Question:
Need help with Birth control..

I recently started using the patch for birth control(about 6 wks ago). I haven't lost any weight since then. Are these 2 things related or am I just on a terrible plateau?? Thanks in advance. Open RNY 8/12/02 down 70 lbs.    — Sharon1964 (posted on December 20, 2002)

December 20, 2002
The exact same thing happened to me. I started the patch and for the 3 weeks I wore it no weight loss at all. The week I had it off I dropped 7 lbs. I decided we would just use alternate form of birth control rather than messing with my hormones and weight loss (I am 3 months out from rny). Plus I was sooo hormonal while on it, my poor family haha. This probably doesn't apply to you but I read on the insert (after 2 weeks of wearing it) that it isn't considered effective for anyone over 198 lbs (which applies to me right now) so that helped me decide to use something else. I also noticed I really started losing my hair once I started on it, that might just be coincidence though.
   — Sherrie V.

December 20, 2002
I don't know much about the patch, but I'm on Ortho Tri Cyclen and have had no problems with it at all. You might want to ask your doctor about the pill instead of the patch.
   — Sarah K.

December 20, 2002
Hi, I am on the patch as well. I lose very very little until I take the patch off. Then I drop a ton of weight. I agree its not 100% effective over 200lbs weight. Im just using it as a secondary form of BC as we are sooooooo likely to get pregnant right after surgery. Good luck! Kelly R
   — k r.