Bariatric Surgery

Is one option safer than the other for someone who would like to get pregnant after surgery? I was considering the lap band, since it can be drained while pregnancy, but I have heard horror stories from friends and family about band slippage, leaking etc, and worry this can cause a problem if I become pregnant. I have a consultation on the 15th to discuss with a nurse from my insurance, then choosing s doctor (insurance approves NSLIJ or Winthrop)


Also, has anyone had to register through Bariatric Resource Services through their insurance in order to get approved? I would love to hear first hand stories of this process.

Bariatric Surgery

I had the 3rd option, the bypass 8/2011 and I got pregnant 7/2013 and had no complications. My OB said he noticed that woman who had that surgery seemed to do very well during pregnancy. Feel free to PM me.

Bariatric Surgery

Lap band they suggest no pregnancy for at least 2 years from an experience my friend had

Bariatric Surgery

I had roux-en-y Gastric Bypass back in 2002. I inquired then about pregnancy and was told that it would not be a problem at all. I lost 300 pounds as the result of my surgery.
It was not until 2011 that I got pregnant. My OB did not do anything different for me. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

Bariatric Surgery

What about the gastric sleeve? I was told to wait 18 mo before and after childbirth to have it done. However, a friend of mine had the sleeve in June 2014 and got pregnant Dec/Jan. Baby is running small she says. Can't tell you about delivery until September.