2 Question for the ladies...

[Guest guest]

Hi ladies...

Ok...no one talks about this stuff, but it's a part of life-so here

goes!

I wonder was anyone out there taking " the pill " ? and if so, has

anyone out there who was on a birth control pill switched to the

patch?

They say it's the way to go. Why risk smashing it up and missing some

of it...and going off all together is not something I want to do now,

not for sexual reasons, but for MY body and mind.

Last time I had surg like this, there was a gap for the little pill

to get thru and now, there better NOT be

I just popped a patch on last nt and it's ok I guess...kinda

imperfect but thinking better in the long run when I can't open at

all.

Any suggestions with this thing...I can tell you this, maybe bec it's

new,but I am totally aware of it being on there. (bugs me actually-

but it's impt!) Any veterans??

Secondly, how long do most of you wait to " become active " again afte

surg? The gyn had no real suggestions, just when you feel up to it

and the OS says it's ok to do normal activities...

Comments? FYIs? Challenges? Please share! Jo

[Guest guest]

I was taking the pill when I had my surgery (still am taking it, but

that doesn't really matter in this circumstance, now does it?). I

took mine every day by crushing it and putting it in juice, etc. I

figured that was the best option for me because I hate switching BC

methods with all the wackiness it can cause with my hormones.

If I didn't get every last particle of the crushed pill, I didn't

really worry about it. I was a good six weeks post-op before my

then fiance (now husband) and I resumed our regular activities, and

I was taking the regular solid pill by the time I was one week post-

op. I was splinted and banded tightly for the first week, but the

surgeon swapped out those original bands for four looser ones that

allowed me to take all my regular solid pills.

The main reason it was six or eight weeks (can't remember for sure)

after surgery before we were intimate again was that I felt very

protective of my jaw. I didn't want it to get accidentally bumped

or anything. Even so, I was still a little concerned the first time

post-op. It's hard to go through such an intense surgery and not be

protective of the area.

So, since the pill was only compromised for about a week, and I had

five weeks after that of taking it regularly before resuming

activity, everything worked fine. Had I not gone through one entire

cycle prior to resuming activity, we would have used a condom

because regardless of whether or not you can take every grain of a

crushed pill, the antibiotics they give you to prevent infections

can decrease the effectiveness of the pill. And that goes for any

antibiotics, whether related to jaw surgery or the common cold.

Hope that helps.

> Hi ladies...

>

> Ok...no one talks about this stuff, but it's a part of life-so

here

> goes!

> I wonder was anyone out there taking " the pill " ? and if so, has

> anyone out there who was on a birth control pill switched to the

> patch?

> They say it's the way to go. Why risk smashing it up and missing

some

> of it...and going off all together is not something I want to do

now,

> not for sexual reasons, but for MY body and mind.

> Last time I had surg like this, there was a gap for the little

pill

> to get thru and now, there better NOT be

> I just popped a patch on last nt and it's ok I guess...kinda

> imperfect but thinking better in the long run when I can't open at

> all.

> Any suggestions with this thing...I can tell you this, maybe bec

it's

> new,but I am totally aware of it being on there. (bugs me actually-

> but it's impt!) Any veterans??

> Secondly, how long do most of you wait to " become active " again

afte

> surg? The gyn had no real suggestions, just when you feel up to it

> and the OS says it's ok to do normal activities...

>

> Comments? FYIs? Challenges? Please share! Jo

[Guest guest]

I was on the pill for one year, and then decided to switch to the patch. It is

so nice and convienient...I would never go back! And it actually helps with

surgery. My family doctor said that wearing it during and after surgery can

actually help prevent blood clotting...so that's a bonus.

And as for the time you have to " wait " to become active again, my OS said

no " contact sports " for 6 weeks, but anything else I would just need to deal

with as it came my way. See how you feel and listen to your body. YOu can

never go wrong

[Guest guest]

Neat!

Didn't know I was doing soething helpful -re: clotting--that's cool.

I am not someone who takes switching lightly, but this one seemed SO

much better than risking taking only part of my pills for 6 wks (prob

going to not be able to open at all)-again, I thought of the stress

involved and the missing pieces-who needs to add to the reality of

wires! And I was told that this is VERY close to what I was just

taking, so smooth sailing is expected.

So here's the big Q, where do/did you where it? I am tiny...and it's

summer so my options at present are somewhat limited...

I, as a first timer am on the lower-lower back (yeah ok, my kinda my

tush) and it's ok, but I keep feeling my clothes getting snagged on

it-and last nt, well when I fell asleep on that side...I woke up

glued to my clothes...good thing I never needed help quitiing

smoking! I seem a little patch challenged I guess. Oh and my NP at

the gyn told me, that when she wore it close to her breasts it made

them more tender. That is not something I want to do.

