Don't know where to start!!

I'm 4 months out, things are going great, I'm 47 years old and we're wanting to start a family :)  Very much in the preliminary stages...going to talk to my surgeon about it on my 6-month visit in September I'm looking everywhere for anything on a high-risk pregnancy after gastric bypass, especially focusing on nutrition. Nuttin!!!  Anyone have any reading suggestions for me so hubby & I can get ourselves prepared??? 

Thanks in advance for all the suggestions!  :D

I'm glad things are going well- since you'll be advanced maternal age, you will probably want to discuss some tests with your Dr.- Are you still ovulating on your own? You will likely need to look into some different options because of age. Of course, you should wait at least 12-18 months, or as recommended by your surgeon. I have always found Taking Charge of Your Fertility to be a great book. Good luck.

Carrie

If you are indeed 47 and want to be pregnant, you have to consult with a good obgyn for proper testing and referrals to fertility experts - if need be.

All the best to you. It can  most certainly  be done, but not like a woman who is 20,30,35,42,44 etc.  Fertility declines quite rapidly as we age.  There is hope, my maternal grandma had her last at 47 and my paternal at 46.  That can"t be counted on and is rare.  you must be extremely proactive.You can concieve!  Find out if your eggs are viable.  As a last option, older woman are using donor eggs.

Blessings,
Leila

At 43.5yo I had reached my 100lb goal by 6 mos. and so my doc let me begin trying as I was out of ketosis.   You need to see a Reproductive Endocrinologist (not a regular GYN) and you can start that while you are still losing as it may take 3 mos. to jump through his hoops.   He will do a series of tests to see if your eggs at this age are still viable.   Start documenting your cycles now (when your bleed starts, when you ovulate, mucus days).    He will also see if your fallopians are open and uterus lining is healthy enough and thick enough to support an incoming fertilized egg or you will just miscarry.    You will most likely require clomid or femara to drop additional eggs to stack the odds in your favor for 1 healthy egg a month as it is highly unlikely that at this late in the game you are dropping healthy egg(s) each month and time is of the essence.   You really need to "force" what you've got left.   My chances were 2 in 10 without IUI, 4 in 10 with.   8 trys and no go. You may even need IVF so you can really manipulate what you've got for the best possible outcome. We couldn't afford IVF and had no coverage for it.   Check your plan to see if you do, if not, you might want to change plans in advance in case you need to go that route later.  Some plans want you on 6 mos. or so before utilizing a benefit.    Honestly, your chances are slim without egg donation.   I don't want to put a damper on you, this can definately happen, it will just take alot of work and openmindedness on your part and the drugs make you emotional and wacky, you need to stay strong mentally.   You need to think about whether it is pregnancy you want or a baby, DNA or a child to raise together.  A baby can be achieved through surrogacy if need be but a pregnancy might only come about by egg donation (less your DNA).   Your husband must also get a semen analysis upfront and that is easily done through the RE too.  A good RE will have the labs etc. in his office so that all the testing is done inhouse and you are not running all over town.   That is important when it comes to "making the donation" as timing is crucial.  You have to drop everything and go when the doc says go.    I'm 45.5 now.   I had to give up the quest, adoption is a more viable option than pregnancy at this point.    Good Luck with it all.   Feel free to ask questions.    Wishing you tons of baby dust!