Question:
Miscarriage after RNY...
I had open RNY surgery Sept 2002 and became pregnant Dec 2006. I lost the baby at the end of February this year 2007. I sometimes wonder if it could have been affected by my having the surgery. Has anyone else had a miscarried, perhaps more than one and they blame it on the surgery? — poodie (posted on December 12, 2007)
December 12, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss! Maybe I shouldn't have responded since I have
no experience in this what-so-ever, but I felt I had too.
Please do not blame the surgery for this happening. In all the information
that "I" have read, I found nothing that would even suggest this.
In fact, I have read quite the opposite, that being "obese" can
hinder your chances of becoming pregnant. Not to mention, YOUR health is
very important for the future of any child you may bring into being...... I
say, give it time, don't "stress" over this! Surgery has only
IMPROVED your health. AND remember a healthy mind and body will bring you
all GOOD things to come!!!! Good Luck to You and Bless You!
— Toni Todd
December 12, 2007
Every thing I've read also says Tone is right. It was not the surgery.
Try not to stress and greive. Everything will work out. Good luck, Pat
— pjennjr
December 12, 2007
i am so sorry to hear about the loss of your child. i have no experience in
this, but you may want to consult with the doctors more closely and they
may be able to give you more definative- medical based answers. how are
your labs? if they are always good and you take the right supplements i
wouldn't think it would be related to the surgery especially this far
post-op. like the others said: i have only heard and read that people have
better outcomes after the surgery, because obesity complicates fertility
and pregnancy so negatively. in fact i have PCOS and had the surgery in
hopes of my fertility getting better for when my husband and i decide to
have children. again i am soo sorry for your loss and i am sure that when
you are ready you will be blessed with a child. may god bless you and your
family. hope this helps...Holly
— RNlvnCARSON
December 12, 2007
I, also, am sorry for your loss! I agree with the others. It was not the
surgery especially considering you are over 4 years out. If it were 4
months then it would seem more likely but you have had a lot of time
between. My prayers are with you.
— Lost4Ever
December 13, 2007
I am sorry for your loss. I had wls Dec. 2004 so I am almost 3 years out.
I found out I was pregnant Oct. 2006 and miscarried Dec. 2006. MY ob-gyn
is also a wls patient so he has knowledge with post-op pregnancies. My
miscarriage was not post-wls related. So don't think it was anything you
did or related to the surgery. My labs prior to me getting pregnant was
perfect. Take care and get plenty of rest, and if you want to reach out to
me personally please do.
— Frankie
December 13, 2007
I really dont see HOW it could have had anything to do with the surgery,
especially as far out as you are. There just isn't really anyway. I would
have had more of a chance of having complications during my pregnancy as I
got pregnant 3 months post op, yet my daughter was born fine.
I am sorry for your loss
— NavyNukeWife
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