Surgery First Or Baby First?

[heatherjo7 15]

I have been told so many different things about what's the best decision: have sleeve first and lose weight then have my second child or visa Versa. At this point I have decided to have the surgery, lose the weight, then have a second baby. I am just very scared that I will gain back lots of weight during pregnancy. Does anyone have insight/been through this that can shed some light for me?! Thanks so much

[elibu 17]

I am an L&D nurse and I see everyday then risk that women face when they are overweight and pregnant.

I would first talk with your OB before making any decisions. So much depends on your risk factors as far as your health is concerned. Pregnancy puts such a stress on your body even if you are healthy. Then throw in weight issues, possible gestational diabetes risks, your age, vag vs. c section history etc...

Make an appt with your OB and sit down with him/her to discuss your options before going any further... Good luck and keep us posted!

[heatherjo7 15]

Thanks so much for your input! I did speak with my OB and it was because of her advise that I am moving forward with this surgery first. Her advise sounded a lot like yours. I am just worried that I will gain lots of weight back after working so hard to get it off.

[mwrarr 244]

Have you been on the "preg & VSG" board yet? They have some good topics over there & at least one currently preg sleever that I know of. I also have decided to do surgery 1st & shoot for baby after. I did 2 overweight/obese pregs & it was awful. Maybe I'm just not made for preg but I'm hoping that I can have a normal one at a normal weight. :} best wishes!!

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[heatherjo7 15]

Oh great ill check it out! Beat of luck to u!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

have sleeve first and lose weight then have my second child or visa Versa. At this point I have decided to have the surgery, lose the weight

heatherjo7

Last year, while i was "obese" I was going to have my 2nd knee replacement 2 months before WLS

you are now considering having a new baby before WLS?

having WLS first, losing a lot of weight before knee surgery was extremely helpful-easier for me with PT and other things with my walking

IMO losing weight prior to any surgery is the way to go

having a baby is different of course

maybe, not a fair analogy?? to me weight loss first is a better option

sounds like you have made the wise decision to lose weight first

after you have the wonderful baby - you'll be all the healthier, and able to run after him!!!

mwrrr made a good suggestion on visiting the other boards for help/advice on pregnancy/losing weight prior to baby - and gaining during pregnancy - and wanting to lose after the fact

good luck to you

[heatherjo7 15]

Thank u proud granny!!! I appreciate your kind words!!

[ShrinkyDinkMe22 376]

I too am in the same boat, baby two or wls. I also choose weight loss surgery first. Then hopefully once my weight stabilizes we will try. I'm worried about gaining too much weight when pregnant but I'm hopeful that the sleeve will be the tool I need to help others not get out of control.

[heatherjo7 15]

Great! Yes surgery first is the beat option for me right now! When is your date?!

[ShrinkyDinkMe22 376]

Great! Yes surgery first is the beat option for me right now! When is your date?!

December 10. I'm starting to freak out lol. I start my preop diet on Sunday. Yikes.

[heatherjo7 15]

I start my diet today!!! Yes I am very nervous as well!! But also so very excited!!

[ShrinkyDinkMe22 376]

When is your surgery?

[mwrarr 244]

Oh great ill check it out! Beat of luck to u!

Thanks!! :} You, too! I see we'll be December sleeve buddies. So exciting!

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[heatherjo7 15]

My date is December 6th!!!! Yay

[Ima Loser 197]

I was wondering this too... Personally I am doing WLS first, then after I reach goal I will start to think about baby #2... My brother (who is in the Marine Corp) kinda helped me with this descion. He is getting stationed in Japan in March for 3 years and my sister in law and him made me promise not to have another baby until they get back!. LoL I told them great that gives me plenty of time to be at goal and maintain before another pregnancy!