Comments on: 30 Weeks Pregnant: Update and Q&A http://livingwithgastroparesis.com/30-weeks-pregnant-update-and-qa/ By Crystal Saltrelli - GP Patient, Advocate & Health Coach Sat, 18 May 2013 20:09:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Crystal http://livingwithgastroparesis.com/30-weeks-pregnant-update-and-qa/comment-page-1/#comment-179044 Crystal Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:36:23 +0000 http://livingwithgastroparesis.com/?p=4771#comment-179044 Hi, Nicole. Just curious, why do they want to turn it off? Is it in case you need a C-section? I had x-rays of the placement (taken before I was pregnant, obviously) sent to my doctor and attached to my birth plan for that purpose. I've had mine turned off before for testing (a total of about 4 days) and I've also had it get shut off (presumably by store theft detectors) and reset itself at a different setting. Both resulted in significant increase in nausea. Once the device was turned back on/put back at the right settings, my symptoms lessened again. So probably no problem with having it turned off and then back on later. A couple of things just from having been there recently: the last few weeks of pregnancy made my GP symptoms quite a bit worse -- the stomach is so squished and displaced at that point that I think even lots of women without GP have heartburn, nausea, fullness, etc. Nutrition is still important though as the baby's brain does a lot of growing during those last few weeks. So depending on how severe your symptoms were prior to having the device, I'd def take both your comfort and ability to eat into consideration. You could always call Medtronic if you have concerns, as well. They are usually quite helpful. Good luck and congrats!! Please come back and let us know how things go. Hi, Nicole. Just curious, why do they want to turn it off? Is it in case you need a C-section? I had x-rays of the placement (taken before I was pregnant, obviously) sent to my doctor and attached to my birth plan for that purpose.

I’ve had mine turned off before for testing (a total of about 4 days) and I’ve also had it get shut off (presumably by store theft detectors) and reset itself at a different setting. Both resulted in significant increase in nausea. Once the device was turned back on/put back at the right settings, my symptoms lessened again. So probably no problem with having it turned off and then back on later.

A couple of things just from having been there recently: the last few weeks of pregnancy made my GP symptoms quite a bit worse — the stomach is so squished and displaced at that point that I think even lots of women without GP have heartburn, nausea, fullness, etc. Nutrition is still important though as the baby’s brain does a lot of growing during those last few weeks. So depending on how severe your symptoms were prior to having the device, I’d def take both your comfort and ability to eat into consideration.

You could always call Medtronic if you have concerns, as well. They are usually quite helpful.

Good luck and congrats!! Please come back and let us know how things go.

]]> By: Nicole Murphy http://livingwithgastroparesis.com/30-weeks-pregnant-update-and-qa/comment-page-1/#comment-178706 Nicole Murphy Sun, 02 Dec 2012 22:33:09 +0000 http://livingwithgastroparesis.com/?p=4771#comment-178706 I have a GP an I'm 29 weeks the doctor wants to turn it off before I have the baby has anyone had any problems after it was turned off then when I have him they turn it back on I have a GP an I’m 29 weeks the doctor wants to turn it off before I have the baby has anyone had any problems after it was turned off then when I have him they turn it back on

]]> By: Jennessa http://livingwithgastroparesis.com/30-weeks-pregnant-update-and-qa/comment-page-1/#comment-132468 Jennessa Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:15:44 +0000 http://livingwithgastroparesis.com/?p=4771#comment-132468 Crystal, Ian so excited that you will be welcoming a beautiful baby into this S world soon! I was ex with go almost 4 years ago and went threw many surgeries before finally getting the gastric pacer implanted last April. I have a daughter from a previous relationship before I got go, however was very concerned I would never be able to get pregnant again after the changes in my body not only due to the go but also severe endometriosis. My obgyns were ready to do a hysterectomy because of the chronic pain, however we decided to hold off for a year to see if possible infertility would work after my recent marriage this past April. Because of the severe "women" problems I have I get my menstral cycle 1-2 times a year..so July 12 was my appt with my obgyn to discuss infertility treatment and possibly invetro. That day she did some routine blood work as well as a pregnancy test, it wasn't an hour after I left the dr. That the phone rang. It was my dr to announce some exciting news....I am pregnant! And onto my second trimester already (week 14)!! I just want to thank you for all the work you do in educating on your health and experiences with everything. It has helped me so much before I was pregnant and coping with the disease and now being pregnant as well. I am so glad to hear that there has been no trouble with the pacer and pregnancy (my drs all said the same as yours, however I was still nervous until I read an saw what you had to say) I look forward to hearing about your delivery and new baby! Best of luck and thank you so much again! Jennessa Crystal,

