Question:
Does anyone who take estrogen have probelms?

Hi, Here I am again asking a question but, i was just wondering if anyone who is taking estrogen right now having problems with losing weight. I am on estradiol for about 3 years now and I am 4 mths. post-op RNY and have lost 70 lbs. so far but I don't want the estrogen am taking to slow me down eventually and was wondering if that can happen or has it to any of you? Thanks    — Melodee S. (posted on May 22, 2003)

May 23, 2003
hiya! you sound like you're on target for weight loss. the risks of not being on estrogen are pretty high -- i was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis (had hysterectomy years ago) and i don't think the estrogen i've been taking post op has been being absorbed fully (so i'm on a patch now)...anyways estrogen is the number one preventor of bone density loss in women so i highly recommend you stay on estrogen. the estradiol is a patch right? if not, i'd switch to a patch. i went from 268lbs pre op to 124lbs current (am 23 mos post op) so i don't think estrogen played a role in my weight loss but i'm sure it played a role in my bone density loss. {{hugs}} kate
   — jkb

May 23, 2003
Hello, I also had WLS about 5 months ago and have lost 84lbs. Having such a cold winter, I stopped taking my estradiol, praying for hot flashes....lol. I have had no problems with the meds though. Good luck
   — Brooke B.