pregnancy and WLS
HI. My hubby and I have decided to have his
vasectomy refused and have a child. The reversal probably
won’t take place until after Christmas. My WLS is still
in the " waiting for approval" stage. More
documentation is wanted by Aetna. My question is this. The WLS
can be done within 3 months of the approval at my
clinic. The V-reversal can take 4 months to 1 1/2 years
to actually work. I am wondering should I postpone
the WLS in case I can get pregnant soon or is there a
time during the weight loss period that it is alright
to become pregnant. I’m 37 and the idea of weighting
another 2 years to be a mom is hurting my heart
tremendously. Any info out there. I’d ask my doctor…but I
don’t officially have access to him until I’m
approved.<br>Thanks
August 28th, 2004 at 5:12 am
My personal perspective on this issue is that it
is much easier and healthier to wait until you are
one year post-op from your WLS before having a baby.
I had two children before my RnY, and now I have a
four month old son born after my WLS. That third
pregnancy and delivery was much easier on my body than the
first two when I was obese. It is recommended that you
wait at least a year after WLS to get pregnant so that
the baby will get the best possible nutrition, and so
that your weight loss won’t be interrupted. If you got
pregnant before that one year mark, you would probably be
considered a high-risk pregnancy. I know it is hard to wait,
but that is the best thing for the baby and for you.
Good Luck!<br>Lynn