Birth Control Question

Angela_Italiana
on 6/3/13 4:03 am - CA

RNY on 03/04/13

Hello all,

I have been off of birth control since a month before my surgery (4 months total). My period has returned to normal (was basically non-existent since surgery) and am now ready to get back on it. Just looking for any brand recommendations. Any kind you really like? Minimal side-effects?

Thanks all

poet_kelly
on 6/3/13 4:32 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

I use condoms. No side effects. I don't have a preferred brand. Whatever brand my partner likes is fine.

It's my understanding that the pill may not be real effective after RNY due to issues with absorption.

I decided not to use anything with hormones on the advice of my doctor, due to a family history of breast cancer and a personal history of depression, plus I want to avoid anything that may cause weight gain.

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.

Laura in Texas
on 6/3/13 4:44 am

RNY on 09/17/08

I was on the depo shots for about a year right after surgery but the hormones along with the hormones released from losing weight about drove me coo-koo (I did not gain any weight from the shots). Now I'm old and my bf is fixed, so I don't have to worry about it anymore

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."

poet_kelly
on 6/3/13 4:58 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

In my last relationship, my partner had a vasectomy. That is by far my preferred method of birth control. However, since we split up, I had to come up with a second choice. Apparently some guys don't want to get get a vasectomy before you go to bed with them.

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.

Laura in Texas
on 6/3/13 5:52 am, edited 6/3/13 5:57 am

RNY on 09/17/08

OK, Kelly, that seriously made me laugh They really should just cooperate and go get snipped

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."

poet_kelly
on 6/3/13 7:16 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

I know! Do you think I should make that a requirement before a second date?

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.