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Post by semicolon on Oct 3, 2011 9:22:09 GMT -5
I had a bowel resection in Feb, endo excision in Aug (removed a LOT!), and excision of endo from the diaphragm about two weeks ago. I am wondering for those who had excision, when did you start trying after lap? How long did it take to get pregnant if you were successful? I see my surgeon tomorrow but he is more of the listen-to-your-body than a specific timeline kinda guy, so I am willing to jump back in the saddle whenever
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Post by erna on Oct 3, 2011 15:40:38 GMT -5
I was told to try as soon as I felt well enough. Depending on how my healing went usually 1-2 weeks. The first time it took me 3 months to get pregnant but I lost it at 9 1/2 weeks, then I got pregnant 6 months after that and had a beautiful baby girl. Then after she turned 1 year old I had another lap and it took 4 months before I got pregnant but it turned out to be a tubal and of course lost it. Now I am just recovering from my last lap and this will be my last try for another baby. Wishing you success. Do you have any children now?
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Post by Karen on Oct 3, 2011 17:26:50 GMT -5
I think your surgeon will probably give you some general guidelines, but I think listening to your body as well is just as important!
Any chance you're on the endo diet? We've had a few members go on the endo diet and they were able to get pregnant pretty soon after it. I'm in no way saying if you go on the endo diet, you'll get pregnant, but if you want to go balls-out and give it everything you got, it might be worth it! In addition to reducing inflammation, the endo diet can better regulate your insulin levels, which in turn can help normalize your hormones a bit better. Food for thought, at least!
Good luck with the baby-making!
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Post by semicolon on Oct 3, 2011 19:35:19 GMT -5
erna- thanks for the reponse, and good luck this round! I hope you are recovering well. I do not have any children yet, we had just decided to start trying last year before my first ER visit that led to my surgeries.
Karen- thanks as well. I am not on the endo diet, although I eat pretty healthy. I have dealt with IBS for years so I eat probiotics (kefir was a life saver for me). My husband got diagnosed with late-onset type I diabetes in the past year as well (yes, it has been a crazy year), so I think another diet change in our household might sink the ship! I think if we have trouble I will probably consider it, and I saw your book recommendations too. You can never have too much info!
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Post by 1234 on Oct 3, 2011 20:03:15 GMT -5
THe basic rule of thumb I was told after miscarriages/ectopic pregnancy was to wait 1 - 3 cycles. But I agree with Karen--if you feel good and your body feels ready, that's more important. Just recognize that surgery places a lot of stress on your body, as does pregnancy, and you want to make sure your body is fully recovered from the one before trying the other!
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Post by semicolon on Oct 4, 2011 19:02:41 GMT -5
Had my follow up, doc said to wait one more cycle then we have the green light. I'm in the middle of that time right now so I'm not much in the mood anyway, ha! The boards are great, thanks for the support.
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