For the ladies

[applejenn 173]

I've always had bad, painful periods. Now since I'm post op, they aren't as heavy but my whole ab section gets cramps now and I get real dizzy. I talked to my ob/gyn and she said it may be my new norm. She hasn't had any of her patients have RNY or Bariatric surgery so it's new for both of us. Anyone have this issue???

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[*VolleyGirl* 14]

Could be an Iron deficiency, I would have your blood work checked out.

[applejenn 173]

I have had checked everything is fine.

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[Shrinkinqtpi 202]

I had RNY 8/3 and my first cycle snuck up on me with little pain and heavy flow for about 4 days. Everyone is different - keep listening to your body and asking questions.

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[StefanieSparklePants 95]

Did they only check ferritin? Did they check you TBIC and Iron saturation? I was told My levels were okay too. I was dizzy from periods too. When i went into my general prac. She ran ALL the iron tests and surprise, surprise-- i am anemic. So, just something to keep in mind.

[Raynbolite 302]

I just had my first period since surgery. Miserable...just heavy, crappy and moody. Hoping it gets better next time...only time will tell.

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[KristenLe 5,979]

I just had my first period since surgery. Miserable...just heavy, crappy and moody. Hoping it gets better next time...only time will tell.

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I had to come off birth control pills pre-op. Not looking forward to the PMS and miserable periods to come.

[Raynbolite 302]

I just had my first period since surgery. Miserable...just heavy, crappy and moody. Hoping it gets better next time...only time will tell.

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I had to come off birth control pills pre-op. Not looking forward to the PMS and miserable periods to come.

I switched to an IUD...my dr thought it was a great alternative. It didn't effect anything to do with surgery and no chance of an oops pregnancy.

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[Leather'nLace 187]

I had Endometrial Ablation done a couple years ago. I can't recommend it enough. I am SO happy I did it. Obviously, this is not something you want to do if you want more kids and unless your hubby has been snipped, you'll still have to use some form of BC. I haven't had a period in over two years, yet all my reproductive organs are intact as well as my hormones.

Did I mention NO PERIODS whatsoever??

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[LisaMergs 2,854]

I had Endometrial Ablation done a couple years ago. I can't recommend it enough. I am SO happy I did it. Obviously, this is not something you want to do if you want more kids and unless your hubby has been snipped, you'll still have to use some form of BC. I haven't had a period in over two years, yet all my reproductive organs are intact as well as my hormones.

Did I mention NO PERIODS whatsoever??

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Yes!!! Had mine well over 10 years ago. Have spotted maybe 4 times- and it lasted a whole "wipe". Lol

Best thing ever!!!!

No bloating! No PMS!! No period!!

My issue? Should be approaching menopause yet I have no clue!! Lol

Oh well!

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[Amylou 206]

Mine have always been very painful - cramps. No Advil has really been hard. My cycles are now also significantly shorter - closer to 3 weeks between periods rather than 4-5ish.