Hi!

My surgery was 6 years ago. I really don't have any problems at all that could be related to my surgery.

Why not make an appointment with your doctor for a complete physical. Write down all your questions and concerns and take them with you to the appointment. That way you won't forget to ask everything you want to know.

Are you taking any medications? Is weight gain a side effect? Perhaps leg cramps are a side effect?

It could be so many things. Best to talk to your doctor.

I have endo and just had a hyster. I know my birth control made me gain 30 pounds in 2 months along with my bladder disease (IC) medicine that causes me to gain weight. I was not put on any hormonal meds after my hyster. so I'm hoping the weight will go down... I did get horrible leg pains b4 my hyster... but have not had them since... I would also suggest you calling your doc to just ask questions, it would give you answers, and some peace of mind.

That's interesting--I also have had leg pains. For the first few weeks, my legs ached horribly, and I still have a shooting pain/ache down my right leg. I remember my GYN mentioning I should report a pain in one leg because it could be pain from the bladder...I have been too scared to tell her because I cannot deal with more surgery :-) The stupid weight gain from meds is so depressing! I am 38 and have always been a size 4/6 and now I am a 10/12 from one drug--I instantly put on 20 pounds overnight it seemed! The estrogen patch is making me very hungry, so I suspect I'll be buying new pants before I am done!!

Thanks ladies for your help. I will keep you guys posted.

I gained about 10 pounds just from not being able to do as much because of the pain from my problems that led to surgery, and then more weight because of the inactivity from recovering from surgery- you also gain weight from getting older- not needing as many calories to stay the same weight- and from hormonal issues and how it affects your metabolism- plus the lack of hormones makes you store fat around your midsection- someone on here told me that you need about 2/3 the calories to be the same as you were before a hysterectomy- so you have to eat less to be the same weight- and I personally know that having all these issues slows you down whether you realize it or not. My surgery was in November- but I've gained overall 20 pounds this year from all of it- maybe it could've been less if I would have watched my diet better- but it's mainly from not being able to move and exercise as much as I used to and from the lowering of my metabolism from age and hormones.

I gained weight after mine too but i have lost most of it again.

I have just started having pain in my legs. I keeps me awake. I thought maybe my potassium was low? If it was the bladder causing the pain what can be done? I am still trying to a just to hormones stuff too.

PS. The correct or best match hormones is part of what will help with the weight. Also count your calories and carbs to see what kind of calorie intake you are consuming. IT is so easy to consume more than we realize. I have to count every calorie I look at! I consume about 1200-1400 calories a day. That is not much food but it is more than enough to sustain my body mass.