bbyruth 24 Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) Are any of you ladies on bc and if so which one? I don't know if bc will affect my band. i.e the pill or gaining weight with the shot. Edited August 14, 2014 by bbyruth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheryl2586 3,053 Posted August 14, 2014 It is a myth that medication causes weight gain and I know I will get flack from this but I do know what I am talking about. pills have no calories. Your eating habits make you gain weight not birth control. You have to stay in check. It's always easier to blame it on medication. But that one pill can not make you gain weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbyruth 24 Posted August 14, 2014 I've gained weight from the shot before and i know the pill doesn't make you gain i've tried both but with the band idk if i could take the pill. I'll talk to my doctor when i go for my follow up on saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sirena12 24 Posted August 16, 2014 I've gained weight from the shot before and i know the pill doesn't make you gain i've tried both but with the band idk if i could take the pill. I'll talk to my doctor when i go for my follow up on saturday. I take sprintec. It's a very small pill. I have 6.8cc in my band right now and I've never had a problem taking it. Most bc pills are small so you should have no problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wendydarling19 310 Posted August 16, 2014 The pill doesn't necessarily make you gain weight but the hormones that are released definitely play a part in weight gain. I have Mirena IUD and the hormones stay located to that specific area. It usually does not encourage weight gain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbyruth 24 Posted August 18, 2014 Thank you ladies!! that was my concern Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wvcari 84 Posted August 22, 2014 Maybe try the mirena IUD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
