Hello all...my lap band surgery was january 11th and I was due for my period this past sunday January 29th. It hasn't come, and I have no symptoms. Im also not pregnant...should I not worry just because of the strain surgery had on my body and my hormones being off? Thanks for the input!

The same thing happened to me but it came and all is well ... Just give it time

I was on the verge of making an identical post. Mine is late as well, and my surgery was the 13th.

The rapid weight loss can throw your body off and make you miss periods. You can always double check with your doctor though, it can't hurt!

Probably an effect of surgery. My nurse mentioned anesthesia can do that. I wish it happened to me that way, I've had mine going on FOUR months! Now that I'm banded i can finally get some bc pills to make it stop!

My cycle was all out of whack after my surgery...my period was late and when I got it, I bled for almost 2 weeks. I was so freaked out I went to see my gyno. She said that the stress of surgery, as well as the strong antibiotics (just as a precaution) were enough to mess with my hormones. This is definitely one thing they don't warn you about before surgery!

Talk with you doctor but probably just a side affect off surgery. My periods were very messed up for at least 6 months. I asked if it was because of surgery/weight loss and my NP said "you aren't loosing fast enough for that" Gees thanks. Four months out I had 2 periods in one month.

_{I had Oblation surgery two years ago, so I have not had a period in 2 years. After I had my Lap Band Surgery I started spotting, which I was told that, because your body has gone through changes due to surgery, that spotting is not unusual, even for someone like me who hasn't had a period in a couple years. Just watch it and you should be fine.}

After surgery or any stressful event your period is easily thrown off. I wouldn't worry about it. After my banding my period was not only over a week late but it was super light ( not normal for me). However, after a month everything was back to normal.

Jayeedee I was banded on the 13th too!

And yup, I had period issues too. Mine lasted way longer than it usually does. Doctor said it's normal with the rapid weight-loss and stress from surgery!

I had mine the week prior to surgery and then it started again 4 days after (which was last Sunday.) I'm over this already but my doctor said its normal and can be caused by the anesthesia.

I'm laughing at all of us with late periods at the same time. I, unfortunately seemed to have had PMS despite the no period!! I can't accept that I was just that much of an emotional wreck for no reason!! lol

After reading all your posts am very glad that I didn't have to deal with this. I was already 8 years menopausal when I was banded.

Thanks everyone! I'm happy to hear that it should be coming...now I'm wondering if I should start my new pill pack tomorrow even though I haven't gotten my cycle yet? Thoughts?

Im late also I have terrible cramps (which is why im awake at 5amthe =\) but no period Ahhhhh I wouldn't mind not having a period or being late if I didn't have cramps lol

My friend is always a few weeks late after surgery. I was banded last Saturday, and Aunt Flo decided that this was one party she wasn't going to miss and showed up on Wednesday.

I hope it won't end up going on for a super long time...

But your body technically doesn't NEED all these periods, so I wouldn't worry about it. It'll correct itself in its own time.