Question

I am 40 and will be having a hysterectomy in the next few months. Has anyone had a hysterectomy and still lost weight? Or gone through menopause and still lost weight? I am far from my goal but this is happening and I am afraid I will have a hard time losing the rest after the surgery and going into menopause.  

Answer 1

I wish you a speedy recovery. You can do anything you put your mind to. Be kind to yourself. Exercise and eating in moderation you will be just fine.  

Answer 2

Girls, at 40, our metabolisms naturally slow down, that’s the reason our weight loss is more difficult. You will have to eat healthy and exercise to maintain no matter what kind or how much surgery you have.  

Comments

Nailed it ! I had a partial hysterectomy at 28 y/o. I did not start gaining weight until my late 40's.  

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@stillas45171 so true Menopausal weight gain  

Answer 3

I’m 63. Finished menopause at 50. My hip needed replace at 58. Finally had that done at 59 but I’d put on 60 pounds since then. I just reached my 50 pound weight loss. I’m not done yet, but, yes! It can be done.  

Answer 4

I also finished menopause in my early 50's and had a hysterectomy at 59, I was still able to lose weight. You just have to stick with diet and exercise, you'll do fine. Watch what you eat and get out and walk! Oh, and my hysterectomy was an easy recovery! ❤️

Answer 5

You can do it. I felt so much better after total hysterectomy. And yes, I have MCTD, lupus, sjogrens, etc. I am limited but not stopped.  

Answer 6

You got this

Answer 7

Yh I have that problem right now

Answer 8

After menopause or hysterectomy, metabolism slows. an unfortunate fact. However, it does not define your journey to good health. With a proper healthy diet and exercise, I lost 42 lbs in 5 months at age 65 and I’ve read many others with greater results. You will be successful  

Answer 9

It can be done. I have done it.  

Answer 10

I breezed through my hysterectomy at 55, and also lost 40 lbs after that

Answer 11

Honestly, you will feel so much better and have more energy to exercise. Mine was a total vaginal hysterectomy with removal of ovaries as well. I had no problems and felt great after my surgery. Hope you do as well as I did. I really don’t understand why it would hamper weight loss.  

Answer 12

You will be fine on this program. It is a new way of eating and eating healthy. Good look on your surgery. You can do this.  

Answer 13

Yes, it can be done! Don’t use it as an excuse. stay strong and on track! Good luck!  

Answer 14

Moronga is all natural and will help with every illness or problems you have. I have taken it for 8 months. My health has improved so much. Lowered my sugar and blood pressure. I have no female problems or headaches. All illnesses are due to the processed food we eat and vitiamin defencies. It gets rid of precancerous cells or cancer in your body as well as free radicals. Look up benefits of Moringa.  

Answer 15

I lost 45lbs after hysterectomy.  

Answer 16

Yes, you can lose weight after menopause. It takes a bit of effort as your hormones have shifted, but weight loss does happen. Eat well (yea WW), exercise and drink lots of water.  

Answer 17

I’m 60 and loosing, if you want to loose weight and work at it it happens.  

Answer 18

With any surgery. Meal prep and have snacks meal peeped as well. Not being able to move makes people hungrwy out of boredom. Just pick healthy

Answer 19

I became lifetime after both . Am almost 65 and 2 under goal weight! Set your mind and you can DO this. remember-you ARE the storm!  

Answer 20

Both for me and I’m loosing about 1 lb a week. Slow marathon not a sprint. I have lost 30 lbs in a year.  

Answer 21

I had one at 27 because of cervical cancer. I am now 69 still fighting my weight not due to surgery due to my eating habits. It will be okay.  

Answer 22

I had one no prob losing other than usual on and off cycle I always go thru

Answer 23

I got a hysterectomy, granted it was only 3 weeks ago, but so far I am still consistently loosing.  

Answer 24

Hysterectomy around 50, but didn't 'see the light' until 64. At that point, I lost 40 easily (WW) and have now been Lifetime for over six years. I think you should be fine.  

Answer 25

So much support for you here - good luck!  

Answer 26

I was 40 when I had my hysterectomy. First, you need to take care of yourself. If they say don't do anything stressful for six weeks, listen to them. My husband was in the military when I had mine, and we were transferring within a month. Because I was working around the house and doing things I should not have done, I developed an infection. Luckily, they caught it, I started taking it easy and all was well. I lost weight after the surgery. I gained a lot of weight later, but I think it would have happened even without the surgery. Track and measure and you'll be fine.  

Answer 27

Had a hysterectomy when I was 27. I am 62 now. But, I have remained on hormones. I take testosterone and estrogen. Love it.  

Answer 28

Had a hysterectomy years ago and am 79 years old. I'm losing weight. Hang in there.  

Answer 29

Yes I did .  

