Birth Control on Surgery Date?

[megster27 1]

My date is now 4 days away and I have a question. Can I take my birth contol on the day of the surgery? Or for that matter the day before?

[dolphanatic22 0]

I stopped mine 2 weeks before surgery because it increases chances of blood clots, however the surgeon said it was not necessary to stop...my pcp just recommended it since I was concerned about blood clots. I got married 2 weeks after surgery so per my surgeon, I started bc 10 days after surg and used condoms as well since its not good to get pregnant within 18 mos of banding.

I hope this helps. Good luck in surgery. I hope you will love your new life when you are done like I do!

[RestlessMonkey 7]

You're safest to ask your surgeon. Mine made a point of telling us no BC pills preop and for a while post op, but all surgeons are different. Find out from yours what's best for you!

[Lady Lap Band 71]

I was told that I was going to have to stop taking it prior to surgery. I cannot remember the exact amount of days before but you should give your doctor a ring and ask the question!