weight loss after menopause

[dammie]

I am  43 years old and 1 1/2 years  post breast cancer treatment.  As part of my treatment in addition to a bilateral mastectomy and chemo, I had also chosen to have an oopherectomy.  As a result I am in a surgical menopause and have gained thirty pounds since this began.  I do get a lot of bone and joint pain from the meds I am taking (arimidex) but I need to lose this weight and try to get back as close to my "pre-cancer" body as I can.  I am very upset about all these changes.  I know that my priority is survival but it still does not change the fact that I am upset about this new look of added weight.

What can you suggest for someone who is in menopause to help with the weight loss?  I do walk approx 1-2 miles almost every day but the weight does not want to come off.  I have never had such difficulty with weight loss and would appreciate any advice that you can give.    Thank you.

[SHORTSTACK]

I AM 51 YRS OLD, AND I HAVE GAINED A LOT OF WEIGHT IN 1 1/2 YRS. I USE TO WEIGH 120. NOW THAT I HAVE QUIT SMOKING , I GAINED I NOW WEIGH 173 PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING ,ALL DIETS  JUST WATER  NO EATING BUT ONCE A DAY  NOT EATING AT ALL NOTHING WORKS SO IF ANYONE CAN REALLY  GIVE ME SOME GOOD ADVICEON HOW TO LOSE THIS WEIGH

[SHORTSTACK]

HI YES I REALLY NEED SOME ADVICE  ON HOW TO LOSE SOME WEIGHT. I AM 51 AND IN ONE YR. I HAVE GAINED 50 LBS. I STOPPED SMOKING 5YRS AGO ,COULD THIS HAVE ANY EFFECT ? HELP PLEASE NOTHING IS WORKING

[Nurse Tina]

I am 28 years old and had a total hystorectomy with ovary removal 2 years ago and have gained 30 pounds since my surgery.  I hate my body and need to lose weight but find for the first time in my life losing weight is impossible.  Please help!!!

[medicinesales]

Hi All,

If you want to loss weight try to follow the Health Pyramid.

http://www.medical-health-care-information.com/pyramid.asp


Want to loss weight allways try FDA approved Medicine for weight loss.
http://www.epsdrugstore.com/weight-loss-xenical.htm

[Mickeymouse69]

I have also been through surgical menopause a year ago b/c of ovarian cancer. I hate my body. I am 38 and everyday I am so disgusted with the way I look. I have gained 20 pounds and my body is gross. I don't know how to pull myself from this depression.

[Rosababy]

I wondered what you are doing about hormones?  I had surgery at age 31  but although am not skinny (have butt and thighs, 135 - 140 pounds at 5'4, somewhat pear shaped) have not really changed weight much since then (almost 14 years ago).. I'm on a low dose of bi-est pills but have some health concerns with anxiety, fibromyalgia, etc.  I'm not consistent with exercise because I often don't feel well, or can't breathe when I could have fit it in!  I probably have lost muscle and bone mass but have not gained fat.  Maybe cause I try to eat healthy choices, but I still eat and have chocolate and everything!  But it may not be the surgery that causes the weight gain, it may be depression related or emotional eating or hormone balance?