Has anyone been on depo?

I took the depo and didn't gain too much. maybe 5 lbs that whole year. It was gone within a month or 2 of stopping the shot

I started depo and MFP at the same time, hasn't hampered me so far.

I got to the highest weight in my life on depo - almost 30 pounds in a year. That, plus other side effects (spotting) and the inconvenience of having to make a doctor's appointment every three months finally got me to quit it. A lot of it just came off normally over the course of the next year; I don't really remember doing anything specific.

I have been on Depo since I was 18 and it was approved for use in the U.S. and I have lost all my weight while on it. I didn't see a difference when I went off it for a year weight wise but hormone/migraine wise I am much better on it.

I was on depo for over 3 years when it was brand spanking new (ya, that long ago LOL). I did gain around 40 lbs, but I really may have anyways, I come from a long line of fatties and had just become roommates with my boyfriend. I would love to blame it all on the depo, but now know that I can't because i gained more long after I switched birth control methods. I had a tubal, so now what do I blame it on?

I definatly agree with asking your Doc if your concerned, they will be able to be more specific to your situation.

I took depo for 2 years (05-07). I gained close to 60 pounds, which wasn't ENTIRELY due to just the shot, but my lifestyle didn't change that drastically.

In the years since depo, I have struggled to lose any of the weight. I've been relatively successful (so far) this time, but in the past, I would fluctuate 10-30 pounds easily. (I'm 6', so 20 pounds is hardly noticeable.)

While everyone here will tell you that all weight can be lost, I have heard rumors that weight gained from depo can be permanent. Apparently, it can change where your body's happy, balanced weight is - the weight your body wants to be. Not entirely sure if that's true or not. It's seemed to be the case for me, but that's anecdotal at best.

But yeah, depo is terrible stuff. Infertility as a side effect? No thanks chief. Also, I haven't been able to conceive since going off the shot. We haven't been seriously TTC like watching the calendar and planning our sex life around ovulation, but you'd figure that in 4 years something would happen. I'm trying not to worry about that too much until we actively start trying.

The main way Depo-Provera causes weight gain is by increasing hunger (although some hormonal factors play a role as well). That desire to eat more sticks around even after stopping Depo, which is why it takes some work to lose the weight. That's the bad news, but good news is that MFP is a good friend in this case! Calorie counting will help to to curb overeating.

HATED IT!!!

Migraines every week, incredible mood swings. Unsure about weight gain ... urgh, never again.

I was on Depo for over 6 years, it had done terrible things to me. The only plus side was no pregnancy and no period however the side effects were horrible and they last long after I went off the shot. It took me quite some time to get the weight off after that in which by the time I had started losing it I became pregnant (about a yr and a half later) so... LOL it all depends on your body.

It takes a lower calorie and higher activity lifestyle in order to lose the weight.

hi! It's so interesting to read how one bc has so many different effects on different women. I only received 3 shots and absolutely loved it! I was scheduled to get a shot in June but due to changes in my insurance I couldn't. As far as weight, I went in knowing that the drug affects appetite and gave in a bit. I gained 5lbs after the first 2 shots and another 5 after the third. I'm back down to my pre-depo weight now with watching what I eat.

I'm glad to here I am not the only one who's gained weight from depo. I started taking the shot in Feb 09 and had my last shot in March 11. I gained roughly 50 pounds from the shot, and being 220 to begin with it was very discouraging. I thought it was me at first but I noticed every time I get the shot, within the next month I would gain about 5lbs. The reason I know it was the depo is because I used to work at McDonald's and I would eat there every day I worked, being a manager I got free food. After I left is when I went on the depo. I was definitely eating better (but still not so good) but still gaining weight every time I got the injection.

I finally stopped taking it because there is no way I could gain anymore weight. Sure having no leg numbing cramps is awesome but I want to be able to shop at normal stores again. I'm down about 10lbs since getting off the stuff but it's really discouraging knowing my body is literally working against me in my goals right now :C

I have been on it for almost 10 years and love it. No periods and no side effects. I lost 60 pounds 4 years ago and quit my plan and gained but now weight loss is going great.

I have been on the depo for four years and I LOVE IT!! I hear all this chatter about weight gain but I personally blame the weight gain on myself and my bad habits. Recently I lost 50 lbs (sadly i gained back 20 so im working on that now) and I did it while being on the depo. Just move more and eat less and better things for you and you will have that weight off in no time! Good Luck :-)