Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Its 3 months after my surgery and my husband and I are considering having another baby.. I haven't talked to the drs yet but have read that the best time is 18 months after. Truth is I don't want to wait that long for many reasons. We have 2 kids 3 and 2 and I will be 35 in July.. from everyone's experience, when is too soon? I have a regular visit with my gyn in 2 weeks and may ask to have my IUD removed...

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Well IMO you just had surgery 3 months ago to lose weight. The investment you have now put in should be in the forefront to be a success with this VSG. You should wait from what I hear at least a year. The first 6 months of VSG is the best time to lose as much weight as you can. If you get pregnant now you will hinder your weight loss and then possibly never get to your goal. Is this not what you wanted in the first place?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Call your surgeon.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Call your surgeon.

I agree with this. I was told and signed a promise "contract" to not get pregnant before 18 months.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I definately don't want one now right after surgery since I'm still losing weight. I guess I was more curious as to if waiting less than the year mark would be an issue.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My surgeon told me for best weight loss results wait two years. However...I've been going through infertility treatments for years and had the surgery mainly to become more fertile. Since I am 37 and already having trouble, both my reproductive endocrinologist and my surgeon agree that we can start trying at 6 months.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My surgeon told me for best weight loss results wait two years. However...I've been going through infertility treatments for years and had the surgery mainly to become more fertile. Since I am 37 and already having trouble' date=' both my reproductive endocrinologist and my surgeon agree that we can start trying at 6 months.[/quote']

Thank you. I wish you luck!!! We decided to wait until I lose 50 more lbs which will put me at my goal or to wait until I'm at my year anniversary..

I hope it all works out for you!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My surgeon gave me clearance to start TTC at 6 months - I had already lost 75 lbs and was only 25 from my goal weight (this was in October of 2012). So, I've been TTC since Oct. of 2012! Right now, I am 8 months out of surgery and 94.2 pounds down!! (7.8 lbs left until I'm at my personal goal weight (169)). :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My surgeon gave me clearance to start TTC at 6 months - I had already lost 75 lbs and was only 25 from my goal weight (this was in October of 2012). So' date=' I've been TTC since Oct. of 2012! Right now, I am 8 months out of surgery and 94.2 pounds down!! (7.8 lbs left until I'm at my personal goal weight (169)). :)[/quote']

That is awesome!!!!! Congrats on your weight loss!!! I wish you the best!! I hope it happens soon for you!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Its 3 months after my surgery and my husband and I are considering having another baby.. I haven't talked to the drs yet but have read that the best time is 18 months after. Truth is I don't want to wait that long for many reasons. We have 2 kids 3 and 2 and I will be 35 in July.. from everyone's experience' date=' when is too soon? I have a regular visit with my gyn in 2 weeks and may ask to have my IUD removed...[/quote']

This is what my husband and i did we went to the OBGYN because my biological clock is ticking (38) we have. A 20 you're old 15 year old and a 6 year old I have a iUd too she say 6 months after being sleeved is ok I will be sleeved 2/2013 what you have to consider is your current weight they said it will be quite alright to lose before trying again

To have a healthy pregnancy without any complications is to be at a healthy weight

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

This is what my husband and i did we went to the OBGYN because my biological clock is ticking (38) we have. A 20 you're old 15 year old and a 6 year old I have a iUd too she say 6 months after being sleeved is ok I will be sleeved 2/2013 what you have to consider is your current weight they said it will be quite alright to lose before trying again

To have a healthy pregnancy without any complications is to be at a healthy weight

Thank you! I'm down 59 lbs.. 199 to be exact.. i use a

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

This is what my husband and i did we went to the OBGYN because my biological clock is ticking (38) we have. A 20 you're old 15 year old and a 6 year old I have a iUd too she say 6 months after being sleeved is ok I will be sleeved 2/2013 what you have to consider is your current weight they said it will be quite alright to lose before trying again

To have a healthy pregnancy without any complications is to be at a healthy weight

Thank you! I'm down 59 lbs.. 199 to be exact.. i use a

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you! I'm down 59 lbs.. 199 to be exact.. i use a

My phone stopped working! Sorry! Haha.. I have a drs appt next week and was thinking of setting up an appt to have my IUD removed sooner

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×