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Surgery/ Early Menopause And Weight Being Gluten Free.


Serielda

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Serielda Enthusiast

Ok, while this may sound vain, be advised I am a woman, and no matter what we as humans are  self concious about weight issues be it too skinny or well having some backage to lose. So please try to not judge me.

Back in  June  2011, I had my first surgery for my hysterectomy and I have since fought like heck to drop weight, but I assume even tho I was able to keep my overies I am still experiencing some menopausal like symptoms.(Dr. said mine looked fine and agreed for my age to go and deal with hormone replacement treatments due to risk was something he nor I wanted to do).

Granted for the 2 yrs of being a vegan I noted very little weight loss, yet the scale climbed, however dumping gluten has helped drop a few lbs. However my fear is with the  post hysterectomy thing and having read gall bladder surgery causes weight gain, has anyone here experienced this or had this type of card set handed to them and not  have any of the ill desired results occur?

I am hoping that due to the fact I try and take care of myself that this is all a old wives tale. Any input is appriciated in advance.


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I have never been heavy. I have been to the upper side of my BMI range. Even though I was very active, I blamed perimenopause, a late-in-life pregnancy and just old-fashioned aging. Then I got my diabetes diagnosis (after my celiac disease dx), I dumped the carbs, increased fats, and lost those extra pounds. I am now in the low range of my BMI as I had been prior to my 40's.

I hate to admit it but my gluten free cupcakes, cookies, rice, and potatoes were doing me in!

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sunny2012 Rookie

I have to agree about the gluten-free cupcakes, cookies, and such. Being gluten-free does not mean never watching our calories.

Serielda Enthusiast

I limit goodies like those things, I have always been more a a fruit for desert kind. But thx for the info.

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