Question:
Is there a gold standard of birth control following a Roux N Y bypass?
— jlw0423 (posted on December 28, 2006)
December 28, 2006
My doctor told me to use the patch or do the depo shots. My GYN OB sugest
that I do depo for awhile then switch over to the patch. She doesnt want
me to stay on the depo longer than a year because I would want children
after two years of surgery. When you come off the depo shots, it takes
about a year to be able to conceive. Then if I stay on the patch another
year and come off, I should be able to conceive in three months. I've heard
that the depo shot can make you gain weight. This is my first month being
on it so I dont know yet. Hopefully I wont.
— barfiep01
December 28, 2006
I just used condoms. They worked for me.
— jjeanniespets1
December 28, 2006
Its me again. I also wanted to say is it might be best for you to talk
with your doctor or Gyn Ob about this. They should be able to tell you what
is best for you. I do know that the depo shots can weaken your bones over
a period of time. Thats another reason why me doctor did not want me to
stay on the shots longer than a year. But she did say this birth control
is about the strongest you can take.
— barfiep01
December 28, 2006
Just a tad bit of knowledge. I know that docs say the depo shot is good
and you should be able to get pregnant after a year or so being off of it.
However, I have a friend of mine that was on the shot and has now been off
of it for 2 years and 3 months and has yet to get a regular period or get
pregnant. Her ob blames it on the depo shot. I also have another friend
that used the depo shot and gained about 60 lbs from it. Just some info
for you. I personally do not take bc because breast cancer runs in my
family. I am just very careful by tracking my cycles on
fertilityfriend.com and using protection when the time is necessary.
— *Malena* M.
December 28, 2006
This is originally my question. I am 37 and already have three children,
don't want anymore, so fertility isn't an issue for me, my big concern is
weight gain.
— jlw0423
December 28, 2006
I am using Nuvaring. It's a vaginal insert so you don't have to worry about
a pill. I've read people on this site saying they got pregnant from it, but
I've never had a problem.
— seanna
December 29, 2006
What about getting your tubes tied? Then you won't have to worry about an
oops. I have heard that people are way more fertile after surgery and it
is very common for bc to not work at all.
— *Malena* M.
December 29, 2006
This is for Malena's last response. People like myself that has not have
children yet and want to have children dont want to get their tubes tied.
Thats not even an option. My reason of having surgery is to help my health.
And one of my health issues is not being fertile. I'm sorry to hear that
one of your friends cant conceive and the other gain 60lbs after doing the
depo shot. But everyone is different. I know people that has done the
depo shot and never gain a pound and able to have children. I know people
that has gain weight after doing the depo shot (not 60lbs). Everyone is
different. I want to make sure for at least the first year I dont get
pregnant. That would not be fair for a unborn child that could result
having birth defects for the fact I'm selfish and dont want to gain weight.
If you see that you are putting weight on after the depo shot, dont do it
again. I know the purpose of this surgery is to lose weight, but you dont
want to jeopardize two lifes.
— barfiep01
December 29, 2006
My doc told me I could go back on my pills after two weeks. He was
concerned with the whole blood clot thing after surgery. I do not need them
for birth control because my husband is fixed however I need them to
regulate my periods or all hell breaks loose. I'll bleed forever if I don't
take them. I don't want to use any other method. Condoms are out as I am
allergic to latex.
— Rebekkah T.
December 29, 2006
I got prego on the depo shot, I am 4 months out. I do not think there is
anything that is a sure thing.
— Shelly M.
December 30, 2006
I was taught (through UCLA's bariatric classes) that the BC pill no longer
absorbs properly into the body because it normally is absorbed in the
bottom of the stomach, which no longer sees food/drugs after it has been
separated from the new pouch. My OB/GYN recommends the Nuvaring which I
intend to start using as soon as possible. I am 11 days post-op and was
told to wait 30 days before resuming birth control. Hope that helps!
— LabLover821
January 2, 2007
I had to be off Yasmin birth control pills one month before and one month
after surgery to reduce the risks of blood clots. However, after that, my
surgeon and OB/GYN assured me that birth control pills would be just as
effective. One year out and even with the possible increased fertility due
to weight loss, I have not gotten pregnant. Good luck!
— Tigs
January 11, 2007
I haven't had the surgrey yet. But I am familiar with the depo and I was on
it for a year and half. Now off for about 4yrs and still haven't concieved
and Yes you do gain weight I gain 50lbs. But going to lose it soon =0) Good
luck with your decision.
— Lily G.
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