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I've been on birth control for 9 years now. Is it true that I will have to go off before surgery and then have to possibly switch to a different method after since I may not absorb it as much. I have no children and not sure if I want them and I know I have to wait even if i do.. thanks in advance for any replies

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Hi I saw your post and thought I would answer you as well as I know. One thing is we do not have to take pills in liquidation. We can take pills. I am personally going to do the depo shot for the simplicity of it. The pills make me terribly sick plus I don't want to forget and deal with unplanned pregnancy so close to my surgery. Anyhow, I am a huge advocate for the shot. But I understand its not for all. Hope this answers some of your question. Have a great new year!

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You will need to go off before to help prevent blood clots. My Doc had me stop 2 months pre op.

The liquid phase of meds is only in the beginning while you are healing. A little birth control pill will go down no prob 1 month post op.

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Thanku for replying that does help a lot. I see the surgeon this week for the first time and I have so many questions.. where I went u have to go to the seminar first and then u can make an appointment. Wish me luck

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