Post Op Periods

[MiaCuevas 0]

Hey everyone so I’m just now hitting 6 weeks post op of gastric sleeve and this is going on my 4th time getting my period, wanted to know if anyone else has experienced this or do we think it’s something I should go to the doctor for???

[kcuster83 1,502]

36 minutes ago, MiaCuevas said:

Hey everyone so I’m just now hitting 6 weeks post op of gastric sleeve and this is going on my 4th time getting my period, wanted to know if anyone else has experienced this or do we think it’s something I should go to the doctor for???

Someone I know had sleeve surgery and she had the same issue. Basically her period never stopped. She had it for like 2 months and then I think they gave her some meds or something to address it. I really don't know the details but I know she got it resolved.

[Arabesque 6,493]

It’s because oestrogen is stored in your fat. As you loose weight the oestrogen is released into your bloodstream giving you a hormonal flush. Heavier/lighter, more/less frequent cycles, increased or decreased PMT symptoms, etc. plus the stress of the surgery & changed diet add to it all. I was menopausal when I had the surgery & all my hot flushes disappeared. They all can back though once I’d lost a lot of my weight ☹️. Your cycles will settle again too.

PS - you can also become more fertile. Many surgeons suggest doubling up on contraceptives.

[ShianRaineDrop 14]

I'm glad I happened upon this post! I am past due for my cycle and after being someone who has had "old faithful" periods my entire life, I subconsciously wondered if I should be concerned. I'm definitely not complaining but I will definitely talk to my surgeon about it at my post OP appointment today.