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How long was it after surgery that you got your period? I think I'm in menopause anyway, as I've had peri-menopause for the last seven years, and have had no period since my surgery. But just was interested to hear how long it took for others to have their period after surgery.
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Lynette - 44 years old.
Pre-surgery thoracic 55 degrees
Pre-surgery lumbar 85 degrees
Post-surgery thoracic 19 degrees
Post-surgery lumbar 27 degrees
Surgery April 1st 2010.
Posterior spinal fusion from T9 to sacrum.
Dr. Cronen at University Community Hospital - Tampa, FL. -
It was 13 weeks for me, which my Dr. later told me was perfectly normal. I've been regular since.Originally posted by LynetteG View Post__________________________________________
Debbe - 50 yrs old
Milwalkee Brace 1976 - 79
Told by Dr. my curve would never progress
Surgery 10/15/08 in NYC by Dr. Michael Neuwirth
Pre-Surgury Thorasic: 66 degrees
Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 66 degrees
Post-Surgery Thorasic: 34 degrees
Post-Surgery Lumbar: 22 degrees -
Debbe - thanks for your reply. That's interesting.
Can anyone else tell me how long it was for your cycle to get back to normal?Lynette - 44 years old.
Pre-surgery thoracic 55 degrees
Pre-surgery lumbar 85 degrees
Post-surgery thoracic 19 degrees
Post-surgery lumbar 27 degrees
Surgery April 1st 2010.
Posterior spinal fusion from T9 to sacrum.
Dr. Cronen at University Community Hospital - Tampa, FL.Comment
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Hi Lynette,
I was 23 when I had the surgery and was on the pill for health reasons. I wasn't allowed to take it in hospital and got my period about 3 or 4 days post-op.Diagnosed at the age of 18 (2004)
46° curve
Surgery scheduled for April 27, 2009 - Anterior fusion from T12 - L3Comment
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Thanks Cimbom - I also was on the pill prior to surgery but I was told to stop taking it before the surgery due to blood thinning. I stayed off the pill afterward.
I'd love to hear from other ladies to compare.
If I continue to have no period for about six months, then I'll see my gyno to confirm menopause.Lynette - 44 years old.
Pre-surgery thoracic 55 degrees
Pre-surgery lumbar 85 degrees
Post-surgery thoracic 19 degrees
Post-surgery lumbar 27 degrees
Surgery April 1st 2010.
Posterior spinal fusion from T9 to sacrum.
Dr. Cronen at University Community Hospital - Tampa, FL.Comment
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Hey Lynette and all,
my doc let me stay on the pill as he thought it was safer to keep taking it than to risk pregnancy early on after the op. So I continued taking it, as normal.. But then I got my period when it wasn't due while I was still taking the pill. It was only two weeks post op. I was in extra pain the day before & couldn't work out why? I was crying and felt Terrible. Then my period came and I realised why I was extra emotional and sensitive... I guess everyones different.. Good luckKellie 25yrs
Melbourne, Aus
Diagnosed 1998- brace for 3 years
2006 curves showed progression
Before surgery T45* L43*
25/5/10 posterior fusion T4-T11
Post surgery T<20* L27*
Fingers crossed for more improvement on lumbar before 12 months!Comment
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Thanks Kassie 84! You poor little thing, that must have been awful to have those pains and emotions right after this major surgery. I appreciate the feedback.Lynette - 44 years old.
Pre-surgery thoracic 55 degrees
Pre-surgery lumbar 85 degrees
Post-surgery thoracic 19 degrees
Post-surgery lumbar 27 degrees
Surgery April 1st 2010.
Posterior spinal fusion from T9 to sacrum.
Dr. Cronen at University Community Hospital - Tampa, FL.Comment
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Hi Lynette, i could have written your post. I am in the same exact situation. I guess we'll wait and see a bit longer. Thanks for asking this. Glad to hear you are doing well!Shari - 55 years old
Pre-Surgery 62 degree thorasic curve with shifting.
