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[westcoastmom 3]

I was banded a little over 4 weeks ago. I have polycystic ovaries and am on the birth control pill to control that. I also take the pill without the withdrawal week to avoid Migraines associated with menstration (with dr. approval).

Fairly soon after surgery, I started spotting and randomly and have been pretty much ever since. I have still been taking the pill continuously, though. Ordinarily, I would not have a period on or off the pill.

Has anyone else experienced this? I have lost about 20 pounds so far, but this started fairly soon after surgery, so I didn't think it was weight related.

Thanks!

[Kat817 19]

Fat cells retain estrogen, so when you lose suddenly, the estrogen is dumped into your body, and it does tend to alter cycles, and cause mood swings----rather like PMS!

When the estrogen level changes, it causes every other hormone in your body to struggle to rebalance---so there is a lot going on. It should level out soon---but it often takes a few weeks.

I was unable to take BCP's due to the estrogen being what triggered my Migraines. So following a hysterectomy, I never had another Migraine, until I was banded, and had several right after being banded. They have completely disappeared again, even though the weight is still going down.

Hang in there, you might mention it to your Dr. But I would hesitate to change meds, when in all I have read on here, it does level out. Fertility also increases.....be aware of that!!!

Kat

[Marimaru 7]

In addition to the hormones being released from your weight loss, anesthesia in general can mess with your cycle.