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3 years ago I had Gastric Sleeve Surgery on the same day as my Husband and we have done so well. A few ups and downs but still within our goal weights. I started at about 254 and am now at 132.5. Then in August this year Plastic Surgery to remove all of the excess skin. I was at about 143 before the surgery so I'm really happy with where I am. I had a Circumference Tummy Tuck with muscle tightening, Bra Lift ( Back) then 2 weeks latter I had my Arm Lift, Breast reduction and Lift ( my own tissue used for the rebuild). So all great only very minor infection in one of my arms that once treated was fine. Once again like my sleeve I absolutely love the work that was done it has made such a difference to my life.

Now after all those hurdles I'm being dragged kicking and screaming and lots of tears into Menopause ahhh. If anyone has or is experiencing Menopause after one or both I would love to hear how your coping and what you are using for the symptoms. I think I need to find out as much as I can real fast. My poor Husband who has been fantastic my not survive this one lol

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I have been going through menopause for the last 4 years. The hot flash symptoms and moodiness were at their worst right after I had my bypass and then plastics. I was not sure if the surgeries actually made the symptoms worse of not but in general it stinks.

I must have had at least 25 body drenching hot flashes per day and many during the night as well. I chose not to take any hormone replacement or any other drugs of any kind. then in July following my brachioplasty i was absolutely miserable beyond belief.

I called my friend who is a distributor for Young Living Essential Oils. I decided reluctantly to try some oils to deal with my flashes which for me are the worst part of it. So, I ordered an oil called progenscence plus and in addition I ordered lemon, peppermint and lavender mostly because there are so many things that these oils will help with including Migraines.< /p>

Well, I started using that progescence plus rubbing a few drops on my forearms and behind my ears about 3 times a day. I swear within 2 days, all those horrible hot flashes stopped. I kept using it everyday until I ran out. I ordered another bottle of it but it was delayed in getting to me by a week. Within 3 days those darn hot flashes came back. I could hardly wait to get my new bottle.

Now, I use it maybe once a day and it keeps things under control.

I am now a true believer in essential oils for many things.

I cannot wait until I am past this stage of menopause. I am really hoping I am one of the lucky ones who's migraines will disappear with the other symptoms.

best of luck to you!

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I am about 1 year into menopause and my monthly Migraines left with "Aunt Flo" - LOL.

The waking up sweating is a bit more frequent so I may look into your remedy Djmohr - sleeping in a wet spot sucks!

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So far I get overheated randomly at night but not sweating yet. My biggest symptom so far is the anxiousness from nothing at all.

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After six months of hot flashes hourly, I decided to go on hormone replacement therapy. Since I don't have a uterus, I don't have as many side effects to worry about. Hormone replacement has help immeasurably, especially and night when my sleep was interrupted by hot flashes so frequently I was constantly sleep deprived. It's not for everyone, but it was a good solution for me.

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After six months of hot flashes hourly, I decided to go on hormone replacement therapy. Since I don't have a uterus, I don't have as many side effects to worry about. Hormone replacement has help immeasurably, especially and night when my sleep was interrupted by hot flashes so frequently I was constantly sleep deprived. It's not for everyone, but it was a good solution for me.

I haven't ruled it out but taking it one step at a time. The symptoms are random at the moment but great to hear someone who is having success with HRT

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