Pregnancy testing

[ANewMe16 42]

Yea they take a "urine test".. But I had surgery March 29 and found out May 2 I was 8 weeks pregnant.. The urine didn't pick up BC it was too early...

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That's what I was wondering. I think they're more concerned with the pain meds because being under doesn't pose more risk than not (according to the medical literature I've been reading). I hope you're baby will be ok.

[catlady2012 73]

I was pregnancy tested and have been past menopause for over 10 years. Guess it just depends on surgeon's protocols.

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[KristenLe 5,980]

I would strongly recommend that if there's a possibility that you are pregnant that you should speak to your Anesthesiologist and Surgeon. Pregnancy immediately after WLS is not advised - never mind being pregnant at the time of surgery. You could have serious complications.

[shellyd88 463]

Yes they do I was told the under 50 thing too I nearly laughed as I'm 47 those eggs are powdered by now but I was told if I don't do it no surgery so I just said whatever

[ANewMe16 42]

I'm going to do whatever they ask. I was just wondering what kind of tests to expect and if this were one of them.

[FocusOnMeNow 599]

@@Kimmey16 I think that the impact of the anesthesia should be minimal. They actually advise opiate addicted pregnant women to keep taking their methadone. So being exposed to a similar albeit stronger concoction three times plus a bit of pain meds here and there is not likely to have a major impact. However I would strongly advise you to switch over to Tylenol for the remainder of your pregnancy (in consultation with your treating physician since I am not one). I think that the bigger concern would be nutritional and potential intrauterine growth restriction and low birth weight. You will want to majorly INCREASE your folic acid intake and majorly DECREASE your Vitamin A intake. Have you had these levels measured yet? If not you should bring this up to both your obgyn and your bariatric surgery team. My levels only get checked every three months. You may possibly need monthly and really need to get on a pregnancy safe regimen asap if you are not already. Too much Vitamin A and too little folic acid can both cause birth defects but otherwise low birth weight would be the only other potential side effect. If you are getting all your Protein and liquids that should mitigate the risk significantly. Good luck!