Question:
I have been ok'ed to start taking my birth control pill

Does anyone know how long it needs to be in my pouch before it is absorbed? I take it right when I wake up and won't drink anyting for over an hour...is this enough time? Someone told me to take it at night but I tend to drink a lot of water before bed...what is best?    — MyOrchids (posted on June 29, 2009)

June 29, 2009
You might need a back up method as well. A lot of women become fertile mertile even on BCP, after weight loss. I wouldn't feel right telling you it is okay day or night, I just think you might need a second form of birth control. Best wishes to you.
   — Kristy

June 29, 2009
Just an fyi to everyone my Husband is fixed...I need the pill to regulate my cycle so I need it to work lol.
   — MyOrchids

June 29, 2009
I too will need to take my BC for the same reason but will have had RNY and can not take pills? I am not married but may want to have children some day...What birth control do most RNYers use?
   — Amy Smith

June 29, 2009
My Doctor took me off the bc pill because of the lack of absorption after RNY. he put me on the patch-it is ok but not very attractive- I will be getting the IUD in Janruary
   — jlbraatz98

June 30, 2009
uh, oh, oops, sorry, I didn't know that. LOL Okay then, I guess that changes everything. Women are told to take their bcp at night I think in case of sleepiness, or dizziness. So I would if you can take it in the morning, then do so. Ok, now I hope I helped. hahaha
   — Kristy

June 30, 2009
i take it at nite and drink a lot too. i use pill for regulation and have no prob at all. good luck
   — shackett0426