Heavy Cycle

[dejaseana 41]

I am 8 days post op and have started a very heavy menstral cycle. This is my 5th day and its not easing up whatsoever. I have no energy at all and dizziness. I was anemic post up and was warned that i would need blood following surgery. They tested me before discharge and my levels were fine @ 10. I am wondering if i am low because of my heavy cycle? I feel like i just cant get myself together.. Could barely type this post.

[tmorgan 87]

I think you need to call your surgeon, or go to the ER

[FinerWoman 90]

Are you on Iron? I'm also haveing a very heavy cycle this month, I was even in the ER last week. They gave me an IV and sent me on my way with birth control pills to stop the bleeding. I didn't take them because my sergery is on the 15th of Oct. and birthcontrol pills can cause blood clotting, I don't want to take the risk. I've been on this cycle for three weeks now, but it seams as if it's slowing down now. You may want to take your supliments and get to some IV liquds in. I was taking fish oils and was told to stop because they can cause bleeding as well.

[swilkins 34]

I had surgery on 8/10 and my first cycle after surgery was excruciating, I've never had cramps so bad. I hope this is not what I will have to look foward to each month.

[dejaseana 41]

Yes, I was already anemic before surgery. They had even planned to give me blood during surgery if I didn't get my Iron up over the weekend. I did. This is the heaviest bleeding I've done in my life! I don't have any post surgery pain. Just period pain and weakness. I'm going to get my levels checked in the morning.

[swilkins 34]

Feel better...

[Clairpooh 53]

My surgery was on Monday and my cycle started yesterday as scheduled (I keep track with an app). So far mine has been pretty normal to possibly a little lighter then normal. Normally my first 2-3 days are really heavy.

Check with your doctor!