I am trying to decide what birth control to be put on. Can we take the pill after the bypass? Will it still be as effective? I don't plan on having children from a long time. Should I go for something like Mirena or nexplanon? I know I will have to talk to my doctor about it. I just need some opinions.

I've never heard anything about issues with birth control after surgery and I've been on it since I was 14 for ovarian cysts. It's all about finding something that works for your hormone levels. IMO Mirena and other IUDs are extremely painful, I'm sure others will disagree but that's just my opinion. Also, BC usually makes you gain weight so don't freak out if that happens. Some people like the shot and some people like Nuva Ring because you don't have to remember to take a pill every day. Good luck!

I'm thinking for myself that post-surgery I may look into Nexplanon. It's good for three years and you can conceive shortly after removal so it works well for the 2 year timeline I was recommended on having children post-surgery.

I was advised that I cannot take the pill before surgery (they recommend 30 days) and post-surgery as it's not as effective due to malabsorption (I think?). In any case, I think that non-oral birth control would likely be the most effective for me post-surgery.

I'm thinking for myself that post-surgery I may look into Nexplanon. It's good for three years and you can conceive shortly after removal so it works well for the 2 year timeline I was recommended on having children post-surgery.

I was advised that I cannot take the pill before surgery (they recommend 30 days) and post-surgery as it's not as effective due to malabsorption (I think?). In any case, I think that non-oral birth control would likely be the most effective for me post-surgery.

I will be getting the same thing .

I had the Mirena for over two years. My two big issues with it: 1) My partner said he could feel it. Those "strings" that hang down were always scraping the head of his penis and it hurt him. I even went in and had them clipped shorter, but he could still feel them. 2) Acne. It gave me horrible cystic acne. One month after removal, my skin was crystal clear again. Google it, I'm not kidding.

I'm thinking Nuvaring...

I have the mirena and I love it.