Another pregnant sleever

[CrazyCatLady 130]

It's been a few months since I posted; however, I remember reading the pregnancy threads with interest as a pre-op. Prior to my surgery, I had been infertile due to PCOS for many years, to the point of having less than 5 horrible, irregular periods each year.

I had my sleeve done April 16, 2012, my weight on surgery day was 296 (down from 312 before preop dieting). By March 1St of this year, I had been holding steady at 180lbs since Christmas, with not much luck in losing more. I am 5`8 for reference. Around 220lbs, without medication, my periods returned with clocklike regularity - to the point of starting during the same two hour timeframe in the morning. Wow!

In late March, I started losing weight without any other changes....and then found out I was pregnant. I knew within about a week of conception due to the onset of gutwrenching morning (read: all day) sickness, followed by crushing fatigue. This has been a total change from previous pregnancies at higher weights, which were much less symptomatic.

As I had a major, life-threatening portal vein thrombosis after my sleeve surgery last year, requiring hospitalization on a Heparin drip, I called my hematologist with confirmation of pregnancy at 4 weeks. He placed me on Lovenox injections to be continued through my entire pregnancy and for a handful of months post delivery.

Finding a OB who would take me on as a post Bariatric patient was a challenge. My normal OB chastised me, staying bariatric patients are incapable of carrying healthy pregnancies (which is patently false, by the way), and refused to care for me. After many interviews, including one with a midwife who told me I was fat and shouldn't gain more than 10lbs through my pregnancy, I found an intelligent OB who is attentive and knowledgeable regarding the unique needs of expecting post bariatric moms.

I am currently 11 weeks, and pregnancy has not been kind to me. I have been on prescription antiemetics in order to stop vomiting, now IV Iron infusions due to anemia. I've lost a few lbs, now holding at 174. My injections had to be doubled due to already forming a clot in my leg.

However, that being said....I yearly believe my sleeve gave me a chance for one last pregnancy. A chance I wouldn't have had otherwise.

[newat52 1,612]

Congratulations! You are amazing for not stopping until you found a Dr. that would treat you and your beautiful new life with the care and attention you both deserve!

My very best wishes for you and your family! I hope the pregnancy improves with time. I wish for you a healthy, happy pregnancy and healthy bouncing baby!

Congratulations again!

[sweetmilly 1]

Congratulation I find out I was pregnant 6 months post op after losing 120 lbs. It has been very hard for me too, but I'm doing better couldn't go back to work due to lightheaded dizzyness vomiting low pressure. I'm 20 weeks now things will get better.

[nervousnellie 50]

Congratulations on your pregnancy. I am sorry you had such a hard time finding a doctor. My hubby is an Ob/Gyn and he has absolutely no problems treating people afterwards. It makes for such a better pregnancy than before! Best of luck to you!

[june13sleever 223]

I didn't get pregnant until I maintained the same weight for a couple of months. PCOS too. I am not having your complications, but can't believe I got pregnant! At 36 years old...She is my little miracle baby. Due in August. Up 44 pounds @ month 8.

[Jacqueline Marie 73]

This post makes me smile. One of the main reason I am getting surgery is so I can have more children. This gives me hope