Question:
COULD THE BIRTH CONTROL PATCH KEEP YOU FROM LOSING?
I'm 3 weeks out and have only lost 7lbs. Could the patch be causing me not to lose? Maybe I'll drop when I get my period? — Kelly* P. (posted on February 7, 2003)
February 7, 2003
Congratulations on your surgery! You didn't list on your profile how much
you weigh but I do know the BC patch is only effective if you way under
200lbs. So I would call your doctor to get another form of BC. I use the
pill and condoms, better safe then sorry. With that said, I have never
used the patch but have read lots of posts here about people not losing
when on the patch and once they take it off they lose. **kelly
— Kelly T.
February 7, 2003
Well most docs will say there is no medical proof that the pill or any form
of it causes weight gain or prevents weight loss. LET ME TELL YOU I think
that is a bunch of bunko. When I first got married I went on the pill and
within a year I gained like 100 lbs on it. When I stopped the pill the
weight leveled out. Anyway, I would recommend other methods but you have
to be careful. Rapid weight loss will affect almost all birth control, the
only method it does not affect is condoms. Be oh so careful, pregnancy
rigt now can be dangerous to you. Some people do it ok, but take care of
you first!! :) Good luck ***11 mths PO -190 lbs, current weight 130***
— smedley200
February 7, 2003
I used the patch for 2 months post-op and didn't lose any weight. I stopped
them and am losing again. I just use condoms and lots of caution even
though I really don't think I can get pregnant(been trying for years) I
don't want to get pregnant now, wouldn't it be about right to do so now!!
— Sharon1964
February 7, 2003
I'm at goal and have been sicne September. I use the patch and have been
since November and I haven't gained or lost any weight. I've maintained
but that's what I want to do.
Also, are you over 200 pounds?? The patch isn't very effective if you are
more then 200 pounds.
— Patty H.
February 7, 2003
I went on the patch back in November and didn't lose anything from that
point until just a few weeks ago when I decided to take myself off of it.
Now, I am losing again. I have dropped approx 12 lbs just w/in the last
few weeks since stopping the patch. I am just using condoms now. I am 8
months post op and have about 30 lbs to go to goal. Good luck!
— susan M.
February 7, 2003
I totally agree with Tina. After I had my son I tried Norplant, gained
weight. After my daughter I tried the Depo injections, gained weight. I
didn't eat any more or excercise any less, but still packed on the pounds.
I truly believe that all those "hormonal" types of bc will make
you gain, not all do, but A LOT DO. I would suggest using condoms. JMO
— Cat S.
February 7, 2003
I had a lot of trouble with the pill and weight gain but mostly with my
blood pressure and increase in migraine. I got an IUD 2 years ago and LOVE
IT, nothing to maintain, no artificial hormones, almost 100% effective and
you don't have to remember to do anything. The only thin I have to remember
is that in 8 monre years I need to replace it.
— Sarah S.
February 7, 2003
I agree with the last poster - I got the IUD and it was the best thing I
ever did! No side effects whatsoever!
— jengrz
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