Question:
RNY v. Menopause

I am 50 & going through menopause, that is, the night sweats & irritability. Does it go away or calm down a little after having RNY? Can anyone share if this has happened to them? Or did it stay the same after RNY?    — Ruth M. (posted on February 14, 2009)

February 13, 2009
I had LapBand, and mine has not improved. Granted, I had a complete hysterectomy a few years ago, so I'm on HRT. I have heard, though, that my HRT is supposed to work better the more weight I lose.
   — [Deactivated Member]

February 13, 2009
I had RNY on Jan. 5, '09. I NO LONGER sweat....!!!!! In fact I am cold a lot of the time! What a sweet thing! Irritability....now that's another subject. I think, from what I've read, that the moods tend to swing because of the hormone fluctuations from losing weight so rapidly...maybe I'm wrong? I do get moody....but not terribly. No one has kicked me out of the house yet! I think you are gonna be a happy lady, as am I! Hope this helps!
   — djkro54

February 14, 2009
I am 53 and had surgery September 5, 2008. I started menopause about 2 years ago, with no period whatsoever for over a year. Although night sweats improved, my period also started up again! I have had 3 period since my surgery (including one that started 3 days prior to surgery!). Go figure. It has now been 2 months without, and I am cold all the time, although an occasional hot flash.
   — Wendy M.