2nd (3rd, fourth) pregnancy easier after sleeve?

[MizzouFan1 88]

Hi All,

I had my son when I was 25 and weighing around 260s (i am 5'9). I was young and lots more energy and weighed less then. I have been putting off other kids for numerous reasons but the major one is how physically drained I feel. I also have Hoshimoto's and PCOS. I am weighing around 285 now and just turned 30 in Feb. I have been reluctant to get pregnant again because I just can't imagine having the extra weight, the discomfort, the complications, etc. Not too include the extra weight and trying to manage two kids, house, family and career. I mean it just does not sound doable. I am supposed to be sleeved this summer. I can't help but think pregnancy and kid rearing after you lose 100lbs+ has to be easier....at least as far as energy and just movement to get up and play, etc. I play now and we do lots of stuff but it takes a toll. I feel like I am running out of time. I would likely be hitting 31 or 32 by the time I could get preggers....making my son and potential other kid 7 years apart (not ideal). END RANT!

Thoughts? Was your second (third, fourth, etc) pregnancy and life easier after the sleeve and weight loss?

[MizzouFan1 88]

Wow, no one has a kid since having the sleeve? Have to say I am a little disappointed that no one on this forum has offered up any advice or comments. :|

[cherbear33 288]

There is a section on the forum of people who have gotten pregnant after surgery. Just wanted to let you know! Hope this is helpful for you!

[MizzouFan1 88]

thanks Cherbear...can you send me a link?

[cherbear33 288]

My phone don't let me but I can try to!

[cherbear33 288]

It is not cooperating with me tonight at all. But if you go the search section & type in pregnancy after gastric sleeve you will see a bunch pop up. Sorry I am unable to send you the link I wish my phone cooperated with me more often.

[cejiogu 182]

Just be careful just after the surgery. 50 lbs down and your chances of getting pregnant go way up. While I would like you to have another baby please try to wait a year after surgery. It's better for your body and mind. I have been sleeved for about a year but I am also an RN in labor and delivery at a hospital that handles high risk patients. You can successfully have babies after your surgery but you need to take care of you first.