I read from my surgeon that the pill will be less effective after surgery. What options is everyone exploring or what has been successful?

I read from my surgeon that the pill will be less effective after surgery. What options is everyone exploring or what has been successful?

I am also very curious! I’ve heard the same thing.

I'm on the Depo shot. But I've been using that for years, before I've had the surgery. That works great for me, but I've heard of others using the one you get inside your arm. Not sure how well it works, though.

Hw-273
Sw-226
CW-154
GW-130
Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Medium in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made.
Bra Size- 38D

Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017
RNY
"Only those who try will become" FFX

I talked to my PCP who spoke highly of an IUD. I'm not too thrilled about that idea. I have an appt with my OB tomorrow morning. I'll update after the appointment

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I was on the Nuva ring and it was suggested that I go back to that after surgery. I'll be consulting my OBGYN but the ring worked for me for years and seems like a good choice post bypass.

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I had the IUD but the damn thing up and ran away. Having a hysteroscopy done on dec 28 to find out why I’m having crazy heavy bleeds and doc is going to place another IUD while I’m knocked out. Hopefully this one stays in place.

I was MISERABLE on an IUD, but my doctor has put me on the Nuvaring that I have just begun. I haven't been on it long enough to determine how I feel about it yet. I am highly sensitive to hormones, so we will see...

I was MISERABLE on an IUD, but my doctor has put me on the Nuvaring that I have just begun. I haven't been on it long enough to determine how I feel about it yet. I am highly sensitive to hormones, so we will see...

Can I ask what made you miserable about the IUD?

15 minutes ago, SIPS in Seattle said:

Can I ask what made you miserable about the IUD?

I used Mirena and the hormones just made me feel like I had PMS ALL THE TIME. I was on an emotional roller coaster. This is much more common than they admit. It happened to several friends and even my own OBGYN. I am not a great candidate for a copper IUD, so I cant speak to that one.

Edited December 5, 20178 yr by meltingmagnolia

I used Mirena and the hormones just made me feel like I had PMS ALL THE TIME. I was on an emotional roller coaster. This is much more common than they admit. It happened to several friends and even my own OBGYN. I am not a great candidate for a copper IUD, so I cant speak to that one.

I wouldn’t want the copper IUD either, already having heavy bleeding issues. I didn’t have a problem with Mirena the first time, other than the fact that it expelled completely.