This is a continuation of the blog from “blogging in 2015.. a DO or a DON'T?”..
You know, where I announce we are on the journey of growing our
family- not sure what God has planned but we trust him.
If you have read my
blog at all- you know I am a fan of counseling/mental health/ therapy.. A
friend introduced me to my therapist through weight loss surgery and I still
recommend Patti to anyone and everyone.
Another form of
therapy is is hair therapy. I was sitting in Kate's chair and a lady and I started talking
about being pregnant and I told her I wasn't sure if it was in the cards
because of my adderall and medication issues. She says oh girl- call UAMS Mental Health Services for Pregnant
Women and get an appointment with Dr.
Stowe. And that is how I ended up in the chair at Dr. Stowe's office several
months later.
Dr. Stowe was very
friendly and down to business. In one hour we covered everything- how I was
raised, if I loved my husband, what meds I was taking, what sort of pregnancy I
wanted and more. I walked out of there more informed than ever!!! We discussed in
great detail my medical history and how it was going to affect a possible
pregnancy. He was pretty much to the point- according to the timetable - aka my
age- the time is sooner rather than later.
So.. We started
with the Adderall discussion.. He says John and I
need to research the information he is giving us and go from there. There are
several options for me. I am still praying about with my husband but, we are
leaning to a clean pregnancy with no Adderall.
We discussed my neck pain and meds I take for
that. He had great recommendations for that. He was clear that neck pain would
not get better with pregnancy. I need a breast reduction. I have several
nerve issues in the neck vertebrates due to large chest. I had injections 2
years ago and it helped. We all know that surgery will happen within
12-18 months post baby for breast reduction. Dr. Stowe says
additional skin surgeries will happen. I am not sure I have faced
that reality.
Then we discussed why I am taking melatonin. I
said well, since meeting John sleep has been different. Kids are early birds, I
am taking a stimulant, I have more stress, and it's a side effect of surgery.
He says melatonin is not regulated by FDA good enough in his
opinion and he does not trust it for pregnant women. I am off that and trying
essential oils. So far it is working..
Our biggest challenge with pregnancy is treating my acid reflux- there is a chance it will cause some complication with a pregnancy.
Of course Nutrition stabilization was another
topic. So far my levels are between low and normal with meds- He says we will
do blood work and be very diligent about me eating healthy and seeing where we
are at levels over the next few months. He says I am in great shape for being
18 months post-surgery but, he says I need to finish losing my weight. Therefore,
I will continue using shakeology, working out and hopefully continue to meet my weight loss goals.
So “bariatric surgery to baby” plan
is still going strong. My goals I talked about in my previous post are also
going great. I have not had any caffeinated sodas since January
4th. The only soda I have had is sprite zero. I also have only used a straw
once and wow, major improvement in my reflux and calories from liquid. I
stopped using a straw because of my wisdom teeth surgery.
So that is the latest update.
Stay tuned...
