Jmbaker24 4 Posted March 4, 2013 I have implanon birth control implant in my arm, I haven't had a pd in about 2 yrs. I was sleeved a week ago and have lost 21 lbs but when I got up this morning I was spotting. I haven't seen Aunt Flo in so long it freaked me out. Is this just bc of the rapid weight loss and hormone changes or should I call my obgyn? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGJean 68 Posted March 4, 2013 I've heard of people not getting their period after having WLS, so if I were you I would call your surgeon first and see what they say. I've had a full hysterectomy so I can't tell you from my experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FeeIsMe2 508 Posted March 4, 2013 Estrogen is stored in fat, maybe after the 21 pound weight loss it has thrown off your hormones. I would call your dr just in case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShawnaB 11 Posted March 4, 2013 I am on birth control and got my period a week after surgery. I was told that your body is going thru so many changes that it can be normal. I had it for a week. If it would have been longer I was going to call my gynecologist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGamer 406 Posted March 4, 2013 My periods have been all over the place post-op. I had my first one immediately following surgery, even though I'd had one two weeks before. I've had them be super light, super heavy, and even last for two weeks! Even a few months out, it's still messing with my normally regularly scheduled occurrence. My gut says it's the WLS, but it never hurts to talk to a doctor anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shayv123 96 Posted March 4, 2013 Mine started recovery so I know how you feel I was told that is very normal due to all the hormone changes our body is experiences. Only stay for a day or 2 and then came back 2 weeks later and stayed for 16 days. The good thing is it hasn't come back since and I'm 4 months post op. I gyn said this was very normal for nexplanon patients...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissTiffany203 31 Posted March 4, 2013 With the birth control that I'm on I don't get my period. I didn't have it since 2010 ... Then on 1/15 I was sleeved & when I woke up from surgery the CNA & Nurse were cleaning me up asking me if I had my period before surgery .. I said no.. They told me I had it... I was so pissed lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shayv123 96 Posted March 4, 2013 With the birth control that I'm on I don't get my period. I didn't have it since 2010 ... Then on 1/15 I was sleeved & when I woke up from surgery the CNA & Nurse were cleaning me up asking me if I had my period before surgery .. I said no.. They told me I had it... I was so pissed lol Hopefully your experience will be similar to mine minus the 16 day flow.... My doctor seem to be very happy with my results and said that I probably will not have a period again until i take the nexplanon out. I do however think that it is slowing down my weight loss I feel like I have to work harder at it, but I'm okay with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heyher 581 Posted March 4, 2013 Hormones and anesthesia can really mess with a woman's body. I have implanon too. Nothing for almost six months. Then the day I got home I got a visit from her too. She so does not play fair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shayv123 96 Posted March 4, 2013 Hormones and anesthesia can really mess with a woman's body. I have implanon too. Nothing for almost six months. Then the day I got home I got a visit from her too. She so does not play fair. No she does not. Lol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sugarmoma 11 Posted March 4, 2013 for years I would not get a period took me sometime to figure her out but what i came up with as long as i stayed over 250lb she would not visit but the moment i got under that number here she comes as if someone called her up imagine how pist i was when i figured her out but just to be on the safe side and everweek they r coming up with new side effects and problem call your doc make appt and just c and keep a eye on it and ask is your birth control still being effective because imagine my surprise that soon after i found out i was preg and needed someone to explain to me the nature laws again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shayv123 96 Posted March 4, 2013 for years I would not get a period took me sometime to figure her out but what i came up with as long as i stayed over 250lb she would not visit but the moment i got under that number here she comes as if someone called her up imagine how pist i was when i figured her out but just to be on the safe side and everweek they r coming up with new side effects and problem call your doc make appt and just c and keep a eye on it and ask is your birth control still being effective because imagine my surprise that soon after i found out i was preg and needed someone to explain to me the nature laws again Wow!! Congrats!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites