Worried!

I just found out today that I am expecting.  I called my Ob to  make an appointment and to ask if there should be anything that I should be doing special since I had RNY.  The lady said that she talked to the PA and there were not sure that they would be able to see me because I might be considered a high risk.  They are waiting on the Dr  to call them back, so it will be Monday before they will know.  Did anyone else have this problem? 

I am three and a half years out and I want to be able to do the best for my child.  This is my second child, but it has been 10 years since I have been prego.

Any advice? Thanks

Julie

 Looks like we are in the same boat!  I am 3 years out and am 5 weeks pregnant!  My doctors are all super excited about the pregnancy so DON'T WORRY!!  I met with my surgeon, a nutritionist, and the OB and they all said it was LESS risky to have a baby post op than to have one morbidly obese.  You are going to have to maintain your current weight, and a healthy weight gain in total is 15-25 lbs.  Lotsa vitamins, exercise, but we are going to be just fine, and soo are our babies.  I'd meet with surgeon and nutritionist asap to devise a meal plan and vitamin regemine!  Good Luck!

-Tiffany

I am about 4 weeks.  I am a worrier anyway!  I see that you live in Raleigh, I am in the western part of the state about one hour west of Charlotte.  Thanks for the advice and good luck with your pregnancy!

Congrats and you will be fine.I was just about two years out when I got pregnant most surgeons say wait 12- to 19 months before you do.Dont worry and don't stress the worst thing you can do.

I was considered high risk and saw the OB and Maternal & Fetal medicine for monthly ultrasounds to monitor baby's growth. All went perfectly and according to plan!

Good luck and congrats!

PS Being considered HIgh Risk is a GOOD thing, it means more monitoring of everyone! Which in turn means more reassurance for those of us that are worriers :)

congrats and welcome!

Congratulations!!!!  Don't worry.....its not good for your body.  I was considered "semi high risk", but saw my reg OB.  We just did monthly sonograms until I was 22 weeks to make sure she was growing well.  They started doing non stress tests and ultrasounds weekly at 31 weeks too.  But, all was well,and I delivered a healthy 6 lb 13 oz baby girl at 38 weeks and 4 days.  You will be fine!  So breathe..........and enjoy your pregnancy.