Question:
I am about 5 weeks post op and I got my period the week I got home

from the hospital, but I havent had anything since. Whats going on? I stopped taking birth control since it came when it wasnt suppose too, and just thought i'd pick it back up after my next period, but it hasnt come!    — Summersect (posted on March 25, 2002)

March 25, 2002
Hormones are stored in fat, and right now your body is losing fat, so your hormones are confused. I would think that you should balance out soon, but I would talk to your doctor if it doesn't to discuss options. Also, be careful if you are using the pill for your only form of birthcontrol- some people find that hormone-based contreseptives aren't as reliable while your body is changing so rapidly. Again, talk to your doctor. I know this isn't much of an answer... Good Luck!
   — Angela B.

March 25, 2002
I had my period in the hospital during my surgery (UGH) but then the next month I had none. Then this month, at exactly the right time just as if I had not missed a month, I had one and it was horrible. Two months worth at once, it was the worst period I ever had. (sorry so graphic) but I was told by both my PCP and my surgeon that it is perfectly normal to skip a period after surgery, the stress, plus everything your body is going thru! Everything will level out in a few months, so hang in there! God Bless you, Love Donna
   — donnalawbabe

March 25, 2002
I am almost exactly in your situtation.. I am 6 weeks post-op and I had my period the week I came home from the hospital. I was worried about it too and I started it yesterday. I think our bodies are just adjusting. Hope it helped.
   — Jennifer Z.

March 25, 2002
Dear Rebecca, I had my period just a day or two before my surgery...I still had it during my surgery. It stopped that same day though. (??). I was 7 weeks post-op before I got my next period. I've been completely regular since. I wouldn't worry about it yet. Good Luck,
   — Kristin R.

March 25, 2002
Hi, I don't know that this is relevant as I have no idea what type of surgery you have had, but according to my surgical/support team, oral contraceptives are NOT effective any longer!! I had the Roux-en-Y on March 12th and this was what was "preached" to me about birth control. I wouldn't want you to have any suprises you weren't counting on! (especially if you thought you were actilvely preventing it) :-) Take care, Jessi
   — Jessi H.

March 25, 2002
Your body has had a Major stress. It will use what it needs to help you recover. It isn't uncommon to stop periods or lose hair after surgery as your body straightens out. If you don't have one next month I might go to the OBGYN.
   — Rebecca K.

March 26, 2002
Whoa! Had to jump in here. Really? Is it true that the pill may not be as effective after the surgery? Holy Cow! What would I do without you guys? This is good to know. Thanks so much for posting this question. Does anyone have any great suggestions on backups? T
   — Tracey L.

March 26, 2002
I've used an IUD since 1998 so no accidents here. My surgeon thought it was a great form of birth control since we can't absorb the pill correctly and with fast weight loss all sorts of hormones are released making us ladies much more fertile....~K
   — lilmskitty

March 26, 2002
I feel for you.... it will straighten out soon, if it doesn't, contact your obgyn. I had my period two weeks before my surgery, and I started another, really stinky period right after the surgery. I was shocked. I had this period for about four days, and then it stopped. The following week, it started again... It did that for about three weeks before it finally decided to be normal again. This surgery DOES affect your whole body, I guess!! :)
   — Sharon H.

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