Period after surgery?

[jennay5180 0]

Hi All...

Just wondering if anyone ever experienced this? I was banded on 8/10/2010. My last cycle began July 24th, 2010. On 8/19/2010, I began my cycle (which is normal for me...I'm pretty irregular...). I have been bleeding ever since. It didn't start off heavy...it was pretty light...but has been getting progressively heavier flow. It was 3 weeks yesterday! I'm wondering if it had anything to do with the Heparin shots that I received (one prior to surgery, one after surgery). I'm just wondering if anyone experienced this...or if something is wrong. I'm planning on calling my dr. anyway; however, I just wanted to see if anyone else went through this.

Best,

Jen

[jingleboob 5]

never hurts to call your doctor... but surgery is a huge stress on your body and stress does amazing things! mine came 4 days early the first time after surgery and I'm usually like clockwork!

[shadena32 0]

Hey Jingle,

I am not sure if that is normal but i know i havent had one since i've been banded! :thumbup:

[Mandyrae 0]

For sure call your doc.. I was suppose to start mine today but also had surgery today so I am wondering if I even have one now.

[TracyNYC 4]

I had my period 4 days after the surgery. I don't get a period b/c of the Depo Provera shot, but the surgery brought it on. Call doc, but I think this is pretty common.

[Guest gen259]

My surgery date was 9/10 and my period was due on 9/11 ( I am very regular) and it has not arrived yet. She should be here soon, if not I will mention to doc at 1st appointment.

[Birinak 19]

To those who haven't gotten their periods since surgery: me too! I had my surgery on August 26th. My periods are ALWAYS regular (and heavy). I should've gotten my period a week ago max.. I'm not really surprised because I know that surgery is a large stress on the body and can affect periods, but since this has never happened before, it's weirding me out a little. Makes me feel wary! Plus, I don't even know when to expect the next one now.

[Jaye Elle Tee 2]

I had surgery on Sept 22nd, Got my period the day after I got home on Sept 23rd... Got it again Oct 26th as usual since I'm on the pill, it ended Oct 31st and I just got it again today.. HEAVY.. I wrote an e-mail to the nurse at the surgeons office and plan on calling my ob tomorrow. I've lost 30 pounds and don't know if it could be my body just dealing with the stress, food change, and change in hormone levels but damn it's driving me crazy...

[GipsyGirl 6]

wow, guys... I just started my period. I sure home mine will go the same way as the last one.

[Fluffy_Gurl 3]

I started my period three days before surgery. I still have it. Its fantastic(sarcasm) it goes from being lght to super heavy. Im never sure what its gonna be like from hour to hour. I think it is almost gone and then wooooosh...time to change outfits. it has been really awful actually. I havent had a gyno for a while and am looking for one but it makes me more nervous than the surgery did...you have my sympathy!

[WrenBird 11]

I have an Implanon and after having 2 years of not having periods, they've come back after I've lost weight.

You become more fertile after you lose weight, so it might have something to do with your hormones.