DIabetes, Menopause and the Sleeve

[coloradoroe 0]

I am 2 weeks away from my sleeve surgery and am getting nervous. I am 193 lbs , 5'2" my BMI is 35 but my diabetes is getting worse and I feel this is the best option for me. I have been batteling weight issues for 35 years. However I have been in perimenopause now with bleeding on and off , my Gyno treated me with progesterone but then my blood sugars really got high. I've stopped taking the progesterone and now have bleeding since 8/20. I was wondering if anyone had anything similar and if their bleeding stopped after they lost weight. I have had endometrial biopsy and all is normal. I do have small fibroids and my gyno feels all will be fine after I lose weight. I am concerned about bleeding and having the sleeve done. Any comments would be be appreciated.

[shellyd88 463]

Hello I'm a little bit confused are you talking about vaginal bleeding like a menstral cycle ? If that's what u mean it won't have any effect on surgery I ended up having mine the day of surgery I'm 47 of course it came five days early the nurse said its not an issue at all it happens all the time just wasn't allowed tampons during surgery

[Folly 308]

I'm 46 and found menstruation more regular almost immediately after WLS. Before WLS I was very irregular. The last couple of months I've missed a period. It seems menopause is approaching. I only lately have a deep understanding of what a hot flash feels like (omg!). Trying to find more gentle ways to ease my body through this without hormone replacement therapy. Some days it feels so wretched I ready to put on a ratty housecoat, buy a cat and pick a liquor... most days it's ok though. I'm not assuming WLS had any negative effect on me this regard as I hear women of average weight experience this too.

[shellyd88 463]

@@Folly omg lol your funny I've been saying for years I can't wait for it to come to an end however not looking forward to the intense sweating mood swings all the stuff I hear about ughhh and I've been dealing with a boss who is going thru this and is nasttyyyy I wanna throw her through a window .. Kidding Sort of ....I'm praying I don't act that way in front of ppl hoping for a smooth transition