Hi! I'm new here and my name is Kaitlin. I haven't had children yet but I believe I will want to in about 5 years. I was told by my GP that gastric sleeve would be better because it doesn't have the malabsorption issues that gastric bypass does.

However, last night my bariatric surgeon said that pregnancy is possible after either surgery. (Not for 2 years afterwards, but that isn't an issue.) He said he has had many women get gastric bypass and have multiple healthy pregnancies afterwards.

Anyway, now I'm confused. After talking to my GP, I thought gastric sleeve was my only option. Now, I feel like I could do either.

Does anyone have experience with this or advice to offer? I appreciate your help!

I know someone who had gastric bypass who went on to have two of the most beautiful children. She had to up her Vitamin intake and pay very close attention to her eating during pregnancy, but she had no complications because of her WLS.

Thanks for the info, SugarFreeMe! I am leaning toward gastric bypass because it seems to be a better fit. If I can have healthy pregnancies afterwards, then that's definitely the route I'm going to take!