I'm nervous and hoping someone had this experience....today I had my preop stuff done at the hospital to include blood work, EKG, etc. All results are good. as I left I was provided with preop instructions very similar to what my dr had provided in my last office visit last week except it also stated to stop birth control 2 weeks prior to surgery. My dr never mentioned that but is aware I take them. I was not taking the pill at all last week because it was my time of the month, but I did take them the first four days of this week. I'll stop today but my surgery is this Tuesday...in 5 days. I'll call my dr in the morning to get his thoughts but can't get it off my mind and don't want to postpone anything. I'm healthy other than overweight and sore knees. Anyone had a similar experience or thoughts on it? I'm just thinking about blood clots and other things that the pill puts me at risk for...doesn't help that it's YAZ

I've been on BC pills, and they never told me to stop taking them. I was only not supposed to take it the day of surgery if taking with out food gave me an upset stomach.

I'm curious how you made out. I'm also on Yaz & was originally told to stop taking it, but since my last surgeon appt in November they've apparently changed their mind. At my pre-op appt last Wed, the PA at my surgeon's office said I don't have to stop taking it, but that since I won't be able to take it for about 3-4 says due to being in the hospital I need to use a back up method for the rest of the month. A little confused, but whatever lol

I heard back from my dr this morning. He said it was fine that I took them for a few days. It's just a standard preop process they tell everyone. All my preop blood work was fine so he has no concerns. Surgery is tomorrow.

Are you excited?! I'm a week from today!

Sorry it took a while to reply. I had my surgery this past Tuesday. No worries at all from being on the pill. They gave blood thinners and compression boots and lots of walking, so all is good there. I did have a pretty big hernia where my band was removed and it appears the suture to close it was too tight so I'm still on an IV since I cannot get any water or my own saliva down without having to spit it pack up. I was frustrated but tomorrow they'll go back in to remove the suture or replace it with a looser one that should allow liquid to pass through. A little frustrating but I'm. Sure it will be good. I know the dr is the best in my city and all the hospital people agree so I'm weeping a positive attitude. Just miss my own bed! Good luck with yours next week!

Sorry it took a while to reply. I had my surgery this past Tuesday. No worries at all from being on the pill. They gave blood thinners and compression boots and lots of walking' date=' so all is good there. I did have a pretty big hernia where my band was removed and it appears the suture to close it was too tight so I'm still on an IV since I cannot get any Water or my own saliva down without having to spit it pack up. I was frustrated but tomorrow they'll go back in to remove the suture or replace it with a looser one that should allow liquid to pass through. A little frustrating but I'm. Sure it will be good. I know the dr is the best in my city and all the hospital people agree so I'm weeping a positive attitude. Just miss my own bed! Good luck with yours next week![/quote']

Thanks!

I'm glad to hear you're in good spirits, at least. I'll be thinking of you.

I was told my my pervious clinic to stop birth control a month or 2 before. My current surgeon actually just recommended the IUD to be put it to avoid pregnancy after surgery. I just had surgery on Tuesday.. Yaa!! Just call your doc and let him know

My doc called me and told me to immediately stop taking my BC pills. He's not taking any chances with the blot clots.