8 Weeks Post Op - irregular bleeding

[Connie71]

Ladies, I have been reading your posts for months now and have posted a couple of times regarding my situation. You are wonderful ladies to share your experiences and knowledge with others.

On June 22 (8 weeks ago) I had my left ovary removed.  This week I started spotting and it is mucousy and very dark, almost brown in color.  I am suppose to start my period at the end of next week, so I am spotting one week before.  I continue to take BC so my periods are usually pretty normal.

Have any of you experienced this and does it sound normal?  Not sure if I should be concerned and call my doctor.

Thank you all!

[turtledovemom]

Other than the spotting, I hope your recovery is going well!  First periods immediately following gyn surgery are generally rough.  I recall that the one i had after my first trip to the or was wretched.  Having said that, I wouldn't want you to hesitate to phone your doc to check in about it.  Please keep us posted.
peace,
Anne

[Connie71]

Recovery is going well. A little difficult in the first few weeks but better now.  The only problem I am having is lower back pain and pain down my thigh.  Not sure if it is related so I have made an appointment with my GP to make sure.  I had a thought just last night.  I know when they wheeled me into the surgery room I saw some very large, padded stirrups and was thinking to myself, are they really going to use those!  I am wondering while they "hooked" me up in these stirrups maybe they hurt me in some way.

I have had two normal periods since my surgery. Next week would be my third.  I am sure it is probably my system still trying to adjust to only one ovary.

Thanks for your response.