Fibroids DO cause water retention which can make you look bigger (overweight), fibroids feed off Estrogen which is found in blood, which can make you feel like your eating for two (this can also make you gain weight) the fluctuations of hormones make you hungry when you have fibroids (so this is not your fault for overeating) especially if you have premenstrual syndrome where some tend to get water retention on and off period and eat more, Also fibroids cause your womb to expand, if this doctor is saying it’s the size of an apple or smaller, your womb still recognises something is inside it and will adjust its self, like your womb would to make a child. which can make you look bigger. FIBROIDS DO CAUSE WEIGHT GAIN 1) water retention 2) overeating (not your fault) 3) womb adjusting due to fibroids Everyone’s body is different and reacts to things differently the doctor above is expressing her medical opinion, but has she ever had fibroids to know or understand why people are asking her why they are gaining weight?? Truth be told the body is a complex wonder and everyone is different. we still don’t know how fibroids started or where they came from centuries ago, hence the reason why many are resorting to surgery to remove them, the problem has not been fixed. So to say it don’t cause weight gain would be for you, to have the cure which you don’t or the answer, everyone body is different, that’s all I’m saying

@TheFibroidDoc

11 ай бұрын

Yes, fibroids are complex! Swelling, bloating, and some water retention can occur, sure, but my point is you're not going to lose 20 lbs after removing your 1 lb fibroid

@estefanyguedez2407

8 ай бұрын

@nichelleellette6177 I just had an open myomectomy 7 days ago and I have suffered from everything you mentioned above during the last year without feeling understood or contained, I even received answers from doctors who explained to me that the weight gain was because of my age (34 years old), when I never weighed more than 65 kilograms. I also received inadequate treatments with hormones to "try to control the bleeding" and improve my anemia in order to be able to have surgery, the contraceptives did not work, they brought me more pain, heavy bleeding, and more weight gain (I gained approximately 15 kilograms). So I can relate to what you wrote. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this subject. Greetings from a Venezuelan in Argentina. A big hug 4 U.

@taylorspastpresent1014

3 ай бұрын

Fibroids impact all women but disproportionately black women more. Black women’s and bodies are different the best person to talk to is a person who has actually went through the procedure and your physician.

@nichelleellette6177

3 ай бұрын

@@estefanyguedez2407 Thank you so much for sharing your experiences, your comment has encouraged me, it’s good to connect with people who actually understand what it feels like to have fibroids and have been through similar experiences. I hope your surgery went well, sending warm blessings 🤗 and encouragement from london uk 🇬🇧

Helpful video. I just had hysterectomy surgery, my fibroids weighed 691grams. For my size I literally looked like I was 8mths pregnant. The doctors said they don’t kno how I was able to function with that in me. I’m looking forward to my stomach going down during this recovery time.

@TheFibroidDoc

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on your surgery!

I gained 53lbs with my fibroid I went from 180 to 236,I kept saying is my scale broke went to doctor they did sonogram ¬ice fibroid grew from grape to cantaloupe&suggested surgery jan 8th 2024,I can wait I can't fit no clothes I have 4 custom closet of clothes &fit nothing especially my jeans I have to buy plus size jeans which is driving me crazy pray 🙏🏾 for me all goes well

@TheFibroidDoc

8 ай бұрын

Yes, you are going to feel so much better after this surgery!

@ExclusivelyCee

7 ай бұрын

I have surgery 1 week after you. I have 12 fibroids in me now.

@sharondvaldez731sv

5 ай бұрын

It's been 4 weeks since surgery I'm still healing bit I still can't fit in my normal clothing go back for 2nd follow up the 15th,I need clearance to start working out cause I can't do this extra weight I've changed my diet as well🤦🏽‍♀️

I did myomectomy exactly 6 weeks ago. Lost 6kg after the surgery. I'm really struggling to loose 4kg more, but so far, I've not been able. Maybe I may have to cut off carbs from my diet. I weighed 82kg before surgery, but now I'm 76kg.

