Birth Control Post Op

I have read and heard of being very fertile after WLS. How long after surgery can you start with some type of birth control minus the condoms.  I mean like Pills, ring etc?

Pills are pretty much a no go for RNYers due to the malabsorption.  Although you could absorb a good amount of it, it just might not be enough to keep you from ovulating.  I suggest the ring if you don't want to use condoms.  Or...if you're already a mom go for an IUD. I started on the OrthoEvra patch at 2 months out at 199lbs and hated it.  I was on it for 10 months and was so glad to get rid of it.  I mean...it did the job as I didn't get pregnant.  But the high estrogen levels made my boobs hurt a lot & killed my libido.  After I had my daughter I tried to go back on it but my hypertension came back and the patch only  made it worse.  So...no patch, pill, shot or ring for me.  I'm an IUD girl.  I had one placed in 12/06 and kept it until 1/31/08 as we're ready to ttc#2. Good luck! Kristy

Hey lady!   I had thought about the IUD, but decided against it after reading lots of disturbing info online about side effects.  I didn't want to complicate my first year post op RNY with other occurrences.  My GYN and I decided to go with the NuvaRing.  I had that for about 3 months, but hubby was VERY disturbed by the way it felt and I never quite got the "it's in and you shouldn't feel it" feeling, so I stopped taking that. I've been on the patch now for about 2 months and so far, so complaints.

Yeah I am a bit scared of the IUD and I have no children so I dont want complications.  I will just have to try each one and see which one I like the best.

I use the Nuva-Ring.  I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!  Seriously, it's awesome.  You put the ring in for three weeks, take it out for one, that's it.  When I was researching it, I read that it's actually great for PCOS patients, because it suppresses ovulation, which is, of course, where our problems start.  I confirmed this with my doctor, and I was sold. Jessie