weight gain after stopping depo

[nemo1986]

I used depo provera injections for two and a half years. It's been over a year since my last injection. within the first six months after stopping the shot I gained 40lbs without a change in my diet and excercise.I was told this was unusual to gain after stopping the shot and that i may never lose the weight. Is this true? or is the only way to go back on the shot because while i was on the shot i actually lost weight.but if that's the answer won't i be trapped on the shot forever?

[newmember1]

Hi Julesinlondon,

I was on depo for about 3 years then went off then on again...my last shot was about 2 years ago, 1st year wasnt too bad started to get my period back every sort of 2 weeks but about 3 months ago my period stopped completly and I have also gained about 4 kilos since then, doctor told me its normal and I should wait another 3 months and if still nothing then they will put me on the pill ( I was on the pill briefly before and it was terrible!! weight gain, massive breasts, felt like a walking balloon all the time) I really want to go back on depo too as the same as you I had no side effects and actually lost weight and could eat anything I wanted. My weight is really putting me down, I exercise about 5 days a week and its not getting any better so I started throwing up after meals just to keep my weight from getting any worse. Really depressed about it as nothing fits any more. Not planning to have children either. What I wanted to ask you is do you think if I go back on the depo will it effect me in a same way again? And I will lose the weight? When I started the depo the first time I was about 23, now 31. Thanks for any advice

[Electrikat]

Update: Its now been over 2 years since I've been off the shot and I still can't lose a pound. I've done all the non-carb diets there are and it didn't do a damn thing. and I'm not kidding...i've been NO CARB for almost a year now. I see a personal trainer 3 days a week for an hour, and then I do an hour of cardio the other 4 days of the week  (been doing this religiously for 3 months now) and I still cannot lose an ounce of weight.
I haven't worn a pair of jeans in about 3 months because jeans do not fit me anymore...its all yoga and pajama pants for me now. I haven't been on a date in over a year...and I just don't have any desire to put my nasty body out there anymore. I don't know if I'll ever have the confidence to find someone and fall in love ever again. Hell I lost my job and had to move back in with my parents because all the doctor visits cleaned out my bank accounts...and what came from that? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. After spending a year of going to doctor after doctor and no one listening to me and all of them telling me nothing is wrong I've given up on modern medicine.

Now I've resorted to seeing plastic surgeons to see how much it is to get my huge love handles and thunder thighs sucked out because absolutely no amount of diet or activity is changing the damage this drug caused to my body.

[skyeraven]

So my last shot was september 2011, I did not go back for my December shot. I was on it for about a year and a half. After not getting my shot, I have gained about 15 pounds and have tried everything. I've always been fit. I am also having random cramps and my breasts are still tender. I've had about 6 periods in the last 2 months. I'm wondering if me starting my period means that the Depo is leaving my system. I am interested in that no carb diet, though. By chance, does anyone know roughly how long the Depo will remain in the fat tissue? Reading this blog made me feel a lot better. I'm glad I'm not the only one.

[Bcr618]

I got 3 injections of depo. I never went back to get my shot in December, for many reasons. I lost weight with the first injection n then I gained 5-10 lbs with the next one. I decided to continue with depo and work out more to manage the weight (the shot seemed to be a very good birth control option for me)  then I gained about 15-20 more. After I stopped the shot I still gained around 10 more pounds. The extra weight makes me feel terrible and along with it, I'm still suffering from other lasting effects 4 months later and no period.

[BUTTERCUP83]

When I was 17 I started Depo and stayed on it for 2 years. I had no issues back then. Well jump ahead to 28 and I decided to go back on it. After 6 months I noticed slight weight gain and some bloating so I decided to stop. That was Oct. 2011 and now it is March 2012 and I have gained 15 pounds and I have constant bloating and uncomfortableness in my stomach. This is every day and has affected my life to the point where I am extremely depressed about it. I have had so many tests done and have even visited a gastroenterologist about my stomach weight gain to rule anything out. Well I am positive now that it is due to Depo. In January I started the Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 and was religious about it. I actually gained weight do to muscle but was so disappointed! I should have had a six pack and instead my stomach looked like I was 4 months pregnant. My boobs are so extremely tender all the time too. I've always had a wonderful metabolism and have always been active. I am 5'4" and since highschool my weight has always been a constant 110-115. Now I weight 130! All because of Depo. I hate hate hate this birth control. I have only gotten my period once and it lasted a few hours. I am so frustrated with my body and nothing I do works. Can't wait to get this out of my system. Has anyone else had the extreme bloating and uncomfortable stomach? I have about 4 rolls when I sit down and can't seem to tighten up the excess skin. Even after I drink water this happens. Hurts to suck my stomach in which is what I constantly have to do. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks

[BUTTERCUP83]

When I was 17 I started Depo and stayed on it for 2 years. I had no issues back then. Well jump ahead to 28 and I decided to go back on it. After 6 months I noticed slight weight gain and some bloating so I decided to stop. That was Oct. 2011 and now it is March 2012 and I have gained 15 pounds and I have constant bloating and uncomfortableness in my stomach. This is every day and has affected my life to the point where I am extremely depressed about it. I have had so many tests done and have even visited a gastroenterologist about my stomach weight gain to rule anything out. Well I am positive now that it is due to Depo. In January I started the Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 and was religious about it. I actually gained weight do to muscle but was so disappointed! I should have had a six pack and instead my stomach looked like I was 4 months pregnant. My boobs are so extremely tender all the time too. I've always had a wonderful metabolism and have always been active. I am 5'4" and since highschool my weight has always been a constant 110-115. Now I weight 130! All because of Depo. I hate hate hate this birth control. I have only gotten my period once and it lasted a few hours. I am so frustrated with my body and nothing I do works. Can't wait to get this out of my system. Has anyone else had the extreme bloating and uncomfortable stomach? I have about 4 rolls when I sit down and can't seem to tighten up the excess skin. Even after I drink water this happens. Hurts to suck my stomach in which is what I constantly have to do. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks