Combining LB surgery with other surgery

amycc3 · July 17, 2006

I have not posted in a very long time so here it is. I found out the day before my initial appointment that I am pregnant. I am very happy but it almost depressed me that I would have to wait until December now to even think about having the LB surgery. But since I will probably be having tubes tied or something, would anyone advise or know if LB surgery can be included with another surgery? It would be nice for insurance to pick up a little of the cost if having a necessary surgery simultaneously. But I also have concern about how I will feel having LB surgery and newborn at home. Will I be able to take care of the baby? I know this is alot of questions but any help you can offer willb e great. Thanks.

aaamom · July 17, 2006

I didn't have a simultaneous surgery when I had my Lap Band placed, but I did have 3 c-sections and had to care for babies after MAJOR surgery. The Lap Band is a piece of cake compared to those births. I have also had my tubes tied- not so bad either. I think if you have both done at the same time, you should be fine. It all depends on what the doc wants to do, of course. Congrats on the pregnancy !!

babyjessica · July 17, 2006

No doctor will do it at the same time. Too much to consider ie complications

Marimaru · July 17, 2006

Your doctor may not want to do the band surgery when he ties your tubes, because of the liquid/mushy/solids diet progression while you are breast feeding. If you aren't breast feeding, it might not be such a concern. Also, I don't think they'll do a procedure that requires general anesthesia when you will be breastfeeding either.

Can't hurt to ask your doctor though.