What kind of birth control do you use?

[aroundthetown 8]

Hi everyone!

Sort of a personal question but I was just wondering what kind of birth control other banded ladies use? I don't want to have another baby until I am under 200 lbs, and condoms SUCK. Well, actually, they sort of prevent sucking if you know what I mean. Oh man that was crass. Anywho, I just got a prescription for the nuva ring. I've never used it before and am wondering if anyone else has, and what your experience with it was? If you use another form of BC, what do you use and do you find that it causes you to gain weight or loose more slowly?

Thanks, and pardon my crass and somewhat intrusive question!!

[Nechama L 4]

I'm on the pill and it works for us. Not ever planning on having more kids! Thanks for the entertaining post

[Snoopyloverny 3]

Be careful bc there are certain types of BC that make yougain weight which would be counteracting with your Bandit!

[Nechama L 4]

The one I am on is called Camilla. It is usually used by nursing mothers. Have not seen a weight gain because of it and I have been on it for a couple years So maybe that will be the one for you too!

[Cindy C 150]

Hi everyone!

Sort of a personal question but I was just wondering what kind of birth control other banded ladies use? I don't want to have another baby until I am under 200 lbs, and condoms SUCK. Well, actually, they sort of prevent sucking if you know what I mean. Oh man that was crass. Anywho, I just got a prescription for the nuva ring. I've never used it before and am wondering if anyone else has, and what your experience with it was? If you use another form of BC, what do you use and do you find that it causes you to gain weight or loose more slowly?

Thanks, and pardon my crass and somewhat intrusive question!!

I can't really help you since my form of birth control is called "being over 50." I just wanted to give you a well deserved LOL. ^That's funny!

[brbm6 6]

I have an IUD and love it! No having to think about birth control. I have had it for years and when its time is up will replace it until menopause.

[minniekitty 44]

I just use condoms now (every time), but I'm thinking about getting an IUD too. I used to be on birth control pills, but stopped taking them because they contributed to some rapid weight gain. A copper IUD would be the best thing for me.

I personally don't want to stop using condoms, even if I get an IUD. Too many people I'm close to have had unplanned pregnancies (that of course turned their lives around), and I don't want to risk it- especially since I'm getting the band next week.

[sweetcalichic 6]

I also have an IUD and love it! The shot made me fat right before I was banded and I've never been a fan of pills. IUD so easy and no worries for 5 years.

[sweetcalichic 6]

I also have an IUD and love it! The shot made me fat right before I was banded and I've never been a fan of pills. IUD so easy and no worries for 5 years.

[Jachut 487]

Abstinence, lol. Failing that having my tubes tied and being menopausal would probably do the trick.

[klariade 7]

I've been on Yaz for years. My gyno put me on it because it has different hormones than traditional bc pills and I was battling PCOS. Love it, never had a problem, and my periods are shorter and lighter (always a good thing!). My insurance company switched me to the generic form of Yaz last year when it came out and I had problems, so I have to take the name brand. They claim the generic is the same, but I can assure you for me it was NOT (and several others I talked to). Hopefully though, I'll be going off it soon because my clock is starting to tick I'd really like my hubby to knock me up soon.

[TheRealSouthernBelle 22]

Hi everyone!

Sort of a personal question but I was just wondering what kind of birth control other banded ladies use? I don't want to have another baby until I am under 200 lbs, and condoms SUCK. Well, actually, they sort of prevent sucking if you know what I mean. Oh man that was crass. Anywho, I just got a prescription for the nuva ring. I've never used it before and am wondering if anyone else has, and what your experience with it was? If you use another form of BC, what do you use and do you find that it causes you to gain weight or loose more slowly?

Thanks, and pardon my crass and somewhat intrusive question!!

Been on Seasonale for years. The best part (besides not getting pregnant), only get a period every 3 months. A little spotting when I first took it and no weight gain.

[Jenn1214 120]

I've been using Nuvaring for about two years and I love it! I don't have to remember to take a pill every day and it doesn't make me feel crappy like oral contraceptives used to. I still use condoms anyway because I am so not ready for motherhood at this point, but it's supposed to be as effective as any other hormonal birth control method. My GYN said it also has a lower incidence of weight gain. Give it a try!

[FadnoMore 4]

When I actaully comply with my birth control I am on loestrin24 Fe, I don't take it regulary because I am not doing anything that requires prevention of having children . But when I do I will comply lol plus I don't want to have any kids until I am at least 150lbs and one is enough!

[Papillon Princess 13]

I'm on seasonique, 4 periods a year, no weight gain issues, PMS is completely gone and cramping is minimal to absent. It is the best!

Just a warning on any birth control...pill, shots, rings, etc...My gyno said that with a lot of weight loss, your hormones are thrown off and you're more likely to get pregnant even if you are faithfully taking your pills etc. So if you are really worried, you may still want to use condoms. If you got the nuvaring, it's worth a try. I've heard others like it. BC is really a personal choice on what kind and what works best for you.