Achieve Weight Loss After Pituitary Tumor Surgery: A Guide to Recovery

Understanding Weight Changes Post-Surgery Navigating weight changes after pituitary tumor surgery is a common concern. It's crucial to remember that weight loss isn't guaranteed and the experience is highly individual. Hormonal imbalances, a consequence of pituitary tumors, often influence appetite and metabolism. Before surgery, hypercortisolism (excess cortisol) might have led to weight gain. Post-surgery, your body works to rebalance hormone levels, which can result in weight loss, but this isn't always the case....

February 1, 2025 · 4 min · 701 words · Ryan Nevins