I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice?

I am 33 years old and really want to get the Lap Band procedure. But I dont have children now and will have them in the next 4 years. Should I get the band after I have a child or before? My period isnt regular due to my weight so I think it will be a challange to get pregnant before. I am just unsure about if I should go ahead and get the surgery now or wait until after I have a child. I will be pretty heavy after having a baby, thats for sure!

I am in the same situation, I went through this and decided for myself that I will have the procedure first, then get pregnant. I think most doctors agree that this is the healthy way as it is easier to get pregnant when you are a healthy weight.

Thanks so much! That helps me a lot! Did you have your insurance pay for it? Where did you go?

Kitty

I am in the same situation, I went through this and decided for myself that I will have the procedure first, then get pregnant. I think most doctors agree that this is the healthy way as it is easier to get pregnant when you are a healthy weight.

oops you will have your surgery soon! Keep me posted!

Kitty

Hey ya kitty...by loosing the weight first you will have plenty more energy to handle a bouncing bub! I already have two wee ones but would love more eventually the lapband will not hinder my chances nor be a problem to have in while pregnant so my advise would be sort yourself out first and bubs will follow...probably sooner than later as it has been proven that women at a healthy weight tend to full pregnant easier than those who are not. I look forward to hearing what you decide...best wishes!

becky

Hey ya kitty...by loosing the weight first you will have plenty more energy to handle a bouncing bub! I already have two wee ones but would love more eventually the lapband will not hinder my chances nor be a problem to have in while pregnant so my advise would be sort yourself out first and bubs will follow...probably sooner than later as it has been proven that women at a healthy weight tend to full pregnant easier than those who are not. I look forward to hearing what you decide...best wishes!

becky

Thanks so much!

Kitty

Hi Kitty, I just have to say from my own experience, that I could not get pregnant until I lost weight. I did well while I was pregnant and did not gain much...but after baby...did I gain the weight. I think you should get the band, loose weight and get healthy, you can aways have your fill removed and eat...small portions (healthy portions)

Thank you so much for that advice! I think you are so right!

Thank you- Thank you- Thank you!!!!

Kitty