Birth Control and Surgery.

supernova · 11-19-2009, 03:02 PM

Do they make you stop taking birth control a little bit before surgery? I have a fear of blood clots.. so I'm wondering if they make you stop because of the risk?

klayco17 · 11-19-2009, 03:09 PM

My PS let me continue taking my birth control pills during surgery. I never stopped and didnt have any problems. I know other PS's had some of the other girls on here stop. I think it depends on the PS. I also had compression boots on my legs the whole time during surgery, to help prevent blood clots. HTH.

supernova · 11-19-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by klayco17

My PS let me continue taking my birth control pills during surgery. I never stopped and didnt have any problems. I know other PS's had some of the other girls on here stop. I think it depends on the PS. I also had compression boots on my legs the whole time during surgery, to help prevent blood clots. HTH.

k cool

I am kinda traumatized because my older sister had a baby, and c-section. She got an extensive blood clot. it was so horrible. She doesn't have it anymore and they said it was NOT hereditary. So I should be good..

I don't smoke anything, and I barely drink.. so I'm good in that department.

PDS · 11-19-2009, 03:23 PM

My personal physician suggested that I stop BC pills now (3 weeks till procedure and am on last week of current pack) and start taking them after I have one full cycle post-surgery. Also, I have to use back up for 2 months after I start taking them again b/c of chance of pregnancy! She said that if I was too worried and didn't feel confident using a backup method that I could continue taking the pills, but I had to make sure that I moved around after surgery and not just lay in bed for a week.

klayco17 · 11-19-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by supernova

k cool

I am kinda traumatized because my older sister had a baby, and c-section. She got an extensive blood clot. it was so horrible. She doesn't have it anymore and they said it was NOT hereditary. So I should be good..

I don't smoke anything, and I barely drink.. so I'm good in that department.

I think you will be fine then. When is your breast augmentation? Good luck girl! =) sending Fr.

mai52takn · 11-19-2009, 03:28 PM

On my sheet of things that cause possible bleeding problems or clots was listed birth control. My form stated it is not mandatory to stop taking it, but to acknowledge the possible risk. Consult with your PS for his recommendations.

Good luck!

supernova · 11-19-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by klayco17

I think you will be fine then. When is your breast augmentation? Good luck girl! =) sending Fr.

i don't even have a date yet

I am so in the beginning of this process..but am way too obsessed already! ha.. I haven't even had a consult yet..but I have emailed the surgeon my MIL had years ago..and she said he was great.. I've heard lots of great things about him.

They told me I have to wait for approx. SIX months after my daughter stops nursing to get the surgery

I'm in the process of weaning her.. I'm hoping by the end of this month..she will be weaned..

Basically I need my milk to dry up before I can get new boobs. It's okay though because then I have lots of time to obsess..and research

lippydame86 · 11-19-2009, 06:51 PM

I didn't have to stop either and had no problems although there are lots of girls on this site that had to stop. Every ps is different

HTH!

Bellakitty · 11-19-2009, 06:56 PM

Mine told me to keep taking the pills, but to use backup for the next month after surgery.

BV0405 · 11-19-2009, 06:59 PM

My PS recommended I stop taking birth control two weeks prior to surgery and couldn't start up again until two weeks after. Just ask, every PS is different

supernova · 11-19-2009, 07:25 PM

I think I might just stop before..just to be safe..no matter what they say.. so I can lower any risks with that..

msmisty · 11-19-2009, 07:32 PM

i didnt have to and im currently on ortho tri cyclen lo

leilaleigh · 11-19-2009, 09:13 PM

My PS was very adament about no birth control before or after surgery. My cycle worked out to where I took the last one two weeks before surgery - the cut off they gave me. And I can start back up two weeks after surgery. I called and asked if I could use NuvaRing since it was local and not digested and circulated throughout my system and they said "No hormones!" So we're using condoms....

Something New · 12-08-2009, 11:41 PM

This might be a dumb question, but is it safe to abruptly stop taking the pill in the middle of the cycle? I actually just started a new pack on Sunday and went ahead and took one tonight, but I'm hoping to have my surgery super-soon and want to go off them just in case. If it is recommended to stop taking them two weeks before surgery, but you only stop, say, 10 days before, will that still lower the risk of blot clots?

