Getting pregnant 12 months post operation?!?

[Kernowgirl 5]

Hey ladies,

One of the main reasons why I'm having this bypass is so that when I get the go ahead in 12 months time I can start trying for a baby at a healthier weight.

Has anyone on here got pregnant after surgery and how did you manage your pregnancy under the strict food regime etc?

Any information would be fab.

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[Michilingi 66]

From what I know, you have to wait until you are completely out of weightloss phase and that can actually be longer than 12 months. I just had the surgery so, unfortunately i cant give you any advise. I do know that for the most part people just needed to include a little more calories a day. But good luck. I hope everything goes well for you

[CNOEL3 117]

My surgeon says I have to wait 18 months before getting pregnant. My hospital has Bariatric doctors who specialize in pregnancies post op, so when I do decide to conceive, I will be properly monitored. I get a lot of comfort knowing this since I really would like to have another child before I'm 30. My advice would be to ask your surgeon or your local hospital if you will be monitored after.

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[BlueBongo 52]

Well, I am only just over 8 months post-op and found out I was 6 weeks pregnant. I will also be 35 next month... both of which make me sort of high risk. BUT a lot of the daily Vitamins we already take sort of mimic what is in a prenatal Vitamin, so there were only minor changes to that.

So I lost 120 pounds (30 away from goal) and have to put that on hold. However my OBGYN says everything looks good, baby has a very strong heart beat and I've been taking really good care of myself... still losing weight a bit, even with eating a few extra small meals per day, getting in lots of Protein, and liquids.

I have/had pseudotumor cerebri with papilledema and it was birth control over many many years that got me to the point I was at where I was having lumbar punctures bi-weekly and needing surgery in the first place. Luckily everything has gone pretty well with recovery, except the unanticipated pregnancy.... but even that won't be so bad as all is well, so far.

I am pretty nazi like about food intake, as well. I log everything and make sure I balance my diet that I set with my nutritionist. I've been doing pretty well so far, minus feeling like I constantly need a nap. lol.

Edited October 16, 2016 by BlueBongo