I just had a baby 4 weeks ago by c-section... does anyone know how soon i will be able to have the surgery?? I was hoping to get the surgery done while on maternity leave... but im thinking that might be pushing it?? Anyone have any info on this?? Thanks :redface:

well, for me i had a C section and had my band after 6 months but i think it's all depend on you and you nursing your baby, i wish i had it earlier than 6 months because i've gaind lots of weight during this period of time.

Good luck

Hello. My doctor recommended a year, however, I had my Band placed a little less than 11 months after my son was delivered via C-section. A year might be a good bet as to give your body a chance to really heal, but your doctor is probably a better judge.

Good luck!

1 yr?? Wow that sucks!! I totally can understand why tho...

I had mine 7 months after a c-section. The only hard part for me was not being able to pick up my daughter for about a week after surgery. Just meant my husband needed to be around and help out a lot. So, no matter when you do it, make sure you have help.

You will need a lot of help if you have a little one around. I could not pick up my son or my four year old daughter. Its automatic to do so, so be careful. The funny thing is when I started my lapband journey, I assumed my son would be well over a year when I got the surgery. However, everything moved so quickly from the consult, approval and date that it was less than two months until I was banded. but do give your body a chance to heal. I think it made a difference for me.

I also delivered ds by c-section and started to seriously consider the lap band when he was 6 months old. My Surgeon also required a 1 year wait for all new moms ( even those who had delivered vaginally) I remember getting insurance approval as soon as they submitted but having to wait for ds' first birthday to pass.

Good luck on your banding and congrats on your little one