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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

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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!

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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

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Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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.

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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!

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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)

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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)

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