Hi,
How long should one wait to get pregnant after takedown? My husband and I are thinking of having another child but want to be prepared. Thanks!
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My surgeon told me 6 months. Good luck! 
My surgeon said wait a year - but I think that's becuase they don't want us to panic if we don't conceive immediately as our bodies have been through so much stress it's likely that it could take while until the body feels "ready". The reason I say this is becuase I managed to get pregnant 3 months after my reversal and I was really worried that I should have waited longer for medical reasons but the surgeon was over the moon when I told him and basically said that if my body allowed me to get pregnant it shows that it's fit and healthy and ready so not to worry at all!
Good luck.
Good luck.
I've usually heard from six months to a year as a general guideline, but it really depends on how sick you were going in and the medications you were/are on, etc. Also to be considered is how well you recover and adapt. Just look around at the posts on this site and you'll see some people who breeze through adapting after takedown and others who have a much longer learning curve and need extra time.
Best case scenario, you had surgery from FAP or during UC remission, were/are on no medication and were in good health at the time of takedown so I don't see that getting pregnant too soon would be an issue. On the other hand, if you'd been sick for a long time, on many meds but failed at remission, etc., you'd want to return to optimal health before becoming pregnant.
Your body will take care of the baby first, so it's more about making sure you're up for the task. For me, energy for pregnancy was minor compared to the energy needed post-partum with nursing and sleep deprivation, so go into it at the top of your game and in good health. Many women with autoimmune issues find things go into overdrive after giving birth from the stress on the body and hormonal changes, but others do just fine.
Of note, I'm not a medical professional so don't take this as medical advice -- check with experienced professionals, since my opinion is just one of common sense and personal experience and nothing more. I hope Jan will weigh in, too.
Good luck!
Best case scenario, you had surgery from FAP or during UC remission, were/are on no medication and were in good health at the time of takedown so I don't see that getting pregnant too soon would be an issue. On the other hand, if you'd been sick for a long time, on many meds but failed at remission, etc., you'd want to return to optimal health before becoming pregnant.
Your body will take care of the baby first, so it's more about making sure you're up for the task. For me, energy for pregnancy was minor compared to the energy needed post-partum with nursing and sleep deprivation, so go into it at the top of your game and in good health. Many women with autoimmune issues find things go into overdrive after giving birth from the stress on the body and hormonal changes, but others do just fine.
Of note, I'm not a medical professional so don't take this as medical advice -- check with experienced professionals, since my opinion is just one of common sense and personal experience and nothing more. I hope Jan will weigh in, too.
Good luck!
I was told 1 year by most of my drs. However, when I had my pouch out, my surgeon told me that they want it to have been a year between last surgery and DELIVERY, so theoretically you could try 3 months post op. Personally, I'd stick to the 6-12 months window. Just because you don't know how pregnancy will affect you. My first pregnancy I felt fine (aside from a near total obstruction) but my second I felt yucky pretty much the whole time (but no obstruction). I wasn't nauseous, but I just felt off. If you were also having any issues from the pouch, it would be miserable to feel this way.
So, I would say, if you feel your pouch is stable and it has been at least 3 months, but more likely 6-12, go for it!
So, I would say, if you feel your pouch is stable and it has been at least 3 months, but more likely 6-12, go for it!
Hazahh,
Had my 7 week follow up and the doc says i can begin trying tonight to get pregnant! I am super excited. The only thing he wants me to change is try VSL #3. I am over the mooooooon!!!!!!
Had my 7 week follow up and the doc says i can begin trying tonight to get pregnant! I am super excited. The only thing he wants me to change is try VSL #3. I am over the mooooooon!!!!!!