Weight loss surgery

[sarahsas]

Just wondering if anyone had weight loss surgery before TTC. What kind, how long before you TTC afterwords. I know sometimes they reverse it before... just curious as I'm exploring my options. THanks!

[cheesierthanchedda]

Most bariatric surgeons will insist that you use 2 forms of birth control for at least 18 months after surgery. TTC/getting pregnant too quickly may negate the long-term benefits of WLS. You have to give your body a chance to re-learn what "normal" is (normal eating, normal weight maintenance, normal cravings, etc) before you go fuck it up with pregnancy and all its side-effects.

I have no idea what you mean about "reversing it" before. The Lap Band is the only one that can be "reversed" in any capacity.

[purpleme]

Hi.

Ive been trying to handle my issues with my pcos and insulin resistance...and my gyno was like " just get gastric bypass" you are getting older and dont have any children passed 40....

I felt like shiit....she didnt really offer me any other solutions...

Ugh....

I have heard that women get pregnant very quickly after wls...but its not safe due to all of the metabolic/absorption changes occuring in the stomach....

[purpleme]

community.babycenter.com/post/a34728127/anyone_get_pregnant_after_gastric_bypass

[MrsBunnyfoo]

Someone very close to me underwent bariatric surgery. Don't take it lightly. They nearly died. I was the main caretaker and the recovery for her was very difficult. I don't mean to scare you; only I wish you to understand the risk involved. I think its becoming the cureall for weight issues.

[mrs.spunky]

I have a friend who got pregnant about 21 months post WLS, bounced back very quickly weight-wise and ended up with 2u1 a few months ago.

She lost ~140 lbs in the 9 months following her WLS and gained ~40 each pregnancy. She didn't have a single complication.