Question:
How long is the typical waiting period for WLS after delivering a baby?
I recently scheduled consults with two different surgeons for WLS; one of whom has a year long waiting list just for consults. Then I found out that I am pregnant and both stated that I would have to cancel my consults. One says he won't do surgery until one year after delivery, the other says TWO years after delivery. I'm devastated. This means that I will essentially have to wait 2-3 years for surgery. Isn't it safe to do it six months post-delivery? — Lana R. (posted on February 14, 2002)
February 14, 2002
First of all....Congratulations on your pregnancy!
I HOPE it is safe because I just had a baby August 30 and my surgery is
scheduled for April 11th. The biggest problem I see is being away from her
while I'm in the hospital (I'll miss her like crazy!) and having trouble
holding her and snuggling when I come home!
Good luck to you. BTW, I don't think my surgeon ever asked when my last
child was born. Just asked how many children I have and if it was a normal
pregnancy, etc.
— [Anonymous]
February 14, 2002
Congrats on the baby!!!!! And to answer your question I had a baby on March
24,2001 and had open rny on May 11,2001 exactly 6wks after delivery. I've
lost 130lbs. in 9mos. Hopes this helps you. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!
— Brigit B.
February 14, 2002
I am still pre-op and I have a nine month old. They never did ask the age
of my kids just how many I had. I wish I would of started this earlier
though. Congratulations on your pregnancy!!!!! Good Luck :)
— blank first name B.
February 14, 2002
My son was born in May, 2000 and I had my consult in November 2000 with
surgery in January 2001. My son was 8 months old when I had surgery. I
would recommend having the surgery when your child is still small, so you
don't have to worry about the lifting restriction. I had my mother help me
for 6 weeks because my 8 month old weighed 22lbs.!! My surgeon didn't even
mention the "timing" of surgery/childbirth as a concern. Shelley
— Shelley.
February 15, 2002
Hello, I had my daughter on 6-17-00 and had my surgery on 7-30-01. approx
a year and a month later. My surgeon didn't seem too concerned about the
recent delivery, just that my blood levels and my general health were ok.
I can agree with them on not consulting with you until after you deliver,
but 2 years wait is a little long IMO . Is there other surgeons you can
talk to? Best of luck to you, and congrats on your upcoming arrival!
— Carey N.
April 10, 2002
The same situation happened to me. I actually was just gathering
information on WLS. But I was VERY serious about doing it. I was told that
you can do it 3-6 months after delivery! I had my surgery 11 months after
delivery though. It took that long to get everything approved! I had my
surgery 10/03/01 had my baby 11/08/00. I lost 50 pounds within 3 months and
got pregnant AGAIN! I am currently 18 weeks pregnant and I am 6 months post
op! Nothing I would recommend!!! I'll say that!
— AMEERAH P.
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