How soon I can have gastric sleeve operation after having a baby?

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I had a baby on the 26th of September 2018 and wondering how soon I can have gastric sleeve operation after having a baby? I had normal delivery and my baby is bottle fed.

Ali Solmaz, MD · Answer

The general recommendation for undergoing a gastric sleeve operation after having a baby is to wait at least six months to a year postpartum. Since you had a normal delivery and your baby is bottle-fed, you don’t have to factor in breastfeeding-related concerns, but your body still needs adequate time to recover from childbirth.
It is important to allow your hormones to stabilize and your weight to settle before considering surgery. Pregnancy and childbirth can cause fluctuations in weight, and rushing into bariatric surgery too soon may not yield the best long-term results. Your body also needs sufficient time to heal from the physical stress of pregnancy, especially considering potential nutritional deficiencies or lingering postpartum effects.
Before proceeding, your surgeon will likely evaluate your overall health, weight stability, and nutritional status. If you have any postpartum complications or underlying conditions, they may recommend waiting longer. Consulting both your obstetrician and a bariatric specialist is essential to determine the best timing based on your individual recovery and health needs.

Guy Slater, MBBS, FRCS · Answer

I think it would be reasonable to consider sleeve gastrectomy 6m to a year after childbirth, by which time your life should be returning to normal. Returning to normal activities after sleeve gastrectomy can take some time, with reduced energy levels which might make looking after your baby more difficult.  You should also consider if you want more children; the latest advice from the Royal College of Obstetricians is to avoid pregnancy for two years after sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass weight loss surgery.

Salvador Ramirez, MD · Answer

Hello.
If it was by cesarean section, we suggest to wait at least 3 months. 
If it was natural birth, could be 1 month after.

Hasan Erdem, MD · Answer

Hi,  
Thank you for your question.
When breastfeeding period ends in the normal way,  then sleeve gastrectomy surgery can be considered.
Have a good day
Dr HE

Pablo Garcia, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hey! Thank you so much for your questionAfter breastfeeding period is done, the sleeve gastrectomy surgery can be considered as an option.Best wishes!

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