Question:
Is it safe?

Im 15 mths post op, i really want to start having kids now since i know i can get pregnant now. Do you think this is safe?    — Amanda G. (posted on June 6, 2003)

June 6, 2003
In my opinion, yes. I was told to wait one year and you are past that so I would say go for it! But, that is just my opinion. I can't wait to get pregnant either!
   — Tami H.

June 6, 2003
There's a Yahoo group for those who had WLS and are now or want to get pregnant. If you go to http:/groups.yahoo.com and do a search, you should be able to find it. Good luck.
   — Leslie F.

June 7, 2003
I was told to wait AT LEAST two years...the main reason being that you want to be at a steady weight so you aren't droping 40 lbs in the middle of your pregnancy. Personally, once I hit my goal (still pre-op mind you) I will give myself a few months to learn to maintain that weight and then go for it. Could be 1 year, could be 3 who knows. So my advice is...call your doctor. Let him run some tests to make sure everything is fine and then go for it. Remember to up your vitamins NOW before you get PG to help prevent issues with that later. In fact, if you see your OB/GYN now, request to be put on pre-nats now so your body will be in great shape for baby.
   — Renee B.