TTmakeover · 12-08-2009, 11:49 PM

I dont think in general you have to stop your BC pills prior to surgery. I could not take anything that would increase the risk of bleeding 2 weeks prior to surgery. Unless your high risk for clots? The only thing I think you might need to be aware of with your BC pills and surgery-the antibotics you have to take counteract the pill so have a back up plan just in case. This is, unless of course, your PS tells you someting different. GL!

musbach01 · 12-08-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by supernova

Do they make you stop taking birth control a little bit before surgery? I have a fear of blood clots.. so I'm wondering if they make you stop because of the risk?

I was told birth control is fine. But if you are really concerned about it, maybe you should contact your ps…..

laffytaffy · 12-09-2009, 12:01 AM

Mine said I don't have to stop taking it.

Estsa · 12-09-2009, 12:09 AM

I was told by my plastic surgeon to stop taking the pill at least two weeks prior to my breast augmentation.

With regards to post-op recommendations, I am not sure yet since my breast augmentation is in a week and a half,

but TTmakeover, you are right, the antibiotics can counteract the effect of the pill and therefore, another form of contraception should be used after the surgery.

runner2278 · 12-09-2009, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by supernova

Do they make you stop taking birth control a little bit before surgery? I have a fear of blood clots.. so I'm wondering if they make you stop because of the risk?

My surgeon knows I take it and I didn't have to stop taking it.

rawins · 12-09-2009, 01:39 AM

My PS said I don't have to stop taking it. I'm on the patch and my op is on Monday. I'm pretty sure if there was a huge risk, then every doctor would make you get off birth control.. GL

11-19-2009, 03:02 PM	#1
supernova Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 632 Thanks: 59 Thanked 98 Times in 89 Posts	Birth Control and Surgery. Do they make you stop taking birth control a little bit before surgery? I have a fear of blood clots.. so I'm wondering if they make you stop because of the risk? __________________ Annie Currently: Deflated B/C from breastfeeding my daughter for 2.5 years.. Want Silicone Unders hopefully 425 cc's. with lollipop lift! Height 5'0.75" Weight 120-12

11-19-2009, 03:09 PM	#2
klayco17 I wish i had a 150ccs more! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 925 Thanks: 285 Thanked 260 Times in 251 Posts	My PS let me continue taking my birth control pills during surgery. I never stopped and didnt have any problems. I know other PS's had some of the other girls on here stop. I think it depends on the PS. I also had compression boots on my legs the whole time during surgery, to help prevent blood clots. HTH. __________________ 28 y/o Mother of 2 boys 5'3" 130 pounds Pre breast augmentation: 34 A Post breast augmentation: 34C/D breast augmentation Date: October 15th, 2009 Post breast augmentation: 400cc silicone gels mod + profile under the muscle

11-19-2009, 03:23 PM	#4
PDS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 132 Thanks: 23 Thanked 37 Times in 34 Posts	My personal physician suggested that I stop BC pills now (3 weeks till procedure and am on last week of current pack) and start taking them after I have one full cycle post-surgery. Also, I have to use back up for 2 months after I start taking them again b/c of chance of pregnancy! She said that if I was too worried and didn't feel confident using a backup method that I could continue taking the pills, but I had to make sure that I moved around after surgery and not just lay in bed for a week. __________________ Pre breast augmentation: full 34A Post breast augmentation: 34D and still more D&F to come! Implants: Natrelle Silicone Gel Moderate Profile - 339cc Placement:Complete Unders Incision: Areola breast augmentation Date: December 10, 2009! Can't believe I have BOOBS!

11-19-2009, 03:28 PM	#6
mai52takn ~Weapons of Mass Distraction~ Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 589 Thanks: 123 Thanked 254 Times in 210 Posts	On my sheet of things that cause possible bleeding problems or clots was listed birth control. My form stated it is not mandatory to stop taking it, but to acknowledge the possible risk. Consult with your PS for his recommendations. Good luck! __________________ Will only accept friend requests from active users, with pics & posts.

11-19-2009, 06:51 PM	#8
lippydame86 What's Meant to Be Will Always Find It's Way Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the South Posts: 1,235 Thanks: 428 Thanked 551 Times in 445 Posts	I didn't have to stop either and had no problems although there are lots of girls on this site that had to stop. Every ps is different HTH! __________________ Pre/Post: 32C/E Implants:Inamed Style 68MP; 390cc filled to 450 Placement: Complete Submuscular Incision Site: Inframammary Height: 5'8" Weight: 112 @ surgery time B/A Date: November 5, 2007 For privacy reasons: I only accept FR's from Elite Members only.

