Question:
Poll... How many DX infertile before RNY, had a baby after?

I am considering RNY- 262 lbs, TTC since 1997, 2 failed IVFs with a search of one last possibility of having a child. How many of you had a similar journey and after RNY had a baby? How long after surgery did you concieve? For those who had this success, please share your journey with me. Thank you in advance for your response.    — A. Me (posted on November 9, 2009)

November 9, 2009
Hi Tina, I had RNY 7/05 and before I had it I weighed 402 at my highest weight. It was the best thing I ever did in my whole life. Before I had the surgery I wasn't getting pregnant or getting my period normal. I was never told I couldn't have children but my husband and I were trying to concieve for about 10 years and I never used protection and never got pregnant. I was told I wasn't ovulating to often, I rarely ever got my period and I think I had PCOS but was never diagnosed with it. I never went to the doctor to get any testing done. After I had the surgery I started getting my period normally after about 3 months that I started losing weight. I waited until I was down to about 168 in 11/06 and was at a weight that I was happy with and decided to try again to get pregnant and three weeks later I took a pregnancy test and I was pregnant! I had a beautiful baby girl in 8/07 and now I am 9 months pregnant with my second baby! I had no trouble at all getting pregnant after the surgery and hopefully plan to have more. I've heard alot of people who couldn't have children before losing the weight then have no problem after having it. Goodluck to you. I hope i've helped. If you have any other questions let me know. Jeannie
   — jjeanniespets1

November 12, 2009
I am only 2 weeks post op, I have one child already but plan on in the future having another child, so I am so glad to hear someone say they have had successful pregnancy after surgery. That was my biggest concern prior to deciding on surgery, but hope that my second pregnancy will only be healthier since I will be healthier this time. Thanks for sharing! Heather
   — HeatherNP