Hi all. I am starting an IVF cycle (am 5 years post Jpouch surgery and all on that fromt is good). I have been feeling terrible since my egg retrieval 2 days ago. Tomorrow is my transfer. I am now concerned about the Pouch, if it was harmed during collection, and if this is the right path. I do not want to compromise my pouch as it has been a long time in the making to get to a stable place! I am sure many can relate. Please share your thoughts and experiences with me re IVF and specifically egg retrieval. Thanks so much
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I responded on the other thread you posted on - do you have hyper stim? It can make you feel awful...see other post
99% sure I had a blockage. I guess some of the meds/hormones can block you up and since I didnt know that, I kept taking my immodium. Brutal!
How many did you transfer? When is the beta? How are you handling the wait? Stressful time for sure! I was at a family wedding the night before my beta for my first and everyone kept asking us when we were going to start a family (we had been married 7 years by then) and it was hard not to tell everyone what was happening!
tWe transfer one. IVF is free here and rules state you have to do 3 fresh one-embryo transfer cycles before trying anything else. All about reducing risks and multiples. I got pregnant this way with my daughters years ago (before pouch). Now am waiting for results. Am jsut so mad about blockage/vomiting. Could have been prevented if I had not taken my usualy immodium dose.
Positive preg test! But starting pouch pain, burning, frequency. Waiting now for viability scan. Those who've been pregnant with pouch, any advice? Have stopped taking loperamide since hormones had slowed me down to point of constipation...gas pains from hell!
Oh congrats! Great news. Good luck with the scan, more waiting. It's all worth it though when you see that little blip that is the heart :-)
For many with IBD, IBS, pouches and other related ailments, pregnancy is 9 months of misery. My sister had horrible diarrhea and cramping and pain the whole time. For me, it actually ended up firming things up and I felt really good most of the time (as good as you can feel that is). Just remember whatever you are experiencing is temporary, and I hope the scan results mean a healthy baby is on the way for you.
congrats!! i would suggest you stop any bowel slowers (which you already did) and keep up your fluids! you never know when morning sickness will hit (if it hits), and it can be really hard to get liquids down. you would still be on the early end likely so while you are not having nausea...get in all the food and liquids you can!
Thanks so much - sure nice to have support from those who can relate!
I am trying to drink tons of water but can't figure out what/if any foods are suddenly creating such bad rectal pain so am starting low residue now...plain rice' , crackers, yogurt, etc Think I need some rectal meds, have read on forums about Canasa etc but seems you need a prescription. Will try to get apt but that usually takes weeks.
Thanks for tips.
I am trying to drink tons of water but can't figure out what/if any foods are suddenly creating such bad rectal pain so am starting low residue now...plain rice' , crackers, yogurt, etc Think I need some rectal meds, have read on forums about Canasa etc but seems you need a prescription. Will try to get apt but that usually takes weeks.
Thanks for tips.