Second Ultrasound results...
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Second Ultrasound results...
| Wed, 11-23-2005 - 12:49pm |
Ok, on Monday I went in for a second ultrasound. I had met with a surgeon last week and she wanted me to do another one. So today I called to get the results, they said the report said there was a shadowing gallstone visualized. What does that mean, shadowing? The doctor isn't in today, so she was going to fax her the results, and the doctor will call me in the next day or two I guess. I don't know what she'll want to do now. If' it's definately surgery for me, or if I'll have options. My issue is, my husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for almost a year now. So I don't know how one will affect the other.




When you saw the surgeon last week did you ask about the impact a pregnancy would have on your condition? Or does the surgeon want to have more information before addressing those issues? Given your limitations with food can the surgeon refer you to a dietician who specializes in pregnancy realted requirements.
Be sure to make a list and also ask what the procedure is if you think of questions after you leave (ie. is there a nurse you can go through, do you need another apt, etc)
Best of luck and please let us know how things turn out
Jo
Hi Jo,
Yes, I asked the surgeon about pregnancy and my situation.
Surgeons likely aren't well versed in the dietary requirements of pregnant women. Most doctors aren't that up on nutrition either - I think they get like a day of it in their studies .
If you use the health tool at http://diet.ivillage.com/healthcalc/0,,,00.html
I have to agree with what Jo has told you.