Preventing Pregnancy Post Op

K B.
on 5/16/12 2:28 am

RNY on 04/30/12

Hi Everyone,

I am almost 3 weeks post op from RNY and I have a couple questions. I am not trying to get pregnant this soon out, but actually trying to prevent it. I am in a commited relationship, but I am not ready to have kids just yet. I was taking birth control pre-op and was very successful in not getting pregnant. Now since surgery it is suggested bc does not always work. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what to do? Anyone here have experience with not getting pregnant until about 2 years post op? Any advice would be great!

Thanks :)

SarinaHaas
on 5/16/12 2:40 am - NY

RNY on 02/28/12

I'm on year 3 of my Mirena IUD (IUD with hormones, good for 5 years) and I LOVE it. Can't say enough good things about it. I also have experience with the Paragaurd (hormone free IUD) and it was terrible. Worst periods and cramping of my life. However, I don't know if you are a candidate for an IUD since you have not had any children yet. I would definitely ask your lady doctor about it. My mirena is fabulous.

Other suggestions I've heard for post op are the Nuva Ring, the patch or the Depo Shot.

ChellbyB
on 5/16/12 9:41 am - CA

RNY on 03/21/12

I couldn't agree more. I

Chellby

"That which doesn't kill me had better be able to RUN pretty darn fast!"

poet_kelly
on 5/16/12 3:08 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

It's the pill that might not work due to malabsorption. An IUD or the depo provera shot would work. You can also use condoms or a diaphragm, although condoms are not the most effective form of birth control. I actually got pregnant when using a condom.

Kelly

Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.

Paul C.
on 5/16/12 3:09 am - Cumming, GA

RNY on 07/16/10

One word...

HUMMERS!

Your boyfriend will totally love you forever!

Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04

xtine
on 5/16/12 3:10 am - San Jose, CA

RNY on 11/29/11

LOL leave it to you.. :-)

HW: 295 / SW: 273 / CW: 169.4 / GW: 140 / Dream Goal: 120
Height: 5'3.5" - *22lbs of my weightloss was lost pre-surgery.

xtine
on 5/16/12 3:10 am - San Jose, CA

RNY on 11/29/11

I am on Depo Provera. it has been working well for me. I chose not to do long term implant or IUD because I plan on getting pregnant as soon as my doc clears me.

HW: 295 / SW: 273 / CW: 169.4 / GW: 140 / Dream Goal: 120
Height: 5'3.5" - *22lbs of my weightloss was lost pre-surgery.

(deactivated member)
on 5/16/12 3:25 am

RNY on 04/18/12

My husband is getting used to condoms again... It's almost like we're dating!

Cleopatra_Nik
on 5/16/12 3:27 am - Baltimore, MD

RNY on 01/08/08

Since I am single, condoms are a must for health but other than that, I know the 'rhythm method' is generally frowned upon but since I have always and still do have a perfect 28 day cycle I don't even LOOK at a man when I am supposed to be ovulating.

Lisa T.
on 5/16/12 3:34 am - Indianapolis, IN

RNY on 06/07/12

I like the Nuva Ring. I'm pre-op but the doc didn't indicate I would need to switch post-op. I know it isn't for everyone, but it works for me.

Height 4'11" HW: 235 SW: 230 GW: 130 RNY 6/7/12

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