I had a complete hysterectomy 6 years ago and I am now 44. I battle belly fat even after loosing 25 lbs. I've been told it is because I don't have hormones any more and I have never been on HRT since my hysterectomy. Would a natural HRT help me?

A woman cannot exist as such without estrogen, IMO.

Another result from having a hysterectomy that so many doctors try to hide from us or skip over. The only thing that will really work is a tummy tuck. But unless one has the money, it's not an option since insurance won't pay for it. And don't forget the huge increase in breast size. Some women are pleased, while those of us who were already "blessed" with large breasts now are carrying around udders. Again breast reduction would be the only solution, and it's considered cosmetic unless you can get a sympathetic doctor who will try to write up something that will convince insurance to pay for at least part of it.
The weight gain is another wonderful side effect of the surgery and again is either not addressed or is blamed on the woman (not eating right, not exercising etc.) which is a crock of you know what. My wonderful pain management doc gave me a supplement that the body thinks is estrogen. I don't weigh myself, it's too depressing, but my clothes are a lot looser and even my waist is emerging.
My suggestion is to do a lot of internet research; not just on supplements but also forums where women discuss the ridiculous shape that this horrible surgery left us in.
So many of us have been deceived.

I'm glad that I had the hysterectomy as I no longer have to deal with the continuous fibroids and the endometriosis. It has been 7 years since my surgery and I had gained over 125lbs. I made the decision 3 months ago to have gastric sleeve procedure. Since my decision, I have lost 30lbs by working with a nutritionist. I have lost a lot of the belly fat but still have the pouch from the hysterectomy. The pouch is mostly loose skin and after I loose more weight I will have a procedure to remove the pouch. There are a lot of foods that will eliminate the pouch but from what I am experiencing, surgery to remove the pouch is my only resort. I encourage every woman who has had a hysterectomy to connect with a nutritionist to educate you on the foods that will assist you in loosing the pouch. Also, depending on your health insurance it maybe a covered expense. My gastric sleeve has been approved and my procedure is this Wednesday, Sept 9th. I am looking forward to the additional weight loss as well loosing the pouch forever. Educate yourselves on what procedures are covered under your insurance plan to remove the pouch. If there is a will there is a way. Good Luck Ladies and I will keep You updated on my procedures.. Be Blessed

Yes, I absolutely HATE the bulging belly along with the many other issues from this surgery. It is no wonder our bellies bulge even if we haven't gained weight. Our pelvis' support structures (ligaments) were cut causing our midsections to settle / shorten making them thicker / fatter...no more waist here! For me and most other women I know who've had hysterectomies, it is a ledge at the navel. I used to have completely flat abs with protruding hip bones. Now all that protrudes is my belly and it is not symmetrical either. :(

I sit here reading with tear filled eyes, because Christmas of 2012 I took a picture with my husband I was then at 189lbs. March of 2013 I lost my job and out of pure bordum went for a walk, not realizing it I walked 4 miles, so I decicided while looking for work during the day I'm going to start walking by that summer I was down to 145. I couldn't believe I had lost so much weight, fast forward a year I started weight training and could nearly see abs after not even being able to see my feet a year a 1/2 before. I had gotten down from a 14 to a 6 smaller then before my first child and 135 10 lbs shy of age 18 weight. I was extatic. Then came Nov 2014 worst period I gad ever had cramps so bad I thought I was going into labor, periods had been heavy filling pads in an hour, but this was bad, i bleed down my leg. Went to the hospital found out I had fibroids, my doctor worned me you don't need a hysterectomy, we can freeze them off. But I had Cervical Cancer that was non active, that had all tge sudden become active, but was not attacking my cells yet! All the pain and i would work, hm, sleep, make dinner, sleep, eat, shower, sleep everyday. I thought hysterectomy was my best solution. But I've gained 10 lbs in the 3 months after the surgery, and i am craving sweets like crazy. I'm going to hsve to take control of this now, but how, is there a Dr. out there with tge answer. I couldn't read past the first page. I'm not taking in sodas,white sugar, i drink decaf green tea w stevia water and coffee w stevia only. And usually try to eat a salad half of the plate with every meal. But am I wishing on false hopes due to lacj of hormone. Someone help.