Guest guest Posted February 3, 2001 Report Share Posted February 3, 2001 B vitamins can cause him to have a problem with sleep. This is a new product for us. Try cutting down the dosage and give it in the morning and early afternoon. He should adjust to it in a week or so. Almost all of the kids are very low in B vitamins. This form is hypoallergenic. Give a call or email if you have a question. Humphrey President Kirkman Laboratories Inc. Phone Fax email: dave@... web site: www.kirkmanlabs.com Re: Question I just started my son on Kirkmans EVERDAY VITAMINS. He is having diffuculty falling asleep and staying asleep. I know about Melatonin w/mag....thank goodness. But does anyone know what in those vitamins can be keeping him awake (B vitamins???) Thanks Pam in Long Island Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 At my hospital, we give all laboring patients Lactated Ringers. When you go in and if you are worried, mention it to you Dr. to order LR rather than the D5W (sugar water). Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 , Though I'm not in the medical field I have done some studying with and on my own as my sister was studying for her nursing degree. You don't need to worry about the IV they will give you while in labor as 90% of the time it is just plain saline solution (salt water) to keep you hydrated during labor. Sometimes they add glucose (what sugar is when it is broke down by the body) to the saline solution IV, but even if that is what the doc decides you need it won't make you dump because it is going into your vein and not your stomach. The reason that some RNY patients dump is because sugars that have not been predigested hit your small intestine. For the RNY part of your intestines are by passed (that is why its called gastric by pass surgery) and then your small intestine is brought up and attached to your pouch. When your stomach is normal the small intestine gets all foods predigested in the stomach and intestine before it gets to the small intestine and thats what it is used too. After the RNY your small intestine gets the food not pre digested therefore with the sugars not broken down yet, it shocks the small intestine and thats why we dump. Since your IV is in your vein and not going into your stomach you don't have to worry at all sweetie. I hope this explanation helps some and eases your fear. Axelrod question ok, you know when youre in labor and they give you an i.v. with sugar water in it for nutrients, will that make me dump? that may be a dumb question but i was just curious if anyone knew? by the way, im 11 weeks pg. had my surgery 9 24 02. and ive lost 184 lbs. this is my third and last child! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 , Though I'm not in the medical field I have done some studying with and on my own as my sister was studying for her nursing degree. You don't need to worry about the IV they will give you while in labor as 90% of the time it is just plain saline solution (salt water) to keep you hydrated during labor. Sometimes they add glucose (what sugar is when it is broke down by the body) to the saline solution IV, but even if that is what the doc decides you need it won't make you dump because it is going into your vein and not your stomach. The reason that some RNY patients dump is because sugars that have not been predigested hit your small intestine. For the RNY part of your intestines are by passed (that is why its called gastric by pass surgery) and then your small intestine is brought up and attached to your pouch. When your stomach is normal the small intestine gets all foods predigested in the stomach and intestine before it gets to the small intestine and thats what it is used too. After the RNY your small intestine gets the food not pre digested therefore with the sugars not broken down yet, it shocks the small intestine and thats why we dump. Since your IV is in your vein and not going into your stomach you don't have to worry at all sweetie. I hope this explanation helps some and eases your fear. Axelrod question ok, you know when youre in labor and they give you an i.v. with sugar water in it for nutrients, will that make me dump? that may be a dumb question but i was just curious if anyone knew? by the way, im 11 weeks pg. had my surgery 9 24 02. and ive lost 184 lbs. this is my third and last child! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 Glucose IV will not harm you but studies have shown that hyperinsulinism can occur in infants depending how much is delivered via the IV. Question you need to ask is " Why do I need an IV and if so, why must it be glucose? " I think you need to contact your L&D and see what their policy is about IV's and solutions. The standard of care in the greater Denver area is a heplock only in vag deliveries. Hep lock enables access if the need arises. In my personal opinion, I'm not in favor of IV fluids. Potential risks are fluid overload, need to monitor I & O's more closely, hyperinsulinism in infants, hyponatraemia in mom and baby besides other potential risks. Now there are situations (not the majority) that an IV is warranted but I'm speaking from my own personal experience. What I did w/ my last natural delivery will be the same w/ this one...hep lock in the event the need arises to push volume/meds immediately, ice chips, protein supps and Propel. Discuss with your OB what his thoughts, your thoughts as well as the hospital's policy on L & D patients. ~ BabyCopia ~ Unique and Original Baby Products ~ Preggie Pops Now Available! ~ www.babycopia.com question ok, you know when youre in labor and they give you an i.v. with sugar water in it for nutrients, will that make me dump? that may be a dumb question but i was just curious if anyone knew? by the way, im 11 weeks pg. had my surgery 9 24 02. and ive lost 184 lbs. this is my third and last child! