Weight Loss After Hysterectomy?

My mom got a hysterectomy and after she was completely healed she actually lost weight. She said after the pain was gone it was easier to work out and she thinks that counter acted the negative effects of the hormone issues. Good luck with everything, I'm sure you'll make it work!!

I had a radical hysterectomy 5 years ago, had huge fibroids and endometriosis which had grown on my internal organs. I feel fantastic, I take HRT and have never found it easier to regulate my weight.

I cannot believe how well I feel, how wonderful life is and how I wish I had had the op when I was 28 instead of 48! I was unable to have children and should have had surgery years ago, kept thinking things would improve and trying various other smaller ops.

I wish you all the very best and if I can help in any way send my a message.

I got a hysterectomy in 2006. I lost weight right away without trying, but I didn't need hormone therapy. I was able to "cheat" it with my young age (35). I put some on, am now using MFP and have lost 17.6 as of today.

Talk to your Dr. about your goals. He can prescribe a HRT that won't interfere with weight loss. I've had a hysterectomy and both my sisters have...we've all three gained and lost the same as before we had hysterectomies.

No more pain, no more periods, no more PMS, and no more birth control!!!

When the doctor came in to tell me I had ovarian cancer, he sat down and was like "I have bad news. You'll need a complete hysterectomy. That means no more children and no more periods." I asked him where the "bad" news was!!

One thing will get easier - it is easier to move your body when it is in pain!

Oh and on the weight loss thing, I lost seven pounds from the bowel surgery I had. I have not gained any weight that is above and beyond what I weighed beforehand.

I have heard some lose some gain and some stay the same. It really depends on what you eat and how active you are. I lost an ovary so I was sure I would of gained more weight than I have and I haven't. BUT I know that if I dont watch it - I would probably gain.

I gained 36 pounds after my first Endo surgery three years ago which was just to remove an ovarian cyst. I think taking care of the Endo by seeing a specialist will enable to be pain free and I will be able to be more active and lose weight now as opposed to spending half the month in bed in pain. I have not had one day in pain for 8 weeks now, ever since my surgery. I am really really happy with my results!

Keep in mind that women are all different. Not every woman who goes through menopause needs HRT, (they're just very vocal about their symptoms) LOL and not every woman who has a hysterectomy will either. I'm 54 years old, had a TAH with BSO 3 years ago and have never taken (nor needed) HRT.
During that time, I've had a one or two random weeks of hot flashes, but it's my personal belief that exercise has helped keep me feeling well. While you may find yourself in need of HRT, you may also find that you don't. I'm a big believer in not borrowing trouble. Good luck with your health issues.

Bless you HysterSisters! I am scheduled for a TLH due to massive issues from endometriosis next month. (TMI alert) Earlier this month I had a laparoscopy which diagnosed the endometriosis and informed me that the years of living with this left my bladder and one ovary fused to my abdominal wall. They removed the endometiosis they could get to and cut down my bladder and ovary. Why they didn't just take it all then is beyond me (I understand the liability) but I would have preferred it all being done at once. I am 35 with 3 children (18yr old, 16yr old, and 14yr old). My baby days are long behind me and my husband had a vasectomy years ago. So the decision to have a hysterectomy wasn't one that we had to discuss for long. I asked my Dr. what the draw backs were and she said "no more children and no more periods". Those are my kind of draw backs! My period cycle has been every 20 days with 9 days of spotting before, 7 days of massive flow, and 5 days of spotting after so I very rarely get a day free of wearing a pad of some variety. When I started reading up on THL so many people said their average weight again (even years after surgery) was 25lb. I have fought long to loose weight my whole life. I am currently within ten pounds of my goal (I've lost 75lb so far). After reading so many stories of people gaining and keeping weight after surgery my husband found me sitting on the kitchen floor with a pint of Ben and Jerrys in tears. I figured if the weight was inevitable I was going to do it right. After reading your stories I just wanted to thank you for not feeding the negativity and sharing your honest stories. I will embrace this new part of my life with a smile and my workout shoes and leave behind years of pain and pads.

I just had a partial one leaving ovaries behind a week ago. I have the same concerns about weight gain even though I'm not menopausing yet at 45. I'm planning to start walking this upcoming week and I'm trying to make a whole lifestyle change. I'm hoping thst since I will be feeling healthier now without the bloating n pains, that I can fully commit myself to a healthier lifestyle now. Good luck to you.

I don't mean to jack this thread but I just want to say THANK YOU TRACY so much for giving me hope. I am a year and a half post total hysterectomy (fibroids) and while I feel so much better, I gained 20 lbs! I hate my body! I have been exercising like a fiend and I haven't lost any weight. I think the key is calories. Exercise isn't enough. I thought I had cut back, but truth is I haven't cut back that much or I cut back for a week then binge. I need to get serious and quit using my hysterectomy as an excuse for not losing weight. I did not do the HRT hormones, I could not tolerate them, they made me sick and dizzy.

I'm totally stumped as well I;m eating high protein low carb and exercise vardo and weights at least 4times a week and I'm gaining about 1/2 lb week almost 10 since surgery 87 days ago. Started weight watchers nothing actually gain 3lbs...I think my body is having an all out war. Stumped and Frustrated!!!!

Hello! I'm new here. I've been searching for some answers and came across this site.
On April 17 of 2013 I went under for a hysterectomy and one ovary removed due to endometriosis.
I'm sorry in advance if this upsets anyone, but I'm a little scared right now.
I turned 35 this past Halloween. Not sure if that matters. But over the last year I have
unintentionally lost 60 lbs. No diet change other than I stopped drinking Mtn Dew. I'm 5'4"
and now weigh 110 lbs and still losing more. I was 114 lbs when I got married in 1999 and our
daughter will be 13 this month. After I had her I lost most of the 50-60 lbs I had gained while
carrying her (breast feeding helped). Was injured on the job in 2010 and cannot lift more than 10 lbs at a time
or stand/sit for more than 3 hrs at a time.
Now I'm a stay at home mom. No exercise (except cleaning) or a diet of any kind. I eat like I always have.
Including quite a bit of fast food okay maybe alot. I'm happy about the weight loss but scared
and confused as to why and will it stop? I can't lose anymore. Please help.
ANY ADVICE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED Ty

I had a hysterectomy with removal of both ovaries Jan 2014 but was put into menopause by injection Oct 2013. I was around 10st 2lbs on going into hospital but was 9st 10lbs prior to injection and 9 days ago was 10st 8lbs despite not having a big appetite and eating healthily so I decided to do my fitness pal. 9 days on I have stuck to 1200 calories a day without excercise and when I have done exercise I have stayed within the calorie allowance. Out of the 9 days I have exercised on 7 of them with either 30 minutes moderate walking, 30 minute jogging/walking or 4 miles on a roadbike and my weight 9 days on remains the same, not an ounce lost. This is difficult as it does affect motivation, but on speaking with a few friends who have either had the same procedure or have gone through the menopause naturally said they put weight on and it didn't move for around a year and then it started to come off. My friends look great now and are approx 3 to 4 years post starting menopause. They did try to eat healthily and keep active throughout that first year as they all felt better for it. So now I am focused on that and not worrying when it doesn't come off as quickly as it normally would. I am glad I had my hysterectomy as other than the weight gain my quality of life is considerably improved. You can't get fit if you feel rubbish all the time.

I had a complete hysterectomy on March 7, 2013 due to severe endometriosis that had also spread to my kidneys. I had battled the disease for a few years. I had actually been training for a marathon up until July 2011. I had to stop running/exercising altogether due to the severe pain. Any physical exercise made my endometriosis worse. Finally, I knew I had to do something. I had a TAH. I gained weight BEFORE the hysterectomy due to not being able to run or exercise. However, I'm happy to report that on May 10, 2014, I finally felt "healed" both physically and emotionally. I have started my running back. Watching what I eat. I do take HRT daily. As of today, I have lost 25 pounds. My goal is 25 pounds more until I reach my goal. A hysterectomy has helped me a great deal. It did not cause me to gain weight. The HRT didn't either. The weight I'm losing is weight I had gained prior to the hysterectomy. I actually didn't gain any weight after the surgery. I have never felt better in my life. I can finally run pain free. I can actually live my life pain free. Like I said, I have never felt better in my life. But, I did allow myself an entire year to heal. I'm so glad I didn't rush it. I hope my story may help someone out there. I too, was afraid of gaining weight due to the surgery. But that simply wasn't the case. God bless all of you women who have the surgery. I know it's life changing. But, it can be the start of a wonderful new life. And let's not forget that with our wonderful God, all things are possible.