Period Related (Tmi)

[BalGirl 4]

I was sleeved in February and since then I've had a few periods but they were normal/light. I got my period 2 days ago and I've never imagined it could be like this. I'm bleeding non stop and I don't know what to do about it. I went through 4 pads and 2 tampons while at work yesterday. It's insane. I'm not on any type of birth control but maybe I should be so I can get this regulated. I was bleeding so much this morning that there was no way I could go to work today. Has anyone experienced this before? I called my surgeon's office but the nurse said that while it may be normal due to the hormone changes, I need to talk to my obgyn. Unfortunately, I don't have one yet, as I'm relatively new to the area. I guess I will call around and find one today. I'm just wondering if anyone has experienced this, especially since it has been 4.5 months since my surgery.

[goldenraisin214 142]

I've not had anything like that happen, but it sounds like you're losing a lot of blood...do you have a PCP yet you can go see? Hope it gets better soon...

[waldy43 4]

I found that after the first few months after surgery my periods were more intense the first couple of days of my cycle, but they didn't last as long. I went from 2 or 3 Super tampons during my work day to 5 - 6 SuperPlus tampons and I now get up at least once, but mostly twice during the night the first night. I have seen my ob/gyn and he wasn't concerned about the increase in flow.

This is my experience and I was able to see my dr for my annual visit a couple of months after my surgery. I do agree with golderraisin who have suggested you see either an ob/gyn or PCP to get an official opinion on the changes in your cycle.

Feel better soon!

[ShapeShifter 64]

I take depo-provera, because I don't like having a period at all. I am pre-op, and hoping that it is still effective post-op. The surgeon says it will be. Heavier bleeding can also indicate cysts on your uterus. Always a good idea to check in with a GYN. All the best to you, dear.

[Wheetsin 714]

It very well could be from the hormonse stuff going on. I was hit pretty hard in the hormone department around week 2, and it didn't subside much until week 4, and it's still not completely gone (I'm 3 mos out).

First period was normal in terms of flow, but man - I had the WORST acne. And I never get acne. I had about 20 zits all over my chin (chin breakouts are usually related to hormones). I didn't even want to go out of the house, it was miserable.

Second period - I still broke out, but not nearly as bad. Flow was pretty heavy (I tend to have a lighter flow), and lasted about a full week, maybe 8 days. Now, that's unheard of for me. I typically bleed for 3 days. MAYBE 4. Occasionally 2. It's more common for me to bleed for 2 days than 5. I'd NEVER bled for a full week, or longer.

Third period - was a little weird, like it couldn't actually start. I was expelling brown/older blood & tissue for a few days. I usually do this a day or two before my period actively starts, but maybe just once... not for a handful of days. Then I'd have some red blood and think "finally" - but nope, just more brown, then a little more... finally after about 4 days of that crap my "regular" period came. Flow was considerably lighter than normal. Lasted 4 days. No zits.

Fourth hasn't come yet, so we'll see. But overall it seems like I'm starting to level out.

[BalGirl 4]

Thank you ladies. I made an appointment with a new obgyn to get checked out but I do hope that this is not what things are going to be like from now on. Ugh!!