Question:
can a person who just had a abortion have wls surgery a month later?

   — [Anonymous] (posted on June 26, 2001)

June 26, 2001
Was the abortion medically necessary? If so, then it depends on the circumstances. If not, why is this happening? Are you aborting just so you can have surgery? Can't you wait for the surgery?
   — [Anonymous]

June 26, 2001
Please remember people we are not here to judge. Yes you can have the surgery after having an abortion. Those are done vaginally the WLS is not. Best of luck to you.
   — [Anonymous]

June 26, 2001
why don't you have a tubaligation before you have wls?
   — [Anonymous]

June 27, 2001
OOOOH it makes me SOOO mad sometimes that people can post anonymously around here. Why not have a tubal... well, first, we know NOTHING about this person's situation. Maybe it was an accidental pregnancy and she's 22 and not married yet -- does that mean she should have a tubal so she can NEVER get pregnant again?!?
   — Alisa M.

June 27, 2001
I guess that it would depend on how much blood was lost during the abortion. If you had a lot of blood loss, then you may want to wait for a little while to have WLS. Plus, I think it would depend alot on how you feel emotionally and physically. You need to be emotionally well to handle all the changes that will occur after WLS. If your ready, then it shoudn't be a problem.
   — Robin L. J.

June 27, 2001
That was www.abortiontv.com. They are a excellent site for abortion information and counseling without religous intervention.
   — [Anonymous]

June 27, 2001
I have no answer, I just wanted to say that I agree with Alisa. All the anonymous's on here. especially those who judge others and have no right too.
   — Happy B.

June 28, 2001
just to let everyone know i'm the one who posted this ques. and for ya ref. i was raped after leaving a grocery store one night, sorry for asking
   — [Anonymous]

June 28, 2001
I can't imagine what you would be going through right now emotionally. If you're set on having the surgery, this is a concern for your surgeon. S/he would be able to tell you whether or not the surgery is advised for any medical reason and s/he may want you in counceling pre or post-op if done because the surgery is also a HUGE emotional change in itself. Just remember you don't have to go it alone. If you have any more questions or concerns feel free to email me, I'll do my best to help you answer any questions or give you any references I have.
   — Elizabeth D.

June 28, 2001
To all you who are anonymus ...what is it that makes you so special and the only ones deserving of respect? Why do the rest of us deserve to be judged by those too cowardly to even sign their own name? Where the hell is your heart? Compassion? Empthay? Sorrow for another's cause? We are here to help each for heaven's sake. It must be so nice to sit up on that pedestal and view us "lowly" people down beneath you. I hope the holy spirit touches your soul and that you one day repent for such shameful behavior. Even Christ washed the foot of a prostitute...but you must be even better than He. Never be afraid to ask question at this site...99% of us will welcome ANY question and try our best to answer it without judgement. I am truly sorrowful that you went through such an experience or that you felt compeled to "justify" your question because of the awful things said here. I do not think an abortion will Medically prevent you from having surgery. But please be sure your ready emotionally. Your mind can only handle so much. I hope you are going to counseling, if not please consider it. God bless you.
   — [Deactivated Member]

June 28, 2001
My comments that I posted yesterday are not here anymore. I guess what I wrote was not appropriate?? I still want to say that I think that we should not judge others and I wish the powers that be would have left the comments the way that they were
   — Courtney W.

June 28, 2001
My comments were deleted too,so nice to have free speech huh? I have a friend that was raped at 13 and still had her baby.oh well,I still think you should ask your surgeon. I hope you have the strenght to get through this in your life. I don't think of anyone as being lowly either I am worried about what will happen to people after they die too not just while living,so much for being a Christian,none of us are perfect.
   — Brandy P.

July 2, 2001
http://www.abortiontv.com/RapeAndIncest.htm This page has women who talk about their decision to have a abortion after rape or incest,check it out for some pretty good testimonies...God Bless!
   — [Anonymous]

July 12, 2001
Hi, I want to apologize for the lack of sympathy of some of the answers below mine. The issue of your abortion is not for them to judge, and they shouldn't suggest how to go about doing it. I would ask your surgeon about this. You wouldn't want to needlessly place your live in danger. There may be some unforeseen complications that he should know about. I'm sorry about the situation you were put in. Good luck with the surgery and think about talking to someone about everything you have been through. You have been through alot. Take care of yourself. Carla
   — [Anonymous]

July 13, 2001
I guess I don't see any judgmental answers. Maybe they were deleted?
   — Cindy H.

July 13, 2001
The question was about having surgery after a medical procedure (sp?). I don't know much about abortion, but definitely talk with your PCP , surgical team and/or therapist. You want to make sure that you are free from infection, didn't suffer too much blood loss, etc...Maybe now isn't the time to make a drastic change in your life, but on the other hand, don't let a felon ruin YOUR happinness! Good luck to you! There are people that can help you make smart health-related decisions, seek them out and explain your situation.
   — jenn2002

July 13, 2001
To answer your question, yes. I know someone that had an abortion and also had WLS. I'm sorry about the "Know it Alls" around here, and for your suffering.
   — Jeannet

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