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new_me_2013    46

new_me_2013
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Took BCP for many many years before surgery. My surgeon required I stop them 2 weeks pre-op. After surgery I decided to stay off them in fear of gaining weight once starting again. I'm 9 weeks out & am still off them. My OB/GYN told me it was totally up to me if I wanted to get back on them. My main question is to any ladies who were on them & continued them post op...did u notice it hindered your weight loss or helped? I kinda miss the regularity of periods & no cramps but I don't want to stall (again!) thanks!!!!

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Colette85    8

Colette85
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I would also like to know the same. Thanks!

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plasticbee    22

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I took mine with no interruptions at all (Quasense, a generic Seasonale) and have not noticed anything I would call a hindrance. The pill however, still didn't prevent my period from trying to creep up early on me though... at least I had read here enough to know that was a "thing" and didn't panic. HTH.

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Snufflegus    80

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I am on depo went off 2 months before surgery as surgeon required 30 days off. Went back on at 6 weeks post op and have had no issues in my weight loss as far as I'm concerned.

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Tropical.Lover    24

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I am on depo went off 2 months before surgery as surgeon required 30 days off. Went back on at 6 weeks post op and have had no issues in my weight loss as far as I'm concerned.

Congrats :))))

Plus ....

I never really knew the pill made ppl gain weight . That's so sad .

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Jenny12    361

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I take Lo Loestrin Fe and I stopped one week prior to surgery and started back a week or two after surgery. No hinder to my weight loss at all. I also wouldn't say it helped it. I only had one stall at around 5 months and it was my own fault, not BC, but after that it was smooth sailing and the pounds have melted off.

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mwrarr    244

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I'm on Yaz & have been for 2-3 years. I never stopped taking it. They just gave me heparin in the hospital. It definitely had zero affect on my WL. I lost 65# in my 1st 4 months. I did have some breakthrough bleeding months 5-8, but it was minor.

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mwrarr    244

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I was on Aviane but the daggone thing didn't work. Got preggo 17days post op

What?! Holy moly. :) I've never heard of Aviane.

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jerzeygirl81    37

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I was on Aviane but the daggone thing didn't work. Got preggo 17days post op

What?! Holy moly. :) I've never heard of Aviane.
I used to have horrible periods. Gone for 6 months then it would come on and stay for 6+ weeks and that pill was the only one that would stop it.

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JillDisney    11

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Do all doctors require you to stop BC prior to the surgery? I'm havering the sleeve Feb. 4th and haven't done my preppy appointment yet. I had lapband (I'm having it removed) 2 years ago and didn't have to stop for that. Just wondering.... I have horrible issues if I'm not on BC. Nonstop bleeding for weeks and once it lasted almost 2 months. Not fun!

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mistysj    1,940

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It will sure hurt your weight loss if you get pregnant this early out. Lots of women get really fertile really quickly after surgery.

Edit: posted that before I saw the reply from Jerzy. Wow. I hope your surgeon and other doctors are guiding you through it. That would be so stressful! I was not trying to make light of your situation.

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mwrarr    244

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Do all doctors require you to stop BC prior to the surgery? I'm havering the sleeve Feb. 4th and haven't done my preppy appointment yet. I had lapband (I'm having it removed) 2 years ago and didn't have to stop for that. Just wondering.... I have horrible issues if I'm not on BC. Nonstop bleeding for weeks and once it lasted almost 2 months. Not fun!

I did not stop mine.

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