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So my period ended a few days before my surgery. I had planned this out so I wouldn't have to deal with both at the same time. But now only 3 days after surgery my period started again (week apart). Not just spotting but a heavy flow.

My periods have never been regular but with the birth control I take it does come monthly. Some months I just spot a little and the rest are normal. The last one befor surgery was a normal one. I only missed one pill from being in the hospital too.

Should I worry about this or is it common? Maybe just trauma on my body from major surgery is confusing things? I didn't think the amount of blood can be filled so fast. Doesn't feel like it should be hormones from weight loss this quick either.

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Very common due to the blood thinners you got.

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I got my period one week post op, which was 2 weeks early. I am always like clockwork. It is very normal due to the hormonal changes and blood thinners. You may become irregular for a time during rapid weight loss.

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Mine ended the day before surgery and started 2 or 3 days after. Dr said it was from the blood thinners.

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It's normal and a bummer! I'm sorry to hear that you have to deal with both =( I'm crossing my fingers that I don't get mine soon, but I imagine I'm gonna. Hopefully it's a short one!

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