Warning MEN! Monthly women issue question

Is it normal for your monthly cycle to be much rougher than they were before surgery? This is my second one and I honestly think this one is more painful and heavier than the last. 

Is this normal in the begining and will it get better. Also prior to surgery I never had bloat weight gain with my period and this time my weight jumped up 3 lbs, not concerned as I know its bloat its just different. 

 

MUCH harder. I used to barely notice I had my period. Now it is a 'keep three tampons in my purse at all times' lifestyle for me. 

My PCP says it is age/hormones. And she could be right. But it started the month after surgery so the timing is certainly suspect for me. 

I gain 5 lbs EXACTLY during my period now, but lose them again plus extra weight when it is over, so I don't stress when I see that number pop up at a weigh in. I know I have not had all the calories to put on 5 lbs like that. But the first few times I must admit, I was like GAH!

Well at least now I know thats how it will be. I will keep the non NSAID midol around, keep extra pads and tampons, and not stress about weight. 

Mine (2 months out) seem about normal, but super plus tampons + postpartum pad has been normal for me for awhile. I'm hoping to go the other way, actually! Unfortunately, just from what I've read here, what you're experiencing seems pretty normal.

I am 3 1/2 wks out. Just had my first post op period, and it was quite painful.
I had never had pain like that. Ever. Hope this was just a blip, and not the new normal.