I've been on birth control for 9 years now. Is it true that I will have to go off before surgery and then have to possibly switch to a different method after since I may not absorb it as much. I have no children and not sure if I want them and I know I have to wait even if i do.. thanks in advance for any replies

another question to add on to Imdoingit1, I have heard that many people post op have to take all meds and vitamins in liquid form. So does that mean the only birth control post op options are the shots or the T bar?

Hi I saw your post and thought I would answer you as well as I know. One thing is we do not have to take pills in liquidation. We can take pills. I am personally going to do the depo shot for the simplicity of it. The pills make me terribly sick plus I don't want to forget and deal with unplanned pregnancy so close to my surgery. Anyhow, I am a huge advocate for the shot. But I understand its not for all. Hope this answers some of your question. Have a great new year!

You will need to go off before to help prevent blood clots. My Doc had me stop 2 months pre op.

The liquid phase of meds is only in the beginning while you are healing. A little birth control pill will go down no prob 1 month post op.

Thanku for replying that does help a lot. I see the surgeon this week for the first time and I have so many questions.. where I went u have to go to the seminar first and then u can make an appointment. Wish me luck