High Risk?

[mrsflyboybs 62]

*disclaimer- please withhold negative opinions, looking for advice, not judgement*. That being said, I'm 10 months out, down 115 lbs and looking to get knocked up. Based on having a gastric sleeve, those of you who are prego, are you considered to be high risk based on the surgery by your MD?

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

*disclaimer- please withhold negative opinions, looking for advice, not judgement*.

mrsflyboybs

hi there - so you want to get "knocked up"?? haven't heard that expression since i went to high school with the dinasours!!

there is a board for "preggos", people wanting to get pregnant - and people that are already pregnant

all docs say different things - some people on our board get pregnant without meaning to

"some" docs say you should wait up to 2 years post up before you get pregnant

check with your doc concerning high risk et al - might vary for each person, but i "think" for the most part people get pregnant and are not considered high risk

but you will find the more specific answer from someone in the better "know"

gotta comment on your "disclaimer"

its sad, but i understand why you wrote it (the disclaimer)

other people are writing similar things "disclaimers" because they understanably don't want/need to hear any harsh comments

people have left the board because instead of getting support, they got some harsh reality from "well meaning sleevers

I think more and more people have become aware of and successfully are "curbing" their comments

now giving support, with well thought out words of wisdom and help, advice, support -

this is what we've all wanted, and needed from this board

wish you well

big congrats on loosing 115 lbs

WooHoo

wishing you well on bringing a new angel into the world

[FishingNurse 1,210]

I am 18 months and and find myself pregnant and I was NOT trying! (I think we all turn super fertile after major weight loss) I think at 10 months out you are getting to a place where you can start to get pregnant and start nourish a baby. Ideal, probably not... High risk? probably not.. a little extra monitoring? yes, but that's ok! Good luck!

[lulublu 7]

I was 10 mo post op when I got pregnant. Doc said not high risk, but needed to make extra effort to get in nutrient rich diet so that I wouldn't become depleted... Baby takes what it needs from mom. Congrats! My baby is happy and healthy 3 week old:)

[happy mrs 4]

I got pregnant 6 months post op. not considered high risk. I'm 13 weeks pregnant now and baby is doing fine.

[clk 3,519]

The surgery alone doesn't make us high risk. Other factors that might not have resolved with weight loss surgery (high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.) can get you classified that way but if you're not of "advanced maternal age" and are in generally good health you'll be treated like a regular pregnancy patient.

Which for me, was a bit upsetting. After a set of twins complete with bi-weekly visits and ultrasounds, I was a bit discouraged to only be seen once a month and get "just" one ultrasound. Such is life with a normal, single pregnancy!

~Cheri

[mrsflyboybs 62]

Oops I guess I forgot the part about with my first son I had a vertical csection. But thank you for all the kind words and support!

[cyncitygirl 100]

Before being sleeved I asked my surgeon about this and he said he doesn't recommend women get pregnant until maintenance, the pregnancy can be healthy if monitored. They just don't recommend it because we get the surgery to lose weight. But he gave me the winky eye as to say don't worry, if you get pregnant a year after we will monitor you to be healthy. I have no co-morbidities. I think you'll be safe if you're healthy overall. Congratulations! I still have to wait a while but I have baby fever. Everyday is a reminder to stay focused. Can you keep up posted on your progress? Are you losing or gaining weight? I wondered if the sleeve makes you feel MORE nausea since the stomach is more sensitive. Oh just the thought of more nausea I can't handle. Hope you're doing well.