Period is late? Help!

[Grace2115 27]

So, I'm on my 2week pre-op liquid diet, but my period never exactly came last week! I told them at my pre-op appointment a few days ago, and they didn't say much but they did draw bloods. I took a pregnancy test and it was negative. My cycle tends to run late, but this is freaking me out! A friend said it could be stress related. I'm wondering if I should call my OB and get an appointment, or should I just call my surgeon first? Idk what to do?

[dhrguru 1,238]

I'd test again in a few days. In my experience, an OB won't see you until you have a positive test.

I was tested morning of surgery too. Your cycle will do many Unusual things post op, so be ready.

[gpmed 623]

One of my doctors said hormones controlling your cycle can get out of whack because of surgery.

I'm five days out and suddenly started spotting a couple days ago, even though I don't get periods anymore cause I have nexplanon (arm implant that lasts 3 yrs).

[Grace2115 27]

Thanks, still nothing. I'm concerned tho because I haven't had surgery yet, it's in roughly 10 days.

[KChelper 42]

I was 2 weeks late prior to my surgery & unfortunately got mine about 4 days before surgery. It didn't cause any problems. I'm 6 weeks post op & late again. Things are out of whack. : ) Try not to worry too much!

[gpmed 623]

Thanks, still nothing. I'm concerned tho because I haven't had surgery yet, it's in roughly 10 days.

Oh gosh, I'm sorry! I misread your post. I'm blaming the post-op pain meds I'm taking.

So I wonder if the sudden drop in calories from starting the liquid diet could be sending things out of whack? Have you been on the liquid diet long enough for it to be the culprit?

[shellbell79 44]

It's pretty common on the liquid diet part.. It's a pretty drastic change to your system... That being said, if you're thinking you might be pregnant, go get a blood test. Also very common post op to have crazy cycles. It's a shock to the body for sure!

[Grace2115 27]

Thanks. I guess I'm super sensitive to this because this happened to me before. I was all ready to submit to insurance and I found out I was pregnant. My little Scarlett was born 9/5/14 and she is the BEST, most BEAUTIFUL little angel!!! ????????????❤️ But I don't want it to happen again, just not right now!!!!

[Dibaby44 63]

I completely skipped a period after surgery. Body is so confused. Its pretty normal.

[TXMissy 211]

They will test you before surgery. I had to take a pregnancy test at my preop testing and again day of.

[Grace2115 27]

They will test you before surgery. I had to take a pregnancy test at my preop testing and again day of.

Thanks. Still no period, and negative tests. Ive chalked it up to stress on the body and I'm just not going to worry about it anymore. Surgery is Thursday!!! Super excited and ready.

[gpmed 623]

Good luck!!

[Grace2115 27]

Thanks, surgery is in 3 days!!! So excited!!! Still no period, and negative tests. I'm thinking the drastic diet change has taken its toll. I'm down 19lbs from my highest weight.