Update on preg and Surgery Been Lurking Again

Hi all,

I've been lurking again reading your post which has given me lots think about especially those of you who have just had surgery, god you all sound in so much pain I really feel for you all, and I'm now really having second thoughts about my surgery I had more bloods done today they say I'm 4.5 weeks pregnant my general doctor GP doesn't seem that keen on me having the surgery either suggest they put it off as I might blame the surgery if anything did go wrong.

Thought/hoped I would get to speak to my surgeon today but his now not back from Timor til Monday dont give me to much time to think about things as the op is booked for the next day.

But I was glad to hear my HGC levels were great had explosive D's last night have been worried all day. Not to mention I really dont think I'm as distented bloated as I was which is why they say I need the op.

Just concerned now they say the baby can survive the op they just use different drugs to put me to sleep but what about the pain after my pain would surely stress the baby. I really think I just need some meds to help with this flare so baby stay where he/she is.

Brought some stuff today called Sustagen you add it to milk says its high in protein low GI that it is for those that skip meals cause we don't have Boost or Ensure doest that sound ok?

Thanks to everyone for your support

Well congratulations on the pregnancy. Sure sounds like you are going through alot. Ask as many questions as you need to, you need to feel comfortable. Take care of yourself!!! Best wishes.

Christiny, i don't know about anyone else, but it really sounds like ur GI is much more conservitive than mine. That being said, your GI should not be making the decisions when it come to the pregnancy and what meds are approiate for pregnancy. Granted, they do see alot of pg. patients, however, they don't typically treat pg women. Have you been to your OB yet? And i assume u r waiting on all other meds due to possible surgery??? You really should be on BA right now....(obviously can't start taht if ur having surgery tho)

Well, again, i highly suggest u get to a perinatologist right away. You should be surrounded by a very good team of doctors who all are capable of working together via phone/email, ect. I had my OB, GI, Peri, and Hematologist all who worked together and made rounds about me altest everyother week. It was also worked so that i saw one of each doctor every week, so that i never had to wait to see someone, and if i had ? or concerns, they could be addressed that day by the doc contacting the other doctors. Of course, it has been years of work finding GREAT doctors who are willing to put the work into me, but im so glad i have them....

my LAC also goes neg when im not pg.....as soon as i started taking BA (alone w/ fertility treatments) i was able to hold on....

im really praying for you, and really hope that u can atleast get a consult w/ a peri while ur waiting for ur surgeon. good luck, and i will be checking on you! shannon

Regarding your question, the Sustagen sounds fine. Another product you might consider (I know it is available in Australia, although likely by order rather than in stock at the pharmacy) is Modulen IBD. It's one of the liquid diets that can be used to induce remission in people with Crohn's, if you are willing to drink just the liquid formula and nothing else for at least a couple of weeks. Doesn't work for everyone, but it does work for many. It supplies all the nutrients you need in a day, as long as you drink the appropriate amount (2000 calories-worth, or whenever number of calories are supposed to be eating per day during your pregnancy). This product has been tested in studies that have been published in medical journals. Another possible formula that has been tested, and that I suspect might be available in Australia is Elemental E028. Depending on the country, it is sold by either by SHS International or Nutricia, and again, usually on a special-order basis.

Many woman get nauseous during the first trimester and it usually starts at around 4 weeks.  Breast tenderness, bloating, fatigue, loss of appetite are also common.

A perinatologist is a doc that specializes in high risk pregnancies.  They have more experience with medications and possible complications due to various medical conditions the mom may have.  They know what extra monitering you and the baby may need.

Good luck

Christiny - the diarrhea is a hard one to call. It could be your illness - it could also be due to the pregnancy. I have been pregnant 5 time (2 kids to show for it) and every single time I have had what appears to be a "flare up" at the beginning of the pregnancy. In reality it was just due to the hormone surge. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that that is what you are having and that it is NOT a real, true flare up.

I've also been on prednisone while pregnant. It's not as dangerous as your doc makes it sound. Certainly it is not ideal (no meds are), but it is a decent option if you think it might help.

I don't even know what else to suggest unless you want to eliminate sugars (not natural ones like ones in fruit) and complex carbs. That might soothe your gut a bit if you eat very basic, easily digestible foods.

Keep us posted. We are all very concerned for you!

Stef