Birth control!

[bbyruth 24]

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

[cheryl2586 3,053]

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.

[bbyruth 24]

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.

[Sirena12 24]

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.

[Wendydarling19 310]

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

[bbyruth 24]

Thank you ladies!! that was my concern

[Wvcari 84]

Maybe try the mirena IUD