Question:
at 10 months post op can i get pregnant
if i try to get pregnant this month will the baby be healthy or should i wait? — Diana R. (posted on February 26, 2005)
February 26, 2005
Diana I have been told to wait at least one year before having kids that
why we are both okay and the baby will be healthy. But you sould always
talk to your doctor about this because everyone is different
— ritamytweety
February 26, 2005
this is something you should ask a doctor
— fishnrockport
February 26, 2005
I was told 1 year. However from what I understand many have gotten
pregnant before then and the babies are born very healthy. I think there's
a yahoo group somewhere for pregnant post-ops.
— SJP
February 26, 2005
Diana, yes you can get pregnant at any point after wls, but its advised
to wait a certain period of time it all depends on your dr and your
health...Me personally, I would wait at least 18 months or till you
stablize your weight...I got pregnant using protection at 11 months post
wls and didnt even know I was pregnant till i was in the e/r miscarrying..
mind you i was infertile as well and couldnt have kids (16 yrs) YA RIGHT!
although it was heart breaking i sure wasnt ready to have one and so I made
sure it didnt happen again till I was ready which was apx 10 months later
putting me at goal weight and a stable weight, I was apx one year 9 months
post op wls, my son is now 9 months old and very healthy and so am i...I am
almost back to my pre preg weight just a couple of pnds to go...Alot of
people have had babies after wls and were healthy ones but I just feel that
your body has gone through so much and is still going through alot that it
is best to wait till you are done losing....good luck to you ...
— Deanna Wise
February 26, 2005
I got pregnant at 8 months after my surgery. I was very careful NOT to get
pregnant. Used the patch and condoms but I just became too freaking
fertile after losing so much weight that fast!! We were very careful but
it happened anyway. Point being it was the best thing to ever happen to
me. I had a few complications, and the doctors watched me very carefully.
I was considered high risk only because I moved 2000 miles away from where
I had the surgery and where I live now they weren't too familiar with it.
At first for the first 4 months I lost weight. Then I slowly put on weight
and gained 20 with the pregnancy and when the baby was born he weighed
9lbs 9oz!! We knew he'd be big but not half of the weight I gained lol!!
I lost all baby weight so fast I was back in my new skinny jeans after a
week. I am healthy and he is healthy. He is now a rambunctious 18 month
old that keeps me going like crazy!! I know everyone is different and
maybe this is not the best advice for you but I just wanted to share my
experience with you! He is the love of my life and it was the best thing
ever to happen to me. Good luck to you and whatever you decide to do.
— Jeannette P.
February 26, 2005
can you? yes - should you - No. Just because others have had healthy
children not waiting until the suggested time limit - doesnt mean you
should try. You trusted your surgeon to have surgery; why not trust him
with your babys health and WAIT. When you get the 'go ahead' from your
doctor then have one until then.. just shop and dream.
— star .
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