@Adventurousmanushya

3 ай бұрын

What was the the size of fibroid? I’m 33years old I have 6cm fibroid, I don’t get my periods on time, feel pressure on pelvic area, all the time pain in left leg and worst part is I have gained 18kg weight

@floracharlz

3 ай бұрын

@@Adventurousmanushya I can’t really say, but when the surgeon was palpitating me, he told the anesthesiologist that it was same as a six month old pregnancy. The tumor was massive. Another thing that contributed to the weight loss was because I was strictly on infusion for a week.

@unnatijadhav7226

Ай бұрын

Plzz share how u loose weight

Does it decrease the size of the stomach due to Fibriod

I lost 2kgs after a open myomectomy.

I have another question for you, which may be another interpretationofthe question that your title poses: Will weight loss likely be easier to achieve, after fibroid removal? Or, is there a chance the hormones will stay out of wack, and continue to pose challenges to that objective? Also, are you a surgeon? And, where do you practice? I hope that you hit the lecture circuit! Thanks for this video.

@TheFibroidDoc

2 ай бұрын

Weight loss overall is unaffected by fibroid removal (unless your fibroids weight a lot!). I took out 7 lbs worth of fibroids for someone recently, so yes, that patient would lose weight! There can be general inflammatory markers associated with fibroids as well, but in that case a hysterectomy is what would help, not just removal of the fibroids. Yes, I'm a surgeon. I practice in CA, and I do give talks!

Hi Doc, I am scheduled for partial hysterectomy in a month. I have multiple fibroid and cyst on one of my ovaries. My question is will I gain weight after the surgery, there are some videos claiming that increase in cortisol levels and decreased estrogen causes weight gain after hysterectomy. Wanted to ask you if this is a fact. Also, after the surgery will I have side effects, if so what are they?? I am 40 and my question is will have hormonal issues? Thanks

@TheFibroidDoc

Ай бұрын

No hormonal issues. Make sure you eat and move well after surgery. Weight gain is not automatic after surgery, unless your lifestyle is so.

So how can we get rid of the weight or the bloat ?

@TheFibroidDoc

Жыл бұрын

@charlita25 I would look at your overall metabolic health and BMI. The Bloat could be due to a variety of things. Speak with your doctor or trainer.

@oluwafisayoomikunle8237

Жыл бұрын

Please can you do a video on the possible causes of bloating

V useful

@TheFibroidDoc

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting. For more info you can reach out through my email info@lamorindagyn.com . Take care

@wj3755

Жыл бұрын

@TheFibroidDoc. thanks how should your stomach feel 4 weeks post opp?

@TheFibroidDoc

Жыл бұрын

@@wj3755 This really varies person to person!

I have a 7cm and enlarged uterus so could you tell me if a hysterectomy (I’m 62) will give me less belly bulge please ?

@ThriveWithLouise

Жыл бұрын

You don’t need a hysterectomy for fibroids there are other options.

@TheFibroidDoc

Жыл бұрын

@cazp3360 Hard to tell without examining you!

They say my fibroid is “at least 17 cm & has occupied the entire space of the womb”. Or like I’m 6 months pregnant. It sure feels like a big weight in there! I would love to know how much weight is currently crushing my bladder & making me need to pee 24/7 😅

@TheFibroidDoc

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like it's time to have it removed!

@reyacastle6456

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFibroidDoc yep, on a waiting list for surgery now! Things move a bit slowly in the UK, especially if your doctors gaslight and ignore you for 3 years 😅

Has anyone else been left disfigured after their myomectomy procedure?

@TheFibroidDoc

4 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that!

I want to ask if fibroid cause weight stuck??

@TheFibroidDoc

Жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean by weight stuck?

@ThriveWithLouise

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFibroidDoc think what she means is does it stop you from losing weight and stagnate weight loss. I noticed for me no matter how much I workout eat healthy monitor my macros I still have that stomach bulge and it explains why found out I have fibroids

Would that make it difficult to get pregnant

@TheFibroidDoc

4 күн бұрын

Removing fibroids? No.

This is so unfair 😫🤦🏾‍♀️

I removed 3 huge fibroids for a total of 1,02 kg humide

@TheFibroidDoc

Жыл бұрын

That's Great

If u have multiple fibroid u probably would lose alot of weight if u remove them

@TheFibroidDoc

4 күн бұрын

Yes, once I took out fibroids worth 7 lbs. However, most are not that heavy.