Question:
Lack of sufficient moisture since surg

I'm 7 mos post-op and have not only lost most of my sexual drive but have also become 'all dried up!' Sorry, to put it so bluntly. Does this go away? We are using other lubrications, but it isn't quite as fun-    — Melanie E. (posted on October 15, 2002)

October 15, 2002
Melanie, our hormones get all messed for awhile after the surgery. Talk to your GYN or PCP about getting youe hormone levels checked. Are you on HRT or birth control? Could be you need the dosage adjusted.
   — LLinderman

October 15, 2002
Just wanted to chime in and let you know that you are not alone. I am dealing with the dryness and have irritation from being dry. I hope it eventually gets better. I have been dealing with this since 5 months post-op and I am now 11 months post-op. I am also at goal and was hoping that since the weight loss is so very slow right now that my hormones would get back in balance soon.
   — Cheri M.

October 15, 2002
hiya. i agree with linda - get your hormones checked. my ob-gyn told me that fat cells process natural estrogen so as you lose weight your body doesn't produce as much, therefore you may need to go on hormones for a while. (i had a hysterectomy so i take them anyway) good luck! kate open rny 6-14-01 pre op: 268lbs goal: 135lbs current: 126lbs
   — jkb

October 15, 2002
I am also having that problem since 3 months post op. Then to make things worse I started celexa and that of course has a sexual side effect. i have been told that it will all come back, I will be glad when this part ends. It makes that sex part a bit difficult to handle. I will have to try lubricants that is one thing I have not tried.
   — Chris9672

October 16, 2002
I was having the same problem for months. It turned out I wasn't gettin in enough fluids. I started forcing myself to drink more water and the problem went away.
   — Linda A.

October 16, 2002
2 words...ASTRO GLIDE! Works great and feels natural! Best of luck!
   — Stacy C.