Question:
Has anyone gained anyone weight from the depo shot post op?

I go for my depo shot tommrow and i am scared cause one of the side effects is weight gain. Has anyone on the depo shot post op gained any weight that made you concerned?    — Tabitha K. (posted on July 11, 2002)

July 11, 2002
I have gotten the Depo Provera injections since 1994 and have continued them, I am 4 months post-op now and continue to get the injections. Prior to having surgery, I feel it had some aid in my gaining over 100lbs but I could have controlled it, so I don't blame Depo Provera. I have lost 78lbs so far and don't feel it has hindered my weight loss at all but I think the side effects are more common if you've just started taking it. I'm probably immune to the side effects after 8 years or at least I'm hoping. Don't let it scare you - Depo Provera is an excellent method, best of all no periods! Best of luck.
   — Angie B.

July 12, 2002
I too have gotten the Depo before and after surgery. I continue to lose at a consistent rate and wouldn't worry about it. I think the Depo might have contributed to a few of my excess pounds, but was not the sole contributing factor. I go for mine on Monday and am not stressing out about it. Good luck.
   — Shona M.