Birth control pill question before surgery

[mmorris4 14]

What was everyone told in regards to their birth control pills? Is it the norm to have to go off them 4 wks prior until 2 wks post op? Thanks in advance.

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[dede0314 356]

My gyno suggested I take out my nuva ring before surgery... I think it helps prevent blood clots... Just make sure to get back on after surgery and be careful while you are off

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Yes, that is pretty normal, due to the risk of blood clots.

[JamieLogical 8,702]

I was allowed to keep taking mine straight through.

Edit: I wasn't allowed to take anything by mouth the morning of my surgery (not even water) so I missed that day. My husband and I also used backup birth control for a good month+ post-op because I have heard a LOT of horror stories of people getting pregnant even while on BC post WLS, because of the increased fertility. Plus I was on an antibiotic for a couple of days post-op.

[reinventingmyself 47]

I was allowed to take mine entire time. I take mine as a hormone replacement. Anesthesiologist even allowed me to take it morning of surgery with a sip of Water. I am about 2 weeks out but haven't had any issues.

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[amandastearns 79]

Most doctors require women on birth control to stop taking it pre op do to the risk of blood clots. I was able to stay on mine because I have the implant in my arm. They were sure to give me blood thinning medicine because I was at higher risk.