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Problem with pregnancy after Lap-Band® surgery


Lap-Band® surgery and pregnancy


Is Lap-Band® surgery able to solve most of the pregnancy related issues?

After how many months of Lap-Band® surgery pregnancy is considered safe?

What are the do’ and don’t to be followed for a pregnant woman who had Lap-Band® surgery?


Obese women suffer from number of health complications, including that of pregnancy i.e. becoming pregnant for overweight women is not as simple as it is for those who have ideal weight. It is because of increase in level of hormones testosterone and estrogen that has a vital role to play in conceiving. All such pregnancy related issues can be eliminated by getting Lap-Band® surgery which is responsible for overall healthiness. After having Lap-Band® surgery getting pregnant is safe and results in birth of healthy baby.




Generally surgeons suggest 1 year gap between pregnancy and Lap-Band® surgery, however suggestions may vary and some consider pregnancy safe only after 6 months of Lap-Band® surgery. But, in that case the concerned women may not be able to loose adequate weight as though to be and may feel weak from inside due to lack of nutritional supplements as required by the body during pregnancy.




In order to succeed on the path of safe pregnancy after Lap-Band® surgery, following needs to be done-

  • Regular visit to surgeon and following what he prescribes
  • Meals should be small around 30 minutes for proper chewing and should be at least 4 times a day
  • Should take a balanced diet, rich in protein and low in fat and carbohydrates
  • Drink sufficient water
  • Tests to determine vitamin level and intake of Multi-vitamin tablets as per requirement





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