12 Month Post-Partum Prior To Surgery Requirement?

[Anabella 0]

I was told today that in Massachusetts a woman must be at least 12 months post-partum to get any weight loss surgery no matter the insurance? Is this true?

I do not understand because if that is the case how come people get prego prior to their 12 months post-surgery which to me seems more hazardous. Please advise.

[prettysleeved1 173]

I do not understand because if that is the case how come people get prego prior to their 12 months post-surgery which to me seems more hazardous. Please advise.

Part 1: the baby is already here and the body needs time to settle in. Part 2: nobody is going to bust into someone's bedroom to interrupt unprotected sex.

In other words:

Waiting until 12 months post-partum is a requirement (in MA at least) and waiting to get pregnant afterwards is a recommendation.

[Banned member 320]

My baby girl will be 2 days shy of 12 month old (1yr old) when I get my surgery. My surgeon didn't ask me how old my youngest was but he did ask me if I planned to have more kids, and I replied with a big "hell no" lol. My husband was snipped about a month ago. I do know this other lady whose baby will be about 7 months old when she gets gastric bypass. I guess it all depends on the insurance and the surgeons requirements.

[Banned member 320]

Also to answer your question, I've read that a lot of birth control isn't as effective as it was with the old stomach.

[norozco 18]

Good thing that's not the case here in tx! My son will be 6 mos when I have mine.... I'm using an iud as bc.

[Anabella 0]

Thanks so much for your replies. I will continue with the program in case that by showing commitment the doctors see my need for a change.

Best of luck on your surgeries!