For the ladies:

[TheRevisionedVagabond 53]

I'm a few days post op, and I started my period literally thee exact day I got home. My periods are not regular, but I just had one a week or so ago. It's very heavy! Anyone else experience this?! I expected this because I'm putting my body under a lot of shock. But, I didn't expect how heavy it is. Please tell me I'm not alone. I can't deal with healing and this all at once. lol

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[Brandeis 401]

Y U P.

Mine was 10 days early, and very heavy. Some people apparently skip their period; not me. I bled through all my comfortable pants. XP

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@@UnkemptCaptain

As you lose weight and dump hormones, expect your periods to get worse before they get better. I had regular periods my whole life. Then I had 2-3 periods a month for 9 months. Now they are better.

[MrsSugarbabe 727]

Since I'm past the stage of having periods and can't help you there, I will say that following surgery, my hot flashes were put on hold for about 9 months. These days they don't happen as often, nor are they as hot as they were before surgery.

[areadyloser 31]

I had my period start two weeks early, only two days after surgery. It lasted two weeks and it was heavier than ever. 9 days later bam again and heavy again. I asked at my appt and they said it is because all the hormones in our fat cells that we are releasing. I am already over it.

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[sonkat5355 70]

Since I'm past the stage of having periods and can't help you there, I will say that following surgery, my hot flashes were put on hold for about 9 months. These days they don't happen as often, nor are they as hot as they were before surgery.

That's good news!????

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[ddkVSG 32]

Mine started the day after surgery too. But at least it wasn't heavy. I really never know when mine is coming.

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[Who'sThere 331]

I have an IUD, and I haven't had a period on years. However, since surgery (4 weeks yesterday), I have occasional spotting. It was pretty constant for a day or two, now just every now and then.

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[bbudee 58]

@@UnkemptCaptain

As you lose weight and dump hormones, expect your periods to get worse before they get better. I had regular periods my whole life. Then I had 2-3 periods a month for 9 months. Now they are better.

Thank you for sharing I'm glad I'm not the only one going through the crazy periods. I'm already over it and I'm only a month post op I can't imagine going another 8 months getting my period every other week...

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[greatladyanna 11]

I had mine the day I got home as well and it was definitely heavier than usual. Dealing with the pain of recovery AND the pain of the period was no fun at all.

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[Clementine Sky 707]

My period started during my surgery, and was unusually heavy and intense. I actually couldn't ascertain whether my discomfort was mainly from the surgery or from my cramps being so brutal. It felt like cramps amplified by 10, but I didn't feel any other form of pain. I was so grateful I'd brought a heating pad with me. Two weeks after surgery I had my period again. I have PCOS, but my periods are usually still regular. They did normalize by month 2, and haven't been any more a nuisance than before. Whenever I am sick or I travel internationally it also throws off my cycle.

I'm sorry you're experiencing such tough cramps. I hope you feel better soon.

[doxaholic 252]

I had the same problem with period just had it before surgery and then got it again after then two weeks later. I have a heavy period normally well this was like a horror scene from a slasher flick. Yall know what i'm talking about where you don't want to make a move or cough because niagra falls comes rushing out. And the cramps my gosh felt like i was having contractions. Gotta get back on my pills i cant handle it twice a month nope na uh sure don't.

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