biglady904 65 Posted December 5, 2016 I tried posting this to the powder room but it wont let me I had my surgery july 13th and after the first month i lost maybe 40 lbs and my period came and lasted maybe 2 weeks or so now at 4 months im down over 100 lbs its happening again this time it seems longer and very scared is this normal after weight loss ? Sent from my LGMS330 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wgsleeved 8 Posted December 5, 2016 A lot of hormones are released from your fat cells when you lose weight really fast, and that could be causing the weird periods but to be safe I would call your surgeon or your OBGYN and ask about it. I started birth control (nuvaring) after my surgery and it keeps my periods pretty regular, not sure how they would be if I wasn't on the BC Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laceemouse 631 Posted December 5, 2016 I tried posting this to the powder room but it wont let me I had my surgery july 13th and after the first month i lost maybe 40 lbs and my period came and lasted maybe 2 weeks or so now at 4 months im down over 100 lbs its happening again this time it seems longer and very scared is this normal after weight loss ? Sent from my LGMS330 using the BariatricPal App First of all you are losing at a crazy fast rate, congrats. Yes, it's very common for periods to be messed up by rapid weight loss. I have heard of people have 2 periods in a month, bleeding non-stop for weeks on end, etc. It isn't anything to worry about but call your gyn just to be sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinasu 621 Posted December 5, 2016 Yeah. I bled for the first two months. I have Mirena, so I hadn't had a period in years, but the hormone dump caused me to bled through in spite of it. I don't even want to know what would have happened without Mirena. The good news is that it evened out after six weeks when my weight loss stabilized. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristen_vsg 114 Posted December 5, 2016 Hey wgsleeved how is the Nuvaring working for you? I'm starting it this week and I'm a little nervous about using it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wgsleeved 8 Posted December 5, 2016 It's been pretty easy, I haven't had any major issues other than a lack of libido, but that is normal in conjunction with the hormones released during weight-loss. But I like it better than the pills. My face has cleared up a lot, so that's a plus! Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristen_vsg 114 Posted December 5, 2016 Okay thanks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BarrySue 602 Posted December 5, 2016 Always always always consult your OB-GYN! Your body is going through a lot of intense changes that can wreak havok on hormones, but that doesn't mean WLS is the cause! Definitely check with your specialist to ensure everything is in good working order down there. Be careful not to let WLS overshadow other potentially unrelated health issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr3am3rstarz 61 Posted December 5, 2016 I haven't had a period at all prior to surgery. Ever. I am kinda looking forward to it. I am nervous about having extended ones. I am only post op a week and I am feeling moody and angry at the drop of a hat, it's weird. I am having trouble holding in my feelings! Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutsideMatchInside 10,166 Posted December 5, 2016 After having completely normal regular periods my entire life, post-op my periods are ever 2-3 weeks with long periods of random spotting etc. It is totally normal. All that fat is flooding your body with hormones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
♥♥AMY♥♥ 14 Posted December 16, 2016 A lot of hormones are released from your fat cells when you lose weight really fast, and that could be causing the weird periods but to be safe I would call your surgeon or your OBGYN and ask about it. I started birth control (nuvaring) after my surgery and it keeps my periods pretty regular, not sure how they would be if I wasn't on the BC Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App How soon after surgery did you start the nuvaring? Sent from my LG-H811 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wgsleeved 8 Posted December 16, 2016 A lot of hormones are released from your fat cells when you lose weight really fast, and that could be causing the weird periods but to be safe I would call your surgeon or your OBGYN and ask about it. I started birth control (nuvaring) after my surgery and it keeps my periods pretty regular, not sure how they would be if I wasn't on the BC Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App How soon after surgery did you start the nuvaring? Sent from my LG-H811 using the BariatricPal App Almost immediately, maybe a week or two, however long it took me to get in to see my OBGYN Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
