Thinking of popping out another.

[sstark1285 40]

My husband and I were talking about how we wanted another baby but we dont want to wait that much longer. I am about 3 months out and I still have 60ish lbs to go. If for some reason, we did decide to try, would my weight loss pick up where i left off before pregnancy? I know ill have to shed some baby weight, but Im concerned with losing that fast rate of loss the first six months. Just convince me I should wait a year post op. CONVINCE ME PEOPLE!

[MIJourney 490]

Pregnancy issues won't be a concern for me since I'm old

My Dr has not advised for 12-18 months after surgery but I don't think it's due to weight issues but due to your new tummy healing, etc...

[aquitenonnymouse 206]

Wait. I'm 5.5 months out and we're going to wait until I'm closer to where I want to be. You had a life-changing surgery. Let it do its work so that you're not taking off the weight you have now PLUS baby weight afterwards. Let it just be babyweight.

[Kelsan 117]

I know it's hard to resist the thought of having a cute/sweet little baby, but waiting is best for the health of your baby, which is paramount. Plus, for your own sake, you really need to take full advantage of that six month honeymoon right after surgery, because it will never be this easy again. Good luck!

[katikati 127]

You also have the baby to consider. It's good for your weight loss to wait, but you also need to be able to consume the nutrients and calories needed to support another life, and early out from surgery, that's much more difficult.

[No game 14,437]

I'm sorry that you did not think of this before surgery... But what's done is done. There are a few people around here that accidentally became pregnant in the first year but it does not come without risks! Not to you so much but to the baby! Not worth it right? Wait you will be better off for it and so will your future baby. My children are six years apart! And they still love each other and actually have days where the get along and hang out together it's ok to space them out a bit, so if that's your concern don't worry.

Just from this morning.. Check out this thread.

"pregnant - 4 months post op"

[sstark1285 40]

I'm sorry that you did not think of this before surgery... But what's done is done. There are a few people around here that accidentally became pregnant in the first year but it does not come without risks! Not to you so much but to the baby! Not worth it right? Wait you will be better off for it and so will your future baby. My children are six years apart! And they still love each other and actually have days where the get along and hang out together <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> it's ok to space them out a bit' date=' so if that's your concern don't worry.

Just from this morning.. Check out this thread.

"pregnant - 4 months post op"

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We did discuss it before I had surgery. A lot. Mind you I already have a 7 month old, so it's not like I'm dying to get pregnant. It's just something we started discussing again today, because I know I want to have more in the near future, just trying to figure out when's a good time to start. I'm thinking when he's 18 months. That puts me at 14 months post op.

[No game 14,437]

We did discuss it before I had surgery. A lot. Mind you I already have a 7 month old' date=' so it's not like I'm dying to get pregnant. It's just something we started discussing again today, because I know I want to have more in the near future, just trying to figure out when's a good time to start. I'm thinking when he's 18 months. That puts me at 14 months post op.[/quote']

Oh my yes! He's still a baby! Enjoy this time with him. The first couple of years are so full of joy and learning enjoy them with him, Let you body heal and maintain so it is strong enough to carry another baby

[christhee87 17]

I say go for it! It's your decision and no one else's.. Everyone's body is different, your baby will be just fine. People need to relax a bit.

[BuriedBombshell 63]

We did discuss it before I had surgery. A lot. Mind you I already have a 7 month old' date=' so it's not like I'm dying to get pregnant. It's just something we started discussing again today, because I know I want to have more in the near future, just trying to figure out when's a good time to start. I'm thinking when he's 18 months. That puts me at 14 months post op.[/quote']

My doc says to wait at least 12 months, so your plan sounds great! I have 4 boys. They are 11, 7, 5, and almost 3. My 5 and 7y old are only 20 months apart, and it is special, so I get why you want to try again, but 12 months is healthier for the baby, 14 is even better .