Post op 13 degree curve.
Successful surgery 4/15/10, T3-L2 fused.
2nd surgery to reopen incision 10" to diagnose infection, 5/18/10
Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI - the late Dr. Harry Herkowitz
www.scoliosisthejourney.comComment
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Wow Shari - so it's not just me
I'm a little disappointed actually, finding out that it's normal for about thirteen weeks to not have one, I was really hoping I'd reached menopause - I'd be happy to never see another period again in my life. Hope you're doing great Shari.
Lynette - 44 years old.
Pre-surgery thoracic 55 degrees
Pre-surgery lumbar 85 degrees
Post-surgery thoracic 19 degrees
Post-surgery lumbar 27 degrees
Surgery April 1st 2010.
Posterior spinal fusion from T9 to sacrum.
Dr. Cronen at University Community Hospital - Tampa, FL.Comment
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Mine came back in the last week of apirlKara
25
Brace 4-15-05-5-25-06
Posterior Spinal Fusion 3-10-10
T4-L2
Before 50T
After 20TComment
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Lynette, at one of my pre-op appts, i was told that there was a chance that i may never have a period again. I said that i was not concerned as i was considering a hysterectomy due to suspected Adenomyosis. I timed to have my surgery three days after my cycle and i still had a mini bleed at 3 or 4 days postop and then back to normal i think. (my journal is not close by at the moment).Vali
44 years young! now 45
Surgery - June 1st, 2009
Dr David Hall - Adelaide Spine Clinic
St. Andrews Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia
Pre-op curve - 58 degree lumbar
Post -op - 5 degrees
T11 - S1 Posterior
L4/5 - L5/S1 Anterior FusionComment
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Thanks ladies for your responses, it seems like everybody has a completely different experience. I guess it just depends on the individual. Well, I'm eleven weeks post op and still no sign of a period, so it's just a wait and see situation for me.
Lynette - 44 years old.
Pre-surgery thoracic 55 degrees
Pre-surgery lumbar 85 degrees
Post-surgery thoracic 19 degrees
Post-surgery lumbar 27 degrees
Surgery April 1st 2010.
Posterior spinal fusion from T9 to sacrum.
Dr. Cronen at University Community Hospital - Tampa, FL.Comment
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For those wondering, I'd think instead of waiting for six months, you could have your FSH checked. If it's way high, you might figure you may indeed have been thrust into menopause!
Good luck, all.Not all diagnosed (still having tests and consults) but so far:
Ehler-Danlos (hyper-mobility) syndrome, 69 - somehow,
main curve L Cobb 60, compensating T curve ~ 30
Flat back, marked lumbar kyphosis (grade?) Spondilolisthesis - everyone gives this a different grade too.
Cervical stenosis op'd 3-07, minimally invasiveComment
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hey Lynette
i would think that the surgery would just completely disrupt your body! in every which way!! so i wouldnt be sure...yet...what was goin' on...
i went into menopause in my mid 40's...considered early at the time...i wish i'd had the doctor i have now back then! i go to CA to see her, and when i dont, i have phone consults...after having blood work done...it is all very expensive...but worth every penny...as one of my doctors in NYC used to tell me, "menopause has hit you really hard...it doesnt do that to everyone"...i dont know about that...but it hit me like a ton of bricks! awful...
now that i have my doctor...i'm OK...with my hormone creams and drops all month ... life savers!
just wish my doctor hadnt gone on oprah! harder to get appt now...
jessComment
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Lynette-I had surgery last Aug.and had a period after my first surgery and was regular until March of this year have not had a period since Feb.I was going to make an appt.with my doctor.Aug.17,09 Anterior
Aug.20,09 Posterior
Fused T-10 to Sacral Pelvis
Cedars-Sinai
Dr.Pashman
Sheri 47 years young
Husband married 30 years
3 kids 29,28,25
4 grandkids 10,8,5,3Comment
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