I have been told by 2 different nurses during pre-op meetings that my husband and I should use 2 forms of birth control during the first 18 months after my surgery. We do NOT need another baby at our age (and it's dangerous for me due to another health issue). I have an IUD already, so there's not much options for a second form. I'm debating using an ovulation app or something too. Has anyone else been given this advice?

My band to sleeve surgery is Monday, so please keep me in your prayers if you think about it. I am quickly becoming overwhelmed with emotions and anxiety.

Thanks!

My doctor said that those were the best options. she said that the pill wont work but I have PCOS so birth conrol serves no purpose for me, plus im not married and the horizontal dance does not appeal to me so i guess abstinence is the best lol . But you should be ok with your IUD and condoms

I don't know that you can safely use two birth control methods unless one of them is a physical prophylactic like a condom, diaphragm, or cervical cap. You can't take the pill AND use an IUD, you'll introduce too many hormones to your system. Unless the IUD is hormone free.

I think you're ok with just the IUD. I have one and haven't managed to get pregnant yet (as I intend it to be for awhile!) and I don't use a secondary method because I'm in a monogamous LTR.