Guest guest Posted July 11, 2005 Report Posted July 11, 2005 My first (blighted) pregnancy post WLS happened while I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen (pill). Yep, absorption of oral bc is POOR for bypass patients. When my cardiologist approved (ended up with cardio myopathy after delivery of the babies), I was able to go back on Ortho Evra (the patch) which works great as a bc method, but didn't agree with my heart. If you have no physical reasons to stay off the patch, weight gain should be minimal to nil. Pre-WLS I was on the (every three months) shot... can't remember the name it was so traumatic, lol. I gained 40 lbs on that and suffered severe depression after being on the shot for a year. My period also came on after the third shot and never stopped and I became severely anemic. Most people experience a stop in their flow, but I like to be different, lol. Anyway one of the bad things about the shot is that it remained in my system for around 5 months (no antidote) and I had to live through the suicidal thoughts and non-stop bleeding. I know my reaction to the shot was uncommon, but those are some of the possible side effects and there isn't a whole lot that can be done but to treat the symptoms until the shot wears off in three-six months. DEPO-PROVERA!!! That's the name. Anyway, I'm a patch fan, myself. Toi > Ok ladies > > I need advice. I saw my doctor Sat morning (she said that things > were great after the D & C) and we talked about birth control (you > KNOW that was going to be the main topic!). I asked about an IUD > and she wasn't too keen on it. I had been on Lo-Ovral before and > sometimes it would give me headaches, so we opted to try the Patch. > So I'm wearing my Patch on my left cheek and so far so good. > > But I'm wondering for those of you who've been on birth control > since surgery--any weird side effects? One of the nurses in the > office said that all she's experienced with the patch is breast > tenderness but no weight gain--which you KNOW is a big issue! > > Anyone have any issues with any specific methods of birth control? > I am open to all suggestions and comments. But I HAVE to use > something--after what and I went through we both agreed that > we would have at least 2 methods of protection!!! > > Thanks!! Quote
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2005 Report Posted July 11, 2005 I use the patch, I like it. I haven't had any break through bleeding. I did have a scare a few months ago. I thought I was pregers. My boobs were killing me and for me that is the 1st sign of me being pregnant. Well I wasn't (Thank you God!!!!). It was a side effect of the patch. Other than that I like it. I change it every Sunday morning. I would stick with the patch. If you have break through bleeding then you know it isn't working and you should switch to something else. In the mean time use the second method of birth control until you know it is really working. Hugs!! > Ok ladies > > I need advice. I saw my doctor Sat morning (she said that things > were great after the D & C) and we talked about birth control (you > KNOW that was going to be the main topic!). I asked about an IUD > and she wasn't too keen on it. I had been on Lo-Ovral before and > sometimes it would give me headaches, so we opted to try the Patch. > So I'm wearing my Patch on my left cheek and so far so good. > > But I'm wondering for those of you who've been on birth control > since surgery--any weird side effects? One of the nurses in the > office said that all she's experienced with the patch is breast > tenderness but no weight gain--which you KNOW is a big issue! > > Anyone have any issues with any specific methods of birth control? > I am open to all suggestions and comments. But I HAVE to use > something--after what and I went through we both agreed that > we would have at least 2 methods of protection!!! > > Thanks!! Quote
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2005 Report Posted July 11, 2005 I use the patch, I like it. I haven't had any break through bleeding. I did have a scare a few months ago. I thought I was pregers. My boobs were killing me and for me that is the 1st sign of me being pregnant. Well I wasn't (Thank you God!!!!). It was a side effect of the patch. Other than that I like it. I change it every Sunday morning. I would stick with the patch. If you have break through bleeding then you know it isn't working and you should switch to something else. In the mean time use the second method of birth control until you know it is really working. Hugs!! > Ok ladies > > I need advice. I saw my doctor Sat morning (she said that things > were great after the D & C) and we talked about birth control (you > KNOW that was going to be the main topic!). I asked about an IUD > and she wasn't too keen on it. I had been on Lo-Ovral before and > sometimes it would give me headaches, so we opted to try the Patch. > So I'm wearing my Patch on my left cheek and so far so good. > > But I'm wondering for those of you who've been on birth control > since surgery--any weird side effects? One of the nurses in the > office said that all she's experienced with the patch is breast > tenderness but no weight gain--which you KNOW is a big issue! > > Anyone have any issues with any specific methods of birth control? > I am open to all suggestions and comments. But I HAVE to use > something--after what and I went through we both agreed that > we would have at least 2 methods of protection!!! > > Thanks!! Quote
