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I had my surgery on the 21st of August, and my monthly visitor began the 13th so I went threw the surgery and hospital stay during my time of the month I normally only bleed for no more then five days so when it was around still when my surgery date came up I figured it was stress so wasn't concerned much, but now its the 25th which makes it a total of 13 days ongoing I'm starting to freak out a little bit. Did anyone else have this problem?

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I had the problem but mine I was done with it then 2 days after surgery I had another week I think it may be the stress and hormone change since we are not eating like we use to, but if it keeps on you may want to call your GYN.

Female hormones are stored in fat. As you are losing weight, they are being released and may cause fluctuations in your cycle to some degree; either the timing and or the amount of "flow." Perfectly normal. You'll probably also notice a good bit of weight drop off once it's over.

When you go back for a follow-up, be sure you mention this so they will make sure to check your labs - because although it's normal, heavy, heavy bleeding over a long period of time can put you at risk for anemia.

I got mine early after surgery. That first day after I saw spotting, then a day or so later there she was. It was well over a week early.

Between the stress of surgery, and the hormones you're unloading, it's not really a surprise. Either talk to your bariatric support folks (surgeon or NP) or contact your GYN. I tend to think it will just do what it's gonna do and you'll be fine. Just something to put up with for now.

good luck!

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Thanks you all very much all these advice has really calmed my nerves and I can now get back to focusing on my my diet and other important things that come with this surgery.

You are also likely on blood thinners which makes continued bleeding very easy and relatively normal.

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