Re: Local Health Department just called me...

[Guest guest]

On the one hand, it's promising news that the Health Department is

paying attention to things like this. HOWEVER, as soon as you

mentioned having Gastric Bypass surgery, that should have put up a

flag to them. You're right, many people in the medical field ARE

very uneducated in weight loss surgery and what impact it has. It's

become SO popular that you'd think by now they are more aware of how

to treat us. But, that's clearly not the case.

I'm sure it is both upsetting and frustrating for you to have had

them contact you. But it all boils down to them being ignorant to

what gastric bypass surgery is.

Best of luck throughout your preganacy AND your recooperation for WLS!

> Okay... I lost 18 lbs during pregnancy...

> Considering I was 5ft and 225lbs at time of conception...

> minimal weightloss is NOT uncommon in obese pregnant patients....

now add in

> the Gastric Bypass Surgery... and I was surprised I didn't lose

more.

>

> Anyhow... everyone in the hospital... from the Dieticians, nurses,

and staff

> Drs kept asking me if I was eating enough during pg...

>

> I kept showing them my nasty scar and telling them I had RNY 10

weeks prior

> to conception.. DUH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

> For educated people... dummies..

>

> Now I get a call from the Local Health Dept regarding my weight

loss during

> pregnancy... and that they are concerned about my wieght loss and

that puts my

> baby at risk???

> Anyhow.. I have been encouraged to join the " healthy baby "

program...

>

> I have a Ped.. who I will be seeing on Tuesday.. and will bring it

up with

> them again...

>

> ARGH>...... what's next... CPS knocking at my door because I am

losing

> weight?

>

>

>

>

>

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> K in Ft Lauderdale

> mommy to:

> Noah - officially 2!

> Jonah - b. 11/1/04 - 6lbs 7 oz - 19.5 inches long

>

> See our pictures at:

> http://www.love-my-kids.com

>

>

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/18/2004 7:30:22 PM Eastern Standard Time,

krazy4blumm1973@... writes:

I have one kid in the system for WIC..one income family..etc. and they bug me

about dd's weight..at 2.5 she is 22lbs.,but after I had WLS I am thin too.

She and I looke exactly alike..it's amazing..

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I have heard that WIC people are so into the " weight " charts for kids..

My 2 year old was a 3 lber preemie... and just until recently he was ALWAYS

on the low end of the charts...

He is still in the 25th percentile for height... but let's face the facts.. I

am 5' and dh is 5'6 ish... not expecting NBA players over here!!

Amazingly .. he is now 30 lbs and solid kid. AND he doesn't eat solid

foods... he ONLY eats pureed foods. He is seeing a ST and OT... he has some

lingering preemie issues and Sensory Issues...

Thank God for Whole milk, yogert , and my blender.. LOL

Noah will eat any vege... as long as it is pureed.

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K in Ft Lauderdale

mommy to:

Noah - officially 2!

Jonah - b. 11/1/04 - 6lbs 7 oz - 19.5 inches long

See our pictures at:

http://www.love-my-kids.com

[Guest guest]

My daughter also had the same issues when she was eight and she is now ten.

They call it pre pubescent puberty. But I still stay its either something in

the prenatal pills or the food.

Kim in Chicago

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/19/2004 12:56:19 PM Eastern Standard Time,

jenni_craig@... writes:

Did the hospital turn you in to the health department?? Just someone over

reacting in my opinion

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Nope..

It is standard screening that is mandatory in the State of Florida.

Apparently there are a lot of high risk infants that certain tests are done and

sent

to the Health Department for " Well Baby " follow up.

Eating disorders are usually a sign of some sort of Mental illness/disease...

and not about weight. Chances are a mother who has a disorder and not

getting appropriate treatment could put her kids at risk.

I am all for infant/baby safety... and while a bit over zealous and under

educated the lady was... I am hoping that thier zeal helps someone down the

line..

Good for me I have have tons of documentation... never missed an OB appt....

and have a regular Ped...

It just shocks me still that the ob nurses haven't educated themselves on RNY

and pregnancy...

Should be part of ongoing continuing education!

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K in Ft Lauderdale

mommy to:

Noah - officially 2!

Jonah - b. 11/1/04 - 6lbs 7 oz - 19.5 inches long

[Guest guest]

you know carol, my friends son is 8 and just found (few months ago) pubic

hair as well...she was a little wierded out when he pointed this out to her

at first (her first born...means she's getting old ya know, lol) i haven't

had experience at this age, but since your the 2nd person taht has

mentioned, i say it's kinda natural...why put the 6 yo thru testing...screw

em...

aka mom2ben99

Re: Local Health Department just called me...

Well, he was officially an idoit. My 6yo dd has a small amount of pubic

hair, and all of my friends and my sister the nurse and my old pediatrician

(Ap friendly) said that the only thing we should keep looking for was more

signs of maturation which there have not been. He told me that I HAD to

bring her in for more testing. I just nodded my head. You know they will

bug my dh to death until I bring her in for them to poke and prod. Urgghh.

The joy of parenting...and the great joy of military docs.

The 6yo calls from the oatmeal bath! I must go.

Take care.

Carol Sly (Welcome to the Alaskan experience!!)

Lovin' Life! Natural Mama to my girls.

Ask me about WLS