Question:
Hunger with birth control pills

I have started to take birth control pills and I start eating and get very tired for about 2 1/2 to 3 weeks during the pills I start to eat and fill real tired.... And I don't loose any weight... the rest of the time I'm fine ... I mean I don't eat alot but not doing as well as I would like ..... does anyone have any suggestions.... I was ready up on some diet aids .... but I just wanted to know if any one has tried or has any suggestions? Thanks for any input.... By the way I have lost 96 lbs since Feb... and have 60-70 to go .... Can't wait til I reach goal ....    — [Anonymous] (posted on September 12, 2000)

September 12, 2000
Do you mean taking diet-weight-loss pills that they sell in the drugstore to supress your appetite? I'd have to strongly urge you NOT to take these. After all the trouble you've gone through, and the great success you've had in losing 96 pounds, diet-pills are not something you want to fall back into. We've all tried these horrible fad diets and pills to lose surgery, but did they work? No! So don't fall into that trap again. You're doing great now. I would recommend you talk to your OB-GYN or family physician about your birth control pills. Perhaps there's another birth control method you could try?? I wish you the best of luck losing the rest of your weight. 96 pounds gone is great!!!!
   — Kristy J.