You need to stop smoking six weeks before the surgery to reduce the risk of fatal blood clots and pneumonia. Even stopping one or two weeks before the surgery can put you at risk.

Yes, you can get pregnant but you should wait at least 18 months after your surgery until your weight to be stabilized. But you need to follow your doctor’s instructions.

Yes, you can get pregnant but you should wait at least 18 months after your surgery until your weight has stabilized. But you need to follow your doctor’s instructions.

Although it is normal to gain some weight during the pregnancy because your baby is growing and is surrounded by amniotic fluid and placenta, your breasts are getting bigger and your body is producing more blood. But you will lose the weight gained again after the delivery if you follow your weight loss surgery team’s recommendations.

Although it is normal you gain some weight during pregnancy because your baby is growing and is surrounded by amniotic fluid and placenta, your breasts are getting bigger and your body is producing more blood. But you will lose the weight gained after the delivery if you follow your weight loss surgery team’s recommendations.

Yes, you can still breastfeed your baby if you have had bariatric surgery but you need to take extra nutritions and specific vitamins to ensure you provide your baby with required nutrients.