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What did you use as birth control after surgery? I am fine with waiting 1-2 years before ttc (i want to be at or close to goal). I've heard stories of the pill not being effective post-op, but my surgeon said it would work the same, even though my fertility would probably increase.
Would like to get other thoughts? Did anyone's surgeon have a different opinion?
I used to be a big advocate of the dollar store tests, but I've recently changed my tune. They're definitely not as sensitive as the First Response, so if you're looking for early testing, FR is probably going to catch it sooner. I recently had a miscarriage and had my levels tested while taking dollar store tests to check for lingering lines. When my HCG was 80, I got a test line that could only be seen when I held it up to the light, squinted at, etc. As my hormones got down to 40, there was no test line left on the dollar store test. First Response can pick up HCG around 20.
There are a lot of first response advocates out there, but I don't really know if there is a difference. I've used both. With my current pregnancy I used a Walmart one which was around 4 bucks, and when it showed up positive I moved to a digital test just so I could see the pregnant or not pregnant result. I didn't have to guess with lines and such. Good luck, I think if you're pregnant and you don't test too early you'll get a positive result regardless of the brand. Again, good luck I hope the 2WW goes fast for you :)
My guess is there is very little difference! When I had a natural miscarriage 12 yrs ago at 13 weeks--I was told to take a test a month after to confirm there were no remaining products in me--I refused to buy an expensive one and bought the cheapest I could find and it came up positive so OB made me come directly in for a beta level blood test--it was 25 which is like 1 day pregnant so I think they work well and that was 12 yrs ago!!!!!!!!!
I bought a bunch of internet cheapies (like this- http://www.amazon.com/Wondfo-Pregnancy-Test-Strips-25-count/dp/B0002YIQEQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363990683&sr=8-1&keywords=wondfo+pregnancy+test) and got my BFP on 11 dpo. While the expensive ones are nice, they aren't worth it if you're a POAS addict. Also, walmart has ones for $.88 that work well too.
That said, I had some digitals and it was great to see "pregnant" pop up, but that was only after I had a faint line on a cheapie.
Lap Band w/ Plication - Oct. 4, 2012 SW:318 CW:241 GW:175
Just to clarify, an ovulation test~ predicts ovulation to occur in 24-48 hours roughly for most brands.
I hope you continued to have intercourse the few days up to and after to +OPK.
Did you use sperm friendly lubrication, thin down your cervical mucus with Robitussin? Clomid can mess with your cervical mucus.
Happy and Healthy 2WW & 10 month journey~
Cheri
PS I had success with Clomid
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So my lurking has raised a question, I was wondering what the difference was between a test from the dollar store and a more expensive test like First Response or Clear Blue Easy.
I have one of both ready for my two week waiting period to be over. I bought the Dollar store one because, hey it was $1 and I could not believe they sold them there.
But then the crazy took over and I thought I had better get a higher quality test so I bought a first resonse.....ummm ya $14 for two test sticks.
So girls what's the difference?
RNY 1/29/08
Pre: BMI 47.6 wt 279
Current: BMI 24.9 wt 146
total pounds lost: 133
So I finished the very first ever round of Clomid, Estadryl, and had my cycle day 12 ultrasound last Friday that reveled a small 16 cm follicle. The NP was not too worried, she thought maybe I just ovulate a little later and felt sure that the follicle would grow to 17cm (the minimum they want the follicle to be for the HCG) within a day or two. So I self injected HCG on Sunday morning Holy bat wings that was hard! You would of thought I was trying to talk myself into jumping off a cliff....geez I had no idea what a coward I was!
So the ovulation test strip was super positive on Monday The test side was noticeably darker than the control (first time that has ever happened for me) I won't go into detail, but If there was a snowballs chance in hell of getting pregnant on Monday, I think we took full advantage.
Anyway, that leaves me with a two week wait before the doctor wants me to take a pregnancy test. My period should be due around April 1st, so incase anyone was wondering, I will be officially crazy for two weeks.
On the bright side, my face is breaking out in a lovely rash of acne, oh insult to injury, why me! always me! :)~
anyway, I am staying positive, hopeful and happy!
RNY 1/29/08
Pre: BMI 47.6 wt 279
Current: BMI 24.9 wt 146
total pounds lost: 133
