Guest guest Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 I was 42 when Isaac was born in 2000. I was waiting for my orientation appointment in 2003, when I had a positive pregnancy test. Two days later the gal called with my appointment, which was for the very first orientation at Richmond. I explained that I had had a posititive test, and we agreed that I should keep the orientation date, as well as the appointments with the surgeon and case manager that had also been scheduled. The pregnancy was troubled from the beginning, with lots of bleeding. At one point I was convinced I had lost the baby. The next morning I went in, and the nurse practitioner (who had seen me through my previous pregnancy) did an ultrasound and said " I see baby! " Then a couple of months later I went in for routine ultrasound, and there was no heartbeat. The baby had died, probably a couple of weeks before. So after the D&C, I called the case manager and got back in the process for my surgery. There are times when I think " Boy, it would be nice to have one more. " Then I stop and think about it. Do I really want to deal with spawn of mine (stubborn, pigheaded, rebellious, smartass) as a teenager when I'm in my SIXTIES?!? Shudder shudder thud! -- Eleanor Oster eleanor@... (personal address) www.smallboxes.com/gastricbypass.htm San , CA Open RNY (100 cm bypassed) 07/15/2003 P. Fisher, M.D., Kaiser Richmond (CA) ~5'9 " tall 05/09/2003 319 Orientation 07/15/2003 ~290 Surgery Current 150-155 Goal until plastics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 So sorry, Eleanor. How disappointing. Oh Eleanor...if anyone would have been up for the task to deal with that kind of teenager, it would be you!! ; ) And frankly, I'd want to buy tickets to watch the battle of wills!!! Good to know that you had a child at 42, that give me hope. Love you, RobynnEleanor Oster wrote: I was 42 when Isaac was born in 2000. I was waiting for my orientation appointment in 2003, when I had a positive pregnancy test. Two days later the gal called with my appointment, which was for the very first orientation at Richmond. I explained that I had had a posititive test, and we agreed that I should keep the orientation date, as well as the appointments with the surgeon and case manager that had also been scheduled. The pregnancy was troubled from the beginning, with lots of bleeding. At one point I was convinced I had lost the baby. The next morning I went in, and the nurse practitioner (who had seen me through my previous pregnancy) did an ultrasound and said "I see baby!" Then a couple of months later I went in for routine ultrasound, and there was no heartbeat. The baby had died, probably a couple of weeks before. So after the D & C, I called the case manager and got back in the process for my surgery.There are times when I think "Boy, it would be nice to have one more." Then I stop and think about it. Do I really want to deal with spawn of mine (stubborn, pigheaded, rebellious, smartass) as a teenager when I'm in my SIXTIES?!? Shudder shudder thud!-- Eleanor Ostereleanor@... (personal address)www.smallboxes.com/gastricbypass.htmSan , CAOpen RNY (100 cm bypassed) 07/15/2003 P. Fisher, M.D., Kaiser Richmond (CA)~5'9" tall05/09/2003 319 Orientation07/15/2003 ~290 SurgeryCurrent 150-155 Goal until plastics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 OK, here's a related question: I'm 49. Haven't had a period for over a year, and VERY irregular for several years before that. I'm also having hot flashes. My GYN believes I'm menopausal, and I'm supposed to go in this week for a test to confirm that. So far, so good. This is a bit earlier than I'd thought it would come about, but I'm o.k. with it. However, all the weight I'm carrying - I'm 320 right now - could be causing the same symptoms, and I know that losing weight can improve ovulation and fertility. So my question is whether anyone has heard of cases where losing a lot of weight has " reversed " the onset of menopause? I'm only concerned because birth control is a real hassle and I do NOT want to deal with pregnancy at my age. Two kids is just right for me! (Besides, fraternal twins are more likely as you age, and they run in my family - Twins? At 50+? ARRRGGGHHH! My worst nightmare!) Cathy > Barbara, > I will not be having any other children but a friend of mine specifically had this surgery to help her with ovulating and what not after the weight came off. She has a beautiful baby girl and did just fine. I think her recommended time was after surgery 2 years. Her daughter weighed 8 lbs. She is look great by the way. > KRistie > > > > From: " Hokoana, Barbara " > > Date: 2005/08/15 Mon PM 12:24:52 PDT > > To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > > > Subject: pregnancy? > > > > Hi all, > > > > I was wondering if any of you post-op ladies have ventured into the > > world of motherhood again since surgery? > > > > Barbara > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Well I haven't heard of "reserved" onset - but a friend of mine, right about your age (she turned 50 this year I think) had surgery this year and was thrown into menopause because of it. Barbara From: Cathy Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 10:51 AMTo: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: Re: pregnancy? OK, here's a related question:I'm 49. Haven't had a period for over a year, and VERY irregular for several years before that. I'm also having hot flashes. My GYN believes I'm menopausal, and I'm supposed to go in this week for a test to confirm that.So far, so good. This is a bit earlier than I'd thought it would come about, but I'm o.k. with it. However, all the weight I'm carrying - I'm 320 right now - could be causing the same symptoms, and I know that losing weight can improve ovulation and fertility. So my question is whether anyone has heard of cases where losing a lot of weight has "reversed" the onset of menopause? I'm only concerned because birth control is a real hassle and I do NOT want to deal with pregnancy at my age. Two kids is just right for me! (Besides, fraternal twins are more likely as you age, and they run in my family - Twins? At 50+? ARRRGGGHHH! My worst nightmare!)Cathy> Barbara,> I will not be having any other children but a friend of mine specifically had this surgery to help her with ovulating and what not after the weight came off. She has a beautiful baby girl and did just fine. I think her recommended time was after surgery 2 years. Her daughter weighed 8 lbs. She is look great by the way. > KRistie> > > > From: "Hokoana, Barbara" <bhokoana@l...>> > Date: 2005/08/15 Mon PM 12:24:52 PDT> > To: <gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients >> > Subject: pregnancy?> > > > Hi all,> > > > I was wondering if any of you post-op ladies have ventured into the> > world of motherhood again since surgery?> > > > Barbara> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Cathy, I firmly believe that you COULD get pregnant post op. Yes, as we lose weight we become more fertile. It was stressed at my orientation, and also at other appointments. It is recommended that you not get pregnant for two years after surgery, and you WILL be asked, at least at Fremont, if you have birth control in place, or have a plan for it. Talk to your ob/gyn NOW and come up with a plan to prevent an unwanted pregnancy! Best, Laurie __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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