Comments on: Birth Control http://www.obesity-surgery.bseulf.org/2004/01/15/birth-control/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:32:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Lela Daisey http://www.obesity-surgery.bseulf.org/2004/01/15/birth-control/#comment-3400 Lela Daisey Mon, 01 May 2006 08:46:04 +0000 http://www.obesity-surgery.bseulf.org/2004/01/15/birth-control/#comment-3400 Although others have been recommending the patch I have heard that it is only effective for those 198 lbs or less. True that bcp not an effective option used alone either. Seems that combining two forms of birth control (pill/condom, patch/condom), using an iud or the new "ring" are the most common ways to go. Did your doctor suggest alternatives when he/she gave the bcp warning? Although others have been recommending the patch I have heard that it
is only effective for those 198 lbs or less. True that bcp not an
effective option used alone either. Seems that combining two forms
of birth control (pill/condom, patch/condom), using an iud or the new
"ring" are the most common ways to go. Did your doctor suggest
alternatives when he/she gave the bcp warning?

]]> By: Carlo Mickie http://www.obesity-surgery.bseulf.org/2004/01/15/birth-control/#comment-3398 Carlo Mickie Sun, 30 Apr 2006 17:40:57 +0000 http://www.obesity-surgery.bseulf.org/2004/01/15/birth-control/#comment-3398 Your doctor is absolutely correct. I know of 3 people who became pregnant while on the pill after WLS. Talk to your doctor about the patch or the shot - these are your best bet. >>> shecop2be 09/02/03 06:09AM >>> Does anyone have any information about taking birth control pills after the surgery? My Dr. warned that they may not be effective due to malabsorption. Your doctor is absolutely correct. I know of 3 people who became pregnant
while on the pill after WLS. Talk to your doctor about the patch or the shot -
these are your best bet.

>>> shecop2be 09/02/03 06:09AM >>>
Does anyone have any information about taking birth control pills
after the surgery? My Dr. warned that they may not be effective due
to malabsorption.

]]> By: Jamey Lancaster http://www.obesity-surgery.bseulf.org/2004/01/15/birth-control/#comment-3397 Jamey Lancaster Sun, 30 Apr 2006 13:16:41 +0000 http://www.obesity-surgery.bseulf.org/2004/01/15/birth-control/#comment-3397 Oops, the post went to quick. <G> I'm afraid I'm not much help with personal experience. Maybe someone else can chime in. Pam in Niceville Does anyone have any information about taking birth control pills after the surgery? My Dr. warned that they may not be effective due to malabsorption. Oops, the post went to quick. <G>
I’m afraid I’m not much help with personal experience. Maybe someone else
can chime in.
Pam in Niceville

Does anyone have any information about taking birth control pills
after the surgery? My Dr. warned that they may not be effective due
to malabsorption.

]]> By: Jamey Lancaster http://www.obesity-surgery.bseulf.org/2004/01/15/birth-control/#comment-3396 Jamey Lancaster Sun, 30 Apr 2006 07:55:54 +0000 http://www.obesity-surgery.bseulf.org/2004/01/15/birth-control/#comment-3396 Does anyone have any information about taking birth control pills after the surgery? My Dr. warned that they may not be effective due to malabsorption. Does anyone have any information about taking birth control pills
after the surgery? My Dr. warned that they may not be effective due
to malabsorption.

]]> By: Neva Marjory http://www.obesity-surgery.bseulf.org/2004/01/15/birth-control/#comment-3395 Neva Marjory Sun, 30 Apr 2006 00:50:28 +0000 http://www.obesity-surgery.bseulf.org/2004/01/15/birth-control/#comment-3395 Does anyone have any information about taking birth control pills after the surgery? My Dr. warned that they may not be effective due to malabsorption. Does anyone have any information about taking birth control pills
after the surgery? My Dr. warned that they may not be effective due
to malabsorption.

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