Ian so excited that you will be welcoming a beautiful baby into this
S world soon! I was ex with go almost 4 years ago and went threw many surgeries before finally getting the gastric pacer implanted last April. I have a daughter from a previous relationship before I got go, however was very concerned I would never be able to get pregnant again after the changes in my body not only due to the go but also severe endometriosis. My obgyns were ready to do a hysterectomy because of the chronic pain, however we decided to hold off for a year to see if possible infertility would work after my recent marriage this past April. Because of the severe “women” problems I have I get my menstral cycle 1-2 times a year..so July 12 was my appt with my obgyn to discuss infertility treatment and possibly invetro. That day she did some routine blood work as well as a pregnancy test, it wasn’t an hour after I left the dr. That the phone rang. It was my dr to announce some exciting news….I am pregnant! And onto my second trimester already (week 14)!! I just want to thank you for all the work you do in educating on your health and experiences with everything. It has helped me so much before I was pregnant and coping with the disease and now being pregnant as well. I am so glad to hear that there has been no trouble with the pacer and pregnancy (my drs all said the same as yours, however I was still nervous until I read an saw what you had to say) I look forward to hearing about your delivery and new baby!

Best of luck and thank you so much again!

Jennessa

]]> By: Hannah http://livingwithgastroparesis.com/30-weeks-pregnant-update-and-qa/comment-page-1/#comment-129886 Hannah Sat, 21 Jul 2012 16:38:02 +0000 http://livingwithgastroparesis.com/?p=4771#comment-129886 Crystal, I am so glad that your pregnancy has gone so well! My recent pregnancy with GP was so different from my pregnancies before GP struck, but the Lord brought exactly the right OB into my life that saved both me and my baby and I am so thankful. I'm loving your pregnancy updates and the hope they give to all the women with GP who are considering pregnancy. It is possible and such a blessing even if it might be one of the toughest things you can do! Crystal, I am so glad that your pregnancy has gone so well! My recent pregnancy with GP was so different from my pregnancies before GP struck, but the Lord brought exactly the right OB into my life that saved both me and my baby and I am so thankful.
I’m loving your pregnancy updates and the hope they give to all the women with GP who are considering pregnancy. It is possible and such a blessing even if it might be one of the toughest things you can do!

]]> By: Julia http://livingwithgastroparesis.com/30-weeks-pregnant-update-and-qa/comment-page-1/#comment-129397 Julia Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:12:43 +0000 http://livingwithgastroparesis.com/?p=4771#comment-129397 Hi Crystal! I have GP, some additional GI-problems, am fully J-tube-fed AND I am pregnant (about a week behind you) :-). It is wonderful for me to be able to follow your journey even though mine is slightly different due to the fact that I can't really eat at all and rely on tube feedings. I had to smile about your little one kicking at the stimulator - my little one has been "playing" with the internal bumper of my feeding tube since week 23 - we keep saying that this is his first toy! And those kicks can be quite painful ;-). Only 10 more weeks for me too! Julia Hi Crystal!
I have GP, some additional GI-problems, am fully J-tube-fed AND I am pregnant (about a week behind you) :-) . It is wonderful for me to be able to follow your journey even though mine is slightly different due to the fact that I can’t really eat at all and rely on tube feedings. I had to smile about your little one kicking at the stimulator – my little one has been “playing” with the internal bumper of my feeding tube since week 23 – we keep saying that this is his first toy! And those kicks can be quite painful ;-) . Only 10 more weeks for me too!
Julia

]]> By: Julie K http://livingwithgastroparesis.com/30-weeks-pregnant-update-and-qa/comment-page-1/#comment-127786 Julie K Mon, 16 Jul 2012 19:26:10 +0000 http://livingwithgastroparesis.com/?p=4771#comment-127786 He is almost 17 months :) Happy, healthy, and growing. I always wondered since I had so many issues during the pregnancy if he would be. I just got my copy of "Living Well" and read it cover to cover. I was SO relieved that someone else could relate exactly to what I went through with my diagnosis (we're at 6 years post diagnosis..more like 8 with symptoms). It's been almost impossible to find other GP'ers out there, so I always felt like I was alone in it. The book and the ideas in it have been an answer to prayer for my husband and I. Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us Crystal! He is almost 17 months :) Happy, healthy, and growing. I always wondered since I had so many issues during the pregnancy if he would be. I just got my copy of “Living Well” and read it cover to cover. I was SO relieved that someone else could relate exactly to what I went through with my diagnosis (we’re at 6 years post diagnosis..more like 8 with symptoms). It’s been almost impossible to find other GP’ers out there, so I always felt like I was alone in it. The book and the ideas in it have been an answer to prayer for my husband and I. Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us Crystal!

