Suggest Remedies To Reduce Abdominal Fat After A Hysterectomy

Posted on Thu, 11 Feb 2016

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Question : HI, I have had a hysterectomy about 5 years ago. Is it possible to gain a flat stomach and a waist back?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Exercise and diet

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
It is possible to regain a flat abdomen and decrease the waist size by exercising and diet control.
Hysterectomy is not known to be associated with weight gain.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (2 hours later)

Is it true that since the uterus was removed that it makes the waist disappear and that's why the midsection is shorter than before? I was able to keep one ovary.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hysterectomy not causative

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Removal of uterus or ovaries do not cause any effect on the external body contour or appearance.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Thanks! i appreciate your response. Have a good one. I'm off to the gym. I've gained so much confidence by speaking with you. I've read a lot of garbage on the internet.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to help:)

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I am happy to have helped you.
You can get back to me anytime for further queries by asking a direct question to me on the health care magic portal.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar