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Birth Control Post Surgery? Nuvaring?

Hi All,

I had a revision from Lapband to VSG on Aug 15th. I used to take Loestein 24FE before my revision surgery. My surgeon told me due to absorption issues that 'could' happen I should look into another form of birth control. I went to my OB- GYN and she suggested the Nuvaring because I have PCOS and still need hormones in my birth control. So, my question is: All post-op's, what kind of Birth Control do you use? Does anyone use the Nuvaring & what do you think of it?

Thanks!!

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I'm pre op and started the Mirena in Jan 2012..it is great. I wanted that because I knew I wanted a revision soon from lapband to VSG..because 6 mos after getting my band I got pregnant with our first child. ..so now once I start losing weight again i will not have to worry about getting pregnant and gaining that weight back..

Mirena IUD. I love it. I haven't had a real period in about 7 years.

I use the patch. I love it- I was told that the pill didn't work as well with sleeves and my last child was born with my IUD in her little fist. :). I guess when they say that it's 99% effective' date=' then that's not 100%![/quote']

OMG. What kind was it? Was that a fluke or just that 1% chance you were blessed with?

I have been using Nuva Ring for three years; I stopped around May so I wouldnt have the hormones in my system during surgery. I really love the ring and will resume using it a month after surgery.

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I haven't had any weight gain or issues with not loosing weight since getting my depo shot end of Sept. My next shot is due in Dec.

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Hi All' date='

I had a revision from Lapband to VSG on Aug 15th. I used to take Loestein 24FE before my revision surgery. My surgeon told me due to absorption issues that 'could' happen I should look into another form of birth control. I went to my OB- GYN and she suggested the Nuvaring because I have PCOS and still need hormones in my birth control. So, my question is: All post-op's, what kind of Birth Control do you use? Does anyone use the Nuvaring & what do you think of it?

Thanks!![/quote']

I've been on NuvaRing for 10 years and I love it. I have band and will be revision soon I hope and I will continue to use the ring! Just remember after weight loss it's very easy to get pregnant so you will want to double up, not you but you and your partner!

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