Another Newbie for OFF and a TMI Question
Hello everyone. My name is Cindi. I'm in the track for WLS in late July or August time frame. I'm 55. During part of the year I live in Maine and part of the year I live in Texas. While in Maine I'm in a log cabin on a lake. While in Texas I am in my RV usually volunteering at a wildlife refuge. I'm retired and with careful spending should be able to continue this lifestyle for a few more years.
I'm hoping to have a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. I have several medications that I have to take regardless of weight loss so I'm choosing this method due to the absorption issues with RNY. Lapband is out because I have severe allergies so no foreign bodies in the body.
So here's my TMI question. I think I'm finally in menopause, have not had a period in two years. Of course I did have a DNC and ablation to achieve that. Did any of you experience renewed periods after weight loss surgery? I am assuming that since estrogen is stored in fat cells that one could experience increased estrogen again after WLS? Need to hear from the OFF crowd!
I'm hoping to have a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. I have several medications that I have to take regardless of weight loss so I'm choosing this method due to the absorption issues with RNY. Lapband is out because I have severe allergies so no foreign bodies in the body.
So here's my TMI question. I think I'm finally in menopause, have not had a period in two years. Of course I did have a DNC and ablation to achieve that. Did any of you experience renewed periods after weight loss surgery? I am assuming that since estrogen is stored in fat cells that one could experience increased estrogen again after WLS? Need to hear from the OFF crowd!
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Hi there,
I had ablation in my early forties, and did still get a period, albeit short and easy one day thing. After losing a hundred pounds, I finally completed menopause, my last period being in November 2007. My doctor confirmed my completion during an annual exam. He told me that if I start with any bleeding now, I have to get in touch with him, as that would not be a good thing.
But, as for the increase in estrogen, be mindful of that, because our emotions take a tailspin during the early months of weight loss post-op. This is because of the increase in hormones, not to mention the changes in lifestyle and missing foods.
I hope I made sense, because my brain is not firing properly this afternoon.
Glad you are here.
Hugs,
Trish
I had ablation in my early forties, and did still get a period, albeit short and easy one day thing. After losing a hundred pounds, I finally completed menopause, my last period being in November 2007. My doctor confirmed my completion during an annual exam. He told me that if I start with any bleeding now, I have to get in touch with him, as that would not be a good thing.
But, as for the increase in estrogen, be mindful of that, because our emotions take a tailspin during the early months of weight loss post-op. This is because of the increase in hormones, not to mention the changes in lifestyle and missing foods.
I hope I made sense, because my brain is not firing properly this afternoon.
Glad you are here.
Hugs,
Trish
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Hi Cindi,
Just wanted to welcome you here, as I had a hysterectomy prior to WLS, though I did not have a full one and kept my ovaries, I can't give you a good response to your question. Though the estrogen issue was felt emotionally by me.
Good for you for taking charge of your life by choosing to have a procedure done that will ultimately add some quality to your life.
Best wishes, Laureen
Just wanted to welcome you here, as I had a hysterectomy prior to WLS, though I did not have a full one and kept my ovaries, I can't give you a good response to your question. Though the estrogen issue was felt emotionally by me.
Good for you for taking charge of your life by choosing to have a procedure done that will ultimately add some quality to your life.
Best wishes, Laureen
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Hi Cindi,
I'm new to all this and also on track for WLS the end of July-early August time frame. Sorry I can't help with your question, I had a partial hysterectomy 6/02. I'm 50 yrs old now. But you do bring up an interesting point and now I'm wondering about the hormonal thing.
I have other questions like, will my glasses still fit after losing fat in my face?
Oh Dear Sweet Baby Jesus! What next? LOL!
Stay in touch and add me as a friend. Maybe we can walk this path together.
Hugs and stuff,
Kristi
I'm new to all this and also on track for WLS the end of July-early August time frame. Sorry I can't help with your question, I had a partial hysterectomy 6/02. I'm 50 yrs old now. But you do bring up an interesting point and now I'm wondering about the hormonal thing.
I have other questions like, will my glasses still fit after losing fat in my face?
Oh Dear Sweet Baby Jesus! What next? LOL!
Stay in touch and add me as a friend. Maybe we can walk this path together.
Hugs and stuff,
Kristi
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