Menopause Ladies...Hot flash help??

ltlkim9424
on 10/26/08 9:26 am - Lakeville, MN

So i learned on Friday I am not supposed to take my estradial for a month after surgery....
What did you do to prevent hot flashes in the mean time? I have them horrible!! Thanks for all suggestions!

Kim

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on 10/26/08 10:00 am - Bloomington, MN

RNY on 06/26/07

I've only gone into menopause post-surgery and am not on any meds for it. For me, the hot flashes don't seem as bad as how hot I would get 150 pounds ago whenever I'd walk more than 10 feet! :) Perhaps your hot flashes won't be so bad after losing weight???

Sandra N.
on 10/26/08 10:20 am - MN

RNY on 12/12/06

I had a complete hysterectomy a year before my WLS. I had my WLS in Dec and all went fine. After WLS your body will release Estrogen that has been stored in fat. The more ya lose the more gets released. Have you asked your surgeon about alternative methods just in case?

In my case, things got better in the hot flash department. Only once in awhile to I feel warmer then normal BUT that is welcomed in the cooler months!!!!!

Hope all works well with you!
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Edi P.
on 10/27/08 3:22 am - Zellwood, FL

RNY on 06/06/06

I'm two years out now and have been in menapause for about a year...my hot flashes are like Lois', not bad...tolerable and pass quickly. RARELY do they wake me up and sometimes welcome the heat wave as I'm usually cold. I do tend to wear blouses and jackets now in the fall and winter, so in case it's a major power surge, I can take off the jacket for a while.

Good luck with it all!

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