14 days post op 6 wks Pregnant

[Marcella Restrepo 3]

Hi everyone, went to the ER today due to stomach pain because of non stop cough, turns out I have the flu and pneumonia AND pregnant, from the caluculations I had VSG done while I was pregnant. Now I'm scared anyone been in this situation before? Please share your experience. Since sx I've lost 36 pounds

Edited March 27, 2017 by Marcella Restrepo

[Berry78 4,261]

You need to speak to some drs about all the meds that were administered during and after surgery as they would affect a fetus. This is one pregnancy you may need to consider letting go... time is of the essence, so start making those calls today.

Good luck in whatever you decide.

[pastbandedsleever 19]

Did they do a pregnancy test before surgery? I would just think back to remember because if they didn't..... you may have a legal issue to consider as well.

[Deactivatedfatgal 377]

The facility that did your surgery should have he led for pregnancy before the procedure. This could be dangerous for both mom and fetus. Call your DR asap

[Newme17 3,444]

If they didn't do a test than yes, you may have a legal issue on hand; but on the other hand, if they did, some tests still turn out negative. Few years back, I had a blood test and a urine test at the hospital and they both came out negative--even hospital tests aren't 100% effective. It's amazing what the body goes through to protect the baby in the womb when something like major surgery is happening and my prayer is that the baby is fine. But to go to the ER with the pains be prepared for a miscarriage, should it happen. That's how my miscarriages went...stomach pains/ER. I'll have hope for you though, no matter how it turns out. Blessings to you hon.

[Marcella Restrepo 3]

Thank you all, yes the took test prior but it came out negative, it was to early on. The stomach was every time I would cough near my incision. Doc said my hormone was in the 400s, hoping for the best too. I can't help but think if there's a possibility of the baby surriving.

[Marcella Restrepo 3]

Thank you all, yes the took test prior but it came out negative, it was to early on. The stomach was every time I would cough near my incision. Doc said my hormone was in the 400s, hoping for the best too. I can't help but think if there's a possibility of the baby surriving.

[Deactivatedfatgal 377]

Keep us updated and good luck to you!

[SassyScienceNerd 214]

Talk to your surgeon about drugs administered during your surgery and see if any are harmful to a fetus. If you decide to remain pregnant, get with your nutritionist right away to alter your diet and caloric intake to support a healthy pregnancy. If you are not sure you want to continue with the pregnancy, you have about 5-6 weeks to make that decision.

Good luck, and if you want private support or someone to talk to, feel free to PM me!

[gryffen 176]

Get onto your doctor immediately and organise consultant led care. Find out if pregnancy test was done, if results were recorded and get legal advice. Hoping all is OK but you will probably be advised to expect a loss but also advised to ignore weight loss for time being due to surgery, healing etc.

[Lin Smallwood 0]

Hi everyone, went to the ER today due to stomach pain because of non stop cough, turns out I have the flu and pneumonia AND pregnant, from the caluculations I had VSG done while I was pregnant. Now I'm scared anyone been in this situation before? Please share your experience. Since sx I've lost 36 pounds

Not had that experience but I wish you well whatever your path with this situation Hope the Drs are helpful and kind.

[1poundatatime 174]

The pregnancy was in a very early stage when you had your surgery, possibly prior to implantation which would limit the amount of medications the fetus would have been exposed to. Is the 6 weeks based on u/s?

In your situation, I would first find out exactly what medications were used and the safety of them in pregnancy. But, be prepared that most will have "unknown effects" as drugs aren't tested on pregnant women.

The second consideration would be speaking to a nutritionist asap about what changes will need to be made to your diet and Vitamin plan. Don't worry too much about the weight loss at this point, many people lose weight in the early stages of pregnancy.

Hoping for the best!

[sammy246 235]

The rapid hormone release from weight loss could also be giving a false positive result. I wouldn't bank too much on it until you get an exam and ultrasound done.

[SassyScienceNerd 214]

The rapid hormone release from weight loss could also be giving a false positive result. I wouldn't bank too much on it until you get an exam and ultrasound done.

Weight loss cannot cause a spike in hCG. This particular hormone is only present during pregnancy and is what gives a positive result on a pregnancy test. Seeing that the OP said her levels were at 400, she's seen a practitioner and confirmed the pregnancy with a blood test.

[sammy246 235]

Some PCOS ladies will test positive falsely, didn't know it was a blood test. I would schedule the ultrasound and have them date you!