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Is it normal to have vaginal bleeding after gastric sleeve surgery even though you have a BC implant in arm?

December 3, 2015
Asked By:Rebecca L in Cumming, GA

I have back cramoing and went from spotting to actual cycle. Contacted DR and was told to consult OB/GYN. Im scared something has gone wrong.

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