Ok. So I’ve been on my Optifast diet for 10 days. At least 3 shakes a day and then either a bar or a soup. Or just 5 shakes. Any combination of the 5 items as long as I do at least 3 shakes a day. I’m also adding protein powder to these items so I get an extra 21g protein. And I’m averaging 90+ oz of water a day.

So that’s the background. Now, I have had my period for 4 days. It is super heavy and I’m so crampy! This is the worst period I’ve had since my early 20’s! And it shows no signs of stopping!

I do have PCOS (I was diagnosed at 17). I also have the Nexplanon implant. That’s what’s so crazy! I had it put in January 2017 and after about 3-4 months, I stopped having a period altogether.

Has anyone else experienced this? Any idea as to what’s going on here? I’m going to be super embarrassed if I’m still dealing with this in 3 days when its surgery day! [emoji37]

HW: 311

CW: 257

SW: We’ll see on May 10!

First goal weight: 191 lbs

Second goal weight: 159 lbs

Goal weight: 142 lbs

5’6” 34 yo female in NC

It isn’t uncommon for your menstrual cycle to change when your diet changes also.

It isn’t uncommon for your menstrual cycle to change when your diet changes also.

Uh. This is horrible. [emoji30]


HW: 311
CW: 257
SW: We’ll see on May 10!
First goal weight: 191 lbs
Second goal weight: 159 lbs
Goal weight: 142 lbs

5’6” 34 yo female in NC

That's how the old drips? drop, my friends ?

That's how the old drips[emoji97] drop, my friends [emoji14]

[emoji23] Too true!


HW: 311
CW: 257
SW: We’ll see on May 10!
First goal weight: 191 lbs
Second goal weight: 159 lbs
Goal weight: 142 lbs

5’6” 34 yo female in NC

If you are still on your cycle come surgery you maybe able to use a menstrual cup (google divacup). Ask your team ahead of time just in case. When i got wind that my period would occur during surgery i requested to be rescheduled, there was no way i was dealing with that , turned out to be a good decision

Edited May 7, 20188 yr by Tealael

When I was keto (which you likely are with that kind of protein intake), my cycle was HEAVY. Like murder scene every day for 8 days heavy. It’s something about estrogen being released and giving you the bad period. I hope it stops for you before surgery day!

When I was keto (which you likely are with that kind of Protein intake), my cycle was HEAVY. Like murder scene every day for 8 days heavy. It’s something about estrogen being released and giving you the bad period. I hope it stops for you before surgery day!

That’s exactly it! And it’s still friggin happening! Good lord! I’m going to call tomorrow to see if they have and suggestions but I’m definitely not canceling. I’m sure this has happened before and they’ll know what to do. I’m not ridiculously crampy anymore, but I definitely want to let them know that this is most likely still going to be going on. [emoji849] Stupid lady stuff! [emoji23]


HW: 311
CW: 257
SW: We’ll see on May 10!
First goal weight: 191 lbs
Second goal weight: 159 lbs
Goal weight: 142 lbs

5’6” 34 yo female in NC

I had lung surgery a few years ago and had a heavy period during it. They didn’t give it a second thought. They will probably give you pads. They told me no tampons, I don’t know about a cup though. Just make sure they give you plenty of those heavy duty body wipes after so you can clean up.

I’m just posting this in case anyone searches this thread and is looking for info. I had my sleeve done 5/15 and I was using a cup. BAAAADDDDD IDEA. When they inserted a catheter (which I was told they wouldn’t during the operation), it pushed the cup up further than its ever been before. It was a nightmare to get out. They had to remove the catheter earlier than they wanted to, and I spent at least an hour trying to dig the thing out, because it was lodged and going on 18 hours in there. That is zero fun post op . My recommendation - ask for pads and do NOT use a cup.

OMG the mental picture I get is squatting like a bullfrog ? and groping in there. ?Yeeouch!!!