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I was just wondering how, if any, the surgery affected your period. I am usually very regular and was banded 2 wks ago. It's time for me to start but I am 4 days late. No chance of pregnancy unless DH's vasectomy grew back.

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WELL MINE WAS IRREGULAR B 4 SURGERY AND LIKE 9 DAYS STRAIGHT ,, NOW I GET MINE EVERY MONTH THE SAME TIME AND LESS DAYS !

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This is pretty normal. Weight gain, weight loss and surgery are the ideal recipe for messing up our schedules. Throw in the onset of menopause and I never know when I am getting a period!

pre-surgery I had nothing for 9 months, post-surgery it was every two weeks but now I haven't had a period for two months.

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I had one a week after surgery which was a week early and nothing since then. ( I was banded in late October.) Same with me for the vasectomy so I'm not worried. The surgeon said that it happens sometimes.

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I was banded 9/27/11. Hadnt had a period for at least a year before that. Started my period 9/14/11, and it just stopped two days ago. Over 3 months it lasted. The weight loss, stress on your body from surgery, etc. can really mess with your hormones.

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Weight loss, stress, you name it...it can take its toll.

I'm super duper regular and have had a couple major surgeries before and mine hasn't faltered...but I know plenty of women who've had this happen. No worries, sweetie!

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Not to be gross, but lucky me I started mine on the DAY of my Surgery right after they wheeled me back to my room. Yeah, never mind I was already a week late it couldn't hold off any longer I guess. I am 40 so I am not surprised it is off kilter. I agree with what someone said above about weight loss and gain and how it will affect your periods. Jen

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