Birth Control

[SlimTiff 1]

So, I had my surgery July 13. I am interested in starting birth control for the first time ever for various reasons- a sudden onslot of adult acne, irregular periods, and sexy time without an unplanned pregnancy reasons. I know for some birth control, it is affected by weight, I'm assuming oral contraceptions will be affected by the different absorbtion... basically, is it too soon to pursue this? If I do pursue it, what has worked for you/what conversations have you had with your pcp/bariatric team regarding birth control?

[SPettijo 40]

Your surgeon needs to be the one to okay oral birth control. I know the first surgeon I consulted with told me he didn't allow patients back on oral birth control for three to six months. I know different surgeons do different times. If you are engaging in activities that would get you pregnant please please use something otherwise you could severely jeopardize your surgery and and the health of an unborn which would be hard on you too.

[leanne1126 84]

Ive had my Mirena IUD for a few years now and didn't have to have it removed prior to surgery. I'm happy with it but have noticed a lot of break thru bleeding with it since my surgery. Guess estrogen is released as fat burns and screws things up.

[aelovelady 243]

I got an iud, no weight side effects, seriously limits periods.

[megmom757 113]

My surgeon had me stop the pill two weeks before surgery. One month after surgery my pcp consulted with him and I was given the depo shot.

[checkmeowt 27]

I went on the Nuva Ring - it was recommended by my bariatric doctor and pcp. Since I want to get pregnant after a year, the IUD wasn't the best option for me. It depends on what your long term plans are.

[megmom757 113]

My pcp did have reservations about going back on the pill with absorption issues. That's why I went with the depo.

[Spiceyfrog 269]

I have been on Depo Provera for years, did not have to discontinue when I had surgery in June and the bonus is that I do not have periods! Would not change a thing.

[ivy4u 13]

I have been on the depo for about 3 years. My surgeon never said anything about discontinuing it so I have continued to take it. I haven't had any side effects or weight gain and I don't get a period, so I would try the depo.

[TXMissy 211]

I got a mirena iud about 3 months after surgery. I haven't had to worry about getting pregnant at all because it's the last thing I want to do! I have had the absolute worse time with it. It has been a month of hell. I'm so over it the spotting, cramping and bleeding. They keep telling after 3 months it will get better. I have lost my optimism on the subject!! Just a word to the wise!

[aelovelady 243]

Depo was fine except I don't want the risk of weight gain!