Question:
One for the ladies...
— Mary G. (posted on May 21, 2008)
May 21, 2008
I think that since you are having GYN problems, you should call your GYN
that did your procedure.
Good luck to you,
Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
— DawnVic
May 21, 2008
Okay...thanks Dawn. =)
— Mary G.
May 21, 2008
I had RNY surgery Dec 26, 2007 and I also had the surgery to stop my
periods. Matter a fact I started my period before I even left the hospital
from having RNY. For the first 4 months after surgery I spotted every 2
weeks for about 2 days never enough to even were a panty liner just the
pain of knowing it was there. I saw my GYN last month for my yearly and he
also had RNY 5 years ago and he said it was normal. He said the more weight
that I lose it should stop all together again. I did notice since the last
time I spotted it was about a month ago so maybe my body and hormones are
getting back to normal. The pain of my periods are also pretty bad much
more painful then before.... If you have any more question you can contact
me at roz_1 or [email protected] Good luck
— roz_1
May 21, 2008
Hi, I know what you are talking about...My surgeon told me thath she has
had women that have went through menapause to start up all over again but
it is such a big change to your body. Like Dawn said call your GYN Dr she/
he will most likely tell you the same thing. Best of wishes and God be
with You ;-)
~Jen
— J. Lambert
May 21, 2008
hello! I too started my period before I left the hosp from RNY 9-06, but
the thing is my endocronologist told me I was in full blown menopause
before that day! Since my surgery I have had periods regularly. I do get
terrible cramps that I never experienced prior. My Doc said it was the
hormone thing, fat cells store estrogen and when you lose the estrogen
flows into the body sometimes simulating puberty etc. So the answer to
your question is yes, this does seem to be a normal thing. Imagine at 53
experiencing puberty again. I am waiting for mine to stop, and of course
they eventually have to. ;) Good luck to you and dont worry too much,
your end is probably in sight. Deb
— dessary316
May 21, 2008
Thank you everyone!! I so appreciate the info and support. You're all
great!!
— Mary G.
May 21, 2008
I had RNY 1/05, was anemic before the surgery but it got worse after. Had
ablation 6/06 was told probably would not have another period got one the
next month nothing ever changed found out I had too many uterine fibroids
to count, 11/06 I had uterine fibroid embolization and was told would not
have any more periods got one the next month to make a long story short in
Oct 07 had a hysterectomy.
— Lil' Booty
May 21, 2008
Hi, I feel for you. Every surgery I have ever had right down to
tonsilectomy has cause me to have a full blown period following. There is
such trauma to the body, the hormones get all out of whack. With weight
loss as rapid as we experience we also get an influx of estrogen that is
released from the cells. This just adds to the turbulance already going
on. It's best to follow up with the appropriate doctors but I would bet it
will end soon. Good luck to you
— LuvNSummer
May 21, 2008
Uterine ablations are not always a end the period forever thing. You can
resume having a period after a while, even without RNY. Some women never
stop having one after ablation. i have had 2 ablations and still have a
regular period but it slowed them down where I am no longer anemic. Also,
most of the time an ablation will make you sterile, but not always. most
Drs. recommend birth control if you still have period. hope this helped.
— lmayes58
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