Re: 9 weeks prego, 1 year out WLS, 154 pounds gone, many high risk factors, scar

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Welcome to the list, Dianne. I agree that our babes are a

blessing---that the Good Lord has smiled down on us. About the

medical issues, just like in WLS, be very very proactive & you'll do

great:-) Oh, & WLS isn't necessarily a high risk factor in & of

itself,I hear, check out the home page for info.

WlsMomma

> New to the group...I can't believe that after 10 1/2 years I am

> pregnant again!!! This was not planned however, we are thinking of

> the baby as a special blessing. I have a 10 1/2 and almost 12 year

> old and found out 2 weeks ago that my husband and I are going to be

> parents again.

>

> I was told I have the following high risk factors:

> age-35

> WLS

> history of pulmonary embolism

> medicines I am on (Zoloft and Klonapin for OCD diagnosed 10 1/2 years

> ago with the birth of my daughter, we thought I had post partum that

> never went away.)(Also take Levoxyl, for thyroid)

> I was over 100 pounds heavier the last time I was pregnant and never

> had risk factors expressed to me at all. Thursday morning we have an

> appointment with a Genetic Counselor, Maternal Fetal Madicine High

> Risk Counselor, and diabetic Dietician. Talk about being a nervous

> wreck....

>

> I know that God never gives us more than we can handle however, I am

> already near my limit....

> Advise greatly appreciated, prayers welcomed!!

>

> Take Care.

> Dianne