Weight gain after full hysterectomy???
I had one heck of a long ride with complications, so long story short, I have no stomach and 4 feet of my intestines are gone. My surgeon built a stomach, equivalent to a small vertical sleeve made from my small intestin. NOW, I have have to have a full hysterectomy due to early severe carcinoma insuti (spelling?), which is basically the beginning of Stage 1 cancer in my cervix/uterus. I am doing my homework to make sure I take any extra supplements for bone density maintenance, hormone research, etc., but the most bothersome thing I have come across is that the average woman gains 25 lbs or more after a hystectomy!! I have done well and did have about 15 pounds of regain, but I am terrified about the thought of gaining 25+ more pounds! Anyone out there who has had their hysterectomy after their bariatric surgery who can give me some advice please??? Thank you so much.
I am am post menopausal.. and I am on Bio-identical HRT. You can and will put on weight if you let it. I gained 25 lbs.. but finally had my "wake-up call"and I am in a process of losing that.
I already lost 15 lbs.. 6 more to go... .. I am already in some of my 6's size pants..
But I noticed that almost any carbs can change my Blood sugar and cause gain. I eliminated starches, and sugars... I stll have my own treats, but,at this point in my life - being lighter means less back pain... = better quality of life... I can live with no starches.. hate my back pain and sciatica, and belly pains...
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
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"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
Thank you for the input. I gained 20 pounds after my breast lift/implants last winter and have only taken about 5 off. I already have a closet full of clothes that I can't wear, yet along the thought of how horrible gaining anymore weight would make me feel. Good motivation to keep myself in line. I am already nearly no sugars/starches/carbs, so I really, really hope things go well. I guess I had better plan on working out a lot more. Thanks again!! :)
Jessica, Check BOTT group. Sometimes it is what you eat and how much - to offset the gain.
Good luck.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
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"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."


