acupuncture/chinese herbs anyone tried?

Hi all. I am just about a year out from my GB and have just gotten the green light from my surgeon to start TTC. It will soon be 8yrs total since DH and I first started trying but that was with all the weight still on. This is now my first real chance at a baby. I am wondering if anyone has tried acupuncture and chinese herbs after GB? I tried it years ago for weight loss but had to stop because it was too expensive. I also remember getting bad hot flashes from the herbs. I am thinking of trying it again but am worried about the effect the herbs may have on me with my new stomach/system. Anyone have any ideas? I would appreciate it!
Thanks!
-Sandy

Well...you may not need that stuff. I'm not sure if it is regulated by the health departments.Losing a lot of weight definitely has fertility benenfits. But you should be starting extra folic acid. I take 800mg a day plus whatever is in my multivites. Good luck.

I wouldn't recommend any of the herbals w/o getting the OK of your dr...just to make sure there's nothing harmful in them.  I have used Fertilitea - a tea that you drink a few times a day.  It tastes OK...sort of bland.  As Chelle said though, you may not end up needing anything.

Good luck!  Hope to see your BFP soon.

I am looking at Sugery. Herbs are great. I was able to fix my cycles with them. The RE couldn't herbs did. Now I did get pregnant, but had a very early miscarriage, but I am also 40. But, I did get pregnant, when the prior years I hadn't. Look around for a different herbalist.

Thanks Ladies! I have been taking a prenatal on top of my regular vit's plus 400mcg of folic but maybe I should up the folic? Will definitely talk to my surgeon about any herbs just wondered because all the websites I have read about acupuncture used for fertility seem to insist on the herbs and I couldn't find anything on GB patients taking  the herbs. The good thing is periods have been regular since 1 month post op first time ever in my life to have them completely regular for this long! :)
Thanks again!