I had a total July of 2010 due to class 4 endometrosis that I suffered with since 1998. I was told my surgery would last 30-45 mins and I was in there for 8hrs. The endmtrs was so bad it started attacking my organs, they had to remove part of my colon also. I was cut up and down my tummy. My doctor told me he HAD to cut me like that and remove EVERYTHING to save my life! I was so upset b/c I paid 10k for a tummy tuck in 2005 and it was ruin. But I understood. I spent 7 days in the hospital and IT WAS THE WORST HOSPITAL STAY I ever had in my life. My body went into shock and menopause instantly!!!!!!!!!! hot, cold, depression etc.... The doctor put me on Lexapro and Prempro. When I 1st got home I refused to take any meds. BIG mistake! I was trying to kill myself. I started taking the meds after 4 days and about 4 days later started feeling better {a little} I was still very very cloudy in my mind. LOST 45LBS in a 2 week period. In June 2010 I stop taking the Prempro and Lexapro all together {afraid of cancer} and today I am 50lbs HEAVIER! My hot flashes started back and I started to take the Lexapro about 2 weeks ago and STILL NO WEIGHT LOSS. I can't say if Lexapro helps you gain or loose weight... but I surely can tell you to that I am HAPPY I don't have that pain ANYMORE! Sex is GREAT! I am 38y/o and DO NOT miss those cramps! I am not big on pills... So I decided to cut back on the Lexapro made 2 or 3 times a week to help me with my hot flashes. I have just started eating more veggies and exercising more. And if that does not work then too bad. Love me or leave me. lol I am 5'5 and 239lbs. THE HEAVIEST I HAVE EVER BEEN. But I am gonna just try my best to work it off me. Mentally I FEEL SO GOOD!
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