So what's your take?

Wait, I have a few more Q's after all

-ever get a rash from it? -swimming pools Ok? -ever loose one (fall

off?)

THANKS!!!

> I was on the pill for one year, and then decided to switch to the

patch. It is

> so nice and convienient...I would never go back! And it actually

helps with

> surgery. My family doctor said that wearing it during and after

surgery can

> actually help prevent blood clotting...so that's a bonus.

>

> And as for the time you have to " wait " to become active again, my

OS said

> no " contact sports " for 6 weeks, but anything else I would just

need to deal

> with as it came my way. See how you feel and listen to your body.

YOu can

> never go wrong

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have an IUD, never used the patch. We resumed intimacy about 3

weeks post op, no problems.

> Hi ladies...

>

> Ok...no one talks about this stuff, but it's a part of life-so

here

> goes!

> I wonder was anyone out there taking " the pill " ? and if so, has

> anyone out there who was on a birth control pill switched to the

> patch?

> They say it's the way to go. Why risk smashing it up and missing

some

> of it...and going off all together is not something I want to do

now,

> not for sexual reasons, but for MY body and mind.

> Last time I had surg like this, there was a gap for the little

pill

> to get thru and now, there better NOT be

> I just popped a patch on last nt and it's ok I guess...kinda

> imperfect but thinking better in the long run when I can't open at

> all.

> Any suggestions with this thing...I can tell you this, maybe bec

it's

> new,but I am totally aware of it being on there. (bugs me actually-

> but it's impt!) Any veterans??

> Secondly, how long do most of you wait to " become active " again

afte

> surg? The gyn had no real suggestions, just when you feel up to it

> and the OS says it's ok to do normal activities...

>

> Comments? FYIs? Challenges? Please share! Jo

[Guest guest]

I had the same questions before my surgery. I was on the pill and

switched to the patch a month or so before surgery. I decided on

the patch because I wouldn't have to worry about getting it all in

there, and because I could wear it for a few months straight without

menstruating. (With permission from my OB/GYN, of course!) I

didn't want to deal with having my period post-op!

At my pre-op appt. two weeks before surgery, the anesthesiologist

suggested that I not be on the pill or patch because it can increase

your chance of blood clots and can both be ineffective when taken

with antiobiotics. I'm six weeks post-op and haven't started back

on them yet.

Hope this helps!

> > Hi ladies...

> >

> > Ok...no one talks about this stuff, but it's a part of life-so

> here

> > goes!

> > I wonder was anyone out there taking " the pill " ? and if so, has

> > anyone out there who was on a birth control pill switched to the

> > patch?

> > They say it's the way to go. Why risk smashing it up and missing

> some

> > of it...and going off all together is not something I want to do

> now,

> > not for sexual reasons, but for MY body and mind.

> > Last time I had surg like this, there was a gap for the little

> pill

> > to get thru and now, there better NOT be

> > I just popped a patch on last nt and it's ok I guess...kinda

> > imperfect but thinking better in the long run when I can't open

at

> > all.

> > Any suggestions with this thing...I can tell you this, maybe bec

> it's

> > new,but I am totally aware of it being on there. (bugs me

actually-

> > but it's impt!) Any veterans??

> > Secondly, how long do most of you wait to " become active " again

> afte

> > surg? The gyn had no real suggestions, just when you feel up to

it

> > and the OS says it's ok to do normal activities...

> >

> > Comments? FYIs? Challenges? Please share! Jo

[Guest guest]

WHY SPONGE BOB?!...I am shocked!

just kidding, but I guess I just assumed you were a guy...WRONG

assumptionon my part! Sorry for thinking wrong...and thank you for

your honesty.

> > Hi ladies...

> >

> > Ok...no one talks about this stuff, but it's a part of life-so

> here

> > goes!

> > I wonder was anyone out there taking " the pill " ? and if so, has

> > anyone out there who was on a birth control pill switched to the

> > patch?

> > They say it's the way to go. Why risk smashing it up and missing

> some

> > of it...and going off all together is not something I want to do

> now,

> > not for sexual reasons, but for MY body and mind.

> > Last time I had surg like this, there was a gap for the little

> pill

> > to get thru and now, there better NOT be

> > I just popped a patch on last nt and it's ok I guess...kinda

> > imperfect but thinking better in the long run when I can't open

at

> > all.

