Birth Control after WLS

[PuffyUnicorn 0]

Hello. I'm in the beginning stages of my WLS journey. I've had my first consult and the doctor said after surgery he highly suggests getting on some sort of birth control. I understand fertility can be heightened, but I and my husband feel really strongly against birth control pills. Is it okay to just use condoms? And if I'm being honest, we don't have sex all that often these days.

I hope this doesn't sound stupid. Thank you for your advice.

Edited July 3, 2017 by PuffyUnicorn

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Just use protection. It's better to avoid pregnancy until at least a year post op.

It's really your body and your choice what to use. Be comfortable with your decision, but responsible.

Ha! I feel like I'm talking to my daughters.

Congrats on starting your journey.

Cheri

[PuffyUnicorn 0]

Thank you, Cheri. We will be responsible just wasn't sure if not using the pill would be a deal breaker for surgery. Was too shy to ask at my first appointment.

[maramirez3614 3]

Hello. I'm in the beginning stages of my WLS journey. I've had my first consult and the doctor said after surgery he highly suggests getting on some sort of birth control. I understand fertility can be heightened, but I and my husband feel really strongly against birth control pills. Is it okay to just use condoms? And if I'm being honest, we don't have sex all that often these days.
I hope this doesn't sound stupid. Thank you for your advice.

My Dr told me either for both to take care of each other Bc fertility will be high and or one of us to take care of ourselves. Condoms are fine so don’t worry about it girl.