Question:
Is it normal to stop having a period?

I had a medial-RNY-lap a little over 4 weeks ago. My last period was about a week before surgery. I haven't had a period since! (I'm in my early 40's.) Is this normal? I have a doctor appointment with my surgeon next week and will ask him, but till then wondered what other's experience are.    — laura T. (posted on June 23, 2001)

June 23, 2001
Any kind of stress to the mind or body can effect your menstrual cycle. Such as a woman worrying she may be pregnant could actually cause it not to come. You have had a big shock to your system this alters horomones and everything, some people this cause it to come early others it causes it to come late. It is good you are going to talk to your doctor, he knows best.
   — paula B.

June 24, 2001
My period was also about a week before surgery. It took 5 1/2 weeks before I got another one.
   — Lindsey G.

June 25, 2001
I was one of the lucky ones to have my period at the time of surgery! And did miss a period the following month. Your body has gone through alot of stress! (emotional and physical!) I too am in my early 40's.
   — [Anonymous]

December 16, 2001
I started my period the day I came home from the hospital on top of coming home with bronchitis and oxygen!!eek...don't fret...I'm grand now...and I am 3 1/2 months post op now and haven't had another blasted period since...and yes this is normal with big weight gains or losses...been though this tons of times...and I am in my early 40's too I hope I never see another period again! lol
   — Lilly J.