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 , I don't know about everyone else, but I'm not as well versed on medical terms as you are and it sounds like you have some valuable information to share. Do you think that maybe you can explain what you are telling us in " lay men's terms " ?? I have heard of some of the terms you used, but not totally clear on what them mean, like " I and O's " , hyponatraemia " , stuff like that. Axelrod question ok, you know when youre in labor and they give you an i.v. with sugar water in it for nutrients, will that make me dump? that may be a dumb question but i was just curious if anyone knew? by the way, im 11 weeks pg. had my surgery 9 24 02. and ive lost 184 lbs. this is my third and last child! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 , I don't know about everyone else, but I'm not as well versed on medical terms as you are and it sounds like you have some valuable information to share. Do you think that maybe you can explain what you are telling us in " lay men's terms " ?? I have heard of some of the terms you used, but not totally clear on what them mean, like " I and O's " , hyponatraemia " , stuff like that. Axelrod question ok, you know when youre in labor and they give you an i.v. with sugar water in it for nutrients, will that make me dump? that may be a dumb question but i was just curious if anyone knew? by the way, im 11 weeks pg. had my surgery 9 24 02. and ive lost 184 lbs. this is my third and last child! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 Ooops sorry, I have a medical background (did neonatal and pediatric transports via ground, fixed wing and jet for Children's Hospital LA and Boston - respiratory) while working on my MBA (became a hospital admin) and now on a new career path ... medical school. *I & O's - input and output (how much you take in vs how much you pee out) *hyponatremia - low concentration of sodium in the blood (seen in some patients where salt free solutions are delivered) *hyperinsulinism - too high a level of insulin in the blood; seen after 25g of glucose I think that about covers the words I used that most laypeople are not familiar with. Btw, are you the same that was on the grad list almost 2 years ago? From Texas, does pilates and kickboxing? ~ BabyCopia ~ Unique and Original Baby Products ~ Preggie Pops Now Available! ~ www.babycopia.com question ok, you know when youre in labor and they give you an i.v. with sugar water in it for nutrients, will that make me dump? that may be a dumb question but i was just curious if anyone knew? by the way, im 11 weeks pg. had my surgery 9 24 02. and ive lost 184 lbs. this is my third and last child! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 Ooops sorry, I have a medical background (did neonatal and pediatric transports via ground, fixed wing and jet for Children's Hospital LA and Boston - respiratory) while working on my MBA (became a hospital admin) and now on a new career path ... medical school. *I & O's - input and output (how much you take in vs how much you pee out) *hyponatremia - low concentration of sodium in the blood (seen in some patients where salt free solutions are delivered) *hyperinsulinism - too high a level of insulin in the blood; seen after 25g of glucose I think that about covers the words I used that most laypeople are not familiar with. Btw, are you the same that was on the grad list almost 2 years ago? From Texas, does pilates and kickboxing? ~ BabyCopia ~ Unique and Original Baby Products ~ Preggie Pops Now Available! ~ www.babycopia.com question ok, you know when youre in labor and they give you an i.v. with sugar water in it for nutrients, will that make me dump? that may be a dumb question but i was just curious if anyone knew? by the way, im 11 weeks pg. had my surgery 9 24 02. and ive lost 184 lbs. this is my third and last child! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 , Thanks for the clarification . My sis is studying for her RN degree and when she is excited about a question I ask her she really can spout off some high tech terminology like you and I'm left going " Huh? " . LOL! I'm glad you didn't get offended by me asking you to clarify as I was very interested in your information and appreciate your willingness to share your knowledge. Sometimes I do the same thing when my sis calls me about something going on with her kids in school and I start spouting off acronyms and quoting law as pertaining to her two youngest children who have some learning difficulties and are pulled out for some special ed classes. I'm sorry but I'm not the from the graduates list your talking about, but it sounds like I could use some of her enthusiasm for exercise! LOL! My family does live in Texas and I sure do wish I was there instead of Minnesota. My husband and I are here until 2005 when his duty assignment is done and if we are very lucky we will get assigned to San , TX, just 2 hours away from my twin sis and 5 from my mom. Again, thanks for the clarification Axelrod <----(who is missing home and family very much and dreading the HUGE snow storm that is going to hit tomorrow night and not stop till Wed) question ok, you know when youre in labor and they give you an i.v. with sugar water in it for nutrients, will that make me dump? that may be a dumb question but i was just curious if anyone knew? by the way, im 11 weeks pg. had my surgery 9 24 02. and ive lost 184 lbs. this is my third and last child! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 From: Bmbglass3@... To: ossg-pregnant-owner . Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2003 8:44 PM Subject: question I have a hiatal hernia and just found out I am pregnant. How will the pregnancy be effected by the hernia or the hernia be effected by the pregnancy? RNY 3-5-03 252 now 132 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2004 Report Share Posted January 11, 2004 Hey ya'll I am approx. 26 weeks pg with twin boys.... I am 2 yrs post op this month I have gained as of my last appt 16 lbs or so.... My doc seems to be ok with it all. He said the babies WILL get what they need....Afterwards it will be me that sufferes nutritionally. I am taking ALL my vitamins etc that I am supposed to and so far all is well with my blood work. I am measuring 10 weeks ahead, which he said is normal and the babies are exactly on target for their size so they dont seem to be suffering from lack of anything I am blessed Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2004 Report Share Posted January 11, 2004 Hi lisa boy o boy this subject scares me lol... i just started gaining a few weeks ago or at least i think anyways at my 18 week check up i gained 4 pnds so far... > When do women usually gain weight? I know im still newly pregnant at > about a month, but just wondering when you guys started to gain? > > Thanks, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2004 Report Share Posted January 11, 2004 Gosh... I didn't really start any major weight gain until three months out... but I had gained a total of 9 lbs by then... 15 lbs by my 4 month... and 33 lbs now at 32 weeks! (That kinda scares me, but my doc isn't worried about it... I'm in the low-weight gain area for the women in my family...none of them had weight issues prior to pregnancy, either, though...) everyone is different, though, so don't fret over it! :~) > When do women usually gain weight? I know im still newly pregnant at > about a month, but just wondering when you guys started to gain? > > Thanks, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2004 Report Share Posted January 11, 2004 , I did not gain anything until my 22 week check up, and I gained 4 lbs. I got pregnant at 6 months post op and I am sure that makes a HUGE difference in when and how much you gain. I haven't read the other responses to this question, so sorry if I am repeating...but it seems that I have read posts from a lady who got pregnant just weeks (6 or so) post op and she gained only like 7 or 10 pounds her whole pregnancy. I'd think the farther out from surgery the more you will gain, and possibly sooner, since you can eat more. I was only getting in about 300 calories/day when I got pregnant, so there was NO WAY I could have gained!! Good luck with your pregnancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 Another thing, my nutritionist has stated was even if you don't gain, doesn't mean the baby is getting what it needs. Remember, the baby gets what it needs first, so it is possible that even though there is no weight change, the baby may be gaining what you may be losing. My surgeon had stated that as long as they monitor the baby's growth and if it is growing as it should, it is ok to not gain any weight and even to lose weight. Re: Question , I did not gain anything until my 22 week check up, and I gained 4 lbs. I got pregnant at 6 months post op and I am sure that makes a HUGE difference in when and how much you gain. I haven't read the other responses to this question, so sorry if I am repeating...but it seems that I have read posts from a lady who got pregnant just weeks (6 or so) post op and she gained only like 7 or 10 pounds her whole pregnancy. I'd think the farther out from surgery the more you will gain, and possibly sooner, since you can eat more. I was only getting in about 300 calories/day when I got pregnant, so there was NO WAY I could have gained!! Good luck with your pregnancy. Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 , I am 14 weeks and 2 days along and thus far in the pregnancy I have gained 7 pounds, going from 180-187. I hear the gain picks up steady at around 20 weeks. I am shooting for 1800-2000 calories per day, that for sure will put weight on! lol HTH, Jackie edd 7.10.04 RNY 2/8/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 , I am 14 weeks and 2 days along and thus far in the pregnancy I have gained 7 pounds, going from 180-187. I hear the gain picks up steady at around 20 weeks. I am shooting for 1800-2000 calories per day, that for sure will put weight on! lol HTH, Jackie edd 7.10.04 RNY 2/8/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 I'm 29 weeks and still haven't gained any weight. I am at about 1 lb below what I was when I got pregnant. Keep in mind, however, I was only 6 mos post op and still in the major losing stage after WLS. Kari Hanson RNY 1-8-03 Aerin Hanson EDD 3/26/04 > When do women usually gain weight? I know im still newly pregnant at > about a month, but just wondering when you guys started to gain? > > Thanks, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2004 Report Share Posted February 1, 2004 Rh factors are what we are discussing -- they deal with blood type. For instance you can be A+ or A- -- the + or - is the RH factor. If you are RH negative and your husband is RH positive you need to get an injection because your blood type will differ from that of your baby and you don't want your body rejecting your baby due to its blood type. RH positive is the dominant gene. However if you and your husband are both RH negative then your baby will also be RH negative and it is not a problem. Does that help explain things? That is my understanding however check with your own doctor as I am not a medical professional nor do I pretend to be one. The RH factor has NOTHING to do with WLS surgery and being/becoming pregnant. Rasley mailto: drasley@... BTC, Columbus, 10/7/98 question > i had a question i am a new member and was just wondering exactly > what is rh neg and rh positive mean i have hears diffrent things > and i kinda wanted to clear it up. > > > > Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2004 Report Share Posted February 1, 2004 Rh factors are what we are discussing -- they deal with blood type. For instance you can be A+ or A- -- the + or - is the RH factor. If you are RH negative and your husband is RH positive you need to get an injection because your blood type will differ from that of your baby and you don't want your body rejecting your baby due to its blood type. RH positive is the dominant gene. However if you and your husband are both RH negative then your baby will also be RH negative and it is not a problem. Does that help explain things? That is my understanding however check with your own doctor as I am not a medical professional nor do I pretend to be one. The RH factor has NOTHING to do with WLS surgery and being/becoming pregnant. Rasley mailto: drasley@... BTC, Columbus, 10/7/98 question > i had a question i am a new member and was just wondering exactly > what is rh neg and rh positive mean i have hears diffrent things > and i kinda wanted to clear it up. > > > > Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2004 Report Share Posted February 8, 2004 I think TTC brings out the sexy in alot of us, LOL.. I know most days I could take it or leave it and not because it's not good I am just too damn tired most of the time, the kids are a handful and Daddy is not a big helper around here but is a good provider. When I wante another baby though it did bring the sexiness back until I got prego and now, hhmmmmm, Whenever is good for me HUGS, ROBIN, NY Age- 41 Due Date- #4 July 27th, 2004 OPEN RNY 10-18-02 378/246/170??? DR.EDWARD HIXSON SARANAC LAKE, NY Mom to: & 7 1/2 year twin boys and Madison age 5 Miscarraige August 2001 Miscarraige August 2003 Married to Pup: 15 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 ALSO TAKING PRENATALS FROM THE DOC AND FOLIC ACID TOO IN ADDITION TO WHAT I WAS REGULARY TAKING BEFORE PREGNANCY. God Bless, Robin, NorthEastern, NY EDD- July 27th, 2004 IT'S A BOY!!!!!! Mommy to: & (twin boys 7 1/2), Madison, daughter, 5 years and Wife to Pup 15 years (October 31, 1988) Gastric Bypass Surgery- October 18th 2002 Start-378, current- 246(pregnant) goal 170 after baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 , I got pregnant at only 7 weeks post-op and was on 2 Flinstones. I could not tolerate the chewable pre-natal vit (morning sickness) so I took 2 Flinstone vitamins a day, every other day I took 3 Flintstone. That worked well for me. Open RNY 2-18-02 359/138 1-16-03 andra Marie (born stillborn at 36 weeks gestation on 3-14-98 following a car accident) Question I have a question, Are you all taking the prenatal vitamin along with your other vitamin? I was just taking Flintstones vitamins and calcium. What is everyone else taking??? Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 , I have always taken chewable prenatal vitamins, 2 per day, since I had my surgery and long before I became pregnant. I also add a powdered calcium to drinks and cereals (upcal d is the name I believe) when I consume those things. Axelrod Question I have a question, Are you all taking the prenatal vitamin along with your other vitamin? I was just taking Flintstones vitamins and calcium. What is everyone else taking??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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