I haven't had that many responses. Two, actually. Anyways, I started my cycle a few days after surgery (which was early) but it still hasn't stopped. Mind you, I was sleeved on the 27th, so it's been almost a month. Has this happened to anyone else? Is this to be expected or should I be paying a visit to my doctor? I know, it seems like the logical thing to do would be to go to the doctor but since I don't have insurance, I try to limit visits unless absolutely necessary

I haven't had that many responses. Two, actually. Anyways, I started my cycle a few days after surgery (which was early) but it still hasn't stopped. Mind you, I was sleeved on the 27th, so it's been almost a month. Has this happened to anyone else? Is this to be expected or should I be paying a visit to my doctor? I know, it seems like the logical thing to do would be to go to the doctor but since I don't have insurance, I try to limit visits unless absolutely necessary

I think everyone's cycle gets a little funky post-op (mine did)...but one month of menstruating seems a little severe (and annoying....?!!). Are you on birth control which should be regulating your cycle? Is it heavy bleeding or light spotting? Are you able to call your surgeon or PCP and ask for advice over the phone without having to go in and pay an office fee?

I am on birth control. I didn't stop taking it, even on the day of surgery, because my surgeon said it wasn't necessary to. It's not heavy, but it's not light spotting either. It's like one continuous 4th day flow. LOL. But seriously, maybe i should call them.......

I've read about this happening a lot and I had mine for probably an extra week. I wouldnt' worry at all about it, that's very normal after surgery.

Mine usually last 3 days and after surgery I got it a week early and it lasted for almost 3 weeks.

I think the sudden huge change just shocks the system a bit.

Ugh, I feel for you. I got mine about 3 days post-op and about 8 days early. I'm hoping it is just a normal cycle and not a continuous deal. I think I have read about a lot of women who have odd/irregular periods during their healing and recovery time. Since you are already on the pill, I would lean towards seeing your obgyn just becuase there might be a better pill for you to take during this time.

Sorry it is such a pain! I often forget about the womans forum. Oops. Will try to make a piont of visiting over there more often.