Birth Control

Diabolique
on 1/21/13 2:05 am - Las Vegas, NV

RNY on 09/19/12

I am afraid to go back on birth control pills.

I am afraid that the 20 pounds that the doctors say "is a myth" but almost every woman I know has gained when starting a new pill will jump back on me. I also do not need my breasts to go up a cup size.

Could someone that restarted birth control pills after surgery please share their experience?

Lori F.
on 1/21/13 2:09 am - St. Clair Shores, MI

RNY on 12/27/12

I never gained on the pill and I didn't go up a cup size (though I sure wish I would have!) I do know, however, that you are extremely fertile following surgery so birth control in whatever form you choose is a must!

Have you looked into other options? I have done the patch and the ring in the past. The patch made me really *****y but the ring was good!

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Bratlyn98
on 1/21/13 2:37 am - VA

RNY on 12/19/12

I was told no pills apparently losing effectiveness

Surgery Date: RNY: 12/19/12

Weight in: 221 lbs

Starting weight: 235 lbs

Lori F.
on 1/21/13 3:32 am - St. Clair Shores, MI

RNY on 12/27/12

Oh, didn't even think about that. It's not something I have to worry about anymore :)

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KendraB1
on 1/21/13 8:52 am - DE

RNY on 11/05/12

On January 21, 2013 at 10:37 AM Pacific Time, Bratlyn98 wrote:

I was told no pills apparently losing effectiveness

I heard that as well. So i asked the NP at the weight loss center and she told me I would be fine using the pill. But of course to use a backup method for the first month taking the pill.

AnniesSS
on 1/21/13 2:57 am

RNY on 09/11/12

I get the Depro shot 1x every 3 months. So far so good!

Annie HW 289 SW 257 GW 150

WifeMama
on 1/21/13 3:37 am

RNY on 06/21/12

NuvaRing was my doctor's recommendation because of the inability to absorb oral BC pills.

courtwillbehealthy
on 1/21/13 3:41 am - burlington, VT

My surgeon said NO birth control pills.

he recommended the Implanon (the one that goes in your arm) so far so good :) love it actually dont have to think about anything at all no pills.. no shots.. and it last for 3 years. ;)