Hi Ladies:

Aunt Flow is visiting me for the second time since I've been banded and it seems she's come with a vengeneance this go-round. If you are prone to cramping, did you notice that yours was worse? It feels like a crane is operating in my uterous this time. Also, it's very little being produced. Does that indicate anemia?

Thanks for your advice,

Gwen

Tell Aunt Flow to stay in a motel.

Gwen - I'm long past having periods, but you should call your OB/GYN and tell him/her what's going on. Most likely, it's due to all the recent changes your body has (and continues to) go through. But you should definitely call and explain that you've just had bariatric surgery, etc. Only your doctor can really put your mind at ease.

Many years ago, I was taking tons of diet pills, speed.....and anything else I could get my hands on. I was swinging from the chandeliers, but happy being in a size 3 (really?). Anyway, I skipped a period or two during that time. Our female reproductive system is sensitive to major changes in our bodies, but definitely check it out with your doc.

I agree with mrsinto.and as a side note a friend of mine had her TOM cramps get better after she was banded so there seems to be a connection I've heard other people post about having worse cramps too. I don't have one anymore so I can't speak from experience. But definitely check with your Doc to be sure everything is Kosher.

~~~Stephanie

Tell Aunt Flow to stay in a motel.

Where in NY Mike? There are lots of NYC/LI/Rockland/Westchester folks on this forum.

I've always had severe cramps.. They've been worse the past couple of months, but my period has gotten lighter (used to go 7-9 days and now the past two months 4-5 days). I mark it up to my body is changing and it's confused. Lol.

Mine have been irregular since surgery and i dont have much cramps before but now i do as well. my dr. for down under said its common and once our bodies have fully healed it should pass. but we are all different so going to your dr. would be ideal.. just in case..