Re: Pregnancy Question

FrustratedButFightingMember

Hi all! Quick question about pregnancy I was hoping I could get your input on. I recently had my reversal (March 7th) and things are going great so far *knock on wood*..much better than the nightmare I prepared myself for after reading so many horror stories. Anyway- although I am not in a HUGE hurry to get my pregnant, it is something my husband and I would like to do in the future. My question is, how long were you told to wait after your reversal to try getting pregnant? All of the posts I had read leading up to the reversal seemed to say 6 months or so, however, my surgeon said two weeks out from the surgery we were safe to start trying? Don't get me wrong, my surgeon is an amazing surgeon for the j-pouch and is known far and wide for his expertise so I trust his advice, just looking for some input from fellow j-pouchers as well! Thanks

4/5/1310:32 AM

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clz81Member

It's really all about you and how well you feel. It takes some people up to a year to adjust to their new pouch. If you feel amazing and everything is going well, you shouldn't have to wait that long. We started trying 6 months after takedown and were successful right away. I think 2 weeks is a bit too fast! I don't think I was even given the go ahead to be intimate again until at least 6 weeks after surgery...but I really don't remember. Best of luck to you!

4/5/1312:56 PM

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LisaB827Member

I just had my reversal on March 6th, and when I saw my doctor the other day he told me to wait 4 to 6 months before trying. But if you are feeling great, maybe it's not necessary to wait as long. I'm glad you are doing so well! Good Luck!

4/5/132:41 PM

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JillMMember

I was told to wait a year initially. However, as time went on and I had additional surgeries, the final surgeon told me something I thought was a good measure. She said to wait three months, so that the delivery would be one year after the surgery. That made a lot of sense to me.

As others have said, the key really is what you feel up to. If things are great in three months, go for it. If you need more time, take it. Pregnancy can be tough on the healthiest of people so you do want to be healthy and strong going in to it if you can.

4/6/138:52 AM

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kellyanneMember

I had my take down in October of 1990 and delivered my daughter in December of 1991. No problems at all! Best wishes to you, your husband and your future baby! (:

4/7/134:22 PM

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Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

Pregnancy was a cake-walk for me (granted, it was before my j-pouch, but I had UC flares with both). It was the next 18 years AFTER delivery that was the real challenge! At least in utero that kid will not be running down the block, playing "catch me if you can!"

But seriously, go with your instincts.

Jan

4/8/134:45 PM

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JessGoguenMember

I am very late to the party but.... I was a told it would depend on how sick you are going in and how many meds you were on and for how long. I had my initial surgery Sept 12 and takedown Dec 4. At my follow up in Jan we were cleared to try and I am happy to say I am now pregnant.

5/8/138:03 PM

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FrustratedButFightingMember

Jess- first off, congratulations on being pregnant!!

Best of luck and continued prayers to you thought the remainder of your pregnancy! Aside from that, thank you so much for sharing your good news. It's so nice to be reminded of the positive stories, especially in our situations. Luckily I am on now meds now other than the vitamins and probiotics I voluntarily take- so hopefully that will help! Keep us updated on your progress.

5/10/137:05 AM

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