how long did everyone wait after LB to get pregnant

[ARLinda 1]

Just wondering how long you have to wait ..I want another kid ..im not in a rush causeim only 3 weeks post op but I'm just curious?

[Courtnin 86]

My doctor made me sign a paper saying I wouldnt make any attempts of getting pregnant for one year after surgery.

[Lisa0203 73]

My doctor initially recommends 18 months to his patients so there are no surprises post op. They want to make sure they get blood work far enough post op to see your Vitamin, Iron, and Protein levels and be sure you are getting the proper nutrition. Luckily, at my 6 month visit I was given the go ahead to start TTC anytime because everything looked great and I had already dropped more than 60% of my excess weight!

[kileybug34 173]

My doctor said 18 months, but I am going to talk to him about that. I will be 35 next year and I am not getting any younger. I wanted to start trying in Sept 2013. That would be 7 months post op. I guess we will see.

[Ceres 26]

i was 18 months out when i got pregnant (and i'm 37).

[Ceres 26]

My doctor made me sign a paper saying I wouldnt make any attempts of getting pregnant for one year after surgery.

never heard of that. is that even legally binding?

[MrsBurgos 1]

1 year and 2 months...

[Courtnin 86]

never heard of that. is that even legally binding?

I don't really think it's a legal document, it was weird. But I'm 23 and single so I don't have any intentions on getting pregnant any time soon so I just signed it and never bothered to ask. But I'm also Canadian lol, thought it was strange.

[Heather_8.1.14 65]

I was 8 months post op. Wanted to get my surgeons "blessing" before we TTC and she gave it to us A month later I got pregnant. Im now pregnant with band baby #2 (baby #4 for us)

[kileybug34 173]

I was 8 months post op. Wanted to get my surgeons "blessing" before we TTC and she gave it to us A month later I got pregnant. Im now pregnant with band baby #2 (baby #4 for us)

That is exciting..I hope it is that easy for me this time. I have been trying to have babies for 10 years. I am hoping dropping this weight helps a lot.

[Heather_8.1.14 65]

That is exciting..I hope it is that easy for me this time. I have been trying to have babies for 10 years. I am hoping dropping this weight helps a lot.

Good luck!! I have heard many women say that after losing the weight getting pregnant was a lot easier. And its really a great motivater to lose those LBS too!

[M0Mof3NC 18]

I'm 11 months post op and ttc, haven't told doc yet but have appointment on Thursday. I was on depo and didn't get my last shot that was due April 1. With my first two kids I was not banded (and only gained 11 lbs with first and 18 with second) but after depo shot it took me 5 months to become regular and conceive so I'm hoping to get a positive sometime between June and August of this year.

[naibrittany 2]

I only waited 4 months after being banded, I was shocked to find out I was expecting after just getting banded and dropping 60lbs, in which I gained all back by the time I have birth, and that's with 3 fills!!! But amazingly as soon as I got my fill post-baby, the weight just fell off and I dropped about 100lbs in less than a year;)

[braziliangirl 72]

I had a miscarriage a couple of months ago, (my ttc app still reminds me in what week i am, i didnt have the strength to delete it - so i was supposed to be in the week 31, of pregnancy)

Right after the miscarriage i decided for the lapband and march 21 i had my surgery.

I lost 35lb since then, and my goal was to loose 80-90lb, and then start again, but these last few days im having baby fever again, i dont know what to do ð..

My surgeon gave me the ok to start try at 6 months post surgery, but im thinking about starting in mid June, so if God blesses me, i can surprise my husband in our 4th anniversary July 5th!

I know, im crazy, but i wish this desire would go away, i want to be a mom sooooo badly!

[Heather_8.1.14 65]

I had a miscarriage a couple of months ago, (my ttc app still reminds me in what week i am, i didnt have the strength to delete it - so i was supposed to be in the week 31, of pregnancy)

Right after the miscarriage i decided for the lapband and march 21 i had my surgery.

I lost 35lb since then, and my goal was to loose 80-90lb, and then start again, but these last few days im having baby fever again, i dont know what to do ðÂÂ'Â"..

My surgeon gave me the ok to start try at 6 months post surgery, but im thinking about starting in mid June, so if God blesses me, i can surprise my husband in our 4th anniversary July 5th!

I know, im crazy, but i wish this desire would go away, i want to be a mom sooooo badly!

Awww honey I am so sorry for your loss While your mind has you in baby fever mode, take a minute and think about how far you've already come with your weight loss since surgery. And remember, only God knows what he has in store for us, everything in our lives happens for a reason, so please don't be sad or disappointed if it doesn't happen again right away. Keep a positive mind and know that it will happen and when it does, you're gonna make a great mommy, and one big reason why? Is because you made a HUGE step to a healthier lifestyle and so you can live a very long, healthy life and have LOTS of babies!!! Good luck!