When did your surgeon or other M.D. ok birth crontrol pills??

Hello, I am 2 1/2 weeks post op or so. I used to take lo ovral birth control pills(low dose estrogen) for many years prior to surgery and then was taken off 3 weeks pre op. I have not taken them since because they told me to be off them for a little while. The problem is I am afraid of becoming pregnant and obviously do not want to be because I just had this surgery,etc. I want to be responsible. I used to use the pills and also use condoms just to be double safe. However I trust the pills more than the condoms. What do I do? I plan to call my surgeons office and check with them..but besides abstinence..what did your doctor suggest? I also use the pills to regulate my period and since not being on them it has been irregular and not much fun! I took blood thinners for 10days post op(gave myself injections) as a precaution to prevent blood clots as told by my surgeon. I recently started to see my sons father once again and just want to be safe and responsible. Can anyone help or share? Much appreciated!

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