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I. Hurt
on 3/13/12 10:17 pm - Kennesaw, GA

Topic: RE: Help diagnosed with breast cancer.

Thanks for responding I really appreciate that. So far nothing extreme withthe herceptin. I realized i need to really ger life in order. I am in the process of re-evaluating my stress levels in my life. Now that I had ll my surguries to remove anything producing a hormone. I gonna starting walking again to build up my energy levels again.

I. Hurt
on 3/13/12 10:13 pm - Kennesaw, GA

RNY on 10/20/08

Topic: RE: Help diagnosed with breast cancer.

Yes Dr Rashid did my RNY. She left the original office at the Atlanta Medical Center. I have not been bale to find her since can you please direct me. Thanks so much for the response. Yes, I am staying focused on being healthy. Everybody thinks Im strange for wanting to loose these 20lbs, but its was driving me crazy

walterswife
on 3/13/12 2:24 pm

RNY on 12/22/09

Topic: RE: Help diagnosed with breast cancer.

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis but glad you are doing well. I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but did not need to have chemo. Sounds like a rough treatment.

Did Dr. Rashid do your bariatric surgery and your breast surgery? I think she is the greatest. She did my breast surgery. Dr. Steinberg did the bariatrics as well as removal of the gallbladder.

Try not to worry too much about the weight gain. Your mind should be on recovery and becoming cancer free.

HW 240/ SW 229/ GW 146/CW 125; OH Support Group Leader

Starting size: 18W-20; Present size: 0 or 2; 5'5-1/2" tall.
Current BMI 20.4 as of 2/13/2013 (normal for the first time in my life).
Goal weight reached on 8/12/2010; As of 1/13/2013, 21 pounds below goal

Beth B.
on 3/13/12 2:15 pm - Delray Beach, FL

Topic: RE: Chemo 9 years after RNY

My endo doc had mentioned Venofer...I don't see him all that often. Maybe I can get the chemo nurse to give it to me during one of my treatments. I called the lymphadema nurse to see if I could get a quicker appointment with the therapist. (My appointment is 3/22 although I saw the doc almost two weeks ago. In the mean time, I'm keeping my arm elevated and doing my arm stretches. I did ride my bike 5 miles today...which should help the circulation clear some of that swelling out. Thanks again!

jerseygirl118
on 3/13/12 2:00 pm

RNY on 10/27/08

Topic: RE: Chemo 9 years after RNY

I take a 50,000 IU vitamin D weekly because my body has trouble retaining Vitamin D. I also needed B12 shots for some time but no longer. And watch the iron - I do not absorb it thru oral supplements so I am still receiving a Venofer infusion every 6 weeks. It's painless and helps with the fatigue. I also have lymphadema in the left leg and have it checked/drained periodically to ensure there are no clots present. I also find the swelling in my leg is better when I exercise. Good luck!!

Beth B.
on 3/12/12 1:29 pm - Delray Beach, FL

Topic: RE: Chemo 9 years after RNY

Thank you!! This is very helpful. They just put me on vitamin D supplements and are watching my iron. I have done yoga and pilates in the past. I just saw a groupon for my local yoga joint and bought it. I've got some swelling going on, so I want to check in with the lymphedema specialist before I start going. So glad to hear that you are recovered and thriving! Apreesh!

jerseygirl118
on 3/12/12 12:51 pm

RNY on 10/27/08

Topic: RE: Chemo 9 years after RNY

I am a cancer survivor. Post surgery I was exhausted. I worked with a nutritionist to assure that I was getting additional supplements that may have been needed due to the surgery and cancer. I did some exercise just to keep my sanity (walking, stretching). Beginner yoga (I used a DVD) was also helpful for relaxation. I am now recovered, back to running half marathons and training to hopefully complete a triathlon one day. Take it slow and you will be fine.

alexa007
on 2/27/12 2:19 pm, edited 2/27/12 2:19 pm

Topic: RE: Cancer and Smoking

The risk of developing lung and other smoking-associated cancers is related to total lifetime exposure to cigarette smoke, as measured by the number of cigarettes smoked each day, the age at which smoking began, and the number of years a person has smoked.

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windchimes
on 2/27/12 2:08 pm

RNY on 04/03/09

Topic: Kidney Cancer

I found out two weeks ago I have Kidney Cancer. I have surgery in two weeks to remove half of my left kidney. I was hoping to have plastic surgery this year never did I think I would be having surgery to remove cancer. Feeling very lost and scared.

SmileyO
on 2/23/12 10:54 pm - GA

Topic: RE: Chemo curls

It is a little darker. I have a little fro, it is now the in thing for black hair (natural styles). But I enjoy wearing wigs as I can be Tina Turner oneday, Beyonce one day, Chaka the next

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