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First Period after Laparotomy

Although I did get my period almost right after surgery with seemingly no problems - I was taking the meds.  I was wondering if anyone could share their experience with their first period after a laparotomy.  I want to try and prepare myself.

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Still waiting for a period.  Had one since my surgery on April 19th after being on progesterone for 10 days to control post op bleeding and infection.  Feeling very tired and bloated for a few weeks now?.  It has been 9 weeks since I've  had my period.  Even took a pregnancy test, negative!  Anybody have similar experience?  I'm feeling pretty lousy and really concerned!  
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I am having my first period since a laparoscopy/D&C and am having excruciating cramps.  The pain meds don't help.  I'm up in the middle of the night, doubled over and in tears.  The pain is worse now than after the surgery.
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I had mine about 2 to 3 weeks after surgery and had no problems at all - I did find that it was lighter then usual.  I had no cramping or pains - hope you are as lucky!
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Yowza!  I had my first 92 days after my surgery and it was the worst.  My 2nd came 52 days latter and was horrendous.  Now, mind you, I am having a TVH (hopefully not a tah) on 6/27 because of suspected adenomyosis, so my periods could be way different then yours.  I hope all goes smoothly and yours are just perfect (if there could be such a thing lol)
~Tascha
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Hey Lady,
      I didn't get my first period until three weeks after the surgery and it was rough!  I was glad I had pain medication left!!!  Perhaps since yours came right after you will get back to your normal cycle, I did on the second cycle.  Actually there were several of us that just posted on this subject recently and I wasn't the only one who had the severe cramps and heavy bleeding so you are wise to prepare.  Take care Greenthumbs!  MV
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