Question:
Has anyone gotten pregnant before the 12-18 months post op that is recommended?

I am just interested in finding out if anyone has gotten pregnant 7 plus months after surgery and been ok? If so, did you gain a ton of weight? Did the weight come off after surgery? I know that the recommended time is 12-18 months which I plan on waiting, but I was just wondering what happens if you don't wait?    — Philippa F. (posted on September 2, 2003)

September 2, 2003
There are many post-ops who became pregnant before the 18 month suggested waiting period. Go to yahoo groups, OSSG-pregnancy, to talk to those who can better relate to your question. I do know that the earlier post-op you are, the more at high risk you are and in requirement of pre-natal care by a specialist.
   — Cindy R.

September 2, 2003
Today is your lucky day! There's a new poster on the message board - Lynn Gallego I believe is her name. She just had a baby 9 months ago and it was not long after her WLS journey began. I'm sure she'd be happy to give you information on what it was like to get pregnant post-WLS. Good luck to you!
   — Kate G.

September 26, 2003
I know someone who got pregnant before the recommended amount of time and was a high risk pregnancy due to difficulty maintaining her nutritional needs and that of a growing fetus...
   — Wendy K.