Pregnancy After Surgery

[bethany1987 66]

Hey all! I'm 24 and married and me and my husband are ready to start trying for kids. When I decided to do the surgery I went back and forth on whether I wanted to try and get pregnant first or have surgery first. I decided for surgery because my weight could harm me and a baby during pregnancy. That being said---How long do I need to wait after surgery to get pregnant? I know at the very least 6 months, but after that is it fair game? Also, does the sleeve cause any additional problems when it comes to getting enough food and nutrition for your baby?

[tasherie 35]

I believe a year to 18 months is recommended.

[Kiki Von Moonshine 53]

I've been told 18 months is best for safety of the fetus.

[Amanda131 214]

I was also told 18 months and that you should not follow a low carb lifestyle once you're begin trying to conceive as this is very harmful to a fetus. Also, my surgeon said 18 months but my OB/GYN added that she wanted 18 months with three months of no weightloss prior to starting to try to conceive.

[traceyc 89]

I was told 18 months also. This ensures you are out of rapid weight loss and makes it safe for you and the baby.

[something2think 5]

I am in the same boat as you--we want to start out family ASAP. I was told 12-18 months, but that being said, he also told me that there is no harm to the fetus if I get pregnant before-- it is that you won't lose the weight as intended if you get pregnant (you won't get to goal). 12 to 18 months is the golden time for you to lose the excess weight.

[Dooter 1,457]

I was also told 18 months. You are yooouuunng though. You've got plenty of time!