tomatogirl 0 Posted August 11, 2008 I'm hopefully having surgery within a couple of months and I have an IUD. I don't see why, but would I need to have it removed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luigismama 0 Posted August 12, 2008 I have the Mirena (the 5 year plastic IUD) and I was fine. My doctor said there was no reason to be concerned. Just to be sure ask yours, but you should be fine. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Michelle 1 Posted August 12, 2008 I have the copper IUD (atleast I think its made of copper) and my surgeon knew about it before hand and it was fine. I am going for my first annual since surgery in Sept, but I cant see one affects the other?:confused2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomatogirl 0 Posted August 12, 2008 I didn't think there would be a problem (couldn't even think of a possible reason why), but you just never know. :whatchutalkingabout Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NN32 0 Posted August 14, 2008 i have the mirena, and I made both my Gyn and surgeon aware of the implant. The only thing my gyn recomended was to periodically check that the strings are still there. Feeling the strings will let you know that the device is still in place. The other thing is that with severe rapid weight loss, the device can slip, so if you start to feel weird or have unnecessary discomfort dont let it go. My friend lost 8 oz of blood from a punctured uterus from the mirena. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodriguezequal 3 Posted November 21, 2008 Before my surgery I had the ParaGard IUD...about 2 weeks post op I started having abdominal pain. I went to the ER and I had a cyst that was a little larger than my uterus on my ovary...I continued to grow more (they would each burst after getting so large) and finally my doctor decided that I needed to have my IUD removed as soon as possible...so now I'm back on the pill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowflake21al 0 Posted November 21, 2008 I have the Implanon, it goes under the skin in your arm, close to your arm pit. It lasts for 3 years. I had it placed back in July and my surgeon said that it was fine, I have had no problems with it at all and I love it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katers 0 Posted November 21, 2008 I have a mirena, it has been in for 2 years. No problem since banding 2 months ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2big4U 0 Posted November 21, 2008 My wife has a Mirana and I have a lapband, it has never been an issue for us...:drool::tongue2::w00t: Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cattoy71 0 Posted November 21, 2008 I had the mirena implanted just 3 weeks before my LapBand and all is well :drool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NukeChik 1 Posted November 29, 2008 I also have the copper IUD. I had it about 3 years before lap-banding. I've been banded for over 10 months now and no ill effects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites