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@@Mrs. Riddle congratulations on your baby. You sound like a positive and motivated individual! Good luck to you!

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@@Elle09

Thanks much. I'm trying to get and stay motivated lol. It can be so difficult with day to day life but I'm going to keep working on it

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Thank you for your reply! My gyn is horrible..I dont think she's ever had a patient that's had gastric bypass surgery ! Even after telling her I don't think I should be taking that test she still insists that I do...I'm not sure who else I can call or talk to to get recommended to someone who knows how I should test and won't FORCE me to take that test ...

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@@Ms. lynn

Remember that you have a right to say no if your uncomfortable with the situation. Let her know that it is unsafe for you and she could simply google that information. Reach out to a diabetic doctor on your own if need be. My gyn has never treated a woman that has had a gastric bypass and I had all types of issue with this pregnancy. My Iron was so low that I had to get a blood transfusion and Iron infusions through out the pregnancy. He sent me to a hematologist to monitor me since he had no idea why my iron was so low. He was open to my concerns and even changed my diabetic doctor when I told him how he had spoken to me and the issues I had with him. Be vocal about what you will and won't do and be proactive. That's why the diabetic doc didn't care for me because I spoke out and spoke loud. You know what's right for you and don't let them tell you any different

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Same here! My Iron is really low and she put me on Iron supplements but hasn't checked my blood since beginning pregnancy which I think is odd!! I've had two ultrasounds one at 7 weeks and another at 20 weeks and baby seems fine..I've lost 13 lbs since being pregnant and haven't gained a pound and I'm almost 6 months...but she seems to be fine with it..i think I'm going to have to reach out on my own like u said..I refuse to take the glucose test like she wants me too. I know what's going to happen to my body if I even attempt it!!

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Make sure to get in touch with a hematologist. And your not supposed to lose weight. You may wanna look into a new gyn

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Yeah I have been trying to find a new doctor..I've been on the phone all morning actually trying to get medical records faxed and everything..its been such a hassle!! But thanks for your responses! Really appreciate it..

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