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So I started my period 1 week before surgery I have been flowing for 22 days. I'm tired of it. Anyone else go through this? I have a lady doc appointment Monday but good grief enough already.

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Periods? I'm outta' here. :)

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I didn't experience that issue myself (I'm on Seasonale, so only have periods once every 3 months), but I have read posts from others about having heavier or longer periods than normal post-op, so I don't think it's that unusual. Don't panic, but I do think it's good you have an appointment with your OB/GYN coming up.

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I have also read that whenever you have a large quick weightloss it releases hormones stored in the fat cells. This in turn can affect your period. I have heard of women that recently went through menopause getting their period back for a few months during their heaviest weight loss after WLS.

I would still go to an OB/GYN as they may be able to do something to lessen the flow. You don't want to become anemic, plus it is just a pain in the butt to have it that long.

My period has been regular but it has been an extra two days each month and VERY heavy. I am anemic. I am pretty sure it is a combination of the weight loss and being peri-menopausal. I need to see a GYN since I think the very heavy periods is causing or at least contributing to the anemia.

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I have been having the same issues as you..I had my surgery 12/22/15, and still am on period. Its really annoying just worried when it will stop since I'm anemic.

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I had a short period show up for no good reason...(have not had one for a year) right after surgery. Hormones are being released from fat cells, I guess. Since then, back to menopause... yay!

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I started mine the day of surgery (I was due around then) and it lasted about a day longer than normal, but nothing extreme. I guess this is something I'll keep an eye on for next month? Pleas let us know what your doctor says!

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I'm actually opposite. I had my period like 5 days after my surgery then I haven't had it since except for a day or 2 right before I restarted my birth control and a day or 2 after I started the pills. I'm not pregnant, my body just doesn't want to bleed apparently.

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Yep...

I had to look...

The TMI warning was too much to resist..

And I got exactly what I deserved...

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I havnt had my surgery yet but I've been on my period for 11 weeks. Yes you read that right 11 weeks. I have PCOS and this happens every couple years. Just need a progesterone shot. Have an appointment next week. Good luck

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My period was all crazy after surgery too. The first one I got was about 1 week after surgery, and it was days and days of old, brown blood. Then, 2 weeks after that I got it again and it was heavy and lasted way longer than usual.

Our bodies go through so much with this surgery, it's pretty normal for things to be outta whack for a while

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