Question:
Question for the women, regarding menstrual cycle
I had my surgery on 10/16/2007. My last period was on 10/6/2007, and have not gotten one since. Has anyone else had a delay in their menstrual cycle post-op???? — daisy3172002 (posted on November 12, 2007)
November 12, 2007
Yes, I had Lap Band 6/21/07 and I missed a whole month!! Kinda
scary....But finally I got it...
— rhammgag
November 12, 2007
Ok YES, and I know it is stressful, My RNY was 9-4-07, I was on my period
day of surgery (yuck) but then I had another one about 10 days later, OK,
but now I missed ALL of October and still no cycle as of today!! I took
preg. test it was negative, My surgeon said this is normal to miss since
our bodies have undergone so much. But if you have any doubts, always best
to call you Doctor and hear it from him/her. :O) Hope this helps some!!
(Wish I'd have mine soon so I could get off this plateau I'm
on).......Suzanne
— smf0926
November 12, 2007
This surgery plays with your hormones so just make sure you are on some
type of birth control. Alot of women have switched methods because the pill
does not always absorb well after surgery. It may take a while for your
hormones to become normal again. Good luck with your journey. Paula
Chumbley
— Paula K.
November 12, 2007
Not to worry. Unfortunately, it will come back on time. LOL!
— Carlyn M.
November 12, 2007
I agree, it is normal, but check with your Dr on this. I do Know it does
"wreak havoc" on your hormones and the "pill" issue
mentioned above might be well worth looking into. I am 9 months out from
RNY and "what the Heck" is a normal period? Ok, Ok, being 50
might have something to do with it, so maybe I'm double
"Whammied". LOL..... But, seriously, do talk to your surgeon, GP
or Gyno, most are up to date and "should" be well informed on the
differances of RNY patients. Good Luck!
— Toni Todd
November 12, 2007
I was told at pre-op class the meds they give you to prevent blood clots
probably would cause you to have your period, so I was a little worried
when I was 2 weeks late. I DID finally have it, but it was short and not
very heavy. This months was a little better, not that being on your period
is better. :) I guess I should say more "normal." Don't fret, it
will happen. But when in doubt of anything ALWAYS call your doc! Good
luck!!
— juliebelle0402
November 12, 2007
I was a week late with my period and I did not loose any weight the week of
or the week before.
— lisa912
November 12, 2007
This is so weird to read...as I had my surgery 10/17/07, had my last period
10/06/07 and had a lap RNY..and still have yet to get my period again. I
swear I was reading a post that I put on here! I'm glad you wrote about
this.... as it was great to see what people had to say. Thanks and hope
that you and I both get our cycles straightened out soon! I know I'm not
pregnant....but I know I'd feel better if I had a cycle. Good luck and
congrats on your surgery! Hugs.....Cheryl
— Cheryl K.
November 12, 2007
Delay, I wish! Since my surgery my menstrual cycles have been more on time
then they have ever been. So if you miss -- one don't worry -- unless you
think you're pregnant.
— the7thdean
November 12, 2007
Yep, missed a month, and then it came back...completely normal, but as
other's have said, if you're concerned, contact your surgeon. Good luck,
God bless and welcome to the losing side!
— crystalsno
November 12, 2007
Hi Melissa, thanks for writing. A Menstrual cycle can be changed by rapid
weight gain or loss. People who are obese many times do not have regular
cycles. If you did, the change in weight can also throw off your mensus.
You want to be very careful in regard to getting pregnant during this big
transition in weight and body change. I assume you had an RNY, and the
lack of absorption can cause real problems with a developing baby, so be
careful about that and take extra precautions if you can. Having said
that, if you are taking all the precautions you can, your cycle may be
playing catch up for several months as you regulate your diet and exercise
patterns. Don't give up, and stay on top of your cycle changes by keeping
track of them. If you have missed more than six weeks, you might want to
get a blood test just to be sure you are not pregnant or get at in home
test. Little surprises happen all the time, but especially with an RNY I
would be careful about pregnancy for the first two years. Thanks.
Patricia P.
— Patricia P
November 12, 2007
I agree with everyone saying your horomones are out of whack, but (not to
be too personal) if you are having sex at all TAKE A TEST! I know several
people who have become pregnant very early postop.
— tazthewiz23
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