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Adoption after a major medical event

ladyharperladyharper
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(I've been off the boards for a while following the birth of my child)
I had surgery to remove a very large ovarian cyst about a month after my postpartum checkup. A week after my surgery, I ended up in the ER with a pulmonary embolism, and had to be in the hospital for a week. I'm now on warfarin for the next 6 months.
Although we certainly don't intend to apply to an agency within that time period, I can't help wondering if this will affect our status with agencies long after I'm off the blood thinners. Does anyone know if a medical history with a PE in it is a disqualifier anywhere?  It was definitely a complication from the surgery, and I have no other risk factors.
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Re: Adoption after a major medical event

  • mysticlmysticl member
    You should be fine.  The agency may want some clarification from the doctor on your condition.  I've seen people who have cancer foster and who are in remission adopt.  
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  • Dr.LorettaDr.Loretta member

    It shouldn't be a problem with a note from your dr saying you're healthy and expected to have a normal lifespan.

    Glad you're OK. My dad had 2 PEs that were undiagnosed for 2 weeks. Scary stuff

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  • sgb721sgb721 member
    You should be fine. I was on blood thinners for quite some time and the agency wasn't concerned as they were preventative
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  • lafayettegirllafayettegirl member
    You should be okay domestically. Some foreign countries are more picky about health, but I can't imagine that this would rule you out.

    We only looked at domestic adoption, so I can't assist with foreign adoption info. But I am a cervical cancer survivor and domestic agencies didn't blink an eye. The agency did request, however, that my homestudy physical be done by my oncologist, rather than my GP.
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  • Mrs.SlickMrs.Slick member
    It could prevent you adopting from some countries, but if you aren't planning on pursuing IA, then it shouldn't be a problem as long as you remain healthy (even with the help of medications). 
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  • arbutusbridearbutusbride member
    I think the agency is looking to see that whatever medical problems you have are controlled and under the care of a doctor.
    Pursing Domestic Infant Adoption through a local agency. In the meantime, our dog is our baby.  Bumping from Portland, Oregon. 
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