Question:
Has anyone had problems being pregnant after RNY? After the 18-24 mo wait period?

After 18 or 24 months has passed post-op, if I decide to become pregnant, will I have any problems carrying a baby? Has anyone had any problems with their pregnancies?    — Lepp78 (posted on November 18, 2007)

November 18, 2007
I attend multiple support groups monthly. The recommended time frame for women to get pregnant is 2 years + Post op. In a recent meeting I met a woman who was 5 months pregnant, who had the roux-en-y surgery 2 years ago this past August. Her and her husband had tried to have children for the 16 years of their marraige. From what I've heard, a woman's fertility is enhanced after loosing weight from the surgery, and thus getting pregnant is very easy. That is why the surgeons stress waiting 2 years after surgery. They want you to have a success with the weight loss before pregnancy.
   — Dave Chambers

November 18, 2007
I just had a baby 3 1/2 months ago and when I got pregnant I was only 15 months post op. I was told that when you reach a weight that you are happy with and aren't really significantely losing weight anymore (which is 18-24 months) you can try getting pregnant. I was at that point at 12 months post op but waited a few months to try. I have never been able to get pregnant(but never was told anything was wrong) and I got pregnant my first try. I was able to give my baby the proper nutrition she needed and she is a very healthy baby and I am also breastfeeding her. The only problem I had during pregnancy was low blood platlets which anyone can have it wasn't necessaraily because I had the surgery. But now all is back to normal and I just have to lose about 20-25 pounds of pregnancy weight. I plan to have a few more. During your pregnancy you will be more closely monitored and have more non stress tests and ultrasounds due to the surgery just to make sure the baby is growing good. Well let me know if you have anymore questions and good luck to you! Jeannie
   — jjeanniespets1

November 18, 2007
HI LAUREN, I became pregnant on my one year anniversery to my surprize. I had been told after my last son 10 years before I would not be able to have anymore without invertro. My other two boys were concieved on fertility medication. My pregnancy was wonderful. I had very little weight gain, I even came home from the hospital 5 pounds less then when I became pregnant. The only things I found anoying was how little other doctors know about bypass women. They keep you on your toes knowing more then them. My baby though is alot different then my first two he's very active and hates to eat and he's very quick with alot of milestones. He amazes me. My doctor said as long as you have passed the one year phase and remember the rules then you shouldn't have any problems. You do have to graze more when your pregnant just stay away from it after you give birth that got me in a little trouble for awhile. good luck, ANNA
   — ANNAJEAN

November 19, 2007
Only two problems I have had: 1st- I have a hard time eating as much as the doc wants me to, but I still have managed to gain a "decent" amount of weight for the pregnancy. I got preg right at the 18 month mark (it was not planned). My WIC office, my WLS nutritionist and my hospital nutrionist all conspired to make a new food chart for me so that I would get more proteins, but also all the fruits/veggies, etc that I need. So far, no probs. He is 37wks gestational, weighing approx 7 lbs and looks long and healthy. 2nd prob- may have happened anyway because I am allergic to both iron and b vitamins. I am anemic, partly due to my allergy and partly due to blood thinners that I take for an unrelated condition. If you take care of yourself, watch what you eat, and stay active, you should be fine!
   — Ravenwulf

November 20, 2007
I was about 7 months post-op open rny surg. when I found out I was pregnant. Although it was not ideal, my surgeon just had me increase my protien intake. Since I was still in "losing" mode, I actually lost about 5 pounds during my pregnancy. The main complications I had were with gestational diabetes, and braxton-hicks contractions. Also, the baby decided to come about 5 weeks early, but no one knows for sure if that was because of the gastric bypass or not. Today, at 20 weeks, he is very healthy and at the 95th percentile for all his measurements. I was also able to breastfeed him, which is great considering the surgery and the fact that I had a breast reduction about 9 years ago. Anyway, hope this helps and good luck with your weight loss journey.
   — cdpaige

November 20, 2007
Did you know there is a pregnancy forum here on OH? I am sure you will find lots of answers to all your questions about being pregnant after WLS.
   — KRWaters