4 months out and pregnant...OMG!!!

I went to the doctors today because I was having some abdominal pain. They did a pelvic exam and everything was fine. The doctor suggested the Nuvaring for me, but wanted me to take a pregnancy test before she ordered the prescription. So I took the test waitied and was about to leave when I heard, " your test was POSITIVE"...what?! I started crying. I did not expect to be pregnant this soon after surgery. We have been so tired...haven't even had sex that often. Funny thing is I was still taking the pill. I even took it this morning. I am so worried. I just want a healthy pregnancy with a healthy baby. Has anyone went through this so early out from surgery? I am so worried and scared!

Ha girl you sound like me, except I was 7 months out and I knew the that the pill wasn't being absorbed right because I was having break through bleeding, they switched me to the ring and boom! I was pregnant! You'll be fine. Just have them watch your labs closely. Baby will get what he needs before you do! ?Breathe, It will all be fine! I have a perfectly happy and healthy baby boy now! Good luck and most of all CONGRATS!

Thanks Victoria! I really needed that. I just want reassurance, since I have read about so many people having m/s after wls. My health has improved drastically and Iguess my fertility has too. (I even have PCOS) How was your pregnancy...Any complications? How much did you lose/gain ?(if u don't mind me asking)

I know everything happends for a reason and it will all work out!

Actually, I think the frequency of M/C after WLS is the same as before. Alot of people's fertility improves because the hormones stabalize as our weight goes down. Sadly, there are still alot of women who continue to have fertility issues. My pregnancy .... well to be honest it sucked. I had hyperemisis, low blood pressure first, and problems with dehydration, then I had positional high blood pressure and leaking fluid. It was so NOT fun. I had complications with my epidural and delivery but NONE of these had anything to do with my gastric bypass. I started out my pregnancy at 330 pounds (i was 415 pre-op). I got as low as 308 and ended up 342 before delivery. I came home from the hospital at 322 and am sitting at 315 currently (I am back into the swing of things now) :)

Take a deep breath! Everything is going to be ok :) you are healthier now than before and your surgeon and OB will get you through this smoothly! Good luck!

 I was about  4 - 4.5 mos. out from surgery when I found out I was pregnant.  I'm 6 months along now, and baby is doing fantastic.  Growing well.  

I upped my carbs and am hungry ALL the time.  I lost 16 lbs initially after finding out I was pregnant, but have gained 5 lbs of that back.....

Keep your chin up!  Just talk to your doc about vitamins and eat for the baby!  :)  

Good luck girl!  I was really scared in the beginning too, but we're here for ya!!!

Tara

I was right there with u... I am now 8 months out but I am 4 months pregnant. We were using condoms and still got pregnant with twins none the less... All we can think of is a condom had a small hole or something cuz we definitely didn't want to get pregnant early out...  All I can say is do what your suppose to and you and your baby should be fine... good luck and congrats! The shock will ware off :)

 

Chrissy

I am pregnant too!!! nearly six months out and 4 weeks pregnant. We can be scared together! Ahhhhh...

Thanks to all of you. I really need that extra support and reassurance. I actually met with my Bariatric doctor today and he said because I am now in good health, still young and at a good weight he see's no reason why I shouldn't have a healthy pregnancy. I will just  be considered a high risk, I will also be closely monitored, need frequent blood work and several dr appts. He said there has been many success stories with patients that have conceived so soon after wls. I felt so happy about that. We were going to wait until after the first trimester to tell our family and friends, but we are ecstatic and could not wait...lol. I am so glad I am a part of this group and you all have shared your experience with me. It makes me feel alot better.

When you see your nurse / doctor, remind them that preggos will drop the following very quickly:

b-12, iron, vitamin D, folate

Ask for the following tests every 8 weeks minimum to verify your health:

hct, hgb, ferritin, blood serium iron, b-12, folate, thiamin (if puking alot), and 0,25(OH)D

(blood, brain, and bone health)


Also, if you are in ketosis right now, be sure you up your fluids to at LEAST 64fl oz, if not much, much more, and get in at least 100g of carbs.  This will kick you out of ketosis, and if you are still producing ketones, will dilute them to help protect your baby.  Also, ideally, you'll want 90g of protein a day, but this is REALLY hard, especially in the 1st trimester due to food intolerances and aversions.

Good luck, and if you need any help, let me know.

Hi Ladies...I am almost 6 months post-op and got a BFP today. Prior to WLS my DH and I had been ttc for 3 years, unsuccessfully due to my PCOS. I'm very nervous because I know I was supposed to have waited 12 months post-op. However, at my last visit with my surgeon, he said if I got down to his goal and maintained it for 3 months then I could start ttc. Right now I'm 20 pounds away from his goal and 10 pounds away from my goal of 130 pounds. I'm afraid to tell my surgeon but I know I need to do that soon. The only thing is that I won't be able to see him again till February. I do have an appointment on Thursday to confirm that I really am prego but I'm still worried and I've forbidden my DH to tell anyone, just in case!!! Like melgurl2005, I'm just looking for some support and reassurance!!! Thanks Ladies....Puna