Post-Op Periods
I usually have heavy and long periods, but I'm about 3 weeks post-op and on Day 13 of what feels like a never ending, very heavy period. At first I thought it might be due to the blood thinners I was on, but now I'm not too sure.
Has anyone had the same experience post-op?
Referral: Apr 2013; Orientation (HRRH): Aug 12, 2013; 1st Surgeon Appt (Dr Sohi): Aug 23, 2013; SW/RD/RN: Nov 8, 2013; Internist (Dr Glazer): Nov 14, 2013; 2nd Surgeon Appt: Nov 20, 2013; Start Opti: Jan 3, 2013; PATTS: Jan 16, 2014; Surgery: Jan 24, 2014
Mine went from long and heavy and completely irregular pre-op, to short and predictable post-op for a few months. Then I missed a period, now I am having a never-ending one. The nurse at TWH told me it's totally normal and has a lot to do with the estrogen that is stored in fat cells being released in to our bodies as we burn up the fat. It really screws things up hormonally. For some people it lasts awhile, for some it's just a few weeks/months. If it really gets to be too much the nurse told me to go to my doc and asked to be put on birth control to help get things back in order. It's also worth talking to your doc about testing your iron levels too, in case you need to be taking a supplement :) Hope it gets better soon!
in six wks I got mine 3 times, last time regular and heavy...system was in shock I think...steadied out after month 3...
Referred September 2012, HHRH Orientation December 2012, Meet with surgeon January 2013, Meet with and testing with Dr Glazer May 2013, PATTS July 4, 2013 - 325lbs, Surgery HRRH August 1st, 2013 - 299lbs, second surgery late August 2nd to drain fluid, Discharged August 5th - 294lbs, reached 1/2 way to goal at 16 wks, MOM of three kids, married for 13 years :)
