Question:
I am worried that I won't be able to have children after the surgery.

Has anyone had a baby after their surgery?    — Chell11220 (posted on August 20, 2003)

August 20, 2003
Hi Michelle, I am now 7 mth spost op and even though I already have children and can't have anymore due to a hysterecomty I had about 3 years ago, I have met alot of ppl in here who are post op's and have had probs with trying to have a baby before surgery, but after having surgery they have gotten pregnant and had their babies with no problems what so ever, and the baby was very healthy too, some in here are even pregnant now and getting ready to have a baby! So please don't get discouraged, I heard it is no problem, but I do suggest you wait at least a year after having surgery to get pregnant well that is what most docs say to do! Good Luck to You! Hope this info was helpful!
   — Melodee S.

August 20, 2003
It may turn out you get pregnant way easier than you thought and way too early in post-op life. Just a forewarning - birth control pills are worthless after RNY, so do not depend on them alone. You do not absorb enough of the medication. Get in touch with your GYN and figure out what is the best option for you. It really is best for you and the baby to wait that magical 18 months before getting pregnant. I know women who have accidently (usually) gotten pregnant from 2 months out but it is a huge risk. Why not take advantage of what the surgery can do for you and after you are stabilized and eating well go for the baby.
   — zoedogcbr

August 20, 2003
Getting preganet will probley be easer after you lose weight. My best friend lost 150pounds, and was year and half post op when her Doctor gave her the o.k. to start trying to have a baby,and it only took two months to get preganet, and is due in Jan. 04..Good Luck...
   — Kym B.

August 20, 2003
You will probably be more fertile so take precautions until at least a year after surgery. Obese people usually have menstral irregularities, so losing excess weight seems to kick the system back in shape. People have had children after gastric bypass (I'm praying it works for me next year). Good luck on your journey!
   — Starrlina

August 20, 2003
Be careful what you wish for (just kidding)....I know a woman who had quadruplets after WLS (no fertility drugs used) :)
   — Carolyn M.

August 21, 2003
Met A woman in doc's office other day that got pregnant 4 mths after surgery...They had told her she would never have any more children (she has 15 yr old & 12 yr old).She started out in size 18 maternity clothes & now is 10 wks from delivery & wears a size 10....ALL IS WELL.....SHE HAS JUST GAINED HER FIRST 4 LBS OF HER PREGNANCY.
   — BLSLIM77