> > Any suggestions with this thing...I can tell you this, maybe bec

> it's

> > new,but I am totally aware of it being on there. (bugs me

actually-

> > but it's impt!) Any veterans??

> > Secondly, how long do most of you wait to " become active " again

> afte

> > surg? The gyn had no real suggestions, just when you feel up to

it

> > and the OS says it's ok to do normal activities...

> >

> > Comments? FYIs? Challenges? Please share! Jo

[Guest guest]

That's interesting, bec another lady, I think laura maybe...noted

that her doc said that these can help to PREVENT blood clots not

cause them. Hmmmmmmmm.......

Time to call the gyn and ask a Q.

In thinking about it, I had surg in Feb-and while out patient, I

was " under fully " and they had no concerns about me taking the pill

and we talked about any drugs taken with in a year...hmmm, wonder why

we all get such different advice from health care professionals???

you would think they were all learning the same stuff?!

I will update when I talk with them again, THANKS!!

> > > Hi ladies...

> > >

> > > Ok...no one talks about this stuff, but it's a part of life-so

> > here

> > > goes!

> > > I wonder was anyone out there taking " the pill " ? and if so, has

> > > anyone out there who was on a birth control pill switched to

the

> > > patch?

> > > They say it's the way to go. Why risk smashing it up and

missing

> > some

> > > of it...and going off all together is not something I want to

do

> > now,

> > > not for sexual reasons, but for MY body and mind.

> > > Last time I had surg like this, there was a gap for the little

> > pill

> > > to get thru and now, there better NOT be

> > > I just popped a patch on last nt and it's ok I guess...kinda

> > > imperfect but thinking better in the long run when I can't open

> at

> > > all.

> > > Any suggestions with this thing...I can tell you this, maybe

bec

> > it's

> > > new,but I am totally aware of it being on there. (bugs me

> actually-

> > > but it's impt!) Any veterans??

> > > Secondly, how long do most of you wait to " become active " again

> > afte

> > > surg? The gyn had no real suggestions, just when you feel up to

> it

> > > and the OS says it's ok to do normal activities...

> > >

> > > Comments? FYIs? Challenges? Please share! Jo

[Guest guest]

Gotcha! Just kidding. I know, my hubby set this account up and I

think our profile says I'm a man. -- In

orthognathicsurgerysupport , " jfloweroflifet "

wrote:

> WHY SPONGE BOB?!...I am shocked!

> just kidding, but I guess I just assumed you were a guy...WRONG

> assumptionon my part! Sorry for thinking wrong...and thank you for

> your honesty.

>

>

> > > Hi ladies...

> > >

> > > Ok...no one talks about this stuff, but it's a part of life-so

> > here

> > > goes!

> > > I wonder was anyone out there taking " the pill " ? and if so,

has

> > > anyone out there who was on a birth control pill switched to

the

> > > patch?

> > > They say it's the way to go. Why risk smashing it up and

missing

> > some

> > > of it...and going off all together is not something I want to

do

> > now,

> > > not for sexual reasons, but for MY body and mind.

> > > Last time I had surg like this, there was a gap for the little

> > pill

> > > to get thru and now, there better NOT be

> > > I just popped a patch on last nt and it's ok I guess...kinda

> > > imperfect but thinking better in the long run when I can't

open

> at

> > > all.

> > > Any suggestions with this thing...I can tell you this, maybe

bec

> > it's

> > > new,but I am totally aware of it being on there. (bugs me

> actually-

> > > but it's impt!) Any veterans??

> > > Secondly, how long do most of you wait to " become active "

again

> > afte

> > > surg? The gyn had no real suggestions, just when you feel up

to

> it

> > > and the OS says it's ok to do normal activities...

> > >

> > > Comments? FYIs? Challenges? Please share! Jo

[Guest guest]

I've been on the patch since last November, and I also don't know

what I ever did without it.

Some things I've noticed with it though:

Be careful where you put it -- don't put it where your clothes can

rub it off like too high on your butt or stomach where the top of

your pants rub. It will wrinkle and fall right off before the week

is up.

Always put it in a different place from week to week. When you take

them off they leave behind little red squares that sometimes last

over a week. Don't place a new patch where any of these (or any

other kind of irritation) are left behind. It will itch like crazy

all week!

I've noticed that if I put it someplace muscular, like the top of my

arm or shoulder, I will feel nauseous the first day after a week

off. If I put it someplace with a little padding, like my belly or

butt I feel fine. Placing the patches at night right before bedtime

helps with this sometimes.

I've never had a patch fall off that wasn't because of clothes

rubbing against it. It stays right where it belongs in water, even

hot water, during exercise, etc.

