WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2002: Re: Post-Hysterectomy Weight Gain

Re: Post-Hysterectomy Weight Gain

From: Pam (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 4 Nov 2002 09:36:49 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 4 Nov 2002, Judy wrote: >
>I am 44, had a total abdominal hysterectomy 2/4/02, have gained 30 lbs,
>cannot take estrogen replacement therapy too many risk factors, have
>been eating healthy, working with personal trainer for 4 months, 3 times
>a week, doing cardio indoor cycling (spinning) 4 times a week for 3
>months. No change in weight or inches. Pre-surgery weight was 130.
>WHAT CAN I DO? Is the weight gain permanent because I no longer have my
>ovaries??--Concerned

Judy,

Doctors say there is no reason why you would gain weight after a hysterectomy,except for inactivity and aging, which doesn't apply to you. What do you mean by "eating healthy"? Are you sure you are not eating more than before? I would also have your doctor check your thyroid. (quick blood test).

A while back I read an article that suggested that women who endured long periods for years actually used up a lot of calories. Once they had a hysterectomy their bodies didn't need the calories and they gained weight while eating the same. This doesn't seem to be true based on my experience. I lost weight after hysterectomy despite a history of long and heavy periods. I did find that my food preferences changed after hysterectomy. I ate a high carb diet before and now I crave less carbs and fat and eat more protein.

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