Karen. So sorry to read this. I hope you have a good plan for treatment.

Xoxo

Barb

I'm looking for info on nutrition after bypass surgery and breast cancer. Surgery was back in 2005. I just finished breast cancer treatments. I'm starting to gain weight for no apparent reason that I can find. Just before my diagnosis I was in the same situation and upped my protein drink intake in an effort to take off a few pounds. It was the only major change (for about 4 months) prior to my diagnosis. So, I'm questioning the role of protein shakes in my diet, but not sure what else to turn to. Did anyone find a nutritionist that was educated in both WLS and cancer? It seems that the information out there can be conflicting.

Just checking in to see how the biopsy turned out and offering support. Don't beat yourself up too much. I'm a fellow survivor, having surgery back in 2005. It was quite successful overall. I've maintained my weight loss for the past 16 years and still ended up with the diagnosis.

There are binders and such that can be bought and used to help support the stomach muscles. You want a good quality binder that will provide support and they can be quite pricey. The hospital may have a binder that they use, so I would inquire with her surgeon before you purchase anything. If he can arrange for one through the hospital it will be sufficient to give her the support she needs.

Well, my pride and foolishness may have caused the predicament I am in now. For most of my life I have had a battle with weight/over fatness. Now, damn near seven years I am facing possible breast cancer.

I will be 52 this Friday and am scheduled for a stereoactive biopsy on one breast and a new ultrasound and diagnostic mammogram on the other.

I have failed in my half ass efforts to lose weight/bodyfat and just let it slide - never really working my vsg and getting real with myself and my life. Now - I am being slapped back and rightfully so.

I am going back to a protein sparing modified diet was instructed to stay off all NSAIDS, Vits, Fish Oils supplements but allowed to use Tylenol as needed. Also instructed to eat a full lunch before my procedures later this month.

My question is this: My NP gave me Phentermine to help cut my appetite with that - do you think that metabolism booster pill can aggravate possible tumor growth? Common sense tells me yes but what do you think? If you are or have dealt with BC, (female or male) what eating changes have you adopted/worked with before, during and after treatment?

I am angry at myself but am ready to get real with myself now because now it is not about vanity but LIFE.

sorry for the rant, but I believe this has to be one of the best support sites around and one in whose community I missed.