hysterectomy/weight gain

[na38]

hello I'm a 38 yrs old women and got a hysterectomy about 8 yrs ago my problem is how to loose never had this problem until i got my hysterectomy on the estradiol patches which helps some with the hot flashes did everything possible that i could afford to loose weight,cardio,walking,wii-fit,down to cleansing and them eating healthy nothing seems to work at all.do anyone know if there's doctors testing out product just for people experiencing the same thing I'm experiencing and i cant afford any type of surgery to loose it please help

[Barb135]

I'd like to see actual thyroid levels - that's TSH, Free T3 and Free T4; sounds like you might have a thyroid issue, but if your doctor is only testing TSH, you aren't getting the full picture.  Also get checked for insulin resistance; that can cause weight gain/inability to lose......

[dmp2ec]

I joke for my 40th birthday I got a hysterectomy and the weight I have gained sense has been out of control.  I am on estradoil which is what I believe to be the issue, I retain water, am constipated, constantly stuff up, some hot flashes and night sweats even though we have gone up on the medication twice and mind...what mind.  I have attempted the gym, kepts logs of what I eat, tried over the counter diet pills but currently am almost 50lbs over weight.  (prior to my hysterectomy was at a normal weight).  When I bring up to my doctor she states that it has nothing to do with my hysterectomy, I have been tested for thyroid and it is at normal levels. Does anyone have any ideas, at this point I do not know what else to do.

[Barb135]

There are medical issues that can cause you to gain/be unable to lose weight -- these include hypothyroidism and insulin resistance, among others.  

I'd suggest that you get your thyroid tested, as well as your blood sugars...... just so you know, I have both of these issues, so recognize the signs.........