Hormone Changes From Weight Loss

[epattys 0]

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!!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

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.

[Pinky Green 260]

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.

[LatinCurves76 15]

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