Yesterday I had to go to the dr. and have a mole removed and
while I was there I told her that I have put on approx.15 pounds over the past 2-3 months even though my food habits had not changed (only eating 1-2 times dailey or 5-6 very small meals) and trying to walk every night if possible. Well she told me that it is caused from the hysterectomy I had in December of 05. So if there are any women out there willing to talk about if you gained weight after your hysterectomy and how or if you were able to lose it. I know 15 pds are not much but I don't know if I will just keep gaining. I just had lost 20 pounds before the surgery. Please serious readers an answers only. Thank-You
2006-09-27 06:32:45 · 8 answers · asked by He is in control 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I had a hysterectomy in 2001. I had lost almost 150 pounds before I had it, and slowly gained back almost 80 pounds over a year's time.
I have lost 63 of those pounds. Part of the problem was water retention, and since starting fluid pills they have helped. I am also on a low fat, low cholesterol, low sodium diet due to elevated cholesterol and triglycerides, which had nothing to do with the hysterectomy. But by being conscious of the problem, you can catch it now before it gets out of hand. Watch what you eat. Small meals are great, but if they are full of fat or empty calories you are defeating yourself.
The best answer I can give you is read labels. On everything. If you don't know what's in something, ask. And enlist your doctor's help in a sensible diet and exercise plan that will help you take the extra pounds back off while there are only 15 to lose.
Good Luck!
2006-09-27 06:48:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a hysterectomy in 2001 and have gained weight but the weight doesnt just cling to me as i pass it by its because of what i eat if you write down what you eat and the times you eat and not cheat about the serving size. you can see what you are really doing once its written out. If you assume you are diabetic whether you are or not walk for 45 minutes and eat 5 x a day small meals you will lose weight no matter what surgeries you have had in the past.
2006-09-27 06:39:54 · answer #2 · answered by datzmeia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A hysterectomy mimics the same thing as menopause to a woman's body. If they are taking your ovaries during your hysterectomy, it is commonly heard of for a woman who has had a hysterectomy/ovary removal to gain weight around the waist. Usually this is due to the decrease of estrogen/chemical changes, controlled by the ovaries. I will include some info. Good luck to you!
2016-03-27 13:42:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother gained weight after her hysterectomy. She was tiny before and she gained quite a bit, but she works out a lot and she looks better than ever.
2006-09-27 06:45:01 · answer #4 · answered by jdecorse25 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, OMG! I have gained weight, my feet hurt, there always swollen. I noticed that I always feel achy. I m glad I don t have periods anymore but I really dont feel comfortable in my own skin. I had my hysterectomy in May of 2014. Anyone have any suggestions?
2015-03-18 09:02:20 · answer #5 · answered by Elizabeth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother put on quite a bit of weight after her hysterectomy. She has never been able to lose it. So watch what you do and try your best to get back into shape asap.
2006-09-27 06:40:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mum is still the same. she control her foods and avoid sweets, oily foods. she also swims twice a week
2006-10-01 21:33:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check up with your gynea?
2006-10-02 19:34:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