Hope this helps!

~Jen

> Hi ladies...

>

> Ok...no one talks about this stuff, but it's a part of life-so

here

> goes!

> I wonder was anyone out there taking " the pill " ? and if so, has

> anyone out there who was on a birth control pill switched to the

> patch?

> They say it's the way to go. Why risk smashing it up and missing

some

> of it...and going off all together is not something I want to do

now,

> not for sexual reasons, but for MY body and mind.

> Last time I had surg like this, there was a gap for the little

pill

> to get thru and now, there better NOT be

> I just popped a patch on last nt and it's ok I guess...kinda

> imperfect but thinking better in the long run when I can't open at

> all.

> Any suggestions with this thing...I can tell you this, maybe bec

it's

> new,but I am totally aware of it being on there. (bugs me actually-

> but it's impt!) Any veterans??

> Secondly, how long do most of you wait to " become active " again

afte

> surg? The gyn had no real suggestions, just when you feel up to it

> and the OS says it's ok to do normal activities...

>

> Comments? FYIs? Challenges? Please share! Jo

[Guest guest]

I was on the patch and i hated it. It always left a red square on

my body after i removed it. It kept getting stuck to everything so

i gave up and switched to the NuvaRing. I dont know what i would do

without it but everyone has a different preference.

As for intimacy i was feeling great at two and half weeks but i was

very very careful about my face.

> Hi ladies...

>

> Ok...no one talks about this stuff, but it's a part of life-so

here

> goes!

> I wonder was anyone out there taking " the pill " ? and if so, has

> anyone out there who was on a birth control pill switched to the

> patch?

> They say it's the way to go. Why risk smashing it up and missing

some

> of it...and going off all together is not something I want to do

now,

> not for sexual reasons, but for MY body and mind.

> Last time I had surg like this, there was a gap for the little

pill

> to get thru and now, there better NOT be

> I just popped a patch on last nt and it's ok I guess...kinda

> imperfect but thinking better in the long run when I can't open at

> all.

> Any suggestions with this thing...I can tell you this, maybe bec

it's

> new,but I am totally aware of it being on there. (bugs me actually-

> but it's impt!) Any veterans??

> Secondly, how long do most of you wait to " become active " again

afte

> surg? The gyn had no real suggestions, just when you feel up to it

> and the OS says it's ok to do normal activities...

>

> Comments? FYIs? Challenges? Please share! Jo

[Guest guest]

I have been using the patch for months almost a year now. Saw it on

tv called my gyno and switched from the pill! i love it its so much

easier how do u like it? oh and me and " boyfriend " got right back at

it not quite 2 weeks post-op. but yea i was worried a lil at first.

good question and good luck.. hehehe.

> > > Hi ladies...

> > >

> > > Ok...no one talks about this stuff, but it's a part of life-so

> > here

> > > goes!

> > > I wonder was anyone out there taking " the pill " ? and if so,

has

> > > anyone out there who was on a birth control pill switched to

the

> > > patch?

> > > They say it's the way to go. Why risk smashing it up and

missing

> > some

> > > of it...and going off all together is not something I want to

do

> > now,

> > > not for sexual reasons, but for MY body and mind.

> > > Last time I had surg like this, there was a gap for the little

> > pill

> > > to get thru and now, there better NOT be

> > > I just popped a patch on last nt and it's ok I guess...kinda

> > > imperfect but thinking better in the long run when I can't

open

> at

> > > all.

> > > Any suggestions with this thing...I can tell you this, maybe

bec

> > it's

> > > new,but I am totally aware of it being on there. (bugs me

> actually-

> > > but it's impt!) Any veterans??

> > > Secondly, how long do most of you wait to " become active "

again

> > afte

> > > surg? The gyn had no real suggestions, just when you feel up

to

> it

> > > and the OS says it's ok to do normal activities...

> > >

> > > Comments? FYIs? Challenges? Please share! Jo

[Guest guest]

Jen--YOU ROCK!

Thanks...I need this kind of scoop from those who know!

I am only a few days in and I can see about the wrinkles...it's

tricky since I am tiny and with pants being so low cut--I mean mind

you I'm not a little 2inch zipper jeans-woman, but even the normal

jeans don't offer a lot of space

I went with the night thing, and will def keep in mind about the

muscular thing...I was thinking for the first week of surg to go

higher on me since I will be lying down or sitting but maybe

not...nausea is NOT what I want post-op!

Q--do you use any cordisone or anti itch stuff when it's off that

area and the new one goes onto another spot? I mean for the red

square? (honestly I am happy so far not to totally itch, I'm kinda

senstitve)

Q--are you pre or post op?

I gave myself 3 wks to get used to this before...and then--I'm

skipping and going onto another patch! ahahahahaha--that's sweet!!

thanks Jen, jo

> > Hi ladies...

> >

> > Ok...no one talks about this stuff, but it's a part of life-so

> here

> > goes!

> > I wonder was anyone out there taking " the pill " ? and if so, has

> > anyone out there who was on a birth control pill switched to the

> > patch?

> > They say it's the way to go. Why risk smashing it up and missing

> some

> > of it...and going off all together is not something I want to do

> now,

> > not for sexual reasons, but for MY body and mind.

> > Last time I had surg like this, there was a gap for the little

> pill

> > to get thru and now, there better NOT be

> > I just popped a patch on last nt and it's ok I guess...kinda

> > imperfect but thinking better in the long run when I can't open

at

> > all.

> > Any suggestions with this thing...I can tell you this, maybe bec

> it's

> > new,but I am totally aware of it being on there. (bugs me

actually-

> > but it's impt!) Any veterans??

> > Secondly, how long do most of you wait to " become active " again

> afte

> > surg? The gyn had no real suggestions, just when you feel up to

it

> > and the OS says it's ok to do normal activities...

> >

> > Comments? FYIs? Challenges? Please share! Jo

[Guest guest]

You're welcome!

I use baby oil on the spot after I remove it (and come to think of it,

baby oil is the BEST way to get rid of the leftover glue/sticky stuff

that gets left behind), and once it's gone it stops itching from there

so I've never had to use hydrocortisone or anything like that. The

redness sticks around for a while, but it doesn't bother me at all.

I am pre-op still. My surgery date isn't until August 24th. I'm

getting excited.

~Jen

> > > Hi ladies...

> > >

> > > Ok...no one talks about this stuff, but it's a part of life-so

> > here

> > > goes!

> > > I wonder was anyone out there taking " the pill " ? and if so, has

> > > anyone out there who was on a birth control pill switched to the

> > > patch?

> > > They say it's the way to go. Why risk smashing it up and missing

> > some

> > > of it...and going off all together is not something I want to do

> > now,

> > > not for sexual reasons, but for MY body and mind.

> > > Last time I had surg like this, there was a gap for the little

> > pill

> > > to get thru and now, there better NOT be

> > > I just popped a patch on last nt and it's ok I guess...kinda

> > > imperfect but thinking better in the long run when I can't open

> at

> > > all.

> > > Any suggestions with this thing...I can tell you this, maybe bec

> > it's

> > > new,but I am totally aware of it being on there. (bugs me

> actually-

> > > but it's impt!) Any veterans??

> > > Secondly, how long do most of you wait to " become active " again

> > afte

> > > surg? The gyn had no real suggestions, just when you feel up to

> it

> > > and the OS says it's ok to do normal activities...

> > >

> > > Comments? FYIs? Challenges? Please share! Jo

[Guest guest]

Cool, thanks.

I am 8/9 and getting waves of nerves-but 99.99% PSYCHED.

I get the " plan " fri from OS...telling me if I;m adding lower-so far

just upper over and up and genio for sure.

GULP!

nah--I'm so excited. I wish I could make it

sooner...ANTICIPATION!!!!!!!! jo

> > > > Hi ladies...

> > > >

> > > > Ok...no one talks about this stuff, but it's a part of life-

so

> > > here

> > > > goes!

> > > > I wonder was anyone out there taking " the pill " ? and if so,

has

> > > > anyone out there who was on a birth control pill switched to

the

> > > > patch?

> > > > They say it's the way to go. Why risk smashing it up and

missing

> > > some

> > > > of it...and going off all together is not something I want to

do

> > > now,

> > > > not for sexual reasons, but for MY body and mind.

> > > > Last time I had surg like this, there was a gap for the

little

> > > pill

> > > > to get thru and now, there better NOT be

> > > > I just popped a patch on last nt and it's ok I guess...kinda

> > > > imperfect but thinking better in the long run when I can't

open

> > at

> > > > all.

> > > > Any suggestions with this thing...I can tell you this, maybe

bec

> > > it's

> > > > new,but I am totally aware of it being on there. (bugs me

> > actually-

> > > > but it's impt!) Any veterans??

> > > > Secondly, how long do most of you wait to " become active "

again

> > > afte

> > > > surg? The gyn had no real suggestions, just when you feel up

to

> > it

> > > > and the OS says it's ok to do normal activities...

> > > >

> > > > Comments? FYIs? Challenges? Please share! Jo