For the ladies....post-op birth control

EternalEx
on 4/2/13 9:47 am - Canada

Had appt with Dr Glazer today who advised me that I should switch bc methods after surgery since the pill is not as effective (this, despite Dr Hagan saying it was fine -aargh to inconsistancies).

I'm ok with switching if i must, but the pill is the only thing i have used since i was 17. I'm looking for advice/suggestions on other options. Dr Glazer suggested the "headache" method but don't think that will fly for 2 years with ny boyfriend lol

I do want to have children in the future, so "permanent" methods are not options. I was considering the Depo Provera injection but read about really long adjustments when stopping.

Any thoughts are appreciated

Ottawa34
on 4/2/13 9:53 am - Ottawa, Canada

I'm 2 years post op and I've remained on the pill since surgery. I've had no issues and no scares.

Amy
Submission for surgery - October 2009            Info session - Jan 2010
Nut & RN & behaviourist appt - Sept 2010          Follow up NUT appt - Jan 2011
Surgeon appt - Jan 2011                                     RNY - March 4th, 2011

MellissaAnn
on 4/2/13 9:56 am - barrie, Canada

I've used the nuvaring since my surgery last April and I love it, no side effects, like longer/heavier periods, no weight gain etc.... You insert it once a month you leave it in for 21 days and out for 7.

I love it.

LORICARD
on 4/2/13 9:57 am - Canada

i've had mirena for the past two years and love it

Nicole B.
on 4/2/13 10:21 am - Canada

I just had a Mirena put in, and beyond the insertion, I'm liking it so far!

Referral: April 2011 to GGH Info: 12/6/14 Nurse: 12/8/17SW: 12/8/17 Diet/Nut: 12/8/17 2nd Nurse: 12/10/4 2nd SW: 12/10/4 2nd Diet/Nut: 12/10/4 Internist: 12/10/12 3rd SW: 12/10/26 3rd Diet/Nut: 12/10/26 Nutrition Class: 12/11/27 Surgeon: 13/2/7 Opti Fast: 13/2/18 Pre-Op: 13/2/28 Surgery Date: 13/3/5 Dr Pereira-Hong

anewstart
on 4/2/13 10:54 am - Canada

I went on the evra patch days before surgery. As per the clinics advice and i like it no issues. Switch the patch once a week. 3 weeks on one off. Periods are a lot lighter and minimal cramps.

EternalEx
on 4/2/13 11:54 am - Canada

I read online that some patches are less effective in women who are overweight/obese - did any of your doctors mention that or is it just a manufacturers percaution?

renau2e
on 4/2/13 10:39 pm - Canada

RNY on 05/07/13

Warning, I got pregnant with my son while on the patch ... they told me after I found out that I was expecting that it isn't as effective for people who are obese (something lile over 195 lbs) I weighed 255 at the time.

Referral sent- Feb. 4, 2013 Referral received- Feb. 14, 2013 Orientation- (HRRH)- Mar. 7, 2013 Sleep study- Mar. 9, 2013 Meet Surgeon (Dr. Klein)- March 21, 2013 SW/RD/RN- Mar. 26, 2013 Dr. Glazer- Apr. 3, 2013 Surgeon Appt. (book surgery and pick up Opti)- Apr. 16, 2013 Start Opti- Apr. 17, 2013 PATT- Apr. 25, 2013 Surgery!!! May 7, 2013

Highest Weight- 345 lbs Post-Opti/Surgery Weight- ???? Goal Weight- 165 lbs

willowraine
on 4/2/13 11:02 am - Guelph, Canada

RNY on 02/06/13

Currently I am on nothing but I'm single at the moment. In a couple of months I will be getting the Mirena inserted.

Referral Aug/11, transferred to HRRH May/12, Orientation July 4/12, Surgeon July 17/12, RD, SW Aug 3/12, RN Aug 22/12, Dr. Glazer/Sleep Study Sept/12, Surgeon Nov 2/12, 1st surgery date (cancelled due to to sickness) Dec 13/12, Re-scheduled for Feb 6/13

lovemore0621
on 4/2/13 11:33 am

My Dr also advised me my old method of birthcontrol "pills" would not be effective for me. I have had the Mirena IUD for a little over 3 weeks now which is good for 5 years, and can be removed at any time. I do not even notice it is there. There was some light spotting for about 2weeks which is no longer.

RNY 12/11 -51 lost post op.

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