female only Women Only: Time of the month

MyLifeNewChoice · March 31, 2007

Ladies-

I was banded on February 13th, and had my first fill on March 14th. I am currently experiencing severe cramping due to my monthly visiter. Before my surgery, I never had an problems with my period. But for the past few days, I've had incredible pain. My doctor said that this is normal for the first couple of months, but I just wanted to see if anyone else experienced this.

Any comments or suggestions are welcome.

Thanks,

Ashley

5jacks · March 31, 2007

I haven't so not sure I can help. Are you getting all your Water in? I was told years ago that especially the week or two before the visitor to load up on water....makes the process a little less painful?!?!?! December 2005 I had endometrial ablation, sure that's spelled wrong!!....had really heavy periods and that procedure really helped with the cramping and the volume. Would recommend it to anyone and everyone!!!

socalgal3 · April 1, 2007

My periods are alot worse. I wasn't sure if it was band-related. The bloating of your period also may tighten your band. I have trouble eating when Aunt Flo is in town. I always get my Water in and it hasn't helped.

x-ray chic · April 1, 2007

I'm glad someone asked this question. I was banded 3/14 and just started my first monthly on Thursday and have felt awful. I had severe cramps and have felt so tired. Does it get better with time???

Jachut · April 1, 2007

I didnt have problems for a while after surgery, not until about 7 months but my periods have been foul since then. PMT, pain, irritable bowel problems, just awful. I feel like crap the whole time until its over, and that's after a lifetime of trouble free symptom free periods.

My doc thinks I may have developed endometriosis and thinks its not band related, but who knows. I'm also nearing 40 so I guess its all on a downhill slide from here :phanvan .

Losing a lot of fat can throw your hormones out though and that of course will affect periods.