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Can surgery (removal of lap band) interfere with your monthly cycle?
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Yes: Surgery or any other trauma can modify you cycle. If it goes on for more then one or two cycles see your doctor.
Answered 3/25/2014
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Band removal: Yes and no. Just removing the band should not affect your menstrual cycle. However, if the band is removed and you gain a significant amount of weight, that can affect your female hormones and therefore affect your cycle.
Answered 8/15/2013
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