smmrsue 56 Posted March 21, 2012 Some doctors take you off of BC because of the risks associated with them. Blood clots, heart attack, etc. Since we are at increased risk of blood clots post surgery anyway mine doesn't want to add to the risk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loneil 25 Posted March 22, 2012 I love my birth control because it keeps everything regular' date=' and am definitely not ready for kids at this point. Need to make sure I'm on something that is going to work!!!My gynecologist is in surgery today, but I should receive a call back from her telling me if she has heard it is not affective after WLS. If it isn't, I will need something else.[/quote'] I'm with you sister!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWgirl 574 Posted March 22, 2012 Okay, official word from my gynecologist is YES, WLS, including Lapband, can cause the body to not absorb the hormones properly. Some people may continue to absorb fine, but it varies person to person. My gynecologist said the options for people with WLS are: Nuva Ring, IUD Morina, Fibre IUD (?spelling?), and Paragaurd. I am going to try the Nuva ring, and then if I don't like it, I will go for the Morina. I am so glad I saw this post the other day!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jepegurl 23 Posted March 22, 2012 Wow! I guess I need to be looking into contraception options! So glad this thread was posted. BTW I'm going Mirena. Or Paraguard. 1 myjourneyagain reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest imperfect1974 Posted March 23, 2012 I spoke to my doctor today and he informed me that there is now a chewable bc pill as well............so we may have more options ladies!!!! Once I get the name of it Ill pass it on. 1 myjourneyagain reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myjourneyagain 45 Posted March 23, 2012 Please do! Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready for my journey to be 14 Posted March 23, 2012 i had to give myself injections cause i did not want to stop my bc pills it was a blood thinner due to the risk of blood clots.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myjourneyagain 45 Posted March 23, 2012 www.femconfe.com is the chewable birth control pill. I will also discuss this with my GYN on the 3rd. I would prefer this instead of an IUD because again my tubes are tied, but I need help with excessive bleeding. Thanks again for all the responses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest imperfect1974 Posted March 23, 2012 yes thats it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dellaland 11 Posted March 23, 2012 Im on birth control and I was asked to stop two weeks before because it possibly cause blood clots Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myjourneyagain 45 Posted March 24, 2012 Thank u for that info!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flab u less 45 Posted March 24, 2012 I am on the patch. U change it weekly. I love it! [url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wcRyU9x/<br /><br /> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdonahue4688 2 Posted April 18, 2012 I was told by my surgeon/coordinator that i need to be off of contraceptives for 12 weeks! I want to do everything by the books, but is that necessary? I got the depo shot every 3 months before surgery and plan on returning to that asap, i am just wondering how soon i can get a shot. If my gyne says it is ok to get before the 12 weeks should i proceed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jepegurl 23 Posted April 18, 2012 Your surgeon is against just oral contraceptives? Depo Provera shots, like BCPills increase your risk for blood clots. I'm just wondering if your doc wants you to use a barrier method. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites