Menstrual weirdness

[fling0228 7]

I'm almost 4 weeks post op and I'm spotting very dark brownish blood a week after my menstrual cycle finished. Has anyone had this problem? Is this normal or should I seek out a dr?

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[FrankyG 1,450]

Your hormones are going to be crazy during your weight loss. Fat stores hormones, so as you lose fat, the hormones will get flushed back into your system and cause things like weird periods, mood swings (REALLY crazy ones - there are tons of thread on here about the mood swings!!), and increased fertility (so make sure to use birth control if sexually active).

Many women that have had no cycles or irregular cycles for years see them start back up and become regular once they've had WLS.

In your case, I would just monitor your cycle for a few months and see if things don't even out on their own. That is supposing that you're not pregnant - so take a test if you are late.

I do hope your doctor told you BEFORE surgery that fertility will be all over the place and to take proper precautions - and pregnancy within 1 year of surgery is not good as you are going to be low on nutrients/vitamins in the beginning, and are still learning how to eat and allowing your body to adjust to the changes!

[TJBintheOC 104]

Yes. Sometimes I get it before my actual period and then after my period. Our hormones are adjusting. I told my gyno and he didn't seem concerned. I'm 44 so maybe it's pre menopause too.