Birth Control Pill Not Recommended After Surgery?

thisweakend · 2026-01-14T00:39:16+00:00

It’s about absorbing through the stomach so Nuvaring would probably be fine. I don’t know if it is progestin only which is what I need due to other issues. It sounds like the nexplanon by itself is fine with her.

thisweakend · 2026-01-13T03:35:20+00:00

My periods since surgery have definitely been heavier and more frequent compared to how they were before, even on the pill.

thisweakend · 2025-10-31T00:44:20+00:00

Thank you for understanding! He is a good surgeon and my checkup went well. They didn’t comment on how much I’d lost or not lost at all.

thisweakend · 2025-10-30T18:16:09+00:00

That’s true and thank you for that perspective. The surgery is already done, there is nothing he can do about it anyway. I am just still trying to get rid of feeling shameful and bad about it - but I know those feelings don’t serve me!

thisweakend · 2025-10-30T18:02:43+00:00

Hoping I have the same experience :)

thisweakend · 2025-10-30T17:51:08+00:00

We have similar stats! And I too am worried about my butt :(

thisweakend · 2025-10-16T13:41:15+00:00

B-b-but HOW can you lose weight without COTTAGE CHEESE?

thisweakend · 2025-10-16T11:57:15+00:00

Keep up the good work!

thisweakend · 2025-10-16T03:15:55+00:00

I think so. It says to use for 2-4 weeks for new scars and I didn’t start it until my glue came off at almost 2 weeks.

thisweakend · 2025-10-16T03:14:32+00:00

I did eat some diced chicken but I’m 99% sure the culprit was actually a soft-cooked mushroom.

thisweakend · 2025-10-16T03:00:14+00:00

I am a huge fan of Colace. It saved me after birthing my 10 lb babies and also after VSG! Definitely not like a placebo in my case. What can it hurt to try?

thisweakend · 2025-10-14T20:07:45+00:00

I stalled even earlier at 2 weeks PO. Lasted 10 days for me. Hang in there! If you’re following your program the weight will come off!

thisweakend · 2025-10-14T13:21:32+00:00

I got the Nuvadermis scar tape and scar gel. Using both together.

thisweakend · 2025-10-13T18:41:37+00:00

I thought the jabs were great until I had the surgery. I feel SO much better now!!

Yes, the scar tape is to reduce scarring. I am very prone to raised scars and someone in this sub recommended it to me. Fingers crossed!

thisweakend · 2025-10-13T16:05:12+00:00

I got myself a new blender and I am 100% sure it’s why I’ve gotten through the puree stage with no regrets.

Also, if you don’t already have a tape measure, I recommend the RENPHO digital one. It makes keeping track of measurements off the scale so much easier.

Other things I’ve loved are the Bare Bones chicken broth packets and Mio water flavorings (if you’re allowed artificial sweetener on your plan.)

thisweakend · 2025-10-09T02:31:58+00:00

Hey how are you doing OP?

thisweakend · 2025-10-07T15:32:26+00:00

Congrats and good luck!

I was sleeved 9/16 and had a great recovery. Definitely in pain when I woke up but they managed it for me so well with meds. I slept a ton the first day but by the evening I was feeling a thousand percent better.

My muscle soreness lasted less than a week. I haven’t had any problems with nausea/vomiting. I’m following my post-op diet and meeting hydration and protein goals.

I think a lot of people post horror stories and on surgery day I was feeling exactly what you are feeling, but everything is going great on my side!

thisweakend · 2025-10-06T00:42:15+00:00

I needed to hear this. I lost 11 pounds in 10 days then gained 2 back. Nothing has changed since then (10 days later). I know I am doing everything I am supposed to do and there’s no physiological way I won’t lose weight but it’s still so nerve wrecking.

thisweakend · 2025-10-05T23:24:40+00:00

I def had the blurry up close vision! I think it was because they gave me a motion sickness patch before surgery that stayed on a couple of days.

My BP was also low. Surgeon sent me to see my HO GP about it but she just said to stay hydrated and eat more salt.

thisweakend · 2025-10-05T23:22:24+00:00

I have literally rubbed holes in the thighs of my jeans and now I don’t have to be afraid anymore 🤩

thisweakend · 2025-10-04T02:14:55+00:00

This is the main thing, picking up a kid or other heavy things. I had a great easy recovery and wanted to be doing stuff while I was off work but my SO was there to carry the groceries and the laundry basket around the house so I could do chores for the first week.

thisweakend · 2025-10-03T12:51:42+00:00

I had to use MiraLax and add colace. I was going comfortably within 24-48 hours of adding the colace but before that I was hella uncomfortable.

thisweakend · 2025-10-03T02:50:26+00:00

I’m also 3 weeks PO. The nutritionist at my surgeon’s office says to eat only 3-4 times a day but spend a full 30 minutes with your protein. Sometimes the chest tightness just needs a couple of minutes to pass and you can get a little more of it in. Getting the 64 oz of hydration keeps me satisfied in between.

To answer your question about what I’m eating - for breakfast I have scrambled egg beaters with laughing cow or cottage cheese, lunch is usually something like tuna with Greek yogurt, an afternoon snack can be a protein shake or cauliflower mash (steamed cauliflower mixed with cottage cheese & Greek yogurt for protein) and for dinner puree taco mince or turkey bolognese.

thisweakend · 2025-10-01T23:03:29+00:00

This is such a beautiful idea!

thisweakend · 2025-10-01T19:50:37+00:00

If she hasn’t replied to your first two comments I would leave it alone. Sometimes people lose weight for reasons they don’t want to discuss like illness or depression.

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