Glucose Tolerance Test

[Busybee424 0]

Hey all I was banded about 13 months ago, now i am pregnant. I had gestational diabetes with my daughter 4 years ago so of course i am at risk this time around, however i am significantly lighter now so i am hoping i am in the clear. My question is has anyone had to have this test while banded? I am afraid of the slight carbonation the drink i have to drink for the test has. I am probably going to call the surgeons office but the test is tomorrow and basically there is no way out of it, i have to do it for the safety of myself and my baby. Just wondering if anyone has had it and how they were with it. :ohmy::confused:

[tchrshelli 0]

I drank mine at room temperature and that helped. I drank the orange one. The nurse kept an eye on the clock so I didn't over due it and it was manageable. I am 15 weeks. I also had GD with my first daughter 4 years ago and now I am expecting twins!! I will do this test again at wek 20. No unfills yet and hoping to make it all the way! Good Luck!

Hey! You are from San Bernardino! I live in Moreno Valley! Who is your Dr.? Mine is Dr. LePort in O.C.

Edited April 20, 2010 by tchrshelli
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[Busybee424 0]

I am only 7 weeks wow its early for me then, but i do know that i will have to have another one later on. I just hope i pass, i do not need the added MD visits. I had Dr. Krahn in SB as my surgeon.

[aSpen 0]

I had the test done and also drank the orange flavored one..honestly I don't remember it having a alot of fuzz in it..but it wasn't an issue..it doesn't taste great and I would say if you have morning sickness be ready but other then that you will be fine..good luck and I hope you don't have GD..:biggrin:

[Aussie Annette 0]

Once i found out i was pregnant with twins at 10weeks had all saline taken out - glad i did...still couldn't eat much - and only put on 21kgs - both boys were 3kgs each...born at 38weeks... now 3 months old - and still not able to get fill as too tired and stressed and can't get much in ... my suggestion is get it all out.. and be prepared to tell people it is a heal they can feel of the baby - not your portal... we didn't tell anyone about lapband...