is hard not to stress it but try to relax and enjoy these

last

several weeks, it is almost baby time.

God Bless,

Robin, NorthEastern, NY

EDD- July 27th, 2004

March 2, 2004

I was sent to a perinatologist since my 17 weeks and still going to

him i will be seeing him for the 3rd time on monday for yet another

level 2 u/s.. normally they send pts there who are high risk or over

35 yrs of age which im high risk and 35 my first pregnancy, its not

a big deal to me to see him but its cool to be monitored closely..i

will have to do the stress test too just not sure when i am 27 weeks

today.. so probably soon.. good luck and im sure everything will be

fine!

> Saw my OB yesterday and as he was measuring me he asked me when was

the last time I saw the perinatalogist (sp?) and I looked at him

funny and said, " you never sent me to one, the only extra thing you

have done is a extra ultrasound " . Because of this exchange my

husband and I got the impression that he was thinking that he should

have sent me weeks ago and since I will be 33 weeks on Wednesday that

we are playing catch-up. I am my OB's first WLS patient plus I have

other health problems that I have to take meds for so I'm guessing

that is why he is sending me? He mentioned something about stress

testing. I understand that some of you ladies have seen these

specialist and if you could give me some input I would appreciate

it. Hubby and I are a bit concerned since I am going at such a late

time, almost feeling like its too late to do anything if they find

something wrong. I'm trying not to obsess about this but we all know

how hard that is! LOL!

> Axelrod

>

March 2, 2004