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2005 Report Posted July 11, 2005 UGH I hated depo provera!!! I had a NEVER ENDING period!!!! I love the patch too. I never had the problem you did Toi!! That would have sucked!!! GEEZZZZ it sounds like 5 months of hell!! Hugs!! > > Ok ladies > > > > I need advice. I saw my doctor Sat morning (she said that things > > were great after the D & C) and we talked about birth control (you > > KNOW that was going to be the main topic!). I asked about an IUD > > and she wasn't too keen on it. I had been on Lo-Ovral before and > > sometimes it would give me headaches, so we opted to try the > Patch. > > So I'm wearing my Patch on my left cheek and so far so good. > > > > But I'm wondering for those of you who've been on birth control > > since surgery--any weird side effects? One of the nurses in the > > office said that all she's experienced with the patch is breast > > tenderness but no weight gain--which you KNOW is a big issue! > > > > Anyone have any issues with any specific methods of birth control? > > I am open to all suggestions and comments. But I HAVE to use > > something--after what and I went through we both agreed that > > we would have at least 2 methods of protection!!! > > > > Thanks!! Quote
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2005 Report Posted July 11, 2005 UGH I hated depo provera!!! I had a NEVER ENDING period!!!! I love the patch too. I never had the problem you did Toi!! That would have sucked!!! GEEZZZZ it sounds like 5 months of hell!! Hugs!! > > Ok ladies > > > > I need advice. I saw my doctor Sat morning (she said that things > > were great after the D & C) and we talked about birth control (you > > KNOW that was going to be the main topic!). I asked about an IUD > > and she wasn't too keen on it. I had been on Lo-Ovral before and > > sometimes it would give me headaches, so we opted to try the > Patch. > > So I'm wearing my Patch on my left cheek and so far so good. > > > > But I'm wondering for those of you who've been on birth control > > since surgery--any weird side effects? One of the nurses in the > > office said that all she's experienced with the patch is breast > > tenderness but no weight gain--which you KNOW is a big issue! > > > > Anyone have any issues with any specific methods of birth control? > > I am open to all suggestions and comments. But I HAVE to use > > something--after what and I went through we both agreed that > > we would have at least 2 methods of protection!!! > > > > Thanks!! Quote
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2005 Report Posted July 11, 2005 Toi Ugh...I have my own scary as* story about Depo. Just 40 lbs? Try over 100! By the time I had moved to Hawaii, I had gained a lot of weight on Depo shots and was severely depressed as well. My doc there immediately took me off it and put me on BCPS. Probably saved my life! I was on it for 3-5 yrs or so. A very bad time in my life and anyone who mentions Depo gets a " DON'T DO IT! " talk from me! No--no other reasons for avoiding the patch. My doctor seemed to think it was a better alternative than the IUD and the pill for now. HOPEFULLY my pharmacy program won't mess me over too much as far as expense!! Thanks Toi! > My first (blighted) pregnancy post WLS happened while I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen (pill). Yep, absorption of oral bc is POOR for bypass patients. When my cardiologist approved (ended up with cardio myopathy after delivery of the babies), I was able to go back on Ortho Evra (the patch) which works great as a bc method, but didn't agree with my heart. If you have no physical reasons to stay off the patch, weight gain should be minimal to nil. > > Pre-WLS I was on the (every three months) shot... can't remember the name it was so traumatic, lol. I gained 40 lbs on that and suffered severe depression after being on the shot for a year. My period also came on after the third shot and never stopped and I became severely anemic. Most people experience a stop in their flow, but I like to be different, lol. > > Anyway one of the bad things about the shot is that it remained in my system for around 5 months (no antidote) and I had to live through the suicidal thoughts and non-stop bleeding. I know my reaction to the shot was uncommon, but those are some of the possible side effects and there isn't a whole lot that can be done but to treat the symptoms until the shot wears off in three-six months. > > DEPO-PROVERA!!! That's the name. > > Anyway, I'm a patch fan, myself. > > Toi > Quote
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2005 Report Posted July 11, 2005 Thanks! I think, according to and I BOTH, that the 2nd method will be in place for a lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng time! LOL I definitely hope that I don't have any break through bleeding because this does seem like a simple solution to this issue! > I use the patch, I like it. I haven't had any break through > bleeding. I did have a scare a few months ago. I thought I was > pregers. My boobs were killing me and for me that is the 1st sign of me being pregnant. Well I wasn't (Thank you God!!!!). It was a side effect of the patch. Other than that I like it. I change it every Sunday morning. > > I would stick with the patch. If you have break through bleeding > then you know it isn't working and you should switch to something > else. In the mean time use the second method of birth control until you know it is really working. > > Hugs!! > > Quote
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2005 Report Posted July 11, 2005 Thanks! I think, according to and I BOTH, that the 2nd method will be in place for a lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng time! LOL I definitely hope that I don't have any break through bleeding because this does seem like a simple solution to this issue! > I use the patch, I like it. I haven't had any break through > bleeding. I did have a scare a few months ago. I thought I was > pregers. My boobs were killing me and for me that is the 1st sign of me being pregnant. Well I wasn't (Thank you God!!!!). It was a side effect of the patch. Other than that I like it. I change it every Sunday morning. > > I would stick with the patch. If you have break through bleeding > then you know it isn't working and you should switch to something > else. In the mean time use the second method of birth control until you know it is really working. > > Hugs!! > > Quote
