Emergency contraceptive

[Mammaptp 3]

I had to take the morning after pill last weekend, but I have just woken in a panic after the thought occurred to me that it may not be effective after bypass? My husband and I already have 3 children and our family is complete with my baby child only being 9m old, I just want to know if anyone else has found them selves in a similar situation and the pill has been effective? My surgical office is closed untill Tuesday this week so I can't just call to ask.

[mcipanda 121]

First, you must be so freaked out right now. Deeeeep breaths! I have three beautiful kids as well so I know how you feel.

From what I understand, pills such as these should work just fine. They break down in your stomach, yes, but also in your digestive tract. So your body will absorb it just fine. The hormone in the morning after pill will function as intended.

Only “XR” tablets (extended release) can have issues so I don’t think you have anything to worry about. 😊

[catwoman7 11,212]

this didn't apply to me since I was already post-menopausal when I had surgery, but I think we were recommended to use two forms of birth control the first few months since women tend to be super fertile the first few months after surgery.

[sillykitty 10,775]

17 hours ago, mcipanda said:

First, you must be so freaked out right now. Deeeeep breaths! I have three beautiful kids as well so I know how you feel.

From what I understand, pills such as these should work just fine. They break down in your stomach, yes, but also in your digestive tract. So your body will absorb it just fine. The hormone in the morning after pill will function as intended.

Only “XR” tablets (extended release) can have issues so I don’t think you have anything to worry about. 😊

This is the right answer @Mammaptp

[Mammaptp 3]

Thankyou all so much! Still patiently waiting for aunt flo to show, (1 day late currently) also my husband and I were already super fertile, it's like he looked at me 3 times and we got pregnant. Praying she comes today!

[SleeveToBypass2023 2,626]

On 7/20/2023 at 2:06 PM, Mammaptp said:

Thankyou all so much! Still patiently waiting for aunt flo to show, (1 day late currently) also my husband and I were already super fertile, it's like he looked at me 3 times and we got pregnant. Praying she comes today!

Well, today is Monday. Did she show up???

[LindsayT 594]

My surgeon said to double up on birth control because the extra estrogen released after surgery, when you're losing, can make you super fertile. I had my tubes tied after the birth of my third, so I can't speak to the effectiveness of the pill.

[mcipanda 121]

On 7/20/2023 at 1:06 PM, Mammaptp said:

my husband and I were already super fertile, it's like he looked at me 3 times and we got pregnant. Praying she comes today!

LOL I say the saaaaame thing! My kids will joke on our anniversary that Daddy needs to wear sunglasses so Mommy doesn't have another baby cracks me up.