Question:
Post Op Pregnancy

I am 9 months post-op, and found out I am 14 weeks pregant, It wasn't planned, I was on the pill, but now I wonder how this will affect my weight, and if the baby will be healthy, anyone have any info. for me? Also, did you have to see a specialist for the pregancy? Thanks in advance!    — smf0926 (posted on June 15, 2008)

June 15, 2008
What surgery did you have? I know with Lapband they suggest not getting pregnant for the first 18 months so you can lose as much weight as possible. I went for my annual with my Gyn and he told me that I would see him if I decided to have more children after surgery. He would work with my nutritionist and Bariatric surgeon to be sure I had a healthy baby.
   — Karen M.

June 15, 2008
check out the post op pregnancy boad. They have a ton of info to share
   — [Deactivated Member]

June 15, 2008
Many Post Ops get pregnant on the pill...It's been said that you malabsorb the pill with RNY...Never looked further into it...but I know several people swear that it is true. Someone suggested the pregnancy board...Good place to get better answers....http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/postop_pregnancy/
   — .Anita R.

June 15, 2008
Hi I am three years post op and I got pregnant at 16 months post op. I wanted to get pregnant and when I got pregnant I was already at my goal weight and not losing weight for over a month. My doctor told me that as long as you are at a weight you want to be and are no longer losing weight that you should be ok. One of my reasons I had the surgery was to get pregnant at my goal weight. I gained 44 pounds while I was pregnant. As soon as I came home from having my baby I was only twenty pounds heavier then my goal weight. I've only lost a couple pounds since I had her because I have to watch my calorie intake because I'm breastfeeding. I didn't have to see a specialist my obgyn just saw me more often and worked with my doctor as to what I should be doing. You have to take more vitamins and get more non stress tests and ultrasounds then normal. But it's good because you get to watch your baby grow more. My baby was healthy. Don't worry just eat right, take care of yourself, take your vitamins, and drink plenty of water. You and your baby should be fine. If you have any other questions let me know. Goodluck, Jeannie
   — jjeanniespets1

June 16, 2008
I HAD THE GASTRIC BYPASS AND HAD A BABY ONE YEAR LATER HE WAS PERFICT AND MY PREGNANCY WAS A MILLION TIMES BETTER THEN WHEN I WAS OVER WEIGHT. PILLS DO NOT ABSORB AT ALL IF YOU HAD BYPASS. ALSO HE HAS NO WEIGHT ISSUES LIKE MY FIRST TWO BOYS AND I NEEDED FERTILITY DRUG TO CONCIEVE THEM. I ALSO CAME HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL WEIGHING 15 POUNDS LESS THEN WHEN I FOUND OUT I WAS PREGNANT. I ONLY GAINED 30 POUNDS MY WHOLE PREGNANCY ALL BABY. GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES ANNA P.S. YOU CAN TEXT ME IF YOU WANT TO TALK OR HAVE MORE QUESTIONS.
   — ANNAJEAN

June 17, 2008
I was 7months out when I found I was 8 weeke pregnant. My baby is well and he is 3 years old. I did not gain alot of weight during my pregnancy and ate as much good stuff as I could. It is good to see your ob early and talk to a dietician so you get the right amount of nutrietion you need. I also saw my weight loss surgeon. They were all happy for me. I was fourty when I was pregnant so I was high risk for my age only. Gastric bypass pts are not normally considered high risk. I also had monthly ultrasounds to check the babies growth. Good luck!!!!!
   — lisa G.