Pregnancy after bariatric surgery is very possible and, in some cases, the surgery and its resulting weight loss may improve fertility. Those who wish to become pregnant after surgery should know that it is not safe or prudent to become pregnant within 18 months after surgery. This is because the body will be undergoing significant changes, especially in the abdominal area, and nutritional intake may be inconsistent or inadequate, putting mother and child at risk. Each patient is different and upon evaluation your surgeon will be able to offer a better time estimate as to when it is safe to become pregnant.
One of the more emotionally and physically disruptive problems associated with obesity and its related diseases is infertility. While infertility has many causes which will vary from patient to patient, obesity often creates hormonal fluctuations which can impede fertility. These hormonal imbalances are often regulated as the patient begins to lose weight and improve or resolve obesity-related issues.
If you have plans to become pregnant they should be expressed to your surgeon as soon as possible, allowing you both to create a plan toward a safe pregnancy. In the meantime, avoiding a pregnancy within 18 months after surgery is a prudent course of action. Taking precautions, will help ensure that pregnancy-related complications due to surgical weight loss procedures will not arise. No matter what course of action you choose, be sure to follow your surgeon’s recommendations for diet and exercise after surgery as they are specifically tailored to your immediate and long-term health and needs.
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