A different kind of NSV
It's great that you are in the best shape you can be, so you can beat this. You've increased your chances for a good outcome. If that's not the best reason for WLS, I don't know what is.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
I just read your previous post. I'm so sorry that you have to go through this
Take care of yourself and know that we are here if you need support.
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Height: 5'-7" HW: 449 SW: 392 GW: 179 CW: 220
I didn't see your original post, but so glad the oncologist said your WLS was a life preserver. What a great validation. Good Luck and
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
Sending you love and prayers. I have a good friend that went through the exact same scenario. Her WLS saved her life. They said they most likely wouldn't have caught her breast cancer in time if she hadn't have lost the weight because her breasts were just too large. I know it's going to be a long journey, but you are in the best condition to fight the fight of your life.
Hugs,
~Helen
Lap band - 8/2003
SW: 345
Lap band removed - 8/2013
RNY - 6/14/2016
SW: 315
Being healthy enough to make it through a medical treatment - certainly one of the best NSV victories ever. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Sharon
I've been thinking about you. Wishing you a speedy recovery. xo
Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;
Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)
M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4
5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)
Your Dr. may have given you the tools to better health, but it was up to you to use them properly & you did!, Good for you.
Sorry about the cancer diagnosis, at least you're as healthy as you can be to fight this terrible disease. Hope everything works out for you.
No one surgery is better than the other, what works for one may not work for another. T-Rebel