]]> By: Crystal http://livingwithgastroparesis.com/30-weeks-pregnant-update-and-qa/comment-page-1/#comment-127127 Crystal Sat, 14 Jul 2012 19:33:14 +0000 http://livingwithgastroparesis.com/?p=4771#comment-127127 Oh my goodness, Anita, that is the sweetest note! Thank you! I'm so blessed to have wonderful people like you in my life, most of whom I've never even "met" but still send so much positivity and support my way. I'm SO glad to hear that you're doing well -- especially the stress levels and the outlook. I think that can be even more challenging than the diet! (Though the fresh fruits and veggies sounds pretty darn good!). Keep in touch. Will be sending you good wishes. Thanks again for the sweet words :) Oh my goodness, Anita, that is the sweetest note! Thank you! I’m so blessed to have wonderful people like you in my life, most of whom I’ve never even “met” but still send so much positivity and support my way. I’m SO glad to hear that you’re doing well — especially the stress levels and the outlook. I think that can be even more challenging than the diet! (Though the fresh fruits and veggies sounds pretty darn good!). Keep in touch. Will be sending you good wishes. Thanks again for the sweet words :)

]]> By: Crystal http://livingwithgastroparesis.com/30-weeks-pregnant-update-and-qa/comment-page-1/#comment-127126 Crystal Sat, 14 Jul 2012 19:29:33 +0000 http://livingwithgastroparesis.com/?p=4771#comment-127126 Julie, congrats!! How old is your little one? Julie, congrats!! How old is your little one?

]]> By: Anita http://livingwithgastroparesis.com/30-weeks-pregnant-update-and-qa/comment-page-1/#comment-127102 Anita Sat, 14 Jul 2012 17:53:23 +0000 http://livingwithgastroparesis.com/?p=4771#comment-127102 Crystal, your post and your radiant baby belly mde me cry and shout for joy all at the same time! You are one special lady, (and beautiful Mama-to-Be!). I have been very busy (in a good way) so I have not had the chance to email/ send correspondence but you continue to be an inspiration to me in so many ways. I sing your praises at least once a week to someone when telling or talking about my GP diagnosis. Not only did you save my nutrition, but my life and sanity! I believe with your help and guidance at the start of my diagnosis, it has brought me to a much more expanded diet, which currently includes getting off my reflux med, eating pizza, fresh blueberries, fresh spinach and fresh tomatoes for the first time in almost three years! Stress levels are now more manageable , and my viewpoints on life and how I deal have completely changed, by taking control of what I can, and 'letting go' of what I cannot control. Soooo hard, but rewarding when I am able to stick with it! You have sooo many hearts cheering for you, Crysal, and we all can't wait to 'meet' your little miracle! YOU GO GIRL! Xoxoxox Crystal, your post and your radiant baby belly mde me cry and shout for joy all at the same time!
You are one special lady, (and beautiful Mama-to-Be!). I have been very busy (in a good way) so I have not had the chance to email/ send correspondence but you continue to be an inspiration to me in so many ways. I sing your praises at least once a week to someone when telling or talking about my GP diagnosis. Not only did you save my nutrition, but my life and sanity! I believe with your help and guidance at the start of my diagnosis, it has brought me to a much more expanded diet, which currently includes getting off my reflux med, eating pizza, fresh blueberries, fresh spinach and fresh tomatoes for the first time in almost three years! Stress levels are now more manageable , and my viewpoints on life and how I deal have completely changed, by taking control of what I can, and ‘letting go’ of what I cannot control. Soooo hard, but rewarding when I am able to stick with it!
You have sooo many hearts cheering for you, Crysal, and we all can’t wait to ‘meet’ your little miracle! YOU GO GIRL! Xoxoxox

]]> By: April http://livingwithgastroparesis.com/30-weeks-pregnant-update-and-qa/comment-page-1/#comment-126801 April Fri, 13 Jul 2012 21:02:10 +0000 http://livingwithgastroparesis.com/?p=4771#comment-126801 You look great, Crystal! The next 10 weeks will fly! (My sons are both college-age now, and it seems like I was pregnant with them just a few months ago!!) You look great, Crystal! The next 10 weeks will fly! (My sons are both college-age now, and it seems like I was pregnant with them just a few months ago!!)

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