On Optifast and got my period
I too was told to stop pre-accident (but only 2 weeks before) and stay off for a month after. The biggest risk with bcp is blood clots so they want you off before and after to reduce that risk (since blood clots are a risk of the surgery too).
Referral to Guelph: March 2, 2015 Orientation: April 9, 2015 Nurse: April 14, 2015 Social Worker: April 29, 2015 Sleep Study: May 3, 2015 Dietician: May 7, 2015 Second Trio Appointments: June 10, 2015 Sleep Study Cleared: June 16, 2015 Internist: June 25, 2015 Dietician: July 2, 2015 Post-Op Nutrition Class: August 31, 2015 Meet the Surgeon (Dr. Reed): September 22, 2015 Pre-Op: November 3, 2015 Surgery: November 19, 2015.