would it be healthy to become pregnant after you platau with your goal weight, or should you wait longer?

[jennabean44 4]

I am in the process of getting the lap band hopefully in the next month. I have had very strong baby fever for little over a year, but I want to become thinner so I can have a healthier pregnancy. I just want to know how far into my lap band until I will be ready for pregnancy? I know that it varies with everyone but I'm wanting to wait until I plateau. When do people usually plateau from the lap band, how long until the weight loss just maintains?

[2muchfun 8,927]

There is no answer to your question. There is no normal or predictable path or journey for any of us. Some people plateau right after surgery, never go back for adjustments and end up failing. Others, never plateau, they just go to their goal and begin maintenance. Sorry, I don't think you'll find an answer to your question as there is none.

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[Weeviegurl 81]

Personally, to avoid getting off track; I think it is a good idea to be at goal for at least 1 year before conceiving. But, I believe you will need to be ready to have an unfill to get enough nutrients. You want to make sure you have changed your mental food relationship before a complete unfill. Again, this is just my opinion as this is something I have soul - searched about.

You may also want to inquire with banders who have stayed successful during and after pregnancy.

Edited May 3, 2014 by Weeviegurl

[fatty2hottie 57]

I am in the process of getting the lap band hopefully in the next month. I have had very strong baby fever for little over a year, but I want to become thinner so I can have a healthier pregnancy. I just want to know how far into my lap band until I will be ready for pregnancy? I know that it varies with everyone but I'm wanting to wait until I plateau. When do people usually plateau from the lap band, how long until the weight loss just maintains?

My surgeon suggested that we don't get pregnant within the first 18 months. It really depends on how much weight you have to lose. Plateaus can happen at any time so that isn't a good reason to try and get pregnant. It takes a while to find the green zone with fills so you can plateau along the way.