Posts by swiftcanyon40

Hannah Watson85 said:So, here’s the deal. I was on Apollo 11 for three years, then decided to take a break. That break started back in May, and I haven't had my period since. I saw my OB-GYN in July, and she told me everything seemed fine at the time—but she was actually out on medical leave, so by a stroke of bad luck, I haven't been back for a follow-up. Anyway, the thing is, I really need to get back on the pill ASAP 😁.

1) What does five months of no periods actually do to your body?
2) Can I just start taking Apollo 11 again on my own?

The pills are supposed to kick in after two or three days, right? Could I start them and then just stop again after one pack? Or should I go to the doctor, pretend everything is totally fine, and just ask for a new prescription? What should I even do?

That’s weird. I got my period exactly one month after stopping, almost like I was still on the pill. And once I stopped using birth control, my cycle stayed regular—actually, it became super steady, the bleeding lightened up, and the cramps basically vanished. So, going half a year without a period... yeah, that doesn't sound great to me either.

Don't be naive. Saying you "urgently need" the pills is kind of a joke. If anything, the only thing you "urgently" need is to see an OB-GYN. 1) A lot can happen in five months. 2) You shouldn't just start messing with medication, especially hormones, without supervision.

The absolute dumbest move you could make is lying to your doctor (how old are you, anyway?) just to score a new prescription. Then, if you just quit again after one pack—on your own, no less—you're just putting even more stress on a reproductive system that clearly sounds already stressed out. And honestly, if you're trying to save money, you might just end up pregnant anyway (I'm assuming that's the goal here).

Use some common sense and stop playing games with your health. 😎

cosanostra said:and you really have to ask yourself what drives people to take that risk and leave the hospital early?
if they know things could go sideways the second they walk out those doors, then they’ve gotta have a damn good reason for leaving—most likely it's the staff, or maybe the conditions, or just crappy equipment... and honestly, all of that stuff is fixable if anyone actually cared...

Or maybe they're just plain fed up with hospitals? I've started viewing them in a sort of... I don't know, almost demonic sense. I only go when it's absolutely necessary. I stay only if I'm staring down an immediate death sentence. 🙂

You know, if someone tells me I need to rest—like, just lie down, sleep, and take my meds on schedule—well, I can do all of that at home, and the vibe is a whole lot better. Hospitals just tank my mood. At home, someone can swing by and cheer you up, but you're still getting your rest.

That's why I always sign the paperwork, leave under my own responsibility, but I make sure to be disciplined about it—I still follow all their medical advice.

The only time I'll stick around for a few days is if I'm on some specific therapy, or if they need to observe me or run tests. As soon as that's done, I sign the release and bolt for home. They'd probably try to keep me tucked away in some ward for months if they could, but I just play it cool like nothing's happening. I feel better that way. It keeps my spirits up. Having my own people around makes me happy. In a hospital, the atmosphere is just... miserable. Nobody likes hospitals. 🙂