Question:
How long to wait for surgery?

My sister wants to have surgery after she has her baby. How long do you have to wait? Thanks.    — Marie N. (posted on December 8, 2003)

December 8, 2003
I was approved for WLS through Kiaser but I was PREGNANT! I was told to wait 4-6 months after giving birth. As it turns out, I needed to wait more like 6-8 months because I had a C-Section. In the meantime, she can still get the ball rolling by making sure her doctor's all know she still wants the surgery and by completing any paperwork she can ahead of time (she won't be able to complete labs until after she is pregnant). Also remember that any difficulties she has during her pregnancy due to her obesity qualifies as a co-morbidity (I had pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes and the c-section was due to MO). Good luck and tell her to hang in there! You can both email me if you want more info! -Erinn
   — Erinn D.