I had the complete hysterectomy a couple years ago, didn't your Dr. Tell you that you would automatically go into menopause after the surgery. I was told that I should not be on h.R.T. After them putting me on premarin(doctor error) for one month after sugery and I have heard it from other women that have had hysterecomies due to cancer that they did not have h.R.T. Because of the cancer. I feel, if I were you, I would get another opinion about the h.R.T.. I had weight gain also. Premarin is a steroid and steroids cause weight gain. Have you thought about maybe a natural herb, their is a naturopathic Dr. That is on this forum alot that is into naturopathic medicine his name is drvenugopal, he has a lot of posts on here on ehealth but I know for sure he does have one under the back pain forum! I am not telling you not to take your premarin(i am no dr) maybe he might be right in your situation, as we are all different! I would sure check it out if I were you, keep us updated on what you find out! I still have my pap's.
Sincerely,
sandy