Question:
Has anyone's nipples become darker and bigger after weight loss surgery?

Hi, I had my surgery a month ago and I have dropped quite a bit of weight, I have PCOS, and since I have lost weight my periods are more regular but I have also noticed my nipples have become bigger and darker. I took a pregnancy test a couple of days ago and it was negative so I am wondering if its a sign of fertility? PLEASE HELP!    — bhoff1027 (posted on April 5, 2010)

April 6, 2010
I am not a doctor or a nurse, but I've read up a LOT on the physical side effects of WLS surgery, and from what I understand, most of your hormones are stored in your fat, and when you lose the fat rapidly, you experience a rush of hormones released into your bloodstream. Now, pregnancy does the same thing, so it might be that your body is reacting the same way it would to pregnancy "signals" and that is why your breasts and nipples have experienced a change. I'd say that when your hormones have leveled out, they will probably go back to normal. At least, that train of thought makes sense to me. But, if it persists or concerns you, I would check with my surgeon or his or her PA just to make sure.
   — Erica Alikchihoo

April 6, 2010
Quite the opposite, smaller lighter, but I am two yrs out.
   — lesleigh07

April 7, 2010
I WISH!!!!!!!!!! I was small pre-op and am smaller(didn't think THAT was possible) post-op and I am 4 years out.
   — babs71958

June 24, 2010
I found your post, after looking for answers on this topic. I am 5 months out and have lost 110 lbs. My nipples have gotten bigger and more sensative. I didn't get periods before surgery, so I am thinking my harmones are going crazy.
   — merfran