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Topic: RE: Had my growth scan today
I've just posted a separate message about getting similar results 2 weeks ago at a 28 week check. Our LO is in the 16th percentile, and I'm going back at 32 weeks. What happened with yours? Here's our full story:
I'm now 30 weeks along, expecting 12/4/13. I had gastric bypass in June of 2006, and have never had any problems, lost all my weight, and I've been really good about my diet. However....
When I went for an ultrasound at 28 weeks, the perinatologist said the fetus is small, in the 16th percentile. Now, this is just the starting baseline, so nobody's worried yet. But they said if they don't see a good growth rate by 32 weeks, they're going to assume placenta problems, start monitoring me more closely, and might eventually recommend inducing early because of presumed placenta failure. Skipping all of my feelings about THAT for the time being ---
I talked to my bariatric team and nutritionist, who found 2 different studies on PubMed that said that compliant bariatric patients are 2.3 times more likely to have small gestational-weight fetuses. It's not because of placenta failure; it's more likely because of our restricted diets (low sugar, low carb, etc).
My other measurements have all been great: fundus, my weight gain, fetal heart rate, kick activity.
Anyone else run into this? What we're planning to do now is go back for my 32-week scan after eating like a pig as much as I can.
If the growth doesn't look good, we'll get a second opinion. I don't trust the original perinatologists much because they're affiliated with a very "high intervention" hospital.
My primary OB caregivers are a midwife-run birth center.
I've just posted a separate message about getting similar results 2 weeks ago at a 28 week check. Our LO is in the 16th percentile, and I'm going back at 32 weeks. What happened with yours? Here's our full story:
I'm now 30 weeks along, expecting 12/4/13. I had gastric bypass in June of 2006, and have never had any problems, lost all my weight, and I've been really good about my diet. However....
When I went for an ultrasound at 28 weeks, the perinatologist said the fetus is small, in the 16th percentile. Now, this is just the starting baseline, so nobody's worried yet. But they said if they don't see a good growth rate by 32 weeks, they're going to assume placenta problems, start monitoring me more closely, and might eventually recommend inducing early because of presumed placenta failure. Skipping all of my feelings about THAT for the time being ---
I talked to my bariatric team and nutritionist, who found 2 different studies on PubMed that said that compliant bariatric patients are 2.3 times more likely to have small gestational-weight fetuses. It's not because of placenta failure; it's more likely because of our restricted diets (low sugar, low carb, etc).
My other measurements have all been great: fundus, my weight gain, fetal heart rate, kick activity.
Anyone else run into this? What we're planning to do now is go back for my 32-week scan after eating like a pig as much as I can.
If the growth doesn't look good, we'll get a second opinion. I don't trust the original perinatologists much because they're affiliated with a very "high intervention" hospital. My primary OB caregivers are a midwife-run birth center.
RNY in June of 2006. Lost 100 lbs and maintaining. "Good carb" veggie diet + fish.Fertility issues (due to age) for 3 years. 1 m/c. Tried IUI and IVF. Currently pg and due January 2013. Taking Bariatric Advantage chewable multivitamin, iron, Calcium citrate, dry Vitamin D, and Omega-3 (salmon oil). My avatar is a picture of my Bast statue; Bast is an Egyptian fertility goddess who protects cats and pregnant women. :)
Topic: RE: Anyone have their first pregnancy after RNY??
Were you considered high risk? - No. I'm 42, and after genetic testing showed everything was normal, I was considered low-risk. I am at a normal weight.
Vitamins different? No.
Did you have to take in more calories? Yes
Did you still have morning sickness? No, never had it.
How far out from surgery were? Seven years.
Were you still considered overweight when you conceived? No.
Were you considered high risk? - No. I'm 42, and after genetic testing showed everything was normal, I was considered low-risk. I am at a normal weight.
Vitamins different? No.
Did you have to take in more calories? Yes
Did you still have morning sickness? No, never had it.
How far out from surgery were? Seven years.
Were you still considered overweight when you conceived? No.
RNY in June of 2006. Lost 100 lbs and maintaining. "Good carb" veggie diet + fish.Fertility issues (due to age) for 3 years. 1 m/c. Tried IUI and IVF. Currently pg and due January 2013. Taking Bariatric Advantage chewable multivitamin, iron, Calcium citrate, dry Vitamin D, and Omega-3 (salmon oil). My avatar is a picture of my Bast statue; Bast is an Egyptian fertility goddess who protects cats and pregnant women. :)
Topic: Small fetus: 7 years post-RNY and 30 weeks pregnant
Hi all -
I'm now 30 weeks along, expecting 12/4/13. I had gastric bypass (RNY) in June of 2006, and have never had any problems, lost all my weight, and I've been really good about my diet. However....
