I'm 16 months post-op...why have I not gotten my period in over 6 months?

I had my surgery 16 months ago and have lost 105-110lbs. 100 of that came off in the first 8 months. I then went on to lose the last 10lbs over the next couple months. For the past 6 months my weight has been extremely stable, only fluctuating a few pounds. The last time I got a period was about 6 months ago. I am 41 years old, and WAY to young to be going through my "change", so that can't be it. My husband had a vasectomy, and I am faithful to him, so that can't be it. I took a pregnancy test, just for peace of mind, to make sure no little "squirmies" broke free, LOL...and it was negative, so that can't be it. And last, but not least, I realize that as we lose weight rapidly we tend to miss periods because our hormones and stuff are out of whack, but my weight has been stable now for 6 months, and my labs are fine (I take B-12, calcium, and vitamins)...so THAT can't be it. I should also tell you that before surgery, I was regular like clock work. Then after surgery, while I was losing all that weight so fast, they were very sporadic (which was understandable), but then toward the end of my big loss, I got a few in a row and thought, OK my body realizes it's done losing weight now, time to get you back on track. Now, nothing for 6 months!!! SO WHAT GIVES!??? Are there any medical people out there who might be able to give me a clue as to why I'm STILL not getting my period?

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