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So I'm over a year & a half pos op.. I just met the most incredible man a couple months ago and we are now dating and sexually active.. is there any birth control out there that is safe for me to take? Should I go ask my gynecologist about this or my bariatric surgeon? Please help!

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I am not sure which one to go to but...be careful!! After you loose weight you may just be a Fertile Myrtle!! That is awesome meeting someone!! Good for you!

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My dr office highly suggests some form of birth control for 18 months after surgery. After considering a couple of options, I went with the pill. As far as I know, there are not any forms of birth control that are not recommended for bariatric patients, but definitely ask your gynecologist. Also, I second the person who said be careful-- fertility can be increased after weight loss!

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My dr highly recommended the pill as well in preop consultation, but no need since I had to have a hyst

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I highly recommend the Mirena IUD. It is awesome! It can be removed at any time if you wish to become pregnant, but it's good for 5 years. I will never use anything else.

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I've worked in an obgyn office for the last 6 years and have seen MANY woman come in pregnant after losing x amount of weight. One girl was sleeved ... lost the weight and had back to back . She couldn't conceive before the surgery.

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I second Mirena. You never have to think about it, and it stops periods. I love mine so much.

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I hate Mirena. I have had it in 6 weeks and gained 6.6 pounds! I am having it removed today.

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I agree with the Mirena. I had gotten my first Mirena at 18, went to have it replaced at the 5 year mark because I LOVED it, and it was a nightmare. They attempted insertion twice on two different days, each time over an hour of me in a pool of tears and in excruciating pain. I gave up and went on the "mini-pill"(no estrogen) because of high blood pressure and diabetes, and AFTER being sleeved, ended up having 2 strokes (at almost 6 months out from sleeve, not surgery related). I am 34 which also increases the risk of stroke on birth control pills. I went to a different Gyno's office and they agreed Mirena is the best option for me and convinced me to attempt it again. Success. I will only do Mirena from here on out.

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I know this is an old post but I have nexplanon (the arm implant) and it's great not having to remember. It lasts 2 years


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