Question:
Is PMS any easier after WLS?
LADIES!! I was just curious if PMS cramps lightened up or got worse after WLS. I get pretty icky first few days, and my body is planning to present it's self the on surgery date, I hear people say the surgery helps bring it on, but sure it doesn't help to know its coming . I think I will have enough to take care of without Aunt Flow in town for a week(sorry).. — pateblkbrn (posted on September 24, 2003)
September 24, 2003
Hi there. My period showed up about 4 days after surgery. It wasn't as
noticeable as it had been before surgery b/c I was to busy trying to deal
with getting in fluids and exercising (walking mostly). My stomach was
aching from surgery and I had cramps but in all it wasn't as bad. However,
once I healed up pretty well and started getting my period regularly (for
the most part) the cramps at times have been at times unbearable. I can
say strangely enough that walking continues to help me with the cramps as
well. I know that there are times when I just don't feel like walking but
I know that afterwards I feel so much better. Hope this helps.
— Kitty Kat
September 24, 2003
My period was not scheduled, but came immediately post-op like the nurses
said was likely to happen. And, sorry, but post-op, my periods have been
more painful. I used to not get cramps at all, but now it's really
painful. Not heavier, but definitely more painful. I'm interested to see
what other post-ops have to say! Good luck! Open RNY 03/20/03 -85lbs,
currently on a plateau from hell
— vittycat
September 24, 2003
I started my period right on schedule, two days after surgery. It wasn't
bad at all, in terms of cramps or heaviness. My experience is that my
cramps/PMS has been MUCH LESS since wls. Of course, I am exercising
regularly and that might be a contributing factor, I don't know. But,
there is definitely a lessening of the cramps. Good luck to you!
— [Deactivated Member]
September 24, 2003
Before I had wls my cramps were unbearable. I would take anything just to
knock me out. I would bleed extremely heavy for 7-8 days and hurt for 3
days before till I stopped bleeding. Now I hurt for 1 day and bleed med.
flow for only 3 days at the most. So in my experience my period has gotten
so much better.
— Thearesa M.
September 24, 2003
My periods have become very unregular after WLS. Since WLS I have been
having a period once every two months. I get cramps EVERY month though and
they are BAAAAADDDDDDD! I have never had cramps this bad ever!! I am hoping
that once I get to goal, my body will get back on track and I will begin
having regular periods without bad cramps. I can hope huh??? LOL!!!
— S A.
September 24, 2003
With PMS, I get easily irritated especially at work. During, my cramps are
lighter and so is the flow.
— mrsmyranow
September 24, 2003
PMS wasn't worse in terms of mood, etc, but pain level is worse, and the
flow is heavier.
— mom2jtx3
September 24, 2003
Before surgery, you could set your watch by my periods. I knew almost down
to the hour when it would start. Little to no PMS. Post-op my periods are
wacky, starting about every 2 weeks for 2 days or so and I'm a pit bull off
the chain when it starts. Never been like this before and I (and my BF!)
dont like it one bit. With it being so messed up I KNOW my birth control
pills are not working so I use other methods too. Dang near impossible to
get in to see the gyno so I have to wait until my yearly in december to
find out if there is something I can do for this. Good luck to you.
~Sidney~ Open RNY 10-23-02 down 115+ and counting
— Siddy I.
September 30, 2003
I have PCOS, and did not have a period for almost 10 years before the
surgery. The have come back though..5 months out down 90 pounds. I didnt
even know what is was like to have PMS since I had never had it before, but
let me tell you...now about 2 weeks before it stars, I have to get a
prescription for xanax to calm me down. Hopefully when my weight stabalizes
this will stop. Its horrible. No cramps, just anxiety from HELL!!!
— katmamma1975
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