Question:
I'm 9 weeks post op and 6 weeks pregnant, does this baby have a chance?
I had Lap Roux En y March 1st and on May 8th found out I was pregnant.Should this be terminated? — Debra N. (posted on May 8, 2001)
May 8, 2001
Debra, Please see a high risk OB-GYN. Find out what the chances are of
having a healthy baby. I know I was terminal before my surgery, and I'm
very glad I didn't kill myself( I thought alot about it). Now I am healthy,
and happy. Good Luck, and May God Bless your family. You'll be in my
thoughts and prayers. Please let me know how you are. My heart goes out to
you --
— CohenHeart
May 8, 2001
I am not a medical expert and I don't have a real answer for you, but I
would consult an Obstetrician and your surgeon. I would never reccomend or
tell you to have an abortion and I hope that no one else on this website
would either. That is something that only you, along with the guidance of
your Drs, can make. I am sure that there is a possibility of this turning
out good. You would probably have to eat extra meals and take lots of
vitamins. It is possible post-op to have a child, so I am sure with close
medical supervision and proper diet that you could have a healthy baby. It
would just mean that the early window of weight loss would be lost. This is
really no comparison, but when I was pregnant with my second child I lost
weight. At my last checkup I was 15 lbs lighter and had a happy healty 7
1/2 lb baby girl. Losing weight is not the problem, it is just if you can
get enough nutrients for the baby. Please don't make your mind up until you
have consulted an Obstetrician that specializes in High Risk Pregnancies! I
wish you luck in your choice. I hope that you find the guidance that you
need to make the proper decision for you! If you need someone to talk to
you can e-mail me: [email protected]
— imano1momy
May 8, 2001
Debra, having had laparascopic surgery will definitely be an advantage in
terms of the "strain" that an expanding waistline will place on
the operative area. I don't think that the actual surgery will present a
problem at all with the normal expansion of the uterus during pregnancy.
The critical issue for you however, will be the absorption of the nutrients
that both you and this baby will require. My surgeon suggests that his
patients postpone pregnancy until they are 12-18 months post-op. He feels
that this gives the mother the opportunity to be in an optimal state of
health, both physically and nutritionally.....something which all OB-GYNs
would like for all their patients under any circumstances. However, he has
had patients who had "early" pregnancies post-op, and who have
done well with additional monitoring and supervision. Discuss this with
your surgeon and have him collaborate with an OB-GYN in your area who
specializes in high-risk pregnancies. With proper medical supervision
related to the special circumstances of your RNY, I would think that you
could expect to do well through this pregnancy.
— Diana T.
May 9, 2001
I've been reading a lot about this during my research. Most of the
information I found said that you will need to be closely monitored by a
high risk OB-GYN and your surgeon to ensure you're getting the proper
nutrients. Have you told your surgeon yet? He would probably have the
best answer for you. All of the pregnancies I've read about have turned
out fine, but the downside is the need for constant nutrition and medical
monitoring. Speak to your doctor!
— PT LawMom
May 9, 2001
I think that is the reason most doctors want you to wait at least a year
after the surgery before you get pregnant so that your body has time to
heal.
— [Anonymous]
May 9, 2001
Thats a huge risk from what I've read.. a baby is a beautiful thing. But
probably not the best thing considering you just went through a major
surgery to lose weight. You body has surely experienced some major
changes. Consult a physician experienced in this ASAP if you want to be
healthy and have a healthy baby. I wish you luck.
— [Anonymous]
May 9, 2001
First let me say congratulations on your surgery and the new baby. Don't
fret too much unless a specialist gives you reason to. See a high-risk
ob/gyn. Now let me say that even normal size women can have similar
complications for a high-risk pregnancy. My husband's cousin had the
so-called morning sickness 24/7/9months. She couldn't keep ANYTHING down
her entire pregnancy so yes her/her baby's nutrition could have been
compromised but her specialist had her take triple prenatal supplements and
she and the baby were fine. Good luck and best wishes, Pam
— Pamela W.
May 9, 2001
I wish you the best of luck in your pregnancy and what-ever decision you
decide. I'm sure you will get a lot of advice from this board, but only you
and your doctor can make the best decision for you. Please don't let folks
on this board make the decision for you. Best of luck to you.
— [Anonymous]
May 9, 2001
I met a nurse 2 weeks ago who was in the Discovery series TV program from
Spectrim in So. Cal who brought her beautiful new baby boy to one of our
meetings. She also got pregnant within a couple months after having the
surgery and carried her baby to term safely and healthily. She said she
gained about 20 lbs during the pregnancy, which was perfectly normal. She
has since lost 60 lbs in the 3 months since the birth of her son and is
still losing. She said she feels great and was glad of the decision she
made. She did have special care during the pregnancy with extra vitamins
and nutrients, but did just fine. You could proably contact the Spectrim
program in Culver City, CA and talk to Deb about more info. Take care and
I'm sure you'll make the right decision after you talk to your doctors and
pray for God's guidance.
— Judy C.
May 12, 2001
I have a very close friend who had WLS surgery late June 2000. After
numerous pregnancy(13), she conceived a couple of months after losing 75
lbs. On Monday, she delivered a healthy 4.4 lbs baby girl. The baby did
come early but not due to her WLS surgery. Good luck!!
— Cynthia J.
June 10, 2001
I am in the same boat as you somewhat. I had surgety on March 14th and I am
5 weeks pregnant. I was infertile for 5 yrs. Lost 50 lbs in 3 months and
got pregnant. I am concerned but have my first Dr.appoint on the 20th of
June. I will plan on seeing a high risk dr who knows about gastric bypass.
Lets keep each other in our thoughts and do all that we can to have a safe
and healthy pregnancy. Wish you all the best.
— Kristina V.
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