Question:
How long after surgery is it safe to become pregnant?

I am 11 weeks post op and was obese due to PCOS. I was wondering what other patients doctors tell them about becoming pregnant? Thanks    — Crystal D. (posted on June 19, 2002)

June 19, 2002
I know my dr and most dr's say to wait 12-18 months. I do know people who have gotten pregnant before that but it obviously slowed their weight loss and they had to be watched very closly but everything turned out ok in the end.
   — Heather ..

June 21, 2002
I was told it can be anywhere from 12-24 months, the determining factor being when you personally stop losing weight (your weight stablizes).
   — sheltie