female only Birth Control Before And After

[astambo 9]

Hi ladies,

Need some advice! I am taking oral birth control right now and really like it. I actually was recommended by my gyno to take it continuously so I skip my period (I get horrible PMS and cramping) so I only get my period about 4 times a year which is awesome! Has anyone been okay to take orals after surgery? I was told I may need the ring, but I cannot take that. I tried it before and had horrible and gross side effects. Can I have some input for oral BC after surgery?

thanks!!!

[chitowngirl 885]

I'm still on oral and have taken it the whole time and im 9 weeks post op. my anesthesiologist did warn me that all the antibiotics I was on the birth control would not e effective for upto 1 month post op. but I have no problems with it at all.

[justmeandmysleeve 91]

I am going to the gynocologist this week to ask the same question. I really do not want to get anything implanted since my husband and I would really like to start a family 18-24 months after the sleeve. I'll let you know what my doctor says. I am hoping to go back on the pill.

I've been off the pill for a year and trying, but because of my weight we were not successful in getting pregnant. I am having the surgery to give us a better chance of having a HEALTHY family!

Good luck!

[mona777 12]

I'VE BEEN ON ORAL BC BEFORE AND AFTER SURGERY. MY DOC TOLD ME TO STOP FOR 2 WEEKS AFTER SURGERY TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF BLOOD CLOTS.