Hey girls,

My doc said I had to go off my BC pill 4 weeks prior to surgery. So, I did and was banded last thurs. Well, I got my period this week and was wondering if I can start the pill again on Sunday....any of you know?

When did you go back on it?

Thanks in advance for your reply....

Because the pill can be a causative factor in the formation of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary emboli (PE), many surgeons or consults require you to stop the pill before surgery if you're obese. Obesity is another causative factor in DVT and PE as is immobility (on the OR table and post-op).

Once you return to your usual level of activity, it's fine to go back on the pill.

My doc told me under NO circumstances to begin my BC pills before 6 weeks. It is very dangerous and can cause blood clots!

Bottom line, call your OB/GYN and ask him/her. Mine allows patients to go back on 3 days after surgery so follow your MD's instructions. Because of PE's, I can no longer take the pill.

Thanks guys!

Because the pill can be a causative factor in the formation of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary emboli (PE), many surgeons or consults require you to stop the pill before surgery if you're obese. Obesity is another causative factor in DVT and PE as is immobility (on the OR table and post-op).

Once you return to your usual level of activity, it's fine to go back on the pill.

Elisabeth, I just wanna recognize you and THANK you for being a part of LBT.

You are *AWESOME* - a wonderful asset to this board.

Wow, thank you so much. You just made my day!

This is frightening to me as my doc didn't say a word about stopping the pill - myt bmi was pretty low but i took it straight through. scary. i'm gonna write him now so that others won't be at risk.

I was on the Depo shot and my doctor didn't ask me to stop. Hmmmmmm, oh well, I'm still here!

My surgery is in less than four weeks and my surgeon hasn't said a word about stopping. I guess I should give her a call. That is a little scary.

Sarah

I didn't stop the pill either. My doctor certainly knew about it, as did the nurses in the hospital and no one seemed concerned. Just make sure your doctor knows about it. My doctor also did a veinous doppler scan of my legs to make sure I didn't have any clots prior to surgery, maybe that's why he let me stay on it.

I was not taken off of my birth control pills before, during, or after surgery. Never informed that it might be a concern.

I am on the depo shot and I havent had a perios in awhile. However 2 days after my banding I began to have light vaginal bleed--it was dark almost black. Im a week out of surgery and still got it. Did anyone else have this sproblem?

Elisabeth, I just wanna recognize you and THANK you for being a part of LBT.

You are *AWESOME* - a wonderful asset to this board.

I ditto what Paula has just said. When I see posts from Elizabethsew I never pass them by - so clear, calm and insightful. Thank you for being one of my favourite posters on LBT!

Henderson925, I haven't been taking any form of BC for years now, but have had completely regular periods all my life, 5 days long, 28 days apart. Anyway, a week out of surgery I had an unexpected period, so much heavier than usual, and shorter than usual, then instead of the usual 28 days interval, I had to wait much longer for the next one. Weird, but the cycle being messed up must have something to do with the surgery.

Deana.

Henderson925 - I got my period this week....it was right on schedule but it definitly was different. It was dark, like you said...almost tar then it turned to normal. I think this has to do with the surgery and old blood that was sitting in there...somthing like that.. ...clearly, I'm not a dr.

I was not taken off of my birth control pills before, during, or after surgery. Never informed that it might be a concern.

Wow, your weight loss is wonderful. Congratulations!