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| 25) If I get pregnant will I be able to get enough nutrition for my baby? |
| A. Many patients have become pregnant after both gastric bypass and the Lap-Band procedure. In fact, several studies have demonstrated that significant weight loss can improve fertility and one recent, excellent study from
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showed that weight loss after the Lap-Band improves fertility in morbidly obese women. There is also a syndrome called Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS),that can lead to infertility. This syndrome involves excessive hair growth and hormonal changes that generally resolve with dramatic weight loss after bariatric surgery. As far as getting enough appropriate nutrition to have a safe pregnancy, this has not been a demonstrated problem with either the Lap-Band or the gastric bypass. However, you are recommended to consult with your bariatric program nutritionist to be safe if you do get pregnant. |
| In fact, all bariatric operation often cured obesity-related infertility. Pregnancy is one of our most common "side-effects." We strongly discourage all women NOT to get pregnant in the first year after the operation. This may cause significant fetal problems, as your body may not have enough vitamins and proteins stores for the both of you. After the majority of weight is lost and you are nutritionally stable, pregnancy has been shown to be very safe. Overall, there is no difference in fetal outcome after having bariatric surgery when compared to the general population; however, follow-up is very important to ensure your nutritional status is acceptable to have a child. |
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