Answer 30

I had one last March and I have lost 18 lbs since November, I haven't lost it fast but I am losing it slowly and that's the best way to lose weight my doctor said.  

Answer 31

I am 65 almost 66 and down 52 pounds since May

Answer 32

Yes, exercise, more work, but will help you reduce weight.  

Answer 33

I had one in November and lost weight. At goal now and maintaining.  

Answer 34

I had a hysterectomy very young and went through menopause then. I am now 66 and have never had a problem losing weight. Or gaining, either, for that matter. LOL

Answer 35

I’ve been there. You’ll be fine!  

Answer 36

Yep. I’ve had a hysterectomy, went thru menopause and I’m on cancer meds that can cause weight gain. It’s taken 10 months but I’ve lost 35 so far.  

Answer 37

I am 76 and am currently 5 lbs lighter than my goal weight set for me in 1973. Been lifetime since 1974. Have had a few ups and down along the way but WW is always my go to. I now do it online. Health issues have never hindered my progress, nor any meds for that matter.  

Answer 38

Yes. I has a hysterectomy at 45. I’m currently 58 & just completed week 3. I’m down 6 pounds. 22 to go!  

Answer 39

I had a hysterectomy at 37. I’m 43 now . I St healthy and exercise daily. Yet I’ve put on 10 lbs. I feel it is Bc of menopause. It’s beyond the stupid hot flashes is everything else that comes with it- bloating, insomnia, etc sucks!  

Answer 40

Yep. you can still lose weight!  

Answer 41

You will lose weight if you follow the program and move your butt. I am 68. had hysterectomy and menopause. down 30 pounds. takes time and tracking and being good to you. The recipes are yummy. fuss for you. I serve to company. no one knows it’s weight watchers recipes.  

Answer 42

Yes, I’m 74 and have lost over 50 pounds since last February. I don’t go to the gym, but I track everything and just use my daily 23 points. I’m on blue

Answer 43

No problem lost weight many times

Answer 44

I had a complete hysterectomy, and I also lost my thyroid - I have lost weight on blue. Attempting to keep losing.  

Answer 45

@cudgel1 this is a great question! Women who have gone through menopause/hysterectomy, and who do not use a estrogen supplement, experience a decrease in muscle mass and strength. This is important because muscles increases your resting metabolism! Which helps your body burn more calories. If you experience a stall in your weight loss journey — giving strength training a try!  

Answer 46

I have we net through both and lost weight

Answer 47

Done both an still able to lose!  

Answer 48

Yes. I did, and yes I did. I did not take any hormones

Answer 49

Menopause hasn’t been an issue in losing weight for me.  

Answer 50

No problem started WW right after I turned 59 and dropped 73 lbs within 9 months. You got this. Forget about excuses and just make it happen!  

Answer 51

Had a hysterectomy at 21 and lost 60 lbs where I turned 40. It doesn’t stop you from loosing weight

Answer 52

I had a hysterectomy, I lost 60 pounds in 6 months.  

Answer 53

Just be your Positive self!  

Answer 54

Yes, you can lose weight

Answer 55

I was able to keep my ovaries. No meds necessary

Answer 56

I had a hysterectomy at 40 and lost weight Am now 70 and have had a few up n downs but am pleased to say am 1 kg over my goal weight. Be good to yourself

Answer 57

I had my thyroid removed at age 32 due to cancer; had a total hysterectomy at age 43-everything went- and I’m now 68 yrs. young and so far I’ve lost 40 lbs. it’s kinda “slow and go” for me as at times my thyroid meds have to be adjusted; and of course the older we get the harder it is to lose weight; but slow and steady wins the race. it can be done if you stick with the program!  

Answer 58

Lost weight and I am 70!  

Answer 59

Yes, had my hysterectomy 30 years ago and I m now 57. Weight loss has been successful with less sugar, breads, other carbs and lots of water. I walk for exercise or workout to videos. Eat in appropriate portions. I weigh every monday morning to know where I'm at. It's a process that takes time. Take it one day at a time.  

Answer 60

I’m 66, had hysterectomy years ago and lost 70 pounds. It can be done.  

Answer 61

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Answer 62

I am 61, thyroid big time issue and still lost 45 pounds. You can do this!  

Answer 63

I gained weight because doc. put me. on. harmones

Answer 64

I did at 50 and had no problem losing weight after it. late 60s. dif story tho! you can do this

Answer 65

I’m 71, and have lost 65 lbs in the last 20 months. It can be done!  

Answer 66

You can lose weight after menopause. just slower. but doable. Pray all goes well for you.  

Answer 67

If you are fit you should be fine with diet and exercise

Answer 68

I'm going through menopause and, had lost over 30 pounds in 4 months. Just my opinion, but the whole age, menopause "slowed weight loss" is a bunch of BS. Just ask all the 50-80 year olds that have lose their weight. Prayers for your sugary and, a speedy recovery.