Question:
I am currently taking Birth Control pills, will it be absorbed?

I have heard by some it will not be asorbed properly, therefore making it ineffective. Will I have to go to a Depo shot or IUD? I am open to any suggestions or advice. Thanks in advance. :)    — perezrdh (posted on April 26, 2001)

April 25, 2001
I've got a friend with rny who's had no problems with birth control. As for the IUD, be careful. Do not go this route if you have very many female problems. It only gets worse.
   — Amy K.

April 25, 2001
Everybody is different. I was on the pill pre-op and post-op. I took them faithfully. And, somehow, I am 12 weeks pregnant. I am suprised but happy. My doctor said that it may be related to absorption but he is not sure.
   — Brenda B.

April 26, 2001
I am currently on LoEstrin for birth control. My surgeon said that birth control pills are absorbed far down in the intestines so it was ok to take them and their effectiveness would not be compromised.
   — Chris L.

April 26, 2001
My surgeon said the pill was fine too...now I'm about 4 days late and I'm wondering if he was right afterall!! hum...
   — Marnie K.

April 26, 2001
My surgeon recommends we don't rely on ANY hormone-based BC for about six months out of surgery. It's not an absorption issue, but he says that obese women have so many hormonal issues and that their levels can go so far out of whack during the rapid weight loss period that you just can't rely on hormone-based BC to be reliable until your body stabilizes.
   — Anna A.

April 26, 2001
I have been on Depo for 7 1/2 yrs and I love it. However, I gained 52 lbs in 11 months on it. I had my last shot just before surgery as I have decided to go off. Be careful as this can cause weight gain. I was told that even if I went off(prior to surgery)that it was no guarantee I would ever lose the weight from it. For me I didn't go thru this surgery to have additional weight from the birth control. It's now Hubby's turn for a snip!
   — Linda M.