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Girls- what kind of problems did you have with your period after surgery? I've had a couple early and now for two weeks long. I've heard abnormalities are normal for weight loss, but need some reassurance.

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Yes - all part of this journey. my first one was 2 weeks long and I bled ALOT!!!! AndI mean..... alot.

Here is my advice,

Remember - talk to your gyn just to be sure. Mine recommended an extra Iron tablet when I go over 3 days (my normal was 3 days pre-surgery).

I also notice, I am no longer regular. One month is was 28 days and then next month was 56 days.

good luck!

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I didn't have one for 3 months! Started thinking the surgery thru me into menopause (age 46) but no other symptoms. My periods used to be regular on the dot and last 7 days very heavy. My first one was lighter than usual but only 4 days! Awaiting #2 now... assuming it is on schedule but no guarantees. I wouldn't be mad if they only came quarterly!!!! Hahahaa!

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My first one was SOOOO bad it was heavy and I thought I was dying. Then I skipped two months and this month I got it super early and really really heavy. I talked to my gyn and she said when you have rapid weight loss that it can through off your hormones and reak havoc with your cycle. I got the depo shot and said I'll deal with my cycle when I'm done with my main weight loss. Good luck to you

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Ugh I'm getting my first period just two weeks out. I'm having some really bad cramps. I don't think I'll be stepping on the scale for a few days. Super bloated.

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I'm 10 months post op and haven't had my period for 6 months. At 38, I am now going through menopause. It is suppose to be from losing a large amount of weight quickly.

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I got my first one 3 days after surgery ... and without being able to take Midol anymore ... it was horrible! Cramps and post-op pain? UGH !

I thought I would be lost without my Midol ... but doc says I can take Tylenol rapid release gels ... and those help for the most part ...

The 2nd one was 1 week early and seemed to be pretty light ... cramps were still there though ...

I agree with previous comments about it being because of weight loss ... But hey ... as long as the weight is coming off ... I'll deal with cramps !

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Did anyone else experience a temporary stall or slight gain during your period? This is my first one post-op and kinda want to know what to expect.

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You know I didn't even think about it, but my stall was with my period.

My period is still regular and I have a copper IUD. We will see if it changes, but I have never had lady issues. Light to moderate periods, regular, with no cramps.

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I had "extra" ones or didn't have one until my 4th month. One thing not in my Pre-Op paperwork was how screwed up our hormones get due to the rapid weight loss/estrogen.

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Just an update... after waiting 3 months post op and having a mild 4 day one (so much better than preop), I can report that my 2nd period just came 28 days like clockwork! So now let's see if it is gonna be 4 days and average or 7 days and heavy like the old me!!!

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