Gastric Bypass during Menopause

[KatByteK 0]

Just wondering if any of you had gastric bypass during menopause. If so, any problems or issues other then the usual with this surgery?

[Mookiemen 2]

I am going through menopause and have had no problems. I honestly feel that the surgery has helped control my hot flashes. Since I am staying away from many foods that trigger my flashes I don't seem to have as many. Even though I am only 2 months out of surgery I have had less flashes.

[KatByteK 0]

Thank you for responding. Relief from hot flashes is music to my ears. I hope it wrok for me as well. My surgery is tomorrow.

[Mookiemen 2]

Good luck my prayers will be with u. Just remember it gets better as time goes on. I have absolutely no regrets !!

[Sreeves 56]

I am in perimenopause. I was having HORRIBLE problems with sweating profusely. I hated going to Walmart because I was drenched by the time I got in line, even if I was only there for a few minutes. I had my surgery on April 8 and have lost 35 pounds so far and I am happy to say that I have stopped that dreaded sweating. I can't take my hormones for 2 more weeks but honestly, I have had zero hot flashes or night sweats and the exercise-induced (shopping induced??) sweating is totally manageable at this point. Best of luck to you tomorrow. You will be amazed at just how much better you feel in a very short period of time!

[allielee 263]

I had surgical menopause a year before my bypass and honestly there is nothing different. I don't take hormones due to cancer.