Guest guest Posted October 28, 2003 Report Share Posted October 28, 2003 Hi Congratulations on the birth of your first baby boy. From your description it wasn't easy. Glad he is healthy. > I would like imput from others who have gone through surgery. I had a sub total thyroidectomy because I wanted to get pregnant ASAP. In short, (because it is late, but you can email me directly if you want more detail), I was 39 when diagnosed. I probably had GD for at least 2 years, during which I had 2 miscarriages. My endo felt surgery was the best option given my desire to have a baby or two (my 'second' family I have a 20yr old boy). I researched and agreed. I had surgery and fell pregnant the very next month and had very healthy pregnancy (increased my thyroxine at about wk 14) and then a healthy boy - now 2yrs 2months. I then fell again 4 months later and now have a healthy 13 month old girl. The surgery went well over all. I posted step by step - you can find it all in the archives starting about Aug 2000 under . I had some damage to my parathyoids - one slightly damaged one removed and replanted (it was sitting in front of the thyroid because of the goitre). After initial calcium deficiency - easily treated - I believe the paras are now fine. I do take 600mg of calcium most days anyway. I reacted to the GA which was not pleasant for a couple of days but I recovered quickly, went home on day 5 and had one month off work resting. For me this was a great decision. I got my two babies. I feel healthy - I am on thyroxine but it seems to be working fine. I do have some thyroid left for the extra, natural hormones. The questions that were posted are a great guide to help you discuss it with the Drs. My Dr wanted to do a total because it was easier to operate, and no chance of active GD creating a problem in the future (apparently approx 5% of sub totals have a reoccurrence of hyperthyroidism - goitre - due to GD - this happened to Simon from the UK). So far I have tested negative to the GD antibodies - 3 antibody tests since the surgery. I also made lifestyle changes and had homeopathic remedies to help the immune system. > Also if someone can explain to me how to not receive e-mails every > time someone posts that would be helpful. Sorry - I don't know how to. Take care - have a look in archives. Over the last few years a number of members have had healthy babies while on PTU also. Cheers Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2004 Report Share Posted July 28, 2004 hi pamela, welcome. i'm jennifer, sahm to 4 year old benjamin and wife to currently deployed air force man david. i had lap rny on march 12th 2004 and am 11 weeks pregnant. we live in wichita kansas. hope you like it here! this is a great group! aka mom2ben99 (jennilee75@...) Kay Independent Beauty Consultant http://www.marykay.com/koopmans I have all your summer care needs...tanning lotion, sunblock, even sunblock for your lips, get yours today! New here Hello. My name is Pamela and I am 24 years old. I had Lap RNY on Nov 7,2003. I am 9 weeks pregnant with a due date of 2/26/05. I have a 3 year old daughter named Kaylee. I am married to a man in the airforce and we are in Idaho. Just wanted to introduce myself and I look foward to getting used to this board and meeting everyone. Pamela 260/152 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 August 14, 2004 Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 Welcome and congratulations on being only 8 pounds from your goal weight. Meridth Wife to Larry (02/22/02) Mother to Forrest (01/21/01) Expecting #2 02/14/05 Gastric ByPass 02/23/04 370/268pg/175 goalweight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2004 Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 Be ready - We got pregnant the first month off the patch - shocked as we were - we are thrilled. In my WLS support group that meets once a month - there were three other women who also got pregnant the first month off birth control. I am starting my 8th week tomorrow and this is our first baby! Tara Open RNY 11/5/02 265/150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2004 Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 welcome tricky child and any one else i've missed lately. welcome to the group. i'm jennifer, sahm to nearly 5 year old benjamin and 12-13 weeks pregnant with #2. i'm married to currently deployed air force man david. we live in wichita kansas. i had Lap Rny march 12, 2004 (not a typo) and have lost 120 lbs. so far. hope you like it here. aka mom2ben99 (jennilee75@...) Kay Independent Beauty Consultant http://www.marykay.com/koopmans I have all your summer care needs...tanning lotion, sunblock, even sunblock for your lips, get yours today! New Here I am 9 months post op and only 8 lbs from goal (294/183/175 @ 5'7 " ). I have a 3.5 year old son and have been married for 4.5 years. We have decided to go off the pill (in 2 weeks) and let nature take its course. So far, I'm in great health. Blood work is perfect, been taking prenatal vitamins and execising. I can tolerate most healthly foods (thank God). Any advice you could share would be great! Thanks in advance. Hope to be posting here often! 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 August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 I just had my baby boy 2 1/2 weeks ago and my pregnancy required nothing much different that before surgery. i actually felt better this time and had NO swelling from fluid at all. I gained 50 pounds but I am sure that could of been much less if I stopped being such a piglet while ahving the cravings happening. I ate well and took all my vitamins. The only thing I did not do was take the glucose test for the diabetic testing. I instead had a 2 hour fasting one where you go in and get the blood drawn, go eat and after 2 hours from the last bite go back in for more blood testing. I was NOT diabetic this time either like my other pregnancies and I was 41 years old this time. Good Luck TTC. God Bless, Robin Wife to Pup for 15 years Mommy to- and (twin boys, 8 years) and Daughter Madison- age 5 1/2 and new Mommy to- Emerson Roger born July 28, 2004 at 4:11 am 8lbs 7 oz, 20 1/2 inches long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Welcome!! My anecdotal ttc advice is to do yoga, it might've helped, it lessened stress etc etc. Best wishes. WlsMomma > I am 9 months post op and only 8 lbs from goal (294/183/175 @ > 5'7 " ). I have a 3.5 year old son and have been married for 4.5 > years. > > We have decided to go off the pill (in 2 weeks) and let nature take > its course. > > So far, I'm in great health. Blood work is perfect, been taking > prenatal vitamins and execising. I can tolerate most healthly foods > (thank God). > > Any advice you could share would be great! > > Thanks in advance. Hope to be posting here often! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Hi to all: I am 53, and live with my wonderful poodle Sadie. She's just a plain one no fu-fu stuff for her. She's my best friend right now. I really don't have any family around so sometimes she's the only one I have to talk to. I joind one other Sarcoid group but it is huge and you never seem to get back to anyone you correspond with and it gets frustrating at time. So when I saw this site I thought I would try it out. I have a ton of other health issues and take a ton of meds but it is the Sarcoidosis that is the problem now. I was diagnosed with Neurosarcoidosis two years ago and I was wondering if anyone here has it and knows anything about it? Hopefully next week I will be starting treatment, it will be my second appointment with the Rheumy. Due to moving and changing doctors it has all been up in the air and I am feeling worse and worse as the days go on. Hope to be in touch with you all. Thanks, Deborah KY (from Kentucky) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Welcome to the group Deborah. The people here are great and will help anyway they can. I'm sorry that you have sarcoidosis but you have found the right place to share your feelings. Blessings,Beckydeborah_turnage wrote: Hi to all: I am 53, and live with my wonderful poodle Sadie. She's just a plain one no fu-fu stuff for her. She's my best friend right now. I really don't have any family around so sometimes she's the only one I have to talk to. I joind one other Sarcoid group but it is huge and you never seem to get back to anyone you correspond with and it gets frustrating at time. So when I saw this site I thought I would try it out. I have a ton of other health issues and take a ton of meds but it is the Sarcoidosis that is the problem now. I was diagnosed with Neurosarcoidosis two years ago and I was wondering if anyone here has it and knows anything about it? Hopefully next week I will be starting treatment, it will be my second appointment with the Rheumy. Due to moving and changing doctors it has all been up in the air and I am feeling worse and worse as the days go on. Hope to be in touch with you all. Thanks, Deborah KY (from Kentucky) Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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