shayv123 96 Posted March 4, 2013 Do any of you ladies have PCOS prior to surgery and I are planning to have a baby at some point post op? My husband and I are wondering how long we should wait before I take out my birth control I know the surgeon wants me to wait a minimum of 12 much but I'm wondering yep that's long enough. My gynecologist said that he would be assertive when I am ready because I am or I will be 34 this year. I am secretly afraid of gaining weight is anybody else thinking like this, or am I being selfish? I really want to be successful from the surgery forever , and I don't anything or any situation to ruin it. What do you ladies think? Have any of you experience a pregnancy after surgery? How was it? Do you have any advice? I would greatly appreciate it. P.S. I already have a 15 your old, and she is wonderful! I think I'm afraid of the unknown, because it has been so long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Groovinchikin 49 Posted March 4, 2013 My surgeon made me sign papers saying that I would not try to become pregnant for 24 months after surgery. As an unmarried woman, I'm certainly not planning on it. But I've had friends in similar situations and I think it's usually recommended that your weight loss stabilizes before you try to become pregnant. Also you want to be far enough out that you can physically consume enough daily calories to support a healthy fetus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shayv123 96 Posted March 4, 2013 My surgeon made me sign papers saying that I would not try to become pregnant for 24 months after surgery. As an unmarried woman' date=' I'm certainly not planning on it. But I've had friends in similar situations and I think it's usually recommended that your weight loss stabilizes before you try to become pregnant. Also you want to be far enough out that you can physically consume enough daily calories to support a healthy fetus.[/quote'] Wait 24 months is a long time. ...Thanks for your feedback Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ima Loser 197 Posted March 4, 2013 I had my surgery on 12.12.12... I am planning to take my mirena out June 2014... The fact that we are waiting 18 months after my surgery is more credited to the fact that it just falls in line with my son turning 5 in Aug 2014 and my husband and I want to try then... My surgeon suggested waiting a year, my OBGYN (who has treated my PCOS for 5 years now) suggested waiting a year as well. We chose to wait the additional 6 months on our own! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Susie1226 138 Posted March 4, 2013 My surgeon said wait a year. Although they don't encourage you to get pregnant before then so that you can achieve max weight loss, they told us if it happens then come talk to them immediately so that they can work with your OB/GYN to ensure your health and the baby's health. That being said I'm not gonna try for at least a year. I have no kids and I would like at least one. I'm going to be 39 in May. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashley18 8 Posted March 4, 2013 I have PCOS and am getting sleeved 3-7 and my Fiance and I are planning to get pregnant next year..I dont want to go on birth control because thats what caused me to gain weight...Dont know what to do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KDNetta127 6 Posted March 4, 2013 My doc said to wait 18 months but im afraid of gaining weight. Luckily i only gained 10 with my son. Im just starting to think hes goma be an only child ive worked too hard for this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shayv123 96 Posted March 4, 2013 I had my surgery on 12.12.12... I am planning to take my mirena out June 2014... The fact that we are waiting 18 months after my surgery is more credited to the fact that it just falls in line with my son turning 5 in Aug 2014 and my husband and I want to try then...My surgeon suggested waiting a year' date=' my OBGYN (who has treated my PCOS for 5 years now) suggested waiting a year as well. We chose to wait the additional 6 months on our own![/quote'] I like the gap the kids will have in age. Im thinking as soon as we get rid of the BC we are going to be very fertile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shayv123 96 Posted March 4, 2013 My surgeon said wait a year. Although they don't encourage you to get pregnant before then so that you can achieve max weight loss' date=' they told us if it happens then come talk to them immediately so that they can work with your OB/GYN to ensure your health and the baby's health. That being said I'm not gonna try for at least a year. I have no kids and I would like at least one. I'm going to be 39 in May.[/quote'] That was my reason for getting the Nexplanon the week prior to surgery I didnt want a "surprise" baby before my body was ready Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shayv123 96 Posted March 4, 2013 I have PCOS and am getting sleeved 3-7 and my Fiance and I are planning to get pregnant next year..I dont want to go on birth control because thats what caused me to gain weight...Dont know what to do You wont gain, You will have to very careful there us no way of knowing when you ovulate after surgery. Normally our hormones are all over the place because of the rapid weight loss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shayv123 96 Posted March 4, 2013 My doc said to wait 18 months but im afraid of gaining weight. Luckily i only gained 10 with my son. Im just starting to think hes goma be an only child ive worked too hard for this! Wow 10lbs thats awesome!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites