Question:
I have a serious question for the women... should I be concerned?
I am 2 months post-op. I got my period on January 11, and today is January 21 and I am bleeding. I don't know if it is another period or something else. Has anyone else experienced this? Should I be concerned? Please help. I can't decide if I should be scared or not. — Janet C. (posted on January 22, 2002)
January 21, 2002
I don't know why, but our periods are not normal for a few months after
surgery. I am four months out and am just now getting back to normal. I
would bleed for 2-3 days, stop a couple of days, then start again for
another 2-3 days, or, I would bleed a day or two longer than usual or
heavier than usual. Just this past month did I have a normal period. I
think it's something to do with the meds they give us to help prevent
clotting. I also think it's very normal after a major surgery. I don't
think you have anything to worry about, but if you are really concerned,
call your surgeon or your ob/gyn. :)
— DonnaCarol
January 21, 2002
Hi Janet. I recently had a two week period that was driving me insane. I
call my gyno's office and talked with a nurse. She said that the hormones
released when we loose weight will trigger periods and they aren't always
normal (or what you are used to). For me, since I am on the Depo shot and
never get periods, I thought it wasn't working and all sorts of crazy
scenarios popped into my head. However, the nurse reassured me that it's
just the hormones being released and there is nothing to fear. But, to
make yourself feel better, I'd talk to my doc or a nurse, too.
— Anna F.
January 21, 2002
For the past week and a couple of days I have been having a light period.
I am on birth control pills and before surgery changed to a lower dosage
pill, so I thought it was break-through bleeding or something. I haven't
talked to my pcp, but now that I read this, maybe there is something to do
with surgery. I'm not too happy that it is almost two weeks. I take the
pill continuously to avoid the periods, but in this case, it decided it was
coming like it or not.
— laflagal
January 22, 2002
Hi, I was told that as we lose weight we are releasing mega amounts of
estrogen and that are bodys have to adjust to the change, I am 3 months
post op and I have had 5 periods, I have switched to a low BC pill and I
hope I will be getting back on track, but I believe the problem is due to
the weight loss, but I would of course see your GYN, they maybe able to
adjust your estrogen levels.
— Krista B.
January 22, 2002
Hi... I'm the original poster. From everything I've heard, it sounds like
every female that has ever had this surgery went on the pill. Should I go
on the pill too, or is it just coincidental that the only ones that have
answered my question are ones that are on the pill?
— Janet C.
January 22, 2002
Try metformin first. It is better than the pill because you don't have the
side effects of the pill. I use it to regulate my periods and have for many
years. They usually prescribe it for women with polycystic ovaries, but it
might work for you too! :) Ask your doctor!! I wouldn't go on the pill
again for anything!
— Sharon H.
January 22, 2002
I actually have had an improvement in my menstrual cycle. I am three months
out. The onset of my periods has been right on schedule. They have lasted
four days and have not been excessively heavy or light. The only CHANGE has
been a good one - for the first time in 30 years, I have had no cramps! I
am just posting my response so that no one gets the wrong idea that all
post-op women will need to go on the pill.
— Julie S.
January 22, 2002
Okay here is another response to this question. You don't state your age
but, I am 43, had the surgery at 40, and have never had a normal period
since? Is it the surgery? Maybe. But, maybe surgery, precipitated
menopause in my situation. At first, I was unlike everyone else and didn't
get a period for the first 5 months...great huh? They started coming
though, and then they lasted about 10 days each time. Now, I just got over
having mine 2 times this month again and each time 10 days. Maybe the
surgery just started the natural way of things, I don't know but it's a
thought if you are anywhere in my age catagory. Good luck
— Barbara H.
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