How far out were you when you got pregnant?

(deactivated member)
on 8/13/10 7:56 am - Makawao, HI

I know we are supposed to wait at least 12 months before getting pregnant, but I am curious how far out you were when you got pregnant. I am currently 38 years old. Had surgery in April. Have lost 60 lbs. Surgeon wants me to lose another 60. Waiting until I am a year out will make me 39 before I can start trying. I tried for 8 years to get pregnant before WLS and am afraid it will take months of trying before it happens putting me in my 40s.

Thanks

Lianne C.
on 8/13/10 8:17 am - Garden City, MI

RNY on 02/09/09

I was 16 months out. It is a good thing though because my weight stabilized for a few months before. Women are having babies in their 40's now more than ever before! The best thing is to wait till you keep your weight stable for a while.

(deactivated member)
on 8/13/10 9:05 am - Makawao, HI

True about lots of people having babies in their 40s. Guess I need to be more positive. Thanks

amykic
on 8/13/10 8:38 am - spencer, MA

RNY on 04/30/07

I was 12 months out exactly and down 130 pounds when I found out I was pregnant.

Although it has happened, it is not wise at all to get pregnant before the recommended time. Your body is in malnutrition mode. Take care of yourself first!

I had suffered infertility for 12 years. After surgery it took us 1 try to get pregnant with my son and 1 try to get pregnant with my daughter. I am 36 years old.

Lilypie - (yMzl)
Lilypie - (G8Gh) Little Angel 8/14/09 ectopic

(deactivated member)
on 8/13/10 9:05 am - Makawao, HI

Congrad on your weight loss and pregnancy and for the good advice.

Liz R.
on 8/13/10 9:02 am - Easton, PA

RNY on 01/30/07

2 1/2 years for me. Surgery and pregnancy are each very hard on your body exclusively - together they can be really rough. Now there are PLENTY of people who do get preggo early out and have perfect pregnancies and babies - ther are also lots that don't.

I'd talk to all Drs involved, OB, Surgeon, Nurtritionist and see what they say, they will all be involved ultimately anyway.

I was told at an early age that children wouldn't be a possibility because of PCOS with IR. Well I proved them wrong and I have my surgery and being 150 pounds lighter to thank for that

(deactivated member)
on 8/13/10 9:06 am - Makawao, HI

Yeah, they all say to wait and I know I need to I'm just having a moment. Thanks for replying.

mzicuis
on 8/13/10 10:08 am

I will be 2 years out Nov. 5th and was 2 months from my panni removal and found out 3 weeks ago that I am pregnant...160lbs down...NOT planned. Infact we went 3 1/2 years with fertility for my daughter..she will be 7 in april..I had PCOS and my husband was told after his cancer treatments he would NEVEr produce a child...I will be 38 next month. Good luck!

It's a girl !! Robyn Marie...!

March 31 6lbs 12 oz 19 3/4 in