I have an ob/gyn appointmnet in a few weeks but wondered if anyone else was encountering odd cycles? Mine seem longer and heavier, with more spotting. Anyone else bring this up to their doctor?

I think odd cycles are pretty common. I would guess (just a guess) it has to do partly with the surgery and trauma, and partly with the weight loss. I think estrogen is stored with fat and if a bunch is released quickly, it can mess up our timing. Your doc will be able to discuss it with you; maybe not "band" especially but rapid weight loss and/or surgery.

I am having the same issue. I was due for my TOM a week after surgery, but it came the day after. THEN, it came AGAIN when it was originally due. So I am assuming that the stress/trauma from the surgery messed me up.

I imagine things might work themselves out over time, but during weight loss, our hormones are going to be a bit wonky!:thumbup:

Have a GREAT day!

Ive been having the same issues since surgery on 7/28/09. Its pretty much been constant since then. Some days are worse than others. I just called this morning to make an appt with my gyn to see if perhaps putting me back on the pill may help out with regulation. Im hoping my bp has droppoed enough by thne for this to happen. Of course, he is on vacation until the end of the month, so I will suffer a bit longer.

You'll find more discussion on this issue in another chat area of this forum. I think it's called The powder Room or something, anyway it's for women only.

I ordered some stuff from Bariatric Eating and a freebie was a book entitled "Before and After." In that book the woman recommends taking along pads to the hospital because you will bleed for a day or so following the procedure and it can be heavy. :thumbup:

Considering my body is already starting to whack out on my because of my "advanced" age, this whole issue is rather shall we say disappointing?