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I have my first menstrual cycle after my surgery. Guys, I almost fainted. Between the heat, the cramps, feeling drained -it was bad. And to top it off the hormonal changes from the surgery and the menstrual emotional & mental symptoms? Shewwwwwww lol this is a doozy!

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OMG my first period after surgery was horrible! The cramps were unbearable and sorry if this is TMI but it was heavy with a lot of clotting. Its gotten better every month since. I spoke to my surgeon and he did say it was normal for that to happen, I thought there was something wrong with me at first!! So just know you're not alone!!

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Mine was also horrible. It was like a clotty Niagara falls. I was crampy, miserable, and bleeding through the super plus tampons. Gotta say...super glad I had a total hysterectomy recently lol

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Oof, I've been going through some weirdness, too. I'm 4 months post-surgery and my premenstrual symptoms are SO different now. Some of my physical symptoms have been better (haven't had a premenstrual migraine!) but my emotional symptoms have been ... challenging. I'm hoping it levels out in the next few months! Take care!! :)

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On 06/21/2024 at 16:13, Cindy Lynn T said:



OMG my first period after surgery was horrible! The cramps were unbearable and sorry if this is TMI but it was heavy with a lot of clotting. Its gotten better every month since. I spoke to my surgeon and he did say it was normal for that to happen, I thought there was something wrong with me at first!! So just know you're not alone!!


I’m right there with you!!!!! I was so concerned lol but im proud of us. To be able to endure post op pain plus menstration? We deserve a medal!

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On 06/21/2024 at 19:31, SleeveToBypass2023 said:



Mine was also horrible. It was like a clotty Niagara falls. I was crampy, miserable, and bleeding through the super plus tampons. Gotta say...super glad I had a total hysterectomy recently lol


Same!!!! Its soooooo different!! Right now i feel so drained

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On 06/21/2024 at 20:24, Finding Joy said:



Oof, I've been going through some weirdness, too. I'm 4 months post-surgery and my premenstrual symptoms are SO different now. Some of my physical symptoms have been better (haven't had a premenstrual migraine!) but my emotional symptoms have been ... challenging. I'm hoping it levels out in the next few months! Take care!! :)


IVE BEEN SO EMOTIONAL🥹🥹🥹 lol i thought something was wrong with me

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My first was fine physically, but hormonally / emotionally I was an absolute mess. My second was super late (46 or 47 days instead of my usual 28) and it was actually a bloody disaster. Luckily, it was the shortest period I've had since my early teens (4 days instead of 6-7), but I felt like all my usual symptoms were exacerbated and compressed into a shorter time frame.

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On 06/22/2024 at 11:06, JennyBeez said:



My first was fine physically, but hormonally / emotionally I was an absolute mess. My second was super late (46 or 47 days instead of my usual 28) and it was actually a bloody disaster. Luckily, it was the shortest period I've had since my early teens (4 days instead of 6-7), but I felt like all my usual symptoms were exacerbated and compressed into a shorter time frame.


Ok so i feel better. Ive cried so much! Lol i was so worried.

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Is this normal for everyone or specific to any age group or ppl who have to anti clot meds post op?

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