Hello everyone my name is Jonte and I am 3 yrs post op. My starting weight was 390 and my lowest weight was 250. I was slowly working my way down to my personal goal weight of 215 when I became pregnant with my second child.

Now six weeks post pregnancy I am getting back in gear to loss the 65 pounds to make it to my goal weight. Unfortunately I have moved away from Indiana were I had my surgery completed at St Vincent's in Carmel but the dieticians have been amazing with mailing and emailing me what I need as well as providing phone support. One of the best things about the gastric bypass is if your willing to put in the work you are able to see the results no matter how far out you are. So here's to my new journey and a big congratulations to those of you just beginning your journey. If you have questions please please please feel free to ask. I am an open book.

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Thank you for your reply! My gyn is horrible..I dont think she's ever had a patient that's had gastric bypass surgery ! Even after telling her I don't think I should be taking that test she still insists that I do...I'm not sure who else I can call or talk to to get recommended to someone who knows how I should test and won't FORCE me to take that test ...

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@@Ms. lynn

Remember that you have a right to say no if your uncomfortable with the situation. Let her know that it is unsafe for you and she could simply google that information. Reach out to a diabetic doctor on your own if need be. My gyn has never treated a woman that has had a gastric bypass and I had all types of issue with this pregnancy. My Iron was so low that I had to get a blood transfusion and iron infusions through out the pregnancy. He sent me to a hematologist to monitor me since he had no idea why my iron was so low. He was open to my concerns and even changed my diabetic doctor when I told him how he had spoken to me and the issues I had with him. Be vocal about what you will and won't do and be proactive. That's why the diabetic doc didn't care for me because I spoke out and spoke loud. You know what's right for you and don't let them tell you any different

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Same here! My Iron is really low and she put me on iron supplements but hasn't checked my blood since beginning pregnancy which I think is odd!! I've had two ultrasounds one at 7 weeks and another at 20 weeks and baby seems fine..I've lost 13 lbs since being pregnant and haven't gained a pound and I'm almost 6 months...but she seems to be fine with it..i think I'm going to have to reach out on my own like u said..I refuse to take the glucose test like she wants me too. I know what's going to happen to my body if I even attempt it!!

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Make sure to get in touch with a hematologist. And your not supposed to lose weight. You may wanna look into a new gyn

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Yeah I have been trying to find a new doctor..I've been on the phone all morning actually trying to get medical records faxed and everything..its been such a hassle!! But thanks for your responses! Really appreciate it..

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No problem hun

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