Losing weight after a hysterocomy
I am looking forward to some relief and hopefully weight loss. Then, every two to three months, meet with the trainer to fine tune your routine as you get stronger. My appetite is normal but I think my stomach is shrinking. There is some evidence showing that women tend to gain more weight after hysterectomy than after natural menopause. I hear your question so often from my patients. One of the best ways to build muscle is with some form of weight training. Honorary Founding President and Executive Director Emeritus, NAMS. I just came home from the doctors and my hysterectomy is scheduled for Aug. 11 and everything I have searched has been so negative - everyone is miserable and has gained so much weight and I was sitting here crying and wondering what to do and if this is the right thing to do. I had just been reading about how many women claim they gained massive amounts of weight post hysterectomy and I was in a panic. i think the change in the hormones is not me retain fluids as I had been. I recommend you check out your local YMCA, recreation center or private health club. I have not changed my diet or exercise routine. I am scheduled for a July 13th surgery and the stuff on the internet is enough to make you cancel the surgery and live with misery. Pound for pound, muscle burns more calories than fat. I think my loss as of now may be attributable to appetite decrease after surgery. I found that after my hysterectomy I lost 25 lbs. Also, taking a little while for bowels to get back to normal. If possible, hire a personal trainer for at least one session to show you how to work the weights and to design a routine that fits your current fitness level.
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Q: I had a partial hysterectomy four years ago due to fibroids. I think it is mostly water weight because my feet and lower legs have not like this in forever. In all, my recovery has been good, far better than living with cramps, clots, heavy bleeding, exhaustion and mental torture of what had become all-month-long discomfort from my boobs down. Eating alot is uncomfortable also since it stretches out the abdomen. A friend said that her uterus was the size of a 4 month pregnancy and the day she had surgery she lost 20 pounds. My uterus is the size of a 5 month pregnancy and I have had tremendous pain and bleeding. That, in turn, leads to a slowing of your metabolism. I think it was mainly due in part to the fact I lost my appetite and when I did eat I found that I could only eat small portions. really only wanted soup for a couple of weeks. Was hoping to see if weight loss is typical. I have other friends who swear they gained 20 or so lbs after hysterectomy, but they must have kept eating instead of sleeping and resting like I did. Thank goodness my doc finally talked me into this. And it is clear that women often gain weight after menopause. I am also glad to hear good news concerning this surgery. Put more simply: Your calorie-burning furnace is operating on medium instead of high. Do you think it was just the hysterectomy that caused my weight gain. One of the best ways to increase your metabolic rate is to build muscle.
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