11-19-2009, 06:56 PM	#9
Bellakitty Impatiently waiting to D&F Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Posts: 115 Thanks: 43 Thanked 35 Times in 31 Posts	Mine told me to keep taking the pills, but to use backup for the next month after surgery. __________________ Age 25 5'6" 120 lbs 397 cc silicone gel, crease incision, under the muscle

11-19-2009, 06:59 PM	#10
BV0405 540 and 550 are my new favorite numbers!! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: LA County, California Posts: 865 Thanks: 161 Thanked 289 Times in 271 Posts	My PS recommended I stop taking birth control two weeks prior to surgery and couldn't start up again until two weeks after. Just ask, every PS is different __________________ Pre breast augmentation: 36A Post breast augmentation: 38DD!! Implants:Smooth, Round, Saline 540ccR and 550ccL Placement:Partial Unders Incision:Periareolar breast augmentation Date: September 25, 2009! *FRIEND REQUESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A MESSAGE FIRST AND FROM PEOPLE WITHOUT POSTS OR PICS.*

11-19-2009, 07:25 PM	#11
supernova Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 632 Thanks: 59 Thanked 98 Times in 89 Posts	I think I might just stop before..just to be safe..no matter what they say.. so I can lower any risks with that.. __________________ Annie Currently: Deflated B/C from breastfeeding my daughter for 2.5 years.. Want Silicone Unders hopefully 425 cc's. with lollipop lift! Height 5'0.75" Weight 120-12

11-19-2009, 07:32 PM	#12
msmisty Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern, California Posts: 1,031 Thanks: 248 Thanked 487 Times in 353 Posts	i didnt have to and im currently on ortho tri cyclen lo __________________

11-19-2009, 09:13 PM	#13
leilaleigh Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hoschton, Georgia Posts: 165 Thanks: 89 Thanked 56 Times in 47 Posts	My PS was very adament about no birth control before or after surgery. My cycle worked out to where I took the last one two weeks before surgery - the cut off they gave me. And I can start back up two weeks after surgery. I called and asked if I could use NuvaRing since it was local and not digested and circulated throughout my system and they said "No hormones!" So we're using condoms.... __________________ 5'7" 160 lbs Natrelle 600cc Left/640cc Right High Profile Pre breast augmentation: 36 B Post breast augmentation: 34 F breast augmentation Date: 11/24/09

12-08-2009, 11:41 PM	#14
Something New Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 186 Thanks: 0 Thanked 44 Times in 33 Posts	This might be a dumb question, but is it safe to abruptly stop taking the pill in the middle of the cycle? I actually just started a new pack on Sunday and went ahead and took one tonight, but I'm hoping to have my surgery super-soon and want to go off them just in case. If it is recommended to stop taking them two weeks before surgery, but you only stop, say, 10 days before, will that still lower the risk of blot clots?

12-08-2009, 11:49 PM	#15
TTmakeover Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 155 Thanks: 121 Thanked 34 Times in 32 Posts	I dont think in general you have to stop your BC pills prior to surgery. I could not take anything that would increase the risk of bleeding 2 weeks prior to surgery. Unless your high risk for clots? The only thing I think you might need to be aware of with your BC pills and surgery-the antibotics you have to take counteract the pill so have a back up plan just in case. This is, unless of course, your PS tells you someting different. GL! __________________ Height: 5'4 Weight: 105 lbs Silicone HP unders- 375 cc's 11/20/09 Pre breast augmentation-32A/Post breast augmentation- 34D [url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/]

12-09-2009, 12:01 AM	#17
laffytaffy Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Francisco California Posts: 109 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Mine said I don't have to stop taking it.

12-09-2009, 12:09 AM	#18
Estsa Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 31 Thanks: 24 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	I was told by my plastic surgeon to stop taking the pill at least two weeks prior to my breast augmentation. With regards to post-op recommendations, I am not sure yet since my breast augmentation is in a week and a half, but TTmakeover, you are right, the antibiotics can counteract the effect of the pill and therefore, another form of contraception should be used after the surgery. __________________ -

12-09-2009, 01:39 AM	#20
rawins lovin' my 400's! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California Posts: 87 Thanks: 41 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	My PS said I don't have to stop taking it. I'm on the patch and my op is on Monday. I'm pretty sure if there was a huge risk, then every doctor would make you get off birth control.. GL __________________ 5'6 130lbs. PRE breast augmentation: 34A POST: Still D&Fing but so far full C, baby D! Mentor - Mods - Smooth - Round 400cc Unders w/ aerola incision. Albums are now set to private. Please send me a FR & a message to view

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