Weight Loss Stopped After Birth Control. - ThinnerTimes

SDphotogrl99 · 11-14-2005, 06:32 PM

Ok so by day 12 I was down 27 lbs. Then I started Birth Control and I gained 5 lbs! I thought ok I can deal with this, it can't last long. Well week two still no loss. Week three still the same. Well two days ago I stopped taking the pill and what do you know I lose 4 lbs. Has this happened to anyone else?

I have followed the program to the T. 500-1000 cal a day, always under 20 grams of fat and 50 or maore grams of protein.

RuthB · 11-14-2005, 09:15 PM

Were you on birth control prior to your WLS? And is this pills or patches or something else? Hoping I don't have anything to fear when I re-start mine!

SDphotogrl99 · 11-14-2005, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RuthB

Were you on birth control prior to your WLS? And is this pills or patches or something else? Hoping I don't have anything to fear when I re-start mine!

no this was the first time I had been on birth control. I was on the pill. I have never been on any type of birth control before. This was my first attempt.

LizardQueen · 11-14-2005, 09:19 PM

Are you sure it's not just a plateau or maybe some fluid retention caused by the pill? I have no idea but it's a thougth. I'm on a hormone patch (hysterectomy) and only started it after wls (long story) and haven't noticed any problems with it effecting my weight or anything. Maybe you should ask your ob/gyn about retaining fluid.

RuthB · 11-14-2005, 09:20 PM

Well, most people gain some weight at first when starting the pill. Make sure to let your gyno know! Usually they do a 3-month checkup on you and change it then if there are problems like breakthrough bleeding/spotting or elevated blood pressure but talk to him/her, and see what they say! For the last year I have been dealing with functional ovarian cysts and breakthrough bleeding so I was on 3 or 4 different types, but in the last 10 years I've probably been on 7 or 8 different kinds. Good luck!!

Also- My gyno has the same surname as your WLS Dr. and I think they are in the same medical building at Alvarado- are they husband and wife maybe? If you don't already, you should go to her because she is awesome and has never made me feel bad about being obese.

SDphotogrl99 · 11-14-2005, 10:02 PM

I don't know what it was. All I know is that the day I started I gained weight. I have been up and down 5-10 lbs from that day on.....I think that is weird after having gastric bypass. I shouldn't be gaining weight! I follow what I am supposed to do and now that I am off it I am starting to lose again. I mean really after having gastric bypass could I really be eating enough to gain weight. I doubt it. Plus like I said I am eating very healthy. I watch everything that goes in my mouth and don't go over 1000 cal a day.

suzanne · 11-15-2005, 09:47 AM

Check with your gyno. I have been on birth control for years, but for some reason after my surgery about 4 months, It no longer worked correctly and I had my period for 2 months, and ended up in the hospital. Not to scare you, but your body changes so quickly it is hard for the pills to work sometimes, I am ok now, I am finally on a pill that works, and I am losing still. Just hang in there and give it sometime.

bridgetgirl · 11-15-2005, 10:41 AM

Its hormones and water weight...would you rather have 5 measly extra pounds or wind up pregnant? Lots of gals become fertile myrtle... BE careful!

CiCi · 11-15-2005, 10:45 AM

I am honestly up and down ALL THE TIME. I lose 4 then gain 5 then lose 1 then gain 2 then lose 3 then gain 1... it's reliculous! Hard to do, but try to stay off the scales... no more than once every couple of weeks.

Alleusion · 11-15-2005, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by RuthB

Also- My gyno has the same surname as your WLS Dr. and I think they are in the same medical building at Alvarado- are they husband and wife maybe? If you don't already, you should go to her because she is awesome and has never made me feel bad about being obese.

What a small small world we live in, my mother used to work for Dr. Wittgrove (the weight loss surgeon), and Dr. Wittgrove the OB/GYN delivered my daughter. They are married and my sister used to baby sit for them.

Back to the subject. Most people do gain a little weight when starting birth control. I would definately discuss this with both your surgeon and your gyno and see if they can put you on a lower hormone dose perhaps.