Question for the Ladies

[MeltsIntoWonder 125]

I'm about halfway through my two week pre-op diet, and yesterday I randomly started spotting, even though it's nowhere near that time in my cycle. I have dropped about 10lbs in the last week, so I assume it's due to that and my body is already starting to freak out about the rapid weight loss, but my cycles are pretty regular, so it's kind of freaking me out. Has this happened to anyone else?

[gryffen 176]

Don't panic, this happens to me everytime I lose more than 12lbs a month. As long as there is no pain, smell, itchy discharge then it's down to weight-loss and hormones but it's annoying.

If in major doubt and you have a chance of pregnancy then check immediately or speak to doctor in case.

[MeltsIntoWonder 125]

6 minutes ago, gryffen said:

Don't panic, this happens to me everytime I lose more than 12lbs a month. As long as there is no pain, smell, itchy discharge then it's down to weight-loss and hormones but it's annoying.

If in major doubt and you have a chance of pregnancy then check immediately or speak to doctor in case.

Thanks! It all makes total sense, I just needed a spot of reassurance. (Pun not intended.)

[gryffen 176]

As we know every woman is different but I've been spotting for about 4 months now and can't wait to get rid of the Nexplanon implant that's causing it due to the pcos.

How are you finding the diet?

[GMen88 70]

I'm on day 12 of my pre-op diet and I've been spotting for the past week as well. Down 15lbs. Just going to chalk it up to the weight loss

[MeltsIntoWonder 125]

Some days are easier than others. The first few days were certainly the worst, though I am struggling today for some reason. I find myself going to bed a little earlier than usual, partly due to fatigue, but mostly because nighttime is when I usually snack. On Saturday, I attended a soccer (sorry - football) match, where there was an open bar and free food, and I somehow managed to get through it, but it's not an experience I'd like to have again until I am much further along in this process.

Seeing the weight start to come off quickly has been a big motivator as well. For me, at least, the key has been making sure I am constantly sipping on something, so I stay relatively full. That being said, it's certainly not the worst thing that's ever happened to me, but I am very much looking forward to having this part done and over with.

Edited March 27, 2017 by MeltsIntoWonder