I had the sleeve done last November. I am close to goal. That's a great thing. However, at about the 50 lb marker, I started having many hot flashes (in Feb). And in the past month, things that would have never upset me before eat up most of my concentration. I cry so easily. Because I am 52, I am probably also going through menopause or about to go through it. Anyone else out there have any of these emotional swings and if so, what helped you get through it? I never imagined that the weight loss could maybe trigger these things. One other thing, my stomach is obviously so small I can eat very little meat, which I miss. I get most of my protein from shakes and beans. Any suggestions? I'm all ears!!

I'm 56 and have hot flashes periodically. They come and they go. I am 11 months out also and I eat meat. I'd try to up your chicken and fish so your stomach will get use to digesting solid proteins. I do love my shakes but I find that chicken, fish and beef are easier on the calories and keeps me full longer. Let me know your doing, I'm hoping to maintain with minimum weight loss.

I'm not sure if those hormone changes are from weight loss. I had all that around the 50 year mark and I hadn't had surgery. Just normal menopause changes I think.

Rapid weight loss does affect our hormones. I am 36 years old and dealing with it, I can go from happy to mad to sad in 2 seconds flat. I feel like Sybil! I do think it normalizes after a while though. Because you are in your 50's I would get checked that way if you are beginning menopause you can start treatment to help you feel better. Good Luck hun