is a gastric bypass post op pregnancy considered high risk? Only 7 months out? and if so why?

Question

7 months post op
hate protein
hair loss
2nd pregnancy
lost 97 pnds
weigh 177

Answer 1

Yes, I think it would be high risk--visit this website for more info http://www.cascobaysurgery.com/Bariatric%20Surgery%20Program/prenatal%20care.htm

"Reliable contraception should be employed for at least 18 months following surgery, the period of maximal weight loss. "

"Folic acid, B12 and iron deficiency anemia are not uncommon following surgery. Folic acid deficiency may be associated with an increased risk of fetal open neural tube defects (ONTD’s). Offspring of women following bariatric surgery may also experience an increased frequency of fetal ONTD’s."

Answer 2

Mom says yes, because she's had one. You're not supposed to get pregnant for at least a year after surgery. On a side not, congrats on your weight loss! If you haven't found a support group to go to, then you should, even if you feel you don't need it, because you can make some wonderful friends there.