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2005 Report Posted July 11, 2005 Please be very aware that any form of birthcontrol can cause depression! I was unaware of this and went through a horrible winter. I got my tubes tied in the spring and things are so much better now. I am not advocating getting your tubes tied, but please be aware that depression is a side effect of any hormonal birth control. Carol Sly (Welcome to the Alaskan experience!!) Lovin' Life! Natural Mama to my girls. Ask me about WLS http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=S1035770977 & NoStatic=1 http://home.att.net/~wcsly/wsb/html/view.cgi-home.html-.html --------------------------------- Sell on Yahoo! Auctions - No fees. Bid on great items. Quote
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2005 Report Posted July 11, 2005 Please be very aware that any form of birthcontrol can cause depression! I was unaware of this and went through a horrible winter. I got my tubes tied in the spring and things are so much better now. I am not advocating getting your tubes tied, but please be aware that depression is a side effect of any hormonal birth control. Carol Sly (Welcome to the Alaskan experience!!) Lovin' Life! Natural Mama to my girls. Ask me about WLS http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=S1035770977 & NoStatic=1 http://home.att.net/~wcsly/wsb/html/view.cgi-home.html-.html --------------------------------- Sell on Yahoo! Auctions - No fees. Bid on great items. Quote
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2005 Report Posted July 11, 2005 Carol You're very right! One of the things that I'll be watching for closely are mood changes! Thanks for the reminder--I hope you're well! > Please be very aware that any form of birthcontrol can cause depression! I was unaware of this and went through a horrible winter. I got my tubes tied in the spring and things are so much better now. I am not advocating getting your tubes tied, but please be aware that depression is a side effect of any hormonal birth control. > > > > > Carol Sly (Welcome to the Alaskan experience!!) > Lovin' Life! Natural Mama to my girls. > > > > Ask me about WLS > > http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml? N=S1035770977 & NoStatic=1 > > http://home.att.net/~wcsly/wsb/html/view.cgi-home.html-.html > > > > > --------------------------------- > Sell on Yahoo! Auctions - No fees. Bid on great items. > > Quote
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2005 Report Posted July 11, 2005 Carol You're very right! One of the things that I'll be watching for closely are mood changes! Thanks for the reminder--I hope you're well! > Please be very aware that any form of birthcontrol can cause depression! I was unaware of this and went through a horrible winter. I got my tubes tied in the spring and things are so much better now. I am not advocating getting your tubes tied, but please be aware that depression is a side effect of any hormonal birth control. > > > > > Carol Sly (Welcome to the Alaskan experience!!) > Lovin' Life! Natural Mama to my girls. > > > > Ask me about WLS > > http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml? N=S1035770977 & NoStatic=1 > > http://home.att.net/~wcsly/wsb/html/view.cgi-home.html-.html > > > > > --------------------------------- > Sell on Yahoo! Auctions - No fees. Bid on great items. > > Quote
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2005 Report Posted July 11, 2005 Does this interfere with application of make-up? *wink jb-bb Alisa B wrote: So I'm wearing my Patch on my left cheek and so far so good. Quote
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2005 Report Posted July 12, 2005 Jodi LOL...girl........! > So I'm wearing my Patch on my left cheek and so far so good. > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2005 Report Posted July 12, 2005 Jodi LOL...girl........! > So I'm wearing my Patch on my left cheek and so far so good. > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2005 Report Posted July 12, 2005 what? I am so confused... *heehee Alisa B wrote: Jodi LOL...girl........! > So I'm wearing my Patch on my left cheek and so far so good. > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2005 Report Posted July 12, 2005 what? I am so confused... *heehee Alisa B wrote: Jodi LOL...girl........! > So I'm wearing my Patch on my left cheek and so far so good. > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2005 Report Posted July 12, 2005 Jodi...confused...righhhhhhhhhtttttttttttt... Thankfully I DON'T wear makeup on those cheeks (now if I decided to be a pole dancer in the future...lol)!! > > So I'm wearing my Patch on my left cheek and so far so good. > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2005 Report Posted July 12, 2005 Jodi...confused...righhhhhhhhhtttttttttttt... Thankfully I DON'T wear makeup on those cheeks (now if I decided to be a pole dancer in the future...lol)!! > > So I'm wearing my Patch on my left cheek and so far so good. > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2005 Report Posted July 12, 2005 Hey, a little glitter enhancement never hurt any BODY! > > > So I'm wearing my Patch on my left cheek and so far so good. > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Posted July 13, 2005 ahahahahahahahaaaaa!!!!!!! Alisa B wrote:Jodi...confused...righhhhhhhhhtttttttttttt... Thankfully I DON'T wear makeup on those cheeks (now if I decided to be a pole dancer in the future...lol)!! > > So I'm wearing my Patch on my left cheek and so far so good. > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Posted July 13, 2005 LOL One never knows does one? > > > So I'm wearing my Patch on my left cheek and so far so good. > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Posted July 13, 2005 LOL One never knows does one? > > > So I'm wearing my Patch on my left cheek and so far so good. > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Posted July 13, 2005 LOL One never knows does one? > > > So I'm wearing my Patch on my left cheek and so far so good. > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Posted July 13, 2005 ROFLOL!!!! > > > So I'm wearing my Patch on my left cheek and so far so good. > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote
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