LuminousLife 145 Posted January 24, 2014 So Im 2 months out and ready to get back on birth control. Surgeon wanted me to wait 3 months but my husband and I had a near accident so I'm going on it now. My question is about the depo shot. Has anyone gone on that post op and did it effect your loss? I've heard it can make you gain weight. I'd rather not have to take a pill everyday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krysten.warren 32 Posted January 24, 2014 I've heard good and bad things about that birth control. My bestfriend was on it and it effected her badly. Weight gain and she had periods on and off sometimes 2 times a month. Have you thought about the one they put in your arm? I was looking into that one for myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly G 31 Posted January 24, 2014 I'm thinking of getting the copper IUD. No hormones involved! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kieshart 73 Posted January 24, 2014 I had the copper kid and had a tubal pregnancy with it, almost died in major surgery. Very painful long periods and developed anemia while I had it. I took a chance and tried the mirena and all is well two years later. I had the mirena during surgery also. I'm thinking of getting the copper IUD. No hormones involved! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuminousLife 145 Posted January 25, 2014 After talking with my doctor I opted not to get the depo. She said the average weight gain is 5lbs a year and she said she didn't want to set me back. I ended up with the lowest dose of hormone pill available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ty36 4 Posted January 25, 2014 ive had the depo and i gain more then a few pounds and periods were crazy but now i have inplanon the one that goes in the arm for four yrs ive had mine in for almost two with no problems you get your cycle but it ends up stopping as time goes on hope this helps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacileggs 402 Posted January 27, 2014 I love depo. No period. Easy to remember. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites