Edit: Question about IUDs pre-op...
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I don't post a lot on this board; however I read all of the posts and you have a lot of knowedge so I wanted to ask you a question...do you know if I can get Paragard (copper IUD) put in place before RNY surgery? My surgery is scheduled for 12/13. I needed to go off my birth control pills a month before and a month after and can't get pregnant for about two years post-op, so I was looking for a long-term birth control option. Any insight you have would be greatly appreciated.
Have a wonderful holiday!
Selena
I don't post a lot on this board; however I read all of the posts and you have a lot of knowedge so I wanted to ask you a question...do you know if I can get Paragard (copper IUD) put in place before RNY surgery? My surgery is scheduled for 12/13. I needed to go off my birth control pills a month before and a month after and can't get pregnant for about two years post-op, so I was looking for a long-term birth control option. Any insight you have would be greatly appreciated.
Have a wonderful holiday!
Selena
I don't know much about IUDs. I've never had one. Actually, the only birth control I've ever used is condoms (and I got pregnant while using them, so definitely don't rely solely on those right after surgery!). My partner had a vasectomy a number of years ago whichis wonderful birth control if you don't want kids later.
I do know many people have IUDs when they have RNY but I do't know if some kinds would be OK but others not. I would give your surgeon a call to check. I would not rely on your PCP or OB/GYN or midwife or whomever you see for that stuff to know.
Definitely make sure you don't get pregnant until 18 months out, or longer if your doc advises.
I do know many people have IUDs when they have RNY but I do't know if some kinds would be OK but others not. I would give your surgeon a call to check. I would not rely on your PCP or OB/GYN or midwife or whomever you see for that stuff to know.
Definitely make sure you don't get pregnant until 18 months out, or longer if your doc advises.
Kelly
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I'm sure Kelly is a nice woman but there are lots of really well qualified people on here that are more than happy to help on a variety of subjects!!!
As a midwife, I would recommend that if you can, find a good Nurse Practioner or midwife to discuss the benefits/risks of Mirena vs Paragard. I don't find OB'GYN's to be as up to date on contraception or special cir****tances (such as WLS), especially if they are a little "older" but it may be different where you are.
I don't like to give medical advice on the internet because I don't know your medical history and it would not be good practice to do so!
As a patient, I would recommend the Mirena - I have had two vaginal deliveries and so it was a breeze to fit (virtually painless - a little cramping) and although I was bleeding for about 2 weeks afterwards, it has become just a tiny trace of spotting now and then. Fingers crossed that I don't get any more periods - I think I deserve that at my age (49) and no sign of menopause!!! This for me is the biggest plus of the Mirena.
I was using birth control pills up to the day of fitting so I didn't have to wait for my period, but if you are currently OFF contraception they *may* make you wait until you get a period. My recommendation would be to just call and ask or schedule an appointment and see what they say - they have to go with the practice that they feel is right!
Kim
As a midwife, I would recommend that if you can, find a good Nurse Practioner or midwife to discuss the benefits/risks of Mirena vs Paragard. I don't find OB'GYN's to be as up to date on contraception or special cir****tances (such as WLS), especially if they are a little "older" but it may be different where you are.
I don't like to give medical advice on the internet because I don't know your medical history and it would not be good practice to do so!
As a patient, I would recommend the Mirena - I have had two vaginal deliveries and so it was a breeze to fit (virtually painless - a little cramping) and although I was bleeding for about 2 weeks afterwards, it has become just a tiny trace of spotting now and then. Fingers crossed that I don't get any more periods - I think I deserve that at my age (49) and no sign of menopause!!! This for me is the biggest plus of the Mirena.
I was using birth control pills up to the day of fitting so I didn't have to wait for my period, but if you are currently OFF contraception they *may* make you wait until you get a period. My recommendation would be to just call and ask or schedule an appointment and see what they say - they have to go with the practice that they feel is right!
Kim
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I know that my WLS surgeons wife is an OB GYN, I bet there are a lot of questions like this. Is there a way your surgeon can speak to Dr. Todd? I bet he has the low down if no one else does.
Dr. Todd is Alaska Bariatric in Anchorage, AK.
I know that my WLS surgeons wife is an OB GYN, I bet there are a lot of questions like this. Is there a way your surgeon can speak to Dr. Todd? I bet he has the low down if no one else does.
Dr. Todd is Alaska Bariatric in Anchorage, AK.
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