Gastric-sleeve after baby...

[Becca R. 59]

Morning everyone,

I just joined a week or so ago as I'm preparing for Gastric Sleeve in November.My question is about getting this surgery after having a baby. I had my fifth (and last!) baby in April. I asked my surgeon if there was a good amount of time to wait before I had the surgery, and he just shrugged. I just wondered if anyone here had their sleeve after having kids and how long you waited. For me, the hardest part is the wait for the surgery. I just want it to be over with NOW.

Thanks!

Becca

[Phoenix79 452]

My sister is interested in getting the sleeve and went to a seminar with me while pregnant with her first child. She asked the surgeon how soon after having a baby could you have the surgery? The surgeon said very soon after...it just depends if you are breast feeding or not. If you are, plan on weaning the baby first since the surgery and your lack of calorie intake will mess with your milk supply. Also think about making sure you have enough help after surgery- with more kids and a new baby, I'm sure you do a lot of lifting during the day. My surgeon's requirement was no lifting anything over 10 lbs for 6 weeks....so that can put a wrinkle in child care. Good luck to you! I had the surgery (sleeve) to get pregnant...no kids for us yet and now we have the green light to start trying! Lucky you to already have your kids!