increased symptoms after wls?

Hi everyone,

So, I've been hearing recently about the massive amounts of estrogen stored in fat cells that are washing through your body as you lose weight. That makes me wonder, has anyone here had trouble with endometriosis or cysts or any other symptom getting worse after losing weight? I've been on the pill for over ten years and my body had reached a kind of balance before surgery. I pretty much didn't have menstrual cycles at all - no ovulation, no periods, so no opportunity for endometriosis or cyst formation. Losing weight has totally thrown off the balance! I'm getting my period now every two weeks, and my last period - which is just ending - was terrible! I never had bad cramps, etc, even before my body got to that nice balanced place, and during this period I've had terrible cramps, bloating and fatigue plus was totally emotional. Ugh! I'm getting kind of worried. Should I call my gyn? I just saw her for my annual like a month ago, but have lost about 50 lbs since then.

thanks!
Jenny

OMG so I had not had a period in a year and a half. The day after I got home from the hospital I started...lasted a week. Exactely 4 weeks to the day later...I started again! This time was pretty heavy which I was not use to.

Today I have had pain when I use the restroom...feeling like I was going to Pee out an Overy. Tonight after getting home from shopping I am in so much pain it is all I can do to walk or sit. I feel like I am holding in all of my insides to keep them from spilling out of me! The pain is so severe and is not easing up...I am beginning to wonder if it is something else. I am due to start again on thursday so I really think it is my cycle but holy crap this is BAD!!!!

Oh yes, much worse since surgery. More occurences of cysts popping, even heavier periods (wasn't sure that was possible!), horrid cramps (that sometimes keep me in bed), lots of bloating, and my periods are very regular now since 3 days post-op. I am planning on calling my gyn in January. I really hate living like this. Call your gyn...she may have some answers for ya.

Hello,

I have tried everything to straighten out my periods.  For almost two years on and off I have had huge bleeding which can last up to 21 days.  I have had the lining of my uterus burnt off, was on birth control pills which didnt straighten out the cramping or bleeding, been on progesterone which slowed the bleeding for a while but also slowed the weight loss, and now as of mid September I have a Mirena IUD.  From the last day of November to Dec 15th I had a period, and then last weekend on the 26th a period started again, and yesterday was day 7.

I am so frustrated with my situation with this so I can relate to what you are saying.

Unfortunately they do not want to do a hysterectomy on me, and at this point Im tried of going through this all the time.

I should have lost more than 115 lbs in 11 months after having the RNY, and still have another 100 lbs to go and fear I may not get to that point with the weight loss

Suzanne

Hi Suzanne,

 For the last 31/2 years I have been on several differnt types of birthcontril pills
due to heavy periods which started a month before my wedding Ugghh. It took
from March until November until I saw a steady regulation of my period.  I think
every woman's body handles the birthcontrol differently. Last Feb. my gyn
decided that my blood pressure was to high so she put me on the Mirena.
Have you tried getting the birth control shot? That might help control it for 3 months ?
Talk to your GYN and let her know your frustrations. I don't feel the gyn fully
undertsands it unless they have had to go through this themselves.

I hope you get some relief soon.

Di

I am so relieved to hear about your problems because I am having the same-I just thought my body was weird.  My period started the day after surgery and was terrible.  They had been very light and short pre-surgery.  I had an ablation in June of '08 which my gyn deemed a failure because she couldn't get far enough into my uterus secondary to a large cyst blocking the entrance. Despite that I did have some relief from my symptoms. Post surgery I am now having the "old" wicked cramps and the moodiness is awful.  Everything is lasting longer and bleeding is heavier.  Periods are now every two weeks.  I'm only 40 and am worried about a hysterectomy because of menopause-mostly concerned about memory problems.  I won't risk hormone therapy because breast cancer killed my aunt and grandmother. Wonder if there is a resource somewhere that can shed some light on our issues?

Hi Jung

I can relate to this when I had my RNY surgery in February I bled for 3 weeks straight and my surgeon said it was th shock to my body from the surgery.

I had the ablation in June of 2008 as well and a month later flooded with bleeding again so I guess mine was a failure as well.

Well now 11 months later since surgery and actualyl 2 years almost since the bleeding problems continue.  I dont like the thought of menopause either as Im only 45 but at the same time I dont like the thought of having a period every 10 days, because my boy is probably thinking retain water, let go, retain water, let go it doesnt know whether its in reverse or drive mode.   Im hoping that someone has some answers for us thats for sure. 

Ive asked for a hysterectomy but unfort I was seeing doctors interning and the last one said wait longer with the IUD its almost been 4 months and bleeding is not flooding but definitely haveing a period every 10 days for 16 days at a time is not my idea of it being uncontrol.  Im going back to my doc tomorrow and ask her to send me to another gynec, 2nd one I was supposed to see has a 4-6 month wait time.

Let me know if you get any emails with advice on any help you hear

Suzanne

I have had a hell of a roller coaster just like the rest of you in regards to my period and horomones, cramps and PMS since about a month after surgery. I was either spotting or on my period all of the time. Wearing pads 24/7. being so tired and moody.  I used to never have a period except for 3 days every 4 weeks  because my birth control pills  regulated things for me for like 10 years. Not now. I had a mirena put in me in November which was painful and cramping like I almost went to the emergency room the following day (thank god for vicodin) Now that I have had it for about 8 weeks, I have no spotting or periods. I still get my facial hair and dark skin around my neck. I doubtt that will ever go away.