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!!!!

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!

Mine didn't. I kept taking mine because of the same issues. W/o bc I would bleed for weeks really heavy. But be careful, some pills don't absorb. I was supposed to be crushing mine but my stupid surgeon didn't tell me.

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!!!!

I am told to stop taking BC two weeks before and 6-8 weeks after due to it increasing the risk of developing clots. My surgeon automatically gives heparin while in the hospital to decrease the chances. I have been on BC for many years to regulate and it is always given a bad rap about weight gain- if you read the fine print it says weight gain OR loss....AND is minimal, less than 5 pounds. So I wouldn't worry about it affecting your weight loss.

My concern isn't it affecting my weight loss but more so my weight loss affecting my periods. Rapid weight gain or loss can drastically change menstrations....so to me.... The benefits outweigh the risks. So I will continue taking my BC when cleared to do so.

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!!!!

I am told to stop taking BC two weeks before and 6-8 weeks after due to it increasing the risk of developing clots. My surgeon automatically gives heparin while in the hospital to decrease the chances. I have been on BC for many years to regulate and it is always given a bad rap about weight gain- if you read the fine print it says weight gain OR loss....AND is minimal, less than 5 pounds. So I wouldn't worry about it affecting your weight loss.

My concern isn't it affecting my weight loss but more so my weight loss affecting my periods. Rapid weight gain or loss can drastically change menstrations....so to me.... The benefits outweigh the risks. So I will continue taking my BC when cleared to do so.

My doc has not told me to stop taking mine, I called yesterday to double check and am waiting for confirmation. I hope I can stay on it, I am on it for birth control reasons, and I do not want to play games with the post op fertility and really don't want to have to abstain completely either.... well we will see.

I am still waiting on a surgery date...I have 14# to lose before my info is submitted to insurance.....BUT...My doctor told me that BCP's weren't as effective after surgery, so I am off of the pill and got an IUD. Painless insertion, and works great! Plus, I don't have to worry about remembering a pill!!!

<p>I am still waiting on a surgery date...I have 14# to lose before my info is submitted to insurance.....BUT...My doctor told me that BCP's weren't as effective after surgery, so I am off of the pill and got an IUD. Painless insertion, and works great! Plus, I don't have to worry about remembering a pill!!! </p>

Why are they not as effective? My surgeon said after surgery we are SUPER fertile due to hormone changes and weight loss. All birth control has the same effectiveness of 99.9% if taken correctly. So to me, it's personal preference.

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!

Yes, was required to stop 2 weeks before and 4 weeks after due to it increasing risk of blood clots, PE's and DVTs.

<p>I am still waiting on a surgery date...I have 14# to lose before my info is submitted to insurance.....BUT...My doctor told me that BCP's weren't as effective after surgery, so I am off of the pill and got an IUD. Painless insertion, and works great! Plus, I don't have to worry about remembering a pill!!! </p>

Why are they not as effective? My surgeon said after surgery we are SUPER fertile due to hormone changes and weight loss. All birth control has the same effectiveness of 99.9% if taken correctly. So to me, it's personal preference.

I'm on it and never stopped. I even took it the night before surgery. I take Cryselle... it's low dose but keeps me regular. I had the shots in my stomach to thin my blood too. I just got home yesterday. My surgery was Tuesday. Anyway, the nurse said because they give you antibiotics right before you go in to surgery is why the birth control might not work the first month and to use other methods. This is common anytime I've been sick and have gone on antibiotics they say you aren't protected the first month, so use other methods. They should alwYs te you that. I thought people were aware of this. If not, hopefully you know now so you aren't suprised later!