I never had a problem with bleeding gums before surgery 8 months ago but after I have not sure why, I take Iron 65mg 325mg ferrous Sulfate and 500mg Vitamin C  at nighttime. Is there anything I can do, my teeth were cleaned before surgery.

My next question I had my period like clockwork before surgery and after 7 months I got it twice in one month but only lasted 3 days each time. Missed it again in Aug. Can having surgery make me go into menopause?

Have you had your vitamin K level checked recently?  

Surgery cannot cause you to go into menopause, but various hormone-related issues have been linked to the release of hormones from the fat as you lose.  Normally those things are most noticeable the first few months post-op though.  You may be in peri-menopause and just having very irregular periods (which might have been upcoming even without the surgery).  

If it really matters to you, you can see your OB/GYN and get some bloodwork done.

Lora

You can get your iron, vitamin C and vitamin K levels checked, if they haven't been checked lately.  And if those are OK, then I'd see your dentist about the gums.

My period was irregular for about a year after my RNY, then it got real regular again.  But that's something to talk to your PCP or GYN about if it's worrying you.

I see my Dr tomorrow so I will ask. Thanks

Do You have PCOS?  For the first few months after surgery, I was getting a light period every week.

At month 5-on,it is normal again.

I don't think so, I have only got 2 - 3 day periods in 8 months and have not spotted at all.

Hello, I am new to the site but I spotted your post, if you are nearing the age of menapause, you could be in peri menapause, then your periods will be few, I went 6 months, then had one, then I went 8 months and had one, finally  is  over 1 year , so I guess that means I am done and I think that is called "in menapause'      

:)