Pregnancy after RNY

Hello everyone!

I have been lurking around for a bit an decided to finally get up the courage to post. I am working my way through the process, my checklist is getting smaller and smaller!

I went to my first support group and found it slightly unfufilling. I was really hoping to talk to someone who had gotten pregnant after surgery. I am well aware it will be quite awhile before I am able, but being 29 and a newlywed it is something I have to factor in.

Anyone out there have the "post-op pregnancy experience" and could share a few life lessons?

My husband is being very supportive, but that is one of his main worries.


I wish everyone well and thanks in advance for any knowledge you can bestow!

 I haven't had a post op pregnancy experience, but I wanted to wish you well on your quest.

I have seen a few people post about this topic on the Roux-En-Y forum.  If you don't get any response here you may want to try that forum. 

Nancy

 Nancy,

Thank you so much for your well wishes. I guess while I was lurking I should have noticed there were more forums!

Thanks for the advice, I will have to check out the RNY forum.

Don't have any postop  pregnancy experience myself. Try looking under forums (along top headings) then scroll down to weight loss related topics then scroll down the list until you find the one for pregnancy after having WLS.

Wishing you all the best on your journey. It is probably best to be near your goal weight and stabalize weight before getting pregnant, but I have heard of people getting pregnant several months post op and doing fine.

 PS.

Fertility increases with weightloss and your doctor may suggest a good form of birth control until the time is right.

All he best.

Sher

Sher,

I have actually found th perfect forum after much searching.


No plans to get pregnant for awhile after surgery, but considering what a life change the surgery it is, it is kind of the domino effect....everything after will be different.


Thanks for the well wishes!

 

 

Hello -
Welcome! I didn't have a post op pregnancy with RNY but did with the band and posted quite frequently on the Post Op Pregnancy Board - there are hundreds of women who have had healthy - normal pregnancies after RNY and healthy babies resulting from the pregnancy - they have a ton of information on that board regarding getting pregnant and during pregnancy - it is a very supportive and wonderful group of women and it is a very active forum - I highly recommend it.

Put your mind at ease - the majority of women that I've encountered have had no issues - the only difference is with the gestational diabetes testing - you can'[t do the glucose test because you'll dump but the women there can tell you what you'll need to do when the time comes.

I'm going for a revision from the band to the RNY so am in the same boat as you right now - going for the tests and stuff - it sucks to have to do it all over again but it is what it is!

Best of luck to you on your journey and congratulations on your recent marriage!

Tammy,

Thanks for the point in the right direction.

I am sorry to hear that you had to start your journey over again. Hopefully this new path leads you to exactly where you should be.

 

Thanks for the well wishes and the congrats. I wish you the best of luck on your revision!

 

All the best.

Jessie

There is someone here that had twins after WLS.

I know I just had my one year check up with Dr. A. and was cleared to try to get preggers weight wise. I have other factors that he wants me to wait over. Dr. A. says to wait until the weight stablizes to try. Usually about 18 months. Mine did it after 7. ***mutters "stupid paxil"*** Hey, I am still down 200 (from my high) when I get to my low and 195 when I bounce up.

Good luck with all of this.

 Kathy,

I had actually figured more than a year, so I am not surprised at 18 months. I am definitely not in a hurry! 200 pounds is fantastic! Good for you!

Thanks so much for this info.


Best of luck to you!


Jessie

LOL That makes one of us not in a hurry. I am 36 and man is that clock ticking. Hubby and I are hoping to start trying soon.

It was hard to get the weight off and I have maintained (more or less) since August. NEVER let anyone tell you it's the easy way out. This has been one of the hardest things I have ever done and it is still hard with the mental issues and maintanance. I still see myself as weighing almost 400 pounds and a huge blob. I hold my clothes up and think these will never fit and still am shocked when they do or when my bigger shirts that I just can't part with are huge on me.

Good luck with everything and if you have questions ask! This board is supportive even if we get a little slow sometimes.