Question:
OMG!!! I think I'm pregnant!
I'm 5-1/2 months post-op and I think I may be pregnant. I haven't taken a test yet. I'll be taking a blood test this afternoon. Just wondered if any other post-op mommies could give me some insight.... — careywatkins (posted on December 31, 2001)
December 31, 2001
What the previous response failed to realize is that scolding you now will
not help your potential situation. You don't always have to
"try" to get pregnant. We all know that sometimes it happens with
little assistance. If your test is positive,make sure you follow all MD
orders and get all your required vites in. That's all you can do. Deal
with it and May God Bless you.
— Christine H.
December 31, 2001
Hi there. I'm six months post op and I had a scare last month myself. And
YES, I was told not to get pregnant, and YES I was using precautions, but
sh!t happens. In my case it was a false alarm, but please don't be mad at
the question or at those of us who do get pregnant too quickly post op. I
will leave the advice to the many post op mommies I know we have but I
wanted to get an encouraging post here right away. If you are pregnant,
that's where you are and that's where you take it from. No sense beating
yourself up over the past. Sometimes babies are just really in a hurry to
get here, maybe this is your blessing. Who are we to say? Good luck.
— kcanges
December 31, 2001
Carey, First let me tell you how wonderful you look in your post op photo.
I've actually read alot of information on this site about post op
pregnancies. I read all of that information because I too thought I might
be pregnant, and with that being said I am on depo and using other forms of
birth control as well. So not every pregnancy is intentional. I am not
pregnant but missed my period b/c of my weightloss. So this may be the
case with you. However, if it's not, I have read lots of post where people
have gotten pregnant before their 1 year anniversary and went on to have
healthy babies. You just need to make your OBGYN aware of the type of
surgery that you had and whenyou had it. They will probably consider you
high risk and monitor you very closely. From what I've read, I think
things will be okay as long as you're not currently having complications.
Good luck and keep us posted!
— Terri N.
December 31, 2001
Thanks for the continuing support. I guess the "scolding" post
was removed. In any event, I could have posted my question anonymously,
but I wanted the REAL people out there to see that REAL things do happen.
I did not intend to get pregnant. However, I just found out about an hour
ago that I am. I'll just do what I can, take Dr's orders, and let God take
care of the rest. I'm not a stupid woman (doubters, real my profile) and I
certainly thoughtI was being careful. But I can't change what is. C'est
la vie.
— careywatkins
December 31, 2001
Babies are a blessing from God. Follow your doctor's orders and enjoy this
gift. Best wishes and please let us know how you do!
— jsuggs
December 31, 2001
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I don't know of very many people who
actually plan their pregnancies; I know I didn't plan mine,
but it was the best thing that ever happened in my life.
I hope everything turns out well for you.
— Betty Todd
December 31, 2001
Carey, Congratulations! I'm sure that this gift from God will add so much
joy to your life. My 'baby' is 5 and I miss the excitement of pregnancies
and the beauty of early infancy. Maybe time has put a rose colored tint on
those days, but I'd do it all over again in a second. Good luck to you and
to your precious tiny one.
— Donna L.
January 1, 2002
don't you just hate when people post nasty things anonymously. i always
want to write back but there is no one to write to.
Best of luck and Congratulations on your upcoming little one. Just do what
the dr. says and you'll be fine.
— LAURA G.
January 1, 2002
Hi--I'm not a post-op mommie but a new pre-op mommie by adoption! I do not
plan to become pregnant this year (wanting surgery this year) but life
happens! If you are, congratulations and enjoy your gift! Follow
instructions, eat the right foods and have a great pregnancy--this may the
plan for you!!!!!
— jenn2002
January 2, 2002
I've been reading a lot on this (I'm 7 months out) and the research seems
to show that as long as we make sure to take our vitamins, get in our
protein, and keep our doctor's visits, we should do well. Most women they
have researched who became pregnant before a year out had normal
babies--it's just that you have to be so vigilant with your regimen and be
careful that you have enough nutrients for both the baby AND you! You'll
no doubt do great. Congratulations! :)
— PT LawMom
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