Question:
Can I still take my hormones

I'm 5 days post-op Lap-RNY - doing great so far... feeling a little weak but nothing too bad -- I've lost 15 pounds so far so I'm excited.. My question is can I take my hormone pills(Estradial 2 mg daily) or has anyone heard of a Hormone Cream which is compounded by the pharmasicist -- I have script for it and used it in the past - and it was wonderful - however it contains Testerone, Pregrestrin(sp?) and Estrogen - since pills aren't absorbed totally in the new pouch and might even harm it -- what do you think about the creams - which are totally absorbed into the skin???? Cheers, Tammy    — Tammy T. (posted on December 10, 2002)

December 10, 2002
I stopped my hormones (Estratest) after last year's study. Even though it wasn't the more natural hormones in the study, I wanted to ask my gyn before resuming and I haven't seen her. I do wish I had my hormones back but haven't resumed them because I'm considering this surgery. I have thought about the creams in light of this surgery and if you want more information, I find out a lot of stuff at http://www.menopause-online.com. The women on the message boards are VERY VERY helpful.
   — susanje

December 10, 2002
Hi Tammy, I had Lap RNY 10/25/02 and started back on my Estradial the day I got home from the hospital. Good luck to you, Toni
   — Toni T.

December 10, 2002
Hi tammy, I have been avoiding taking my HRT for 7 months. My doctor told me that because of my age I have to take them. My thing is after I have my hysterectomy three years ago i gain 80 pounds in one year and i blammed the pills. So for a month now i have been taking my pills. good luck sarah
   — sarah C.

December 11, 2002
Many of the hormone pills are time released and they don't absorb in our system with the new pouches. Ask your doctor if you can get a patch. Most of the hormones come in patches now. I don't know about the creams, but they sound like they would work.
   — Cindy R.