female only women only-question regarding tom

[bandster_1007 1]

ok, so i had my sugery 10/18. since then, i have had one 4 hour period. then this month, i just didn't get one at all. i took an otc prego test and the first one was positive and the 3 after that were negative.

i used to suffer from amenhorrea, but it was when i was anorexic. i'm getting plenty of cal's now (at least i was before my fill).

has anyone else experienced this and is it normal?

i'm trying to see if it could be band related, i do have endometriosis.

[luluc 6]

Banster I was banded a few days before you and I have not had a normal period since. There is no pattern to it's timing or length of stay, I experience more cramping, and my flow is heavier. I am older, and have had the good old friend since I was 10 - sooo, upon my OBGYN visit last week, she thinks the surgery has shocked my system or I could be pre menopausal. I'm not yet 40, but my mom went through the change or started around my age..so that's not to say it couldn't happen to me.

I also have endometriosis, and have for as long as I can remember. I'm going to guess that the band surgery has shocked my system some, as the pain is more than before (with endo) - I'm just going to ignore it some (found working out has helped a bunch with this regard) - until the night sweats arrive. Hope your feeling better so to start running w/us!!!

[mary1094 0]

Funny I never put the two together..I am 45 and was thinking

it was menopause..My periods when they do come are so painful..good luck

[oreokitty 0]

i had simular problems

It depends on your cal intake and so forth

When I do get them It is very crapy feeling but they do not last as long as teh did before the band

I am hoping as I loose more weight they will get evan lighter

[mmsmom 1]

waited a long time for my first period after surgery and then it lasted twice as long as normal and was very heavy flow. Feel like it is coming again soon - slight weight gain due to Fluid. Yuck

[bandster_1007 1]

thank you guys so much for answering. i've been really worried about it, and it is good to know that it is more than likely surgery related.