Hormones and weight gain

I had the SottoPelle inserted June 15, 2009. It really has stopped the sweats. But I am experiencing weight gain, which I do not like. It has been about 4 months now since my implant. I am just now starting to experiencing a little warmth at night. Wonder why it causes the weight gain? I work out with a trainer 3 days a week and do cardio and still have the weight gain. Has anyone else had the same thing to happen to them?

I did not gain weight after my pellets but did not lose either... it is not a weight loss plan but a hormonal balance plan. I find that when my hormones are balanced and I feel GREAT, I also eat GREAT! Post-menopause I am learning that protein is my friend, carbohydrates the enemy (potatoes, bread etc..) I did lose a LOT of weight on the Diradore plan and have kept it off but I do have to REALLY monitor my intake. Try not to look at the pellets as a weight loss plan -- it really doesn't work that way. I thought that increased energy would equate weight loss -- it doesn't. It increases appetite! Diet really is key.... nothing worked for me until I started cutting out bad carbs. Try to separate in your mind your benefits from hormone balance & your goals for weight loss. Good Luck!

Also, you do sound as if you are ready for a new implant. Once one is symptomatic it is probably time to get a new oomph! 4 months is usually the maximum for me before I need a renewal.

I got the Pelle for day and night sweats, not to lose weight. I did not have a weight problem before the Pellet. The weight came on after receiving the implant. I am not doing anything different as far as my diet and exercise concerns. I workout with my trainer 3 days a week and do cardio. The only thing different is the implant of the Pellet.

I am really not sure if I am going for another implant. I think I am going to see if the weight is going to start falling off. I think I will be better able to let my physician know what is happening with my body.

OH FOR SURE... you should talk to your regular doc. This is not an exact science -- I just had my blood work done -- it looked normal -- I don't FEEL normal. My position is this: Sottopelle has been fabulous for ME. NO hot flashes, absolutely none. Will it be perfect for everyone? Probably not. Once my hormones were balanced, THEN I addressed my diet. That was the key for me. You must do the best for yourself given the information you have.

JM9,
What dose of pellets do you have?

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