Hi, Jojo! Welcome! I do hope that ablation does for you what you need it to. Of course, every woman is different in her response to the ablation and it's hard to know what "normal" really is. However, I myself got my period two weeks after my ablation - although it wasn't heavy at all, it did last for eight-nine days. For 48 hours of that time, I did flow moderately. During that time I did have the really red blood - fresh blood - and I did get a bit concerned...but it didn't last. I hope the same is true with you.

It took a little over six weeks for my discharge to completely stop. During that time I had two periods. Even though the uterus is still healing from the burn, many do still bleed during that time.

I know it's hard to take a wait and see approach, but perhaps you can do that for a little while yet - unless you are really, really concerned. You always have the option of calling your doctor and asking questions. Do you have a follow-up appointment scheduled yet? It really does take three to four months to come to a new "normal" cycle.

And always, always feel free to ask your questions here. Or just vent. Or express your concerns.

D&C, hysteroscopy, and NovaSure (HTA was attempted, but ended being a "no go") on July 16, 2012
47 years old; no children
On Coumadin for lifetime because of repeated blood clots
Menstrual cycle was completely normal until I started Coumadin in February, 2012.  Then all heck broke loose...blood, blood, blood...to the point of nearly passing out.  Hence the reason for the above procedures! Pathology from EA indicated issues, so I had a hysterectomy on March 18, 2013