Any suggestions for alternatives

I am scheduled for my band to sleeve revision on July 8th. I am premenopausal and take black cohosh and other herbs to help a little with night sweats and hot flashes. The herbs are on my list of supplements to stop taking two weeks before surgery I am dreading doing without those more than the liquid pre op diet lol.

Anyone experience this and any suggestions to alternatives that work? Will do what I have to especially understanding the reasons for not taking them just wondering what worked for others.

Thanks!

Best to check with your surgeon or gynecologist before taking anything. Best of luck with your pre-op diet & surgery! 👍

It's not unusual for all supplements to be stopped (mine was 10 days except for my metformin which was 2 days before).

Many herbal supplements can act as diuretics, blood thinners, etc etc. I'm not sure which yours fall in to, but it would be a partial answer. You will probably find you will have to hold on restarting then after surgery too.

just because it's 'herbal' or called 'natural' doesn't make it safe. They can be very dangerous.

Thank you Ladies, these night sweats and flashes really get me.......it's going to be a long two weeks!!! I appreciate your responses!

Have you tried a pillow cooler? That may be able to get you through two weeks, even if it's not totally perfect!

Oooh, I will have to try that!!!