Fertility after bypass

[diana89131 258]

I was told that I would never be able to conceive with out the help of Ivf. I did 2 runs of it and have 3 beautiful little Girls.

Now fast forward. I had surgery on May 31 2013 and I am currently down 110 pounds. On Jan 07 2014 I went to the Emergency room for Gallbladder pain, turned out I needed emergency surgery. They admitted me and I had it removed that day. I went back a week later for abdominal pain and was told that I was pregnant. I freaked out and told them that A. I just had surgery a week prior and B. I was told I couldn't have kids and had to do Ivf for all my girls. I ended up losing my pregnancy because of the surgery. I am angry and hurt. I was pregnant with my second set of twins. Please ladies listen to when people say you have better fertility after you lose weight. Sorry for the vent but I don't know who else to talk to.

[nursejb 38]

I was told that I would never be able to conceive with out the help of Ivf. I did 2 runs of it and have 3 beautiful little Girls.

Now fast forward. I had surgery on May 31 2013 and I am currently down 110 pounds. On Jan 07 2014 I went to the Emergency room for Gallbladder pain, turned out I needed emergency surgery. They admitted me and I had it removed that day. I went back a week later for abdominal pain and was told that I was pregnant. I freaked out and told them that A. I just had surgery a week prior and B. I was told I couldn't have kids and had to do Ivf for all my girls. I ended up losing my pregnancy because of the surgery. I am angry and hurt. I was pregnant with my second set of twins. Please ladies listen to when people say you have better fertility after you lose weight. Sorry for the vent but I don't know who else to talk to.

omg I'm so sorry for your loss, I am 8 months post OP and haven't had problems with fertility. I have the nuva ring and so far it's worked well. Good luck I hope you have a speedy recovery.

[Wendydarling19 310]

While I am a lap band patient and I sometimes just cruise other forums to see how others are doing, I clicked on your post because I had my WLS because I lost my son at 31 weeks pregnant in Oct 2012. A huge motivation for my WLS is pregnancy in the future. My issues could have happened to anyone at any weight but my weight certainly did not help my situation. I had pre-eclampsia that was ignored by my OB and led to a placenta abruption which caused my son to pass away from lack of oxygen. Child loss at any stage isn't easy. Stillbirth, miscarriage, neonatal loss, loss of a living child, or even an adult child are all extremely different but all very much the same. Especially when losing a child in utero, it is our hope and our dreams that are crushed. Our future is shattered right in front of our eyes and there is nothing we can do about it. We feel helpless and hopeless but somehow must go on through it all. I have found my strength in knowing my son is always around me in spirit and always encouraging me to be the best person I can be. I am still a mom just in a different way. I am sorry you had to go through that and I'm surprised they did not give you a pregnancy test before you went in for surgery as that is generally protocol. I wish you the best and I hope you are able to find strength during this difficult time <3

[diana89131 258]

While I am a lap band patient and I sometimes just cruise other forums to see how others are doing, I clicked on your post because I had my WLS because I lost my son at 31 weeks pregnant in Oct 2012. A huge motivation for my WLS is pregnancy in the future. My issues could have happened to anyone at any weight but my weight certainly did not help my situation. I had pre-eclampsia that was ignored by my OB and led to a placenta abruption which caused my son to pass away from lack of oxygen. Child loss at any stage isn't easy. Stillbirth, miscarriage, neonatal loss, loss of a living child, or even an adult child are all extremely different but all very much the same. Especially when losing a child in utero, it is our hope and our dreams that are crushed. Our future is shattered right in front of our eyes and there is nothing we can do about it. We feel helpless and hopeless but somehow must go on through it all. I have found my strength in knowing my son is always around me in spirit and always encouraging me to be the best person I can be. I am still a mom just in a different way. I am sorry you had to go through that and I'm surprised they did not give you a pregnancy test before you went in for surgery as that is generally protocol. I wish you the best and I hope you are able to find strength during this difficult time <3

I am so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for your kind words. The quick care that referred me to the hospital did a pregnancy text but not the actual hospital that did the surgery.

[Wendydarling19 310]

Very sorry to hear that. They really should have as it usually is protocol! I had a pregnancy test pre op for my lap band right in pre op that same day even though I have an IUD and chances are extremely slim for me getting pregnant. Prayers for you mama