So I'm over a year & a half pos op.. I just met the most incredible man a couple months ago and we are now dating and sexually active.. is there any birth control out there that is safe for me to take? Should I go ask my gynecologist about this or my bariatric surgeon? Please help!

I am not sure which one to go to but...be careful!! After you loose weight you may just be a Fertile Myrtle!! That is awesome meeting someone!! Good for you!

I'm gonna check with my gynecologist and see what she suggests

My dr office highly suggests some form of birth control for 18 months after surgery. After considering a couple of options, I went with the pill. As far as I know, there are not any forms of birth control that are not recommended for bariatric patients, but definitely ask your gynecologist. Also, I second the person who said be careful-- fertility can be increased after weight loss!

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My dr highly recommended the pill as well in preop consultation, but no need since I had to have a hyst

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I suggest you gynecologist and let them know about the surgery.

Also, do it ASAP, I heard and witness, you can be very fertile after losing weight.

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I highly recommend the Mirena IUD. It is awesome! It can be removed at any time if you wish to become pregnant, but it's good for 5 years. I will never use anything else.

I've worked in an obgyn office for the last 6 years and have seen MANY woman come in pregnant after losing x amount of weight. One girl was sleeved ... lost the weight and had back to back . She couldn't conceive before the surgery.

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I second Mirena. You never have to think about it, and it stops periods. I love mine so much.

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Mirena I have it for other reasons but it seems fine no issues here

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Good for you!!

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I hate Mirena. I have had it in 6 weeks and gained 6.6 pounds! I am having it removed today.

Mirena has been the best for me

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I agree with the Mirena. I had gotten my first Mirena at 18, went to have it replaced at the 5 year mark because I LOVED it, and it was a nightmare. They attempted insertion twice on two different days, each time over an hour of me in a pool of tears and in excruciating pain. I gave up and went on the "mini-pill"(no estrogen) because of high blood pressure and diabetes, and AFTER being sleeved, ended up having 2 strokes (at almost 6 months out from sleeve, not surgery related). I am 34 which also increases the risk of stroke on birth control pills. I went to a different Gyno's office and they agreed Mirena is the best option for me and convinced me to attempt it again. Success. I will only do Mirena from here on out.

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I know this is an old post but I have nexplanon (the arm implant) and it's great not having to remember. It lasts 2 years


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