Since Kinsley was born ...

My health has gone all to HELL !!! I know this isn't really the topic for this board, but I really feel like I can come here to "get it all out". So, about a month after I had Kinsley, I noticed that my BP was high & so did my PCP. I just chalked it up to stress. Well, it kept getting higher (180's over 120's). So, my PCP did a complete work up. My lab work pointed toward adrenal insufficiency. So, he sent me to a Nephrologist. In the meantime, I got my first postpartum period which was more like a massive hemorrhage. I had never had a heavy period in my life until his one. I thought it was due to all the drama with the uterine dehiscence & went along with for a few months. To make a long story short, my Hemoglobin dropped to 9  & my Iron dropped to 20. So, my PCP sent me to a Hematologist regarding a transfusion. He sent me for IV Venofer infusions  twice a week & to see my GYN to fix the problem. During all this, between the PCP & Nephrologist, I was put on three pills to try & control my BP (a Beta blocker, ACE inhibitor, & K+ sparing diuretic). GYN says I need a hysterectomy. So, last Friday I had a complete hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy (uterus, cervix, & both ovaries removed). My BP is still running 160's over 100's. I go back to the Nephrologist next week to go over the plethora of testing that he has done. One thing that really ****** me off is that everyone says "Oh, is this all because of that weight loss surgery?". Ummm, NO !!! Last time I checked, my vagina & adrenal glands were not directly related to my stomach...GRRR !!! AND I'm 18 months post-op. AND weight loss doesn't make your BP go up. I've never had high BP except the preeclampsia with the twins. Now, I'm really stressing about the hormonal side effects of the hysterectomy. I'm using a hormone patch. I just don't want it to effect my moods & relationship with my sweet husband. AND I know it sounds ridiculous & I feel selfish for even saying it, but I'm also kind of sad about the finality of never having another baby in my tummy. I am very blessed to have three awesome babies that God has given . I guess it's just a hormone thing. Anyway, thank you so much for listening & letting me vent !!! I have been active on this board for over a year & I am so thankful for all of you : )  I will post some pictures & an update on my babies soon. Sorry for all the negativity in this post...

So sorry that all this has happened to you. It really is alot to go through. It is not selfish at all to feel sad about not carrying another baby, it is very understandable. I really do pray that your body keeps healing and your bp comes down. Come here anytime to vent!!!!

Trish I'm so sorry to hear of all these health challenges.  I can totally understand the grieving you're experiencing over not be able to carry another child.  But your health is very important too.  And hello... who do I need to B slap for you for asking you "is this all because of the wls?!"  You know it's not and your doctors all know that its not related.  Your hormones are still all over the place from PP and now the complete hysterectomy... and you know what? It's totally OK!  Be gentle with yourself now.  Enjoy your 3 beautiful babies and your husband.

Wow Trish, thats intense health troubles! I'm so sorry you are going through this. I really hope that your doctors are able to figure out the whole problem and find an easy treatment for you. I would imagine that anyone who had to have a hysterectomy would feel some loss regarding the ability to carry another child. Its good to let yourself feel through your natural emotions. I know you are very thankful for your 3 babies and that will help :)
Take care and feel better!
Nikki

I'm sorry you're going through all this.  I hope you find some answers soon so you know what's going on with your body and get it in control w/o long term effects of the bp.  Regarding the hysterectomy...You're feelings are perfectly normal, IMO.  Feeling sad that you won't be having any more babies does not mean you love the ones you have any less.  I hope you really did tell them your vagina and adrenal glands are not connected to your stomach...make them feel as foolish as their questions are. 

Praying you get answers soon and that your health improves quickly.  Best wishes.

I am so sorry you've had to go through all this! I hope they figure out the problem soon and fix it! Feel free to vent here any time and please keep us updated! Good luck!!!

im soo sorry for you to have to go through all this!

You said a keyword in there..... Hormone Patch. take it off for a few days and see where your BP is etc...if you havent done so already....

Having a hysterectomy etc and being sad over never have anymore babies is a normal feeling. Really, it is.

 So sorry you're having all these health issues... It must be hard simply to go from doctor to doctor for all these appointments and figure out who is ging to babysit your kids, let alone go through a surgery and recovery, hormone fluctuations and people's dumb questions about your WLS.
The WLS thing always gets me because it is like the flip-side of the coin from when, as pre-ops, medical people used to assume EVERY health-issue was related to our obesity. It is frustrating! Good luck & keep your head up!

-V

Thank You, Friends !!! I knew you guys would understand my frustration with the "blame everything on weight loss surgery" comments. I get SO sick of hearing all of the negative WLS comments. No one wants to talk about how many lives it saves or how many people's quality of life is dramaticlly improved. I really appreciate having my feelings validated regarding the hysterectomy. I didn't really voice my feelings to anyone else. I knew I couldn't have anymore babies after the uterine dehisence resulting in the necessity of having my tubes tied, but the hysterectomy is so permanent & having my ovaries removed & relying on hormones is just a lot to swallow all at once. Thanks Again : )