Pregnant after sleeve

[Josefina1210 12]

Hey guys,

I was sleeved 10/2014 and am now 5 months pregnant. I hear that most sleevers have cesarean births but we don't know why. Has anyone out there had any sleeve-related complications with pregnancy? Were you able to have a vaginal delivery?

Also, I feel like my OB doesn't really understand my needs. Anyone know of an OB in Maryland who specializes in post bariatric mommies?

Thanks!

[Krystal84 14]

Interested to hear responses you get as I am ttc now

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[dashofsunshine 875]

I'm sorry I don't have any answers for you, but I'm tuning in as well...hoping to be pregnant sometime next year, so this is valuable information.

[Krystal84 14]

I have just tested and early early positive result - fingers crossed xx

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[LaffeyTaffey 27]

I hope someone answers! I would like to try for a girl in a couple of years.

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[KristenLe 5,979]

You will need to discuss this with your OBGYN. I don't think it is physically impossible to have a vaginal delivery - but from what I've read - they often recommend a c-section for safety reasons. There's also a Forum for Pregnancy after Sleeve that you may find more information in - or get more responses. Good luck!

[KristenLe 5,979]

http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/427-pregnancy-with-gastric-sleeve-surgery/

[Kwilliams03 16]

Interested to see because my husband and I plan to try for our little girl after my surgery especially after having 3 boys!!

[YourFriendJess 34]

I was sleeved 1-5-15 At my post op appointment in July 2015, I told my surgeon that I was pregnant. (not planned)

I had a normal pregnancy up until my 36 week checkup. My ultra sound showed that the baby was estimated to be 5 lbs and my amniotic Fluid level was a low normal. My obgyn wanted me to return in a few days for a repeat ultra sound. The amniotic Fluid level was normal but my baby girl was measuring 4lbs 10 oz,

I was sent to labor and delivery to be more closely monitored by my obgyn's partner, (my doctor was out of town)

When I got there, my blood pressure was through the roof. After several hours, it had not gone down any. A urine test revealed that I was spilling Protein. Long story short, I was admitted. I was induced the night before 37 weeks. I had a vaginal delivery with no epidural (my wishes).

Harper Leigh was born on Feb. 16, 2016 weighing 4lbs 11 oz; 17 3/4 in. Perfectly healthy... never went to the NICU and came home on the 18th weighing 4lbs 7 oz. She is now 3 months old and was just over 9 lbs at her two month checkup.

I gained 13 lbs total and the night I got home was down 14 lbs.

Hope this helps.

[Krystal84 14]

Thanks for sharing and glad it all worked out for you x

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[iagree2shine 52]

I was pregnant 9 months after being sleeved. My pregnancy was fine, except for morning sickness the whole time. I was induced at 39 wks and 6 days due to being uncomfortable. They were preparing for a small baby. All my scans came back he was really small. After 12 hrs in labor I had a c section due to his heart rate kept dropping. It was figured out his cord was around the neck. But otherwise came out fine and 7 lbs not the 5 they were preparing for. I would have had a vaginal birth they said but they wanted him out as soon as possible.

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