birth control

[KristyLynn 0]

do you know how long after we've been banded that we can re-start birth control? =/

*hoping for this weekend lol*

thanks!

[tstarrs 0]

I would assume right away? I took B/C the whole way through. Although I have an IUD...but that is still sending out hormones like the pill does.

[KristyLynn 0]

yeah, mine is a pill. they requested that we stop it a few weeks before surgery. but...i would think its ok, now, also. i would ask the doctor but that won't be until monday and SUNDAY is the perfect day to start it unless i wait a month and i don't want to do that lol.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

You should really check with your doc.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

It's to help prevent blood clots and they can be an issue for a while post op.

[KristyLynn 0]

ohhhh. thats right...it thickens the blood, doesn't it? scheisse. =/ thank you.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

You're welcome! better safe than sorry!

[thatDEgirl 1]

I took mine throughout (pill), my doc was okay with that.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

That DEGirl, the pill is notorious for making women more prone to blood clots, which I'm sure you know! Perhaps each patient is different; since KristyLynn's doc asked her to stop it, (understanding how important it is that she not get pregnant right away) it's probably for a good reason, and she should clear with him before she goes back on it!

[thatDEgirl 1]

That DEGirl, the pill is notorious for making women more prone to blood clots, which I'm sure you know! Perhaps each patient is different; since KristyLynn's doc asked her to stop it, (understanding how important it is that she not get pregnant right away) it's probably for a good reason, and she should clear with him before she goes back on it!

Really!? I wasn't telling her to go back on it, I was telling her *my* experience. Thanks for your input anyway.

[AliNSanDiego 1]

I took my BC throughout as well. My doc was fine with it.

[srknepler 0]

I was also told that I didn't have to stop taking mine. The only thing that they have patients stop at my surgeons practice, is blood thinners.

Did you have the heparin shots before/after surgery? Perhaps that makes a difference?

I'm not a doctor...just throwing out ideas.

Like the PP....I think that your docs word should be given on whether or not you start. Having a Monday start instead of Sunday wouldn't make much difference....