female only TMI- VERY heavy period... normal?

[ravenjeh 16]

TMI warning...

I am about 5 weeks post op. I just started my second post op period yesterday. I normally have a pretty heavy period, especially on day 2 of my cycle . But I woke up this morning to having soaked through my pajamas. I went to the bathroom and pulled down my underwear and blood gushed out of my panties. It was like a bowl of blood poured out onto the floor. It really scared me. I was only asleep for 7 hours; it looked like I had this pad on for 2 days.

I know our hormones are out of whack after surgery, but is this normal? I should note that I haven't felt well the past 3 days. Terrible headaches, not very hungry and tired (I took a 3 hour nap yesterday). Should I be concerned about anything? Anemia? I take a Multi-Vitamin with Iron and a Calcium tablet daily.

[italianlady13 80]

Mine are way different now too. I have had three since post op and they are heavier and longer, however not as heavy as that. I would go to the hospital to make sure everything is ok. Maybe a cyst burst or something? Do you have pcos? That just seems like ALOT of blood to me. Do you have any cramping on one side near a specific ovary? I would definately go to the doctor especially with the other symptoms....but then again maybe I'm a baby and go to the doctor for every little problem?

[Sammi25 18]

i used to have that pre-op, because i have pcos. i know how terrifying it can be to see that muh blood. have u missed any periods prior to this? my dr. advised me it could be a buid up of things that werent flushed out during the previous months of missed periods but i would check with your gyno or surgeon to see what their experience is with it.

[ravenjeh 16]

I have had several ovarian cysts rupture over the last several years, but usually those come with horrible cramping and pain. I haven't really had any unusual pain with this. I've never missed any periods and am always right on schedule. Flow seems to be normal now. I guess I was just overreacting this morning from the sight of so much blood. Thanks for the input guys!

[samantha209 19]

i am having a similar issue. My period has always been heavy but i notice that since surgery there is a day or two that is abnormally heavy. I spoke with my doc about it and he said that it's mostly hormonal and the body regulating itself.

I assumed that my period would get lighter but initially I guess it will be heavier at first

[Chicadee 10]

My first period right after surgery was horrible. So much bleeding and it went on for like 2 weeks heavy. Then I didn't get it at all for three months and the GYN put me on premarin and provera and I finally got it, that was pretty normal. I just got it again a third time since surgery and it is pretty heavy but not like the first time. I have to say losing that much blood was scary. I would definitely check in with your doctor if it persists or you have pain.