Re: Re: Gestational diabetes and pancreatitis

[Guest guest]

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I had gestational diabetes with both of my children. I was borderline

diabetic when I had my gastric bypass in 2002. I was 35. I am 38 now. I had my

gallbladder out in 1995. I have had problems ever since then. I also had PCOS.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome. I had a hysterectomy in October. My ob doc said I

was showing signs of malnutrition from the pancreatitis when she did my

hysterectomy. She said I had " delicate " tissues and I had a hard time healing.

My gastric bypass was successful. I lost 120 pounds. I dodged the diabetes

bullet but I have been hypoglocemic since my pancreatitis started.

I like you worry about my children. They are 12 and 9. I don't ever want

them to have to go through this. My nephew had already had problems. They tested

him for cystic fibrosis and pancreatitis because of pain and breathing

problems. They weren't positive the tests were inconclusive. He is 9. My brother

has

similar problems but has not been diagnosed with CP as of yet. However, he

drinks so they assumed his was coming from alcohol. I don't drink and I have it

so it may be heriditary. Who knows?

I too feel that how we deal with it shows others more about me. I want my

children to see me as someone they can look up to. With God's strength I have

gotten this far!!

Thanks!

And oh yeah! The weather is beautiful!!!

Angie in SC

" The happiest of people don't necessarily have the

best of everything; they just make the best of everything that comes along

their way. "