Surgery First Or Baby First?

[jbart0973 19]

I was also struggling with this issue. In my case I am 39. I have a 2 yr old and would have like to be pregnant already but it hasn't happened yet. For all I know maybe i am not getting pregnant because of my weight. I decided to go ahead with my surgery on Dec 10th. My surgeon encouraged me to have the surgery first so I will have a healthier pregnancy. Optimally he would like me to wait at least a year to get pregnant but when I expressed my concerns about being 39 already, he said if all goes well I might be able to start trying after 6 months. I just hope I don't miss out on having another baby because I chose to do this surgery first.

[angeliiz80 38]

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

They recommend baby first, but if you want the surgery you have to wait a minimum of 2 years for it to be "safe". My friend had bypass surgery and now has 3 children and is still in good shape so it depends on what you want to do. Everyone has a different body so it may respond different I would talk to your doctor. Good Luck

[ShrinkyDinkMe22 376]

They recommend baby first' date=' but if you want the surgery you have to wait a minimum of 2 years for it to be "safe". My friend had bypass surgery and now has 3 children and is still in good shape so it depends on what you want to do. Everyone has a different body so it may respond different I would talk to your doctor. Good Luck[/quote']

Just curious who is "they"? Your surgeon? I think it all depends on your own doctor and what they believe in. I've asked a few surgeons/doctors this question and every one of them suggested surgery first and then baby. All said your body is in so much stress being overweight and then toss a baby into it it can make it much worse.

But again each Dr has their own idea of what they think is right. But I had this conversation with my pcp, ob, and my surgeon. Also a couple different surgeons until I picked the one that I'm with now.

Good luck ladies.

[Nicolanz 1,484]

I can tell you from experience that being obese and pregnant is hard! With both pregnancies I had high blood pressure and got over 300 pounds I was extremely depressed after my first one because I wad so heavy and I decided to get the surgery 7 weeks after my second child and I feel amazing! Both of my sons were born early and were very small but healthy thank God! I'd recommend getting healthy first.

[EmmyAnn80 6]

I am a nurse & mother to a 1 yr old. I am having surgery first & fully intend to have more children but I cannot imagine running after my baby while pregnant w/another at this weight! I had a great pregnancy but Ive gained weight since then so no thank you! The weight loss surgery would just make you a high-risk pregnancy...my surgeon & OB are both supportive of the surgery then baby approach!