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My Surgeon and my PCP told me that oral contraceptives are not recommended after WLS. The reason being is, they are not absorbed in a manner which would make them effective.

My PCP and I decided that the DEPO shot would work best for ME as it suits my lifestyle and my medical needs.

She gave me all the information on a number of non-oral contraceptives and I did consider the patch though I *personally* don't think it is for me. Nor did I think any IUD's or the NUVA-ring would be the right choice.

I think a lot of it depends on your fertility needs, lifestyle, smoking habits and current medical needs.

Talk to your Gyno and I am sure they will advise you on what is best for you. Good luck!

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My gyno also told me oral contraceptives are a no go after bypass. She said the patch would be an option after I got down to 200 lbs. My choices were depo shots, nexplanon arm implant or IUD. I chose nexplanon and I've been pretty happy with my choice. It takes a minor in-office procedure to insert it and lasts three years. It can be taken out at any time.

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Uuuuuuuuugg. I couldn't get Mirena placed due to pain and just switched from Depo to the pill. I have had a three week long period from hell switching.

Now I have to go back to Depo????

Depo made me feel crazy. I can't describe it.

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Oh, eff, seriously?! I am so freaked about taking any BC and haven't had to worry about it for three years. Then bam! Right after surgery had a period (that was missing for over three years) that last almost three weeks. My PCP said, "if you're going to be menstruating and ovulating and don't want babies, you need birth control."

I didn't want an IUD as they kinda freak me out but I don't want DEPO to make me crazy. GAH!

Uuuuuuuuugg. I couldn't get Mirena placed due to pain and just switched from Depo to the pill. I have had a three week long period from hell switching.

Now I have to go back to Depo????

Depo made me feel crazy. I can't describe it.

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Well everyone is different. It may not make you crazy lol.

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Ladies, think about nexplanon maybe?

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Have you seen how they take that implant out?? No thanks.

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They give you lidocaine. *shrug* It's all about what you feel comfy with.

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I take the pill still. My doctor had no issue with it. I am on the progestin only right now though due to the clotting risk after surgery. He said in a few weeks I can go back to my normal pill. However, I'm using the pill more as a help for regulating periods and helping with PMDD, not as my only contraception method.

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