Newgirl 2 Posted February 8, 2011 I am 2 weeks post op today and feeling better each day. Then it hit, I started my period and I feel terrible. I have cramps worse then I had back in my teens and very heavy bleeding with lots of clots. I am wondering if this is due to the stress my body has been under due to surgery or maybe the blood clotting shot I received in the hospital. Has anybody else had this happen right after surgery and does it continue for the next few cycles? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AChristian 112 Posted February 9, 2011 My period seemed different too. I would like to know the same as you . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hugsamber 8 Posted February 9, 2011 My first cycle after surgery was horrible! I am on bc pills so was not sure if it was the surgery or going off bc and then back on a 3 weeks later. My period was super heavy with lots of clots. It grossed me out! It lasted 7days when normally my period lasts 3-4 days. I also had bad cramping. I am wondering if it is because of all the rapid weight loss as well as the trauma of surgery. I hope my next cycle is not that bad though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pattimomof3nj 21 Posted February 9, 2011 OH my, I just posted this same ? on the Whatcha eatin? post! I'm 3 months out and my periods are so bad now! My PMS is now EXTREME, lasting for 2 weeks and wanting to bite the heads off of everyone, and the cramps oh just put a knife in my tummy and rip it out! I think it must have something to do with the rapid weight loss and the amount of estrogen out fat cells are releasing! I read that somewhere, but have no idea where, so please do not ask! I read so much about WLS and the affects it has on our bodies and I have been for over 2 years since I got my band! this little bits just pop back into my head now and then!!! But WHY WHY WHY, I have so much work to do today and I cannot think about it with the pain I am in!!!! Ok crying over, back to work! Patti Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean Eyes 1 Posted February 9, 2011 I am on birth control pills. After surgery, I started my period the same day in the hospital. It wasn't due for 2 more weeks. On top of all the nausea and pain, I had to deal with a heavy period which caused severe headaches during my hospital stay. The doc said the surgery had shocked my body into having a period and the blood thinners didn't help either. Needless to say, I tossed out my birth control pills and am waiting for the next cycle to come around before I start taking them again. I am NOT looking forward to the next period because all indications say it will be bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bilka 6 Posted February 14, 2011 Good the hear it's not only me. 1 week out and got my period, I'm on nuva-ring and shouldn't be due until the 21st! Well, I take it this way: normailly we lose more weight right after our period, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites