A Week Late For My Period Post Surgery And Not Pregnant...suggestions?

[Char1020 1]

Hello all...my lap band surgery was january 11th and I was due for my period this past sunday January 29th. It hasn't come, and I have no symptoms. Im also not pregnant...should I not worry just because of the strain surgery had on my body and my hormones being off? Thanks for the input!

[jamief 0]

The same thing happened to me but it came and all is well ... Just give it time

[jayeedee 7]

I was on the verge of making an identical post. Mine is late as well, and my surgery was the 13th.

[Kristi Twisti 18]

The rapid weight loss can throw your body off and make you miss periods. You can always double check with your doctor though, it can't hurt!

[horsegirl315 114]

Probably an effect of surgery. My nurse mentioned anesthesia can do that. I wish it happened to me that way, I've had mine going on FOUR months! Now that I'm banded i can finally get some bc pills to make it stop!

[Jenn1214 120]

My cycle was all out of whack after my surgery...my period was late and when I got it, I bled for almost 2 weeks. I was so freaked out I went to see my gyno. She said that the stress of surgery, as well as the strong antibiotics (just as a precaution) were enough to mess with my hormones. This is definitely one thing they don't warn you about before surgery!

[honk 780]

Talk with you doctor but probably just a side affect off surgery. My periods were very messed up for at least 6 months. I asked if it was because of surgery/weight loss and my NP said "you aren't loosing fast enough for that" Gees thanks. Four months out I had 2 periods in one month.

[armymom2012 51]

_{I had Oblation surgery two years ago, so I have not had a period in 2 years. After I had my Lap Band Surgery I started spotting, which I was told that, because your body has gone through changes due to surgery, that spotting is not unusual, even for someone like me who hasn't had a period in a couple years. Just watch it and you should be fine.}

[lavishblue 0]

After surgery or any stressful event your period is easily thrown off. I wouldn't worry about it. After my banding my period was not only over a week late but it was super light ( not normal for me). However, after a month everything was back to normal.

[jaimecello 2]

Jayeedee I was banded on the 13th too!

And yup, I had period issues too. Mine lasted way longer than it usually does. Doctor said it's normal with the rapid weight-loss and stress from surgery!

[chrissylu 153]

I had mine the week prior to surgery and then it started again 4 days after (which was last Sunday.) I'm over this already but my doctor said its normal and can be caused by the anesthesia.

[jayeedee 7]

I'm laughing at all of us with late periods at the same time. I, unfortunately seemed to have had PMS despite the no period!! I can't accept that I was just that much of an emotional wreck for no reason!! lol

[laddie1229 18]

After reading all your posts am very glad that I didn't have to deal with this. I was already 8 years menopausal when I was banded.

[Char1020 1]

Thanks everyone! I'm happy to hear that it should be coming...now I'm wondering if I should start my new pill pack tomorrow even though I haven't gotten my cycle yet? Thoughts?

[therealme89 54]

Im late also I have terrible cramps (which is why im awake at 5amthe =\) but no period Ahhhhh I wouldn't mind not having a period or being late if I didn't have cramps lol