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Is pregnancy possible after Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass and the adjustable gastric band procedure?

April 26, 2017Adjustable band bypass Gastric possible pregnancy procedure roux-en-y

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Is pregnancy possible after Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass and the adjustable gastric band procedure?

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Yes, once a patient’s weight is stabilized, pregnancy is possible. However, becoming pregnant during a period of rapid weight loss can result in severe nutritional deficiencies in the fetus, miscarriage, and/or fetal developmental problems. Women of childbearing age should ask their gynecologist to prescribe oral contraceptive medication for at least the first 18 months after this operation. The decision to become pregnant should be fully discussed with the doctors at the Center for Weight Management and with a qualified obstetrician. One benefit of the adjustable gastric band procedure over the Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass is the adjustable gastric band can be adjusted to increase the stomach outlet size to accommodate increased nutritional needs during pregnancy.