Question:
I have a post-op friends who had her surgery on dec 21 of 2001 and she

plans on getting pregnant sometime in late fall, I told her that I didn't think that it would be good for her to risk it on herself or a baby, she says she knows she will have to take more vitamins and be extra careful with the nutrition, but I am wondering isn't only 10 moths post op too soon to become pregnant? Any advice on what to say to her?    — tylerswife (posted on July 10, 2002)

July 9, 2002
Hi, YES 10 months out is way too soon!!! Most of the surgeons reccomend at least 18 months out, this gives your body time to heal and time for all of your weight to come off. Please to the library section and look under pregnacy, there are alot of good answers there. Amy
   — Amy S.

July 10, 2002
While I concur with the prior post-er, and I plan to wait at least 2 years to have my first baby (ever) after surgery, there are many people on this site, and on other support sites that have had healthy babies soon after surgery. Since many previously infertile people become so fertile after surgery, this is not that uncommon. Your friend needs to consult a nutritionist/dietician who is familiar with WLS and neonatal dietary requirements. She will need to get frequent ultrasounds to make sure the baby is growing. She will need to REALLY becareful to balance what she needs to eat for the baby's sake, and making sure portions are small so she doesn't stretch the pouch and cause her surgery to fail this soon.
   — Heather K.

July 10, 2002
I agree w/ the others who have posted answers. 10 months after surgery is too soon. My surgeon told me that I should wait 2 years before considering having children.
   — Rebekah A.

July 10, 2002
I agree with you and the others. She needs to wait longer. My son was conceived thru IVF/ISCI nad although WLS might help my fertility (ovulation - but I have other factors too) I waited until I was sure I wasn't going to try for sibling to have my WLS. It's just to risky for a growing fetus. IMO
   — LisaTaz