One week post op

piscesladee
on 9/10/15 10:00 am

I cannot believe its one week already. I am doing great and had no complications. Needed pain meds only for two days. I am still on clear liquids for one more week then onto full liquids for two weeks. Last night I have strange stomach pain. I was so worried. I kept thinking what is going on inside me. I was worried maybe I drank too much fluid? I followed all orders. I had so much trouble sleeping. This morning I realize what the pain was all about. I started my menstruation. I have such bad cramps now and the flow is so much heavier than usual. I have not had cramps in years. Probably the flow is much heavier from the daily Lovenox injection. My surgeon orders it for 7 days post op. Did anyone notice a change in their menstrual cycles after surgery? Thanks.

alouisa63
on 9/10/15 10:36 am - Farmington Hills, MI

VSG on 07/30/15

Mine was heavier than normal after surgery and they told us in a class that Lovenox would do that :)

Starting Weight 375 SW 375 Height 5'9"

iloveravens
on 9/10/15 10:39 am

RNY on 08/13/14

Yes, mine got much worse. I went in for an ablation at 8 months post op (April of this year). Unfortunately it failed and I still get bad cramps & periods. Bummer. The surgeon gave me Tramadol for the pain, it helps.

Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;

Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)

M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4

5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)

Lissa_ND
on 9/10/15 3:21 pm

VSG on 09/02/15

Hai Sleeve sister! haha. I'm a week post op too, can't believe its a week already. Glad your surgery went well!

Age 37 starting weight 301lbs, 5'6. VSG and Gallbladder removal September 2nd 2015

beachybikegirl
on 9/10/15 8:45 pm

I woke up the day after surgery with the worst menstrual pain and a very heavy flow. It was so bad 5 days later the doctor had me stop the Lovenox injection which was supposed to be for 30 days. As soon as I stopped the injections my period stopped but only to return. I have had my period about a every two weeks since my surgery about 10 weeks ago. Crazy huh?