GD testing
Okay, so my doctor was doing the fasting bloodwork to test for GD but today I was told that this testing was not really accurate and they recommend I go ahead and do the 1 hour glucose test. My DH is not too thrilled as he does not want me to have any dumping and be stressed by it. I have different reactions to sugar each time (I am 6.5 years out from RNY) so I am not sure if I will dum*****t.
So my question is, was the dumping THAT bad? Did your doctor recommend anything to help keep the dumping symptoms down?
Thanks for any help you all can give me.
Melanie
So my question is, was the dumping THAT bad? Did your doctor recommend anything to help keep the dumping symptoms down?
Thanks for any help you all can give me.
Melanie
Most surgeons don't recommend it...ever..I asm not going to do it
Good luck if you do
Good luck if you do
Baby girl Morgan born 5/28/10, 2 weeks before my 1 year surgiversary. Angel concieved 09/10, lost 10/13/10, was due in June 2011. Baby #2 (our rainbow) on their way, due 7/27/11- Miley Victoria or Maddox Michael
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I am not sure what to tell you except I was not willing to chance the dumping. I've never dumped before and was too afraid for the first time to be in front of a bunch on nurses who prob wouldnt know what to do. But remember, you can refuse to do any test you don't feel comfortable with.
Good luck!
Simone
Good luck!
Simone
In a world full of cheerios be a fruit loop!
260lbs.......148lbs........165lbs
Start........Current.......Goal
Goal met 11/23
I tried to refuse the test and my Doctor told me to stop researching. I told her ok...if I pass out it will be your fault! I took the test last Friday and except for my baby acting like he was on crack (literally he was moving so much it was semi-painful!) I did fine. I just kept thinking "it is a drink it will not make me sick" keep thinking positive! I did have some crazy bowel sounds but did not dump or get sick. I did have a slight headache afterwards but my MOm and I went and had a good breakfast afterwards and I felt fine the rest of the day.
I passed it...just so ya know
Good Luck
~Flora
I passed it...just so ya know
Good Luck
~Flora
Pre-op 284/Current 180/Goal 145 5'5
Surgery Date:April 23, 2007
Melanie I was was almost 3 years post op when I did the the glucose drink, it was a little hard to get it all down as fast as they wanted but I was able to do it, I thought I would be super sick right away but I wasn't, however after they drew my blood I got shaky and the did dump 4-5 times then I was fine. As long as they get the blood drawn before you dump you are good to go! It wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be at all! Hope that helps a little!
Beth
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