Birth Control

Hi Everyone, I have been trying to find out as much as I can about birth control after surgery. I have had many people tell me that going back on the pill is out of the question. Has anyone had any experience with the patch or the shots?? Any help would be GREAT!! Thanks! A

I was on the patch before I had my first child...I LOVED IT!!! You put one on a week and you replace it every week. I had no problems with it. I had lapband and they told me it ok for the pill. I didn't take their advice, Now I am 7 weeks pregnant... Oh well, I welcome the baby anyways.

Jennifer, Thanks so much for your help and congrats on your pregnancy! Babies are such a blessing! I'm in the process of trying to find an OB/GYN here in IN and I wanna be able to go there and ask for the b.c. that I want, so I'm trying to do all the research I can. Does the patch give you all the same benefits that the pill gives, in regards to your period? ie lighter and shorter duration...cramp control...pms control? I knew I should have gone to med school...darn it! I really appreciate your help!!

I was never really one to have alot of period symptoms..Dr Mary Soper on the west side is who I use. I have been going to her since my first pregnancy in 2001. She is great.

Jennifer, Again thanks so much for your help. To tell you the truth I don't have much by way of period "problems" I just got spoiled by the pill. 2-3 day periods are GREAT! I will keep your doc in mind, but sadly, it is quite a drive from here, in Bedford, to Indy. But if I don't find someone that is a good match for me, I will be making the drive! You're a peach to help me. A

Andrea many people are encouraged to use another form of protection along with the pill since the pill isn't absorbed as well or correctly after surgery. Many people's fertility increases after surgery as well...Right Darrah? I myself was on the pill for 5 years and then in June, prior to surgery I had the Mirena IUD put in. I now don't have to worry about birth control for 5 years! The insertion was painful but the end result is so worth it! Hope this helps! Sam

I had the Mirena put in 9 weeks ago and still have bleeding. So- you haven't had any trouble with it? I would like it because of the length of use but would love it if this would stop. When I talked to the nurse at the Dr. office she said it could take 3-4 months for my system to get straightened out. I was one of the fertile ones after surgery and got pregnant around my one year anniversary. Baby Annabella is now 6 months old and I love her so much but not enough to go without some type of control to stop another little one from sprouting. Another Sam in Southern INhttp://images.obesityhelp.com/mbgraphics/emoticons/fairy.gif

I had the merina put in last sept. and never had bleeding. i think every body is different. I love not having to worry about birth control all the time!!

Andrea....don't know if you would be willing to go to New Albany...but there is a wonderful OB/GYN ther named Stephen Baldwin. He is the best! Patient, kind, gives you all the attention as though you were his only patient. he is up to date on all the newer medical changes and I would reccommend him very highly. He deals with alot of women who are high risk pregnancies too if that helps!

I have surgery next month and already changed my bc to the nuvaring. its a plastic ring inserted **down there*** and leave in for three weeks, then take out for one week. after the one week (ahamm, period), insert new nuvaring. the ring has the hormones in it and you absorb it thru **down there**. I like it. i don't forget to take my pill! you just have to remember to change it. I don't feel it or anything. & it doesnt interfere with my sex life. my dr had a sample, so maybe you could try it. hope it helps