female only Ugh!

[acubi2 33]

So I am 31 and have been overweight my entire life, for that reason I have never had my period. I just always thought lucky me and never really gave it a second thought. Well here I am 5 weeks post op down 39 pounds, getting my first period. I am not going to lie I freaked out a little, I called my mom and my sister lol. I have to say I knew I might get my period after I lost a lot of weight, but 39lbs isn't that much and I have recently been at this weight and never had my period. Has anyone else had this happen? Oh and periods suck! I could never relate before now all I can say is I am so sorry!!!

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

39 lbs. may not seem like a lot to you right now, but it's more than 10% of your body weight lost. That is significant. I have read lots of posts here where menstrual cycles started again (if they had stopped due to weight gain) or became more regular. My cycle was not the most reliable pre-op. After about 2 months, it is like clockwork.

As with anything that dramatically changes, check with your doctor and let them know what is going on just to be on the safe side.

[Fluffnomore 1,235]

I'm sorry! They're not fun.

I do have this kind of amusing mental scene playing out of you calling your mother in the middle of the night and saying, "I'm dying! I'm bleeding. WHAT IS THIS?"

I'm warped. Don't mind me.

[Nicolanz 1,484]

Yes periods suck BUT this is a first sign of good health! Congratulations!!!!

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

For some reason surgery seems to bring out the periods in all of us. I hadnt had mine for over a year and then I did. A lot of girls have experienced this. Welcome

[acubi2 33]

39 lbs. may not seem like a lot to you right now, but it's more than 10% of your body weight lost. That is significant. I have read lots of posts here where menstrual cycles started again (if they had stopped due to weight gain) or became more regular. My cycle was not the most reliable pre-op. After about 2 months, it is like clockwork.

As with anything that dramatically changes, check with your doctor and let them know what is going on just to be on the safe side.

Thank you for the perspective! I never thought of my weight loss like that. 10% does feel more impressive :-). I never thought to talk to my doctor, but it makes sense too because I have been diagnosed with primary amenoria. I knew this was the place for advice!

[acubi2 33]

People have been congratulating me (the few who know) and telling me about all the babies I should have now lol. I did call my mom but it was in the middle of the day and the convo went something like "MOM! I don't know what's wrong with me but I have been really mean to my husband for 3 days and now I am bleeding a lot!" "Sounds like you need to go to the store and get some midol and some maxi pads sweetie."

[Beach Lover 1,084]

As you lose weight hormones are released from the stored fat and this has probably contributed to your period in connection with losing the 39 pounds. Great job!

[BerryChic 26]

I was so bummed to see my period resurface a year and a half after having uterine ablation. I was so thrilled that the ablation stopped the bleeding completely. In fact, I haven't been able to tell the doctors when my last period was because I never really know. Well, that has all changed, dammit! I have lost 42 lbs. and have bled for the full 5 days this week! Fortunately, it was light but disappointing since I have enjoyed its absence tremendously. Just a small price to pay for feeling so much better after losing the first 42lbs. Can't wait for the next 42 lbs. to drop! Keep up the great work

[Chellemetime 299]

I was so bummed to see my period resurface a year and a half after having uterine ablation. I was so thrilled that the ablation stopped the bleeding completely. In fact, I haven't been able to tell the doctors when my last period was because I never really know. Well, that has all changed, dammit! I have lost 42 lbs. and have bled for the full 5 days this week! Fortunately, it was light but disappointing since I have enjoyed its absence tremendously. Just a small price to pay for feeling so much better after losing the first 42lbs. Can't wait for the next 42 lbs. to drop! Keep up the great work

OH GOOD GOD! I had a uterine ablation 3 years ago and haven't had a period since then! I had no idea it could come back. Please, please, please let this not be the case for me. I'm SO sorry for you!

[deaddemmama 474]

OH GOOD GOD! I had a uterine ablation 3 years ago and haven't had a period since then! I had no idea it could come back. Please, please, please let this not be the case for me. I'm SO sorry for you!

My period came back after an ablation...sorry you're going through that..I finally ended up with a hysterectomy, but I was already 44 at the time.

[Chellemetime 299]

Mine hasn't come back as of yet. I was responding to BerryChicks post that hers has after a uterine ablation. I had a uterine ablation 3 years ago and I would be TICKED OFF if mine came back, lol.

[Ballermom 803]

I haven't had my period since before Surgery. I had maybe 1 day of cramping and the likes.