Menstrual prob

pgirl0408 · June 4, 2008

So ever since I had my surgery, my hormones have been going crazy. I have abnormal menstruals. Some months, I can have my period twice or sometimes they will last up to 10 days. I spoke to my doctor and he says its okay... that I will regulate. But PMS-ing is not soo fun. Sometimes I'm so heavy that I feel like I was 16 years old all over again. And the cramps are horrible. Anybody get this way??:eek:

Jennifer77 · June 4, 2008

Me TOO!!! Because of my weight I was hardly having periods. My last was in Februrary (nice Valentines Day Surprise) I finally got one two weeks ago (this time for my Anniversary) and I thought I was going to die. I even had to take time off work for it. Cramps, Migraines, nausea, ridiculous hunger, and enough flow to almost make me pass out with anemia. The whole package. But I have to admit I was rejoicing in most all of it, because the reason I had this procedure was to be able to have babies in a healthy way. Getting a period again (no matter how miserable it was) means that I am fertile again. WOOT!!!

larinshine · June 4, 2008

Jennifer, Do you have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? I do, and am hoping after surgery and weight loss, my cycle will somehow regulate itself.:eek:

Jennifer77 · June 4, 2008

Jennifer, Do you have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? I do, and am hoping after surgery and weight loss, my cycle will somehow regulate itself.:eek:

I don't know. I have never been diagnosed with that. Usually when I go to see my gyny (which is once a year) they just tell me to lose weight and I will be fine. When I am smaller, I do have regular periods.

MissWilde · June 4, 2008

I have weird menstral cycle as well, some months 2 a month then some times they are 2 months apart, I also get told the same just loose weight and the cycle will regulate it self!

PMS sucks and blows though for sure!

KiKi XX

tmarie07 · June 5, 2008

My period used to be regular regardless of my size, but since the surgery, it's messed - I usually have 2 a month. My doctor says that the loss of body fat can cause your body to freak a little, and mess up your cycle. She wasnt overly concerned about it, but said we could try to sort it out with progestrone cream - she the cream for two months to see if it helps, then she'll test my levels to see if I'm getting back to normal.

Month one did nothing, but I think it may have to build up a little.

We'll see how it goes. And I do (literally) feel your pain!

Tina

Nursienicole · June 5, 2008

Well as a nurse I can tell you all that abnormal periods for a while after weight loss surgery is normal because you are losing and your body doesn't know how to react. As a 33 year old banded on 4/28/08 who has not had a period since March 2007 due to PCOS I am home today nauseated and crampy hoping it is a sign of a return. I have lost about 50 lbs since last October and 12 since my surgery which is suppose to be improving the PCOS. Lets keep our fingers crossed. The only time I ever had normal periods was shen I was on the pill and for a couple years after when my weight hovered around 200. I am at 217 now so I am near that place.

TulipStar · June 5, 2008

Oh yeah, this is me exactly. I have been getting it twice a month, lasting from 10-22 days. I have PCOS though. So my dr put me on some medication and BC to regulate it.