Question:
For those taking Orthotricyclin...

I need info on Orthotricyclin birth control pills. Are they absorbed well? I am 11 weeks post-op and am to pick up my pills tomorrow. I believe my surgeon's nurse is out of town since I haven't got a response from her about this. My new gynocologist doesn't seem to know much about gastric bypass surgery.... Those of you on bc pills post-op, any problems or concerns? I will speak with my surgeon's nurse before taking them, but I would like to get feedback from those taking these pills. THANKS!    — karmiausnic (posted on December 7, 2002)

December 6, 2002
I have been taking OrthoTriCyclen since my surgery 13 months ago. My surgeon requires we take/use birth control for the first year. He said the pill was the best form. He is a stickler about taking the right kind of pills. So I guess they are absorbed just fine. (I wish they were not because I would like to be pregnant!!!!)
   — Lisa Marie D.

December 7, 2002
I can't give you information regarding the pills, but if you do find they are a problem, a good solution may be the Nuvaring. It is not a pill, therefore, no absorbtion issues... also, you can forget about it for three weeks.. nothing to remember. Just in case.
   — KellyJeanB