Birth Control after WLS?

Julie V.
on 3/12/09 12:44 pm - West Carrollton, OH
What was you your prefered method of birth control following surgery?

Don't get me wrong DH and I want babies, and prior to our surgery approvals had been trying over 5 1/2 years, but now we have to wait another 12-18 months, but avoiding sex is out of the question, as is condoms . . . so any recommendations?
~Julie~
Sarah198125
on 3/12/09 4:24 pm - Upstate, NY
My specialist put me on Yasmin (Ocella) years ago, because I have PCOS. I really liked that one.
Julie V.
on 3/12/09 9:40 pm - West Carrollton, OH
I read in another thread that oral contraceptives are an no no. . .

I spent years on Ortho-tri-cyclen before my husband and I got married.
~Julie~
imnotknitting
on 3/13/09 2:17 am
I use the Nuva Ring at it pretty much rocks. I love not having to take another pill every day!
Mommy to 2 of the most beauiful little girls in the whole universe and still in love with my hubby of 8 years. LIFE IS GOOD!
Kristy T.
on 3/17/09 2:26 pm - Stockton, CA
Right...the pill is a no no due to absorption issues.  I mean...you can take it but the chances you'll still get pregnant is VERY high.  I'd go with the NuvaRing as the OrthoEvra patch sucks...I know...I was on it for about 10 months before we ttc'ed after surgery.  Once you do have a baby though I suggest the Mirena IUD...I love love loved mine and will be getting another one here VERY shortly.

GL!
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