Time of the month

[SkinnyScrapper 57]

I am 52 years old. Earlier this year I went 5 months without getting my period, then I got it back a month before surgery. (this requiring me to take pregnancy tests before every procedure - and even delayed my surgery for 1/2 hour while they looked for my test results!)

At any rate, since we are dropping so much weight - and even my NUT says I am starving my body - wouldn't you think My period would stop? I got it one week post op and now again at six weeks.

Did any of you find that the sleeve altered your schedule? Really at my age and now with this new diet I expected to be done!

[zenandnow 514]

Hi Terry - I'm only 43, but wanted to answer your question. I'm 4 months out & have found that my cycle has changed a little. I've been having shorter periods with more time in between. Less cramping as well. Still pretty bad, but I'm hoping it will continue to get better. I track my cycle with an app called - what else - iPeriod. Yes, there really IS an app for everything! But it does let me know how long, how frequent, how regular, etc.

[lubelu 55]

I had to reply because I was due for my first AF since my surgery on the 6th August and it is 5 days late. I've not had the usual spotting, weight gain or bloating before hand, so I'm thinking that because of the weight loss and surgery our hormones go all out of whack. I'm sure as time goes on it should even it self out.

[SkinnyScrapper 57]

Thanks, Ladies ..thanks for your replies. I guess I thought I would be done ... But maybe more time....

[Tiny One 223]

It altered my cycle for 6 mons. It came 2 days after surgery which was 2 weeks early. It skipped 2 - 3 mons. Then it came 2 times in the same month, which happened twice. By month 6, it returned to normal.

Now that's cycle adjustment, lets talk about the hot flashes. Because of the hormonal changes caused by the weight loss, the hot flashes & night sweats started 3 months post op. While they still occur at almost 10 months out, they are manageable with Estroven I know at 47 i am at THE age, but doc sad this brought it along sooner.

Not complaining, just sharing.

[SkinnyScrapper 57]

It altered my cycle for 6 mons. It came 2 days after surgery which was 2 weeks early. It skipped 2 - 3 mons. Then it came 2 times in the same month' date=' which happened twice. By month 6, it returned to normal.

Now that's cycle adjustment, lets talk about the hot flashes. Because of the hormonal changes caused by the weight loss, the hot flashes & night sweats started 3 months post op. While they still occur at almost 10 months out, they are manageable with Estroven I know at 47 i am at THE age, but doc sad this brought it along sooner.

Not complaining, just sharing.[/quote']

Thanks....I was having hot flashes before. I think having lost some weight I am just not as prone to being "hot". Maybe the sleeve will help move this along!

[JourneyToLife 119]

Hi Terry - I'm only 43, but wanted to answer your question. I'm 4 months out & have found that my cycle has changed a little. I've been having shorter periods with more time in between. Less cramping as well. Still pretty bad, but I'm hoping it will continue to get better. I track my cycle with an app called - what else - iPeriod. Yes, there really IS an app for everything! But it does let me know how long, how frequent, how regular, etc.

Wow, there is an app for that. I put it on my phone just now, thank you for the information.

[Sherri297 81]

Hi Terry,

Yes the surgery really messes with your hormones. For 4 years previous to surgery I would maybe have 2-3 periods a year. After surgery had 2 within the first 6 weeks. Now nothing the last 6 months. I figure it is what it is. My tolerance to heat is MUCH BETTER now that I have some weight off also.

[Amanda626 153]

Us women never catch a break! Mine has been crazy since surgery Also.

[marynoel 12]

I am 52 and hadn't had my period for months. Week 5 post op...I get hit with a yeast infection ( probably had 2 in 30 yrs.) And my period. Yup....just can't catch a break!

[Zweiz 4]

I'm 52 and 4 weeks post op I get my period. I haven't had it in 2 years. Maybe twice only for a day. Today is day 6 and still going. ????????????