Question:
I have an overhwleming want to get pregnant!!
I am only 6 weeks post op and I have this urge to get pregnant. I have a 20 month old and I told myself that after having surgery, I would wait the year or so we are supposed to. But now, I am just DYING to get pregnant. I know this may seem irresponsible, but its just how I feel. I am 1 week late with my period, but I think its just from the surgery cause PG test was negative. But that got me thinking about it~!!!! ANyone else feel this way? Advice??? — emilyfink (posted on July 23, 2002)
July 23, 2002
Try and wait it out. Your body will be going through so many changes in
this first year it would be unhealthy for you and an unborn child. I
remeber after I had lost my son the urge to get pregnant was overwhelming
but I purposley did depo two times so I could give my body mind and heart a
chance to heal. It needed it. So does yours. Best of luck.
— Adriane T.
July 24, 2002
I am a pre-op but I think I may know of one reason why you feel this
urgency to become a mommy again. You have just lost a good freind, FOOD,
and you may feel you need to replace that part of your life. I have to
agree it will be great to replace it with a child. Just please give your
body time to heal then have another child. Maybe by that time you will
have the energy for 10 more. Good Luck to you what ever you decide.
— Jennifer E.
July 24, 2002
I'm pre-op but I know your feeling. I have a 20 month old and I want to
wait until he is 4 or 5 before having another one. I suggest that you wait
a while before having another child. How long is your call. I found
another website that I have been lurking around in just to get feedback
about being pregnant after WLS. I recommend you tap into this so you can
see first hand what women are going through. The site is dedicated to
pregnant WLS women!
[email protected] Good luck in your decision but do take your
time. Your body needs to heals as well as the joy of being pregnant needs
to be cherrished without complications from anything else.
— Pamela D.
July 24, 2002
Yes, I understand but please wait it out. Although you could have a
perfectly normal pregnancy, don't risk it. Give yourself time to heal and
stabilize. That will give your baby the best chance at a good start. Just
keep telling yourself that and totally enjoy your one on one time with your
20 month old. {{{}}}
— LisaTaz
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