Question:
how soon after having a baby can you have RNY?

   — fancythat1 (posted on November 4, 2007)

November 4, 2007
My son was 2 years old when I had mine and that was really hard. I would wait until your children are a little older. I was tired from lack of food and in the first 6 months you don't always feel so great. I don't regret it for a minute but I couldn't have imagined trying to do with a baby.
   — Carlyn M.

November 4, 2007
My Youngest is 3 1/2 months and my rny is tomorrow, my doc said as long as your are not breast feeding, you are ok...
   — VivianTapanes

November 4, 2007
I am pregnant now and my Dr. told me when my baby is 6 wks old we can proceed. But he did warn me it will be VERY hard. Seeing has how I wouldn't be able to pick my little ones up. I have a 3 yr. old 7 mo old and one on the way. So be careful and make sure you have someone to help you! GOOD LUCK!
   — bridgadean

November 5, 2007
i don't have any children, but have had the surgery and can tell you that you will definantely need an awesome support system. it is hard enough to stay focused on what you need to do and how to eat and drink and take vitamins without having children so i can only imagine what it would be like with little ones. just make sure you have lots of good support and it needs to be more than just one person. good luck, Holly
   — RNlvnCARSON

November 5, 2007
I am 12 days post op and have a 2 year old and it has been quite difficult. Thank goodness my 15yo is so helpful and my husband is trying but I don't think he gets it
   — sonyaracene

November 5, 2007
I just had my RNY 8 weeks ago, and I was 7 weeks postpartum, I had a weight limit of under 15lbs. to lift, they said preferably 10lbs. I did have my Mother stay with us to help with my newborn, also I am married with a 12 y/o daughter, so I did have some help, BUT I wouldn't change it for anything, YES it was hard, but it is temporary hardship, opposed to not having the surgery until way later....I opted for the inconvience and sucked it up! I AM VERY GLAD I DID IT NOW. ( DO be very careful not to tear a muscle though, :O) Hope this helps. ~Suzanne~
   — smf0926