When I went for an ultrasound at 28 weeks, the perinatologist said the fetus is small, in the 16th percentile. Now, this is just the starting baseline, so nobody's worried yet. But they said if they don't see a good growth rate by 32 weeks, they're going to assume placenta problems, start monitoring me more closely, and might eventually recommend inducing early because of presumed placenta failure. Skipping all of my feelings about THAT for the time being ---
I talked to my bariatric team and nutritionist, who found 2 different studies on PubMed that said that compliant bariatric patients are 2.3 times more likely to have small gestational-weight fetuses. It's not because of placenta failure; it's more likely because of our restricted diets (low sugar, low carb, etc).
My other measurements have all been great: fundus, my weight gain, fetal heart rate, kick activity.
Anyone else run into this? What we're planning to do now is go back for my 32-week scan after eating like a pig as much as I can. If the growth doesn't look good, we'll get a second opinion. I don't trust the original perinatologists much because they're affiliated with a very "high intervention" hospital.
My primary OB caregivers are a midwife-run birth center.
I'm now 30 weeks along, expecting 12/4/13. I had gastric bypass (RNY) in June of 2006, and have never had any problems, lost all my weight, and I've been really good about my diet. However....
When I went for an ultrasound at 28 weeks, the perinatologist said the fetus is small, in the 16th percentile. Now, this is just the starting baseline, so nobody's worried yet. But they said if they don't see a good growth rate by 32 weeks, they're going to assume placenta problems, start monitoring me more closely, and might eventually recommend inducing early because of presumed placenta failure. Skipping all of my feelings about THAT for the time being ---
I talked to my bariatric team and nutritionist, who found 2 different studies on PubMed that said that compliant bariatric patients are 2.3 times more likely to have small gestational-weight fetuses. It's not because of placenta failure; it's more likely because of our restricted diets (low sugar, low carb, etc).
My other measurements have all been great: fundus, my weight gain, fetal heart rate, kick activity.
Anyone else run into this? What we're planning to do now is go back for my 32-week scan after eating like a pig as much as I can.
If the growth doesn't look good, we'll get a second opinion. I don't trust the original perinatologists much because they're affiliated with a very "high intervention" hospital. My primary OB caregivers are a midwife-run birth center.
RNY in June of 2006. Lost 100 lbs and maintaining. "Good carb" veggie diet + fish.Fertility issues (due to age) for 3 years. 1 m/c. Tried IUI and IVF. Currently pg and due January 2013. Taking Bariatric Advantage chewable multivitamin, iron, Calcium citrate, dry Vitamin D, and Omega-3 (salmon oil). My avatar is a picture of my Bast statue; Bast is an Egyptian fertility goddess who protects cats and pregnant women. :)
Topic: RE: Just found out I'm pregnant! 1 year postop revision VSG
Thanks for your replies.
I already had a miscarriage. Hopefully I'll be back again soon!
I already had a miscarriage. Hopefully I'll be back again soon!
Amy
Revision: Realize band to VSG....loving my sleeve!!
Topic: RE: Back in the game.
sorry for you loss, but hope you get pregnant again soon :) dont lose hope
Topic: RE: Just found out I'm pregnant! 1 year postop revision VSG
congrats hope you have a happy and healthy 9 months :)
Topic: RE: First time pregnancy after Gastric bypass on Nov 28, 2011
Hi Im Jackie,
Im 18 weeks pregnant, after 1 1/2 years post op. I have a question, what have you fealt around the incisions of
your surgery? I mean while its stretching? Do you feel any discomfort? Im a little panic everytime I feel a bit of pain
since Ive had a lot of pelvic pain but gyn says its normal. Especially since Im carrying 2 (twins). I would love to know
how are you feeling these changes. I am assuming its your first time pregnant like me.
you can reach me by phone if u like. 718-419-0653. NYC
Topic: RE: Abdominal ligament pains
I agree with Paula to have this checked out because sounds like contractions as they normally are in the stomach and radiate to back. They can do a stress test to monitor for contractions.
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