Please some one help me

Hello everyone I had a total hysterectomy on 4/27/2012 at the time I had this done I weighed 138lbs as of today I weigh 126lbs I am so scared cause I am only 3 weeks post surgery and have lost this much weight.Please some one any one if you are out there and have this happen to you please advise I know this might like really stupid but I am truly scared here.. I really dont have much of an appetite and when I do eat i have to run to the bathroom all the time.

Hi there,

You do not sound stupid at all! I lost weight due to no appetite too, but for me it was fine to loose the weight.

I actually have continued to loose since I recently started exercising and I feel great (I've lost a total of about 12 pounds or so--wouldn't want to loose more than 10 more though). My appetite never really came back like it was before surgery, but I do have an appetite to eat...I just eat much healthier now.

You should talk to your about how you're feeling.

Hello, definitely mention to your doctor. I'm not sure if it is common or not, but I weighed 142 the day before surgery and 150 when I got home. By week 2-3 I weighed 137 which is where I've stayed. My appetite hasn't been all that great and I'm usually an eater! Some of it I attribute to the pain meds which killed my appetite and the rest to gas and other bowel discomfort. Food just isnt the same. I really needed to lose that weight though. If you find that you are able to eat some and the weight levels off, it may be nothing to worry about. Good luck!

Thanks much Rileyapril for your help. I have an appt with the gastro doc on Monday I just feel like I am going to diet at times from this weight loss they have done so many tests and they have all come back negative. I have an appetite sometimes but when I eat solid foods it just comes running out of me then I lay down at night and sweat it out which is making me lose more weight god I hope and pray I get better soon I am going into my 4th week post surgery now.

Congrads Meka on your weight loss when you where losing weight did it comes off all at once? I am status post 3 weeks heading into week4 tomorrow and since having surgery I have lost 11 pounds over the weeks. I am so very scared now

I am glad you are seeing a doctor. Having chronic diarrhea that causes weight loss is a concern that needs medical attention.

I had weight loss issues following my hysterectomy from lack of appetite. I have also had weight loss issues from gastro issues and when trying to find a balanced diet to level out my sugar. Since I am naturally thin, I can't afford to lose even a pound or two and when it becomes 10 I am in trouble. At various times, I have worked with different Dieticians and a Nutritionist so I can share some tips they gave me.

One, it can be easier to consume liquid calories. Following my hysterectomy, I was ordered to drink two High Protein Boosts per day. One Dietician had me add powered milk to anything I could such as mashed potatoes, Carnation Breakfast, milk, shakes, etc. That added calories and nutrition without me having to really eat more.

Puddings, yogurt, and jello can be easier to eat as well and can easily add fruit, nuts, granola, cereal, etc.

You should also be keeping a food diary. This could help you see if a particular food is causing the diarrhea or no. I have IBS at during my worst time with it I could not eat lettuce, cabbage, vinegar, ice cream, a fast food meal of hamburger, fries and a soda because high fat nailed me, or a whole list of other things. If I had those foods, I was racing for a bathroom within 15-20 minutes.

I also cannot over eat. If I do, it induces cramps and diarrhea. So, I try to eat smaller, more frequent meals.

Try not to panic but do get medical care. You also need to make sure you are drinking plenty of water as running to the bathroom can be dehydrating. Eat what you can and don't focus so much on "healthy" foods at the moment. No, don't start eating lard or Mayo by the jar! But if something sounds good, eat it even if it is not carrots and lean meat.

in there and keep us posted!

Mine came off a little at a time...I'm at about 143 now and I would love to get down to 135.

When are you scheduled for your next post-op?

Hi Weiser thank you so much this brings me hope I just want to give up already the gastro doc I am Monday does not seem to want to take me seriously. So I think I might have to switch docs and that would be another worry I have right now I am drinking Ensure nutrition drink I am just not and was not told how many of these to drink per day. I am so praying to god that this stops right now it says my weight is normal. Which I may sound so stupid by worrying about this but a few more pounds I will not and the way the weight is coming off more than 5 pounds week I am sure I can not do this much longer..

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Originally Posted by theone I am so praying to god that this stops right now it says my weight is normal. Which I may sound so stupid by worrying about this but a few more pounds I will not and the way the weight is coming off more than 5 pounds week I am sure I can not do this much longer..

Doesn't sound stupid at all. Even those who can afford to lose weight need to be concerned by unexplained weight loss as it can be a sign of health problem that needs addressed.

If your gastro won't help--mine was concerned about my weight--then do find another doctor. Do you have a good GP you can see?

Another tip I can share was that I was suppose to add condiments to anything I could. Think cheese, nuts, raisins, etc.

Thanks so much I will that in mind I will hope he will have an answer for me on monday on how to stop this cause i am really scared now.