KimK813 2 Posted September 4, 2011 OK, I have been on BC since I was 17 and my periods are like clockwork. I had surgery and BOOM, three heavy periods in 6 weeks. Went to my GYN and she said not to worry, surgery and weight loss are a shock to the system. In about 2 months, everything was on schedule again. As for hair loss, make sure you are getting plenty of Protein. I also added Biotin to my supplements. It promotes hair nail and skin health. For me, it worked great! Good luck, everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twomin2midnight 3 Posted September 4, 2011 Biotin.. Thanks kim.. I be sure to do that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelle RN 0 Posted September 4, 2011 i was recently banded....but I do know that all types of things affect the hormones in your body. Stress, surgery, and weight loss just to name a few...Enjoy it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shakey88 37 Posted September 5, 2011 I was always irregular that is why I was on BC. Had to give that up 8 weeks prior to surgery, so I was not happy when I got my period the morning after surgery. I then went 6 weeks without one to only get a light one for 2 weeks. I talked to the NP about it and she said it is normal, but I am also now on the Depo shot which also can cause the same thing, so I am unsure of what it is, but I will not be getting the Depo shot again, so I shall see! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mewizza 3 Posted September 5, 2011 My period was right on time. Not a day late. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mauraclegg 29 Posted September 5, 2011 They say that the surgery can mess with your schedule, because of the invasiveness to your body. Unfortunately mine didn't mess me up at all!! I wouldn't stress- just relax Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miamia 1 Posted September 5, 2011 Katyana is right. Our bodies store hormones in the fat we are all fighting to get rid of. Now that we are burning that aft for energy instead of using food as the primary source all those chemicals are being released into our system. Just like many suffers of PCOS see symptoms disappear others will notice changes to menses as well. Hang in there, your body will work through it and adjust to your new normal....as you will to the new you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rflint82 0 Posted September 5, 2011 My periods have been going crazy. I get about two a month with maybe a week and a half between. I am considering going on bc, but dont really want to. I went from having one period every 4 mths to this! I am hoping that after i lose more weight, my body will be able to fluctuate better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SageTracey 608 Posted September 5, 2011 I went from not having a period for 15 months pre-surgery to having three in six weeks immediately post-surgery. Now almost five months post, I am back on monthly schedule but, oh boy, is this one a doozy! At the risk of TMI, I got out of bed this morning to go for a walk but needed a shower and to change my bed instead! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NicksWifey 4 Posted September 6, 2011 This hits so close to home. Actually I just found out I am 6 weeks pregnant on Sept 1st. But I had also posted somewhere in here about if being late was normal. Anyhow,my surgery date was june 29th '11 and my last period ( which came two weeks early) was June30th '11. I never got my period and was totally.freaked so I took four pregnancy tests and they were all neg. Went to the er last thur for severe stomache cramps which I thought was my lap band...nope you have a uti..and you're pregnant. Haha,me and my husband just shared our one year anniversary and didn't do anything but think about the best gift ever,our little baby. Anyway moral of the story,never hurts to go to the doc. I'm not saying your pregnant or anything but there might be a.other reason for it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NicksWifey 4 Posted September 6, 2011 This hits so close to home. Actually I just found out I am 6 weeks pregnant on Sept 1st. But I had also posted somewhere in here about if being late was normal. Anyhow,my surgery date was june 29th '11 and my last period ( which came two weeks early) was June30th '11. I never got my period and was totally.freaked so I took four pregnancy tests and they were all neg. Went to the er last thur for severe stomache cramps which I thought was my lap band...nope you have a uti..and you're pregnant. Haha,me and my husband just shared our one year anniversary and didn't do anything but think about the best gift ever,our little baby. Anyway moral of the story,never hurts to go to the doc. I'm not saying your pregnant or anything but there might be a.other reason for it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NicksWifey 4 Posted September 6, 2011 This hits so close to home. Actually I just found out I am 6 weeks pregnant on Sept 1st. But I had also posted somewhere in here about if being late was normal. Anyhow,my surgery date was june 29th '11 and my last period ( which came two weeks early) was June30th '11. I never got my period and was totally.freaked so I took four pregnancy tests and they were all neg. Went to the er last thur for severe stomache cramps which I thought was my lap band...nope you have a uti..and you're pregnant. Haha,me and my husband just shared our one year anniversary and didn't do anything but think about the best gift ever,our little baby. Anyway moral of the story,never hurts to go to the doc. I'm not saying your pregnant or anything